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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1968

Page

4

Saddler Fights On Top Of World In NY Interview

Sam Saddier, national maritime director, reflects on career and boxers like Willie Pep. He describes training, lifestyle, and comments on boxing era while detailing postfight life and interactions in New York. He praises current featherweights and recounts memories of opponents and industry figures.

New York Sam Ely Tye Faust Sundd Sandy Mari Uwnuw Miya Sival Zhoonpion Willie Pep

Bluefield St. Rips Tech in Slim Victory for Hosts

Bluefield State defeated Wo Shephed 12 points by fourth-quarter surge as Shepherd led visitors with four players scoring 20 plus, and Concord and nearby teams posted mixed results including Mountain Lions in double figures, while Salem and others trailed in a busy regional slate.

Bluefield St. Rips Tech Yellow Jackets United Press International Bluefield Tame Californian Winefield State Enville Nausha Wade Hinoker Power West Reece Shepherd Wits Eine Ville Ty Coates Chidwss Alonza Murphy Maefield Jim Prova Tor Christie Salem Jackie Joe Nubinson Pat le West Labierty Istabar Forest Glenyite Wich Kermedy Concord TEM Loppers Jost Meir Mountain Lions California Cloulteam Hoyler Neney Pleming Inter Whey Kist Dow Magiare Garey Peekavaith Wand Dick Evevidge Stat Shepherd Gentral State Hs Voe- Song Huckzel Atford W.va Ken Hines Charles Coffman Saint James

Beckley Lions Rise to No 1 in UPI Schoolboy Poll

Charleston reports the Mountain Lions, led by standout players from Beckley, seize the top ranking as West Virginia coaches select the first poll of the season. The ranking reflects early performance and strong showings by key prep teams across the state.

Lions UPI Charleston Ucla Rehan Mountain Lions United Mevss International Haskethill West Virginia

Pineville and Man battle to tie in college of basketball action

Pineville and Man split matches in a closely fought Pineville Monday event with Dennis Thailey and Mike Cooper trading pins and wins. The teams exchanged victories in several bouts as Woodrow Gillespie and Steve Italo opened with a 3:35 pin for Man, and others including Frank Spears Alan and Richard Mullins contributed key pins, while regional players from Mullens and Beckley posted notable scores as UPL poll implications emerged.

Dennis Thailey Pineville Mike Cooper Mins Utemin Yon Veto Pinevile Man Woodrow Gillespie Steve Italo Frank Spears Alan Steve Shittes Fd Adams Kelly Wiles Terry Kennedy Taz Ted Oliver Raymond Fegale Richard Mullins Pinevile Woody Dubs Dale Toler Wilb Kumeth Osborne Dee Sidney Bradford Pinemie Te Wiley Paneville Tames NisaTt Gales Aley

Possible College Super Bowl in 1969 or 70

A national college sports committee discussed creating a post season playoff between NCAA and AAU affiliates. The plan aimed to unite and test a playoff format, with key leaders from NCAA and coaches groups weighing arbitration, legal action, and feasibility for a future formal proposal to the NCAA.

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Hawk Wrestlers Defeat Mullens in Opening Victory

The Hawks toppled Mullens 33 to 21 at Sophia in a season opening wrestling meet. Winners included Sophia’s 95 pound forfeit, 129 pound Clayton of Mullens defeated by Sophia, Woods pinning Saunders in 3 45, Rinvald pinning Patterson, and Marshall Oplesby of Sophia pinning Forren. Final score Sophia 21 Mullens 21.

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Top West Wire high school basketball poll results

The 20 member UP Board of Coaches released a series voting last Friday June 3 naming top teams. Princeton Parsershir Whee l Wheels plus others received high votes. Fairview M Fairmont East Huntington adelptia Wellsburg Medtier Ushi Rowsdvelt Wilson and Hoover also listed with various placements.

Charleston Mn West Wire UPT Board of Caagres Parentle Teany Willaisen Princeton Parsershir A Borklex Cereda Mullens Fairview Fairmont

Cancelled Hoop Tilt at Verydou Next Wednesday

The previously scheduled game between O Neal and the Wiedty Eagles has been postponed. The match was set for Wednesday at Verydou, with kickoff time yet to be announced.

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Williams Show Gives Pipers ABA Triumph

United Press International reports a chaotic ABA night with the Pipers edging Houston 108-107 on Charlie Williams layup with 1. seconds left as they close within nine of Minnesota. Kentucky beat Minnesota 107-103, New Jersey defeated Oakland 118-114, and notable stars Chico Vaughn Ari Becker Louis Dampier Darel Carrier Mel Daniels Dan Anderson Severn Farr highlighted a star-studded slate ahead of the inaugural Gust-West All-Star game.

United Press International Pittsburgh Tudisnapolis Chico Vaughn Jay Teals Ari Becker Houster Louis Dampier Darel Carrier Kentucky Velley Mel Daniels jAluskigs Dan Anderson New Jersey Severn

City Hoop League Schedule Announced

Nob trninila spokes for the City Basketball League announced the schedule for games played Wednesday night at Local We City Recreation Multi. In the first game starting at Tio jum West Virginia Glass will meet Wilkes followed by Beckley Welding New River Park with the Smokehouse and Beckley Manufacturing meeting in the final game.

City Hoop League Nob Trninila City Basketball League Night Roars Locat We City Recreation Tio Jum West Virginia Glass Wilkes Beckley New River Park Tle Smokehouse Beckley Manufactwing

Colts Fall In Jr High Battle

Mountape blag led by 14 point first quarter, Oak Mill used a 14-6 half to pull away. Davidson led scoring for Me Cope with 18, Williams 4, while others contributed as Mountape clinched its fourth victory of the season in a Monday night junior high game.

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Little Rebels Rally Past Shady in Early Game Tilt

Shady Spring 412 Mullens fell behind 87 in the first action but Little Rebels regained form in the second period. Rohn Gaits led scoring with 19 points while Jimmy Pauley added points as the Rebels pulled ahead at halftime and extended their edge.

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Bruins Cup First Place Vote For Fifth Time

The unbeaten Bruins stay atop the weekly college basketball poll for the sixth time this season as Coach Johnny Wooden's 10-0 team holds a 44-game win streak. Houston rises to second with a strong showing, while other contenders falter as losses shake the rest of the rankings.

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UPI Ratings Top College Basketball Poll for 1987 68 Season

UCLA leads the weekly United Press International tally with an 10 0 record as Chicago teams and Kentucky Texas Oklahoma City, and North Carolina appear among the top 15. The ranking notes Vanderbilt and New Mexico rising, while Kentucky slips after a loss and Michigan and Duke show strong performances.

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Wildcats Rally To Rout Tide In High Scoring Half

Wildcats, ranked fourth, shot 72.4 percent in the second half to beat Alabama 84-76. Kentucky overwhelmed Alabama with rebounding and defense after a close first half, while Louisiana State, Notre Dame, Villanova, and other teams posted notable scores as top players like Pete Miravieth and Gene Dove dominated.

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Knicks Extend win streak under new coach

New York Knicks defeat Seattle SuperSonics to stretch their streak to four under interim coach Holgman. Wall Uoflamy led with 27 points as Dick Barnet added double figures. Seattle struggled despite a late push to keep pace.

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