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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

Page

3

Raleigh area tourneys spark eight games tonight

Five tournaments plus two non official games flood the schedule at the Rec Building. Section 19 A action opens with Hinton facing Trap Hill as Sophia versus Stoco and Beckley Shady Spring debut later in the week. Local Raleigh County League teams Stoco Sophia and the Bobcats clash in the eve ning’s second game.

Recoration Gauley Bridge Travelers Maul Clay West Virginia Athletic Union Stratton High Bulldogs DuBois Mt. Hope Raleigh Trap Hill Wildcats Hinton Bobcats Stoco's Indians Sophia Shady Spring Beckley Frank Rodriguez Fred Johnson Robert McMillion Frank Morris Jack

Hoop State TOURNAMENT GAMES and local matchups

Today spotlight on Sec 18 A at Montgomery where Greyhounds host Ansted and Sec 24 B title hopefuls, while Sec 2 A opens at Athens and Sec 28 B eyes Baileysville finals. Hinton aims for upset vs Trap Hill as Sophia faces Stoco, Mount Hope meets Oak Hill, and Ga uley/Lookout/Bramwell join the race.

Ansted Montgomery Hinton Trap Hill Sophia Stoco Recreation Fayetteville Mt. Hope Oak Hill Princeton Matoaka Bluefield Bramwell Athens Herndon Baileysville Pineville Byrd Prillerman Gamet DuBois Conley Stoca Indians Lou Gibson Gauley Greyhounds Pirates Lookout Memorial Auditorium Generals Mustangs Princeton Tigers Concord College Gymnasium Tigers Blue- Seid

Section 18 A Opener Headlines Local Basketball Action

Holman posts a 2 1 mark as Shady Spring and Teel reach the grade tourney final. Mountaineers ready to fly to Richmond today with EY a Cy and nase in focus.

Shady Spring Richmond

Friendly Loan Offer From Royal Loom and Finance Co

An advertisement features D. E. Davis, manager, inviting residents of nearby towns to obtain cash loans from $23 to $300 with quick approval. It promises Get-Acquitted loans, credit checks, and immediate cash in about 10 minutes, with easy terms and daily hours 9 to 5 at 112 12 N Heber, San Lt. Telephone SA.

ABC D. E. Davis Royal Loom and Finance Co N. Heber Reat San Lt. Telephone SA

Walker Steps Up As Royal Accepts Washington Post

STATE COLLEGE Miss UA Long time buddies Darrell Royal and Wade Walker faced a parting today with Walker taking over as head coach at Mississippi State to fill the vacancy left when Royal accepted the challenge of the same job at the University of Washington. Royal was named to the top football job at Washington yesterday.

State College Miss UA Darrell Royal Wade Walker Walker Mississippi State Royal University of Washington Washington Eee Walker John Cherberg Harvey Cassill Cassill Cherberg Seattle

Giants Chief Plan Shakeup As Spring Camps Open

Carroll Lockman may ride the Giants bench while Bill Rigney weighs left field options. Dusty Rhodes Bob Lennon and Gail Harris are in the running. Willie Mays and Don Mueller hold center and right. Rigney shifts Mueller to leadoff as spring training opens with other clubs also at work. Mel Parnell stars for the Red Sox in a long drill as Carl Erskine and Jim Hughes report improvements in Brooklyn camp.

Associated Press Carroll Whitey) Lockman Newaik Giants Bill Rigney Whiley Dusty Rhodes Bob Lennon Gail Harris Lockman Rigney Rhodes Lenmon Wilie Mays Don Mueller Mueller Ting Boston Red Sox Mel Parnell Brooklyn Ver Beach Fla Carl Erskine Jim’ Hughes St. Paul

Shantz Looking Great In Batting Practice

Bobby Shantz, once a top pitcher now troubled by arm problems, pitched batting practice at the Kansas City Athletics camp in West Palm Beach. He threw for about 15 minutes, using fast balls sharp curves and changeups, saying his arm felt good and loose after the workout.

West Palm Beach Fla Bobby Shantz Kansas City Athletics Shantz

Royals and Knicks Lose Ground in NBA Chase

The Rochester Royals and New York Knickerbockers sit bottom of the league and need big help to reach the playoffs. New York blew an 11 point fourth quarter lead in a 99-95 loss to the Fort Wayne Pistons at Madison Square Garden, while Rochester crushed the Celtics 113-97 in the opener. Carl Braun scored 24 for New York, Larry Foust led Detroit winners with 19, and Simmons and Fleming led Rochester with 120 and 21 respectively.

Associated Press Rochester Royals New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Assn Royals Minneapolis Knickerbockers

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