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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1947

Page

3

Beckley Eagles Rally For Big Win In State Hoop Tilt

Beckley fans hailed the Flying Eagles after a hard fought victory over West Fairmont’s Polar Bears. Frankie Rodriguez directed the offense with Pat Nickell guarding Leskovar, who scored nine points before fouling out, while Lilly McLean Wood and Sanna supplied pressure and relief. Despite gaps and missing players, coach Van Meter’s squad showed heart and potential as they pursue another state title.

Beckley Flying Eagles Bill Leskovar Eagles van Meter Miriad West Fairmont Van Frankie Rodriguez Pat Nickell Pat Leskovar Nickel Jack Lilly Bill McLean Bob Wood Paul Sanna Dick Davis Zea Nickell Rodriguez Bob McLean Beckley JR Gaylor Mickis Onie Lowe Warden Sanna Fairmont Jillery Daniels Gunnee Woods Lily Davis Hoffer Jenkinson Hellifier Trtals Hart Smith Southern Fey T Thompson J. Thompson Shulko Follmer G . Main F . Jarrett Fairmonters OH c Shady Suring Ar Pettry East Bank Oak Hill Red Devils Istarts Akers Hiner Biz Dawson Polar Bears Princeton Toeers Robert Brown Bluefield Onan K Bowers East Hen Warren Shutko Bergrap Bergimes R. Brown Alley Amley Ec Conte West Payne R. Davis MecLau Go Thomas Hodson IL Curry Webb G See of McLean Ot McKinney Wood Ownserd Lilly Chandler Westfall

Junior Hi Teams Secure Three Cage Victories

Beckley junior high squads won three Central Gym games yesterday. The varsity routed Hinton 44 to 20 led by Joe Conte’s 12 points. Central B beat Shady Jayvees 27 to 18 and the seventh grade edged Mabiscott 21 to 14 in preliminaries.

Beckley Junior High Central Gym Hinton Junior High Joe Conte Eaglets Bobby Hoffer Mabiscott

Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles throttle West Fairmont 55- four

Woodrow Wilson defending state champion Eagles defeated West Fairmont Polar Bears 55-4. Frank Rodriguez led with 18 points while Bill Leskovar was held to nine. Pat Nickell and Nickell’s defense contained the Fairmont star, as Becktsey’s attack and strong bench effort sealed the win.

Baseball Prospect Morale Sparks Roundup Debate

A round of quick notes covers Carl Hubbell touting baseball prospects by state lines, the Rose Bowl ticket issue facing the Big Nine, Army opposing recruiting, and humorous remarks at the NCAA convention. Also noted: Eddie Leishmann of Ventura bets on oceanfront saving for the baseball club, plus Oklahoma A&M practices after a loss, and Detroit Tigers set to mail 1947 contracts to about 40 percent of players led by Hank Greenberg and Hal Newhouser as unions and transportation costs loom.

Associated Press New York Carl Hubbell Oklahoma New Jersey Giants North South Carolina Big Nine Army Berman Hickman Tennessee Mountaineers Ventura Calif Ocean Eddie Leishmann Eddie Oklahoma A and M Long Island U Hank Isa Sesson Weaveweicht Toe Rakri Bruce Wand Tigers Detroit Detroit Tigers Hank Greenberg Hal Newhouser Lst

Mountaineers Defeat St Francis 72 to 42 at MSG

West Virginia improved to undefeated status with a 72 42 win over St Francis of Brooklyn before 18 000 fans at Madison Square Garden. The Mountaineers showcased crisp teamwork and shooting as they moved to six straight wins over the Terriers and sized up as strong tournament material.

Associated Press New York West Virginia University Mountaineers Upstate Canisius St. Francis Brooklyn Mountaineers Wih Madison Square Garden West Virginians

Five Teams Enter Polio Charity Tournament

Five teams join the March of Dimes independent basketball tourney with Carlson's in Beckley and Mont Coal Montreal entries. Carlson's is led by Lacy Wood with a 16 man squad. Montcoal is headed by Carl Jarrell. Sectional games set in Mt Hope Alderson Mullens Beckley with Raleigh county event dates to be announced. all proceeds go to the March of Dimes.

March of Dimes Carlson's Beckley American Rolling Mills Montreal Lacy Wood Montcoal Cam Carl Jarrel Carlson Rubin Wood L. Wiseman T. Winner Q. Daniel G. Lowery C. Drewry G. Wood N. Wooddell Montcoal D, Jarrell L. Jarrell Short Dominion Wiley Larabee Acord Ross Jarrell Barrett Farley Mt. Hope Alderson Mullens

Lions Begin Lighting Project at Shady Spring High

The Beaver Lions Club announces the first community project of the newly formed group the erection of lights at Shady Spring High School football field President L E Green said after the project was adopted last night. The next meeting is set for January 23 with E W Dunkley invited to speak Principal speaker at the meeting was Ted G McDowell editor of the Beckley Post Herald.

Shady Spring High School Beaver Lions Club L. E. Green E. W. Dunkley Ted G. McDowell Beckley Post- Herald

Grid League Seeks Bribery Criminal Offense Across States

The National Football League plans to push laws making athlete bribery a criminal offense in all states where it operates. Commissioner Bert Bell urged action after Alvin Paris was convicted for offering bribes to New York Giants players, and he asked the Detroit Lions to pursue measures in Michigan while suspending Frank Filchock and Merle Hopespending disposition of their cases.

Associated Press NEW York National Football League Alvin J. Paris New York Giants Bert Bell Advcacy Detroit Lions Michigan Bell Giants Frank Filchock Merle John C. Bell Pennsylvania NFL Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers New York State Chicago Black Sox League Washington

Blue Hawks edge Shenandoah 52 37 in basketball

Beckley College Blue Hawks defeat Shenandoah College of Dayton Virginia 52 to 37 with 10 field goals and 2 free throws by Beckley guard Wally Diehl in the season opener. Beckley led 14 8 after one quarter and 28 14 at halftime, then held firm on a strong fourth period.

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