Flying Eagles fall to Huntington Central 51 to 30 in sectional play
Beckley's Ken Hunt coached Flying Eagles suffer a 51 to 30 defeat to Huntington Central Pony Express, ending their 1948-44 schedule. Wilson led Huntington with 12 points, Johnson 11, while Beckley’s Steve Alaki topped Beckley with seven. Beckley center Bob Goldsmith was held to two points as the Eagles stalled at the foul line and were outpaced by Huntington’s quick break.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Steve Alaki
Barker
Callison
Bakalis
Cc Goldsmith
Riffe Probst
Ulaki
Hurrington
Fer Huntington - Sheppe
Carter
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Kalmartin
Fer Beckley
Ashworth
Sheffler
Goetz and
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Former State Congressman Johnson Dies at 74
Former Rev. George William Johnson a six term Democratic congressman from the fourth district died in a Martinsburg hospital after returning to Jefferson County last year following a Parkersburg law career. He had been ill ten weeks, with wife and daughter at his side.
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Friday Winners Mullens and Princeton Triumphs
High school basketball results feature Princeton beating Beckley 46 to 39 with Goldsmith scoring 14, plus Mullens edging Gary 49 to 47. Other scores include Mark Twain 55 Trap Hill, Shady Tigers 47 Talcott Pirates, and Fayetteville 57 Ansted. Montgomery and Pineville among notable tallies.
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Mustangs Will Battle Pirates in Mount Hope Showdown
Mount Hope Mustangs prepare to face Fayetteville Pirates in a high school basketball game here tomorrow night. The local team, after a 39-34 win by Bluefield over them Friday, has beaten Gatley Bridge and Dale Hill in recent weeks. The outcome may signal tournament prospects as the Mustangs sit in the upper bracket while Fayetteville is in the lower group. A junior high preliminary starts at 8:49 p.m. with Ken Hunt officiating.
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Stir Up Wins Flamingo Stakes At Hialeah Park
Stir Up, trained by Greentree, won the Flamingo Stakes for three year olds at Hialeah Park in a slow mile and an eighth, with Director J. E. B. fading to fifth. Skytracer and Stymie finished second and third as Eddie Arcaro rode the chestnut colt to his first win of the year. Director J. F. led early but tired late.
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Sectional tournament drawings held at Beckley offices
County coaches and principals gathered at Beckley Newspapers to draw sectional matchups for Woodrow Wilson gym March 2 3 and 4. Woodrow Wilson principal C G Peregoy and Register reporter Miss Wilda Richards drew the first name while coaches and principals from Trap Hill Clear Fork Marsh Fork Sophia Mark Twain and Stoce watched. Semi finals losers will play a consolation game at 7 30 Saturday evening. Referees were John Goetz and Toby Chandler.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
C. G. Peregoy
Woodrow Wilson
Wilda Richards
Register
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Trap Hill
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Clyde Mankin
Clear Fork
C. E. Walker
Mark Twain
Charles Munson
Bernard Greene
Marsh Fork
Claude Worley
Virgil Sarrett Stoce
J. L. Hornbrook
Sophia
Guy Amato
L. G. Daniels
John Goetz
Toby Chandler
Two-Day Junior High Tournament Opens March 17
Raleigh county junior high school cage teams meet on Beckley floor Friday March 17 and Woodrow Wilson gym Saturday March 18 for the annual basketball tournament Rosé Irle director announces Three Friday afternoon preliminaries and four Saturday morning games Semi finals Saturday afternoon final at Woodrow Wilson high school slated for 7 80 Saturday night Drawings in Raleigh Register office March 11 at 2 40 am and announced next day Participating schools include Glen White Sleep Rhodell Mt View Sophia Lester Shady Mars Fork Trap Hill Colcord and Beckley Junior High.
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Rosé Irle
Raleigh Register Office
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Lester
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Trap Hill
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Beckley Junior High
McSpaden Leads New Orleans Open Perseveres on Tough Back Nine
Harold McSpaden of Philadelphia held a two stroke edge after two rounds at the $1,000 New Orleans Open, following a 73 in round two that cooled his four under par start. Sammy Byrd and Craig Wood battle for runner-up as Nelson complains of a rough day, with Harbert and Hamilton close behind.
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Philadelphia
McSpaden
Jelly Park
Sammy Byrd
Birmingham
Craig Wood
Wood
Byron Nelson
Jimmy Hines
Nelson
Chick Harbert
Bob Hamilton
Bowlers set marks in My High Game Is Chart event
Notan Gunter 214 Madge Irwin 177 Jay Godbey 249 Janice Cook 164 Lorene Trump 174 Ralph Farrar 202 Tom Goins 211 Virginia Pack 159 Tom Williams 202 Ormond Long 234 David Beavers 197 final score 197. Machine and Warehouse tie for first in Bebeco league while Office and Electric contest for second. Beard 227 high game, Amond 1st over average. Beard 627 series second best of season. Carlson’s win 3 games in major league with Robinette 460 series. Open championship starts 1 30 p m Sunday. Berkeley sends two teams to Charleston for WV title March 19. entry fee $5 due this week. Boys league triplicate 737-?787- tie attempt. Long 192 high, Powers 169-169, Wigginbotham 140-140. Girls league bests include Goss 133 Cook 184 Young 124 Broyles 133 Fisher 126 Trump 175 Irwin 190.
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Mk Twain To Play Pineville In Season Finale
The Mark Twain Authors face Pineville Minute Men on Stotesbury court Tuesday night to close their season before the tournament. Wyoming County teams schedule two games, meeting Athens on March 3 and Bramwell March 4. Marsh Fork travels to Clear Park to face the Purple Tornadoes, Trap Hill hosts Glen Rogers, Hinton meets Talent on their floor, and Montgomery visits Kingston for a game the same night.
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Preacher Roe Returns Contract with Pirates
Elwin Charles Roe known as Preacher, who coaches in Melbourne Arkansas and pitched left, has returned his signed contract to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Roe posted 35 wins and 7 losses for Columbus last season, led the league with 136 strikeouts, and was acquired by Pittsburgh in a season end deal that included outfielder John Wyrostek and pitcher John Podgajny. The item also notes ongoing league standings and local sports scores from recent games and theater ticket details.
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Preacher) Roe
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Eagles Draw Sophia Quintet In Sectional Tourney
Woodrow Wilson's Flying Eagles drew Sophia High in the sectional basketball first round with games set Thursday through Saturday at Beckley High. Pairings included Shady Spring versus Sinen, Marsh Fork facing Andrew, and Clear Fork meeting Trap Hill in the first night lineup.
Boxer Mauriello Arrested on Statutory Rape Charges
New York heavyweight boxer Stephen Mauriello, 20, was arrested on a statutory rape charge involving a 14?year old girl. The incident follows a Madison Square Garden bout loss and a party in an Upper West Side hotel attended by several people connected to the housing profession. Mauriello denied the accusation, was processed at police headquarters, and later fingerprinted and booked.
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Tami" Miarietto
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Durocher May Have Operation
Leo Durocher, 37, Brooklyn manager, may undergo elbow surgery to return to baseball if Branch Rickey deems it advisable. He says right elbow, not legs, limits him and could be ready by midseason. Arkie Vaughan may handle shortstop. Tom Tanner shown as a promising pitching prospect in Florida. The Crusoe tale is linked to Alexander Selkirk’s four years alone.
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Buck) Tanner
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Malden man declares candidacy for Raleigh County constable
Fifty year old Raleigh County resident and father of fourteen married to a longtime local, he lists ten children, two with military service, and his plan to run the Shady Springs District constable race. He cites a 22a accident that left a broken back and his years as constable and justice of the peace to argue for capable public service.
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