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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1961

Page

10

Herd Seeks Revenge Tonight Against Miami

MARSHALL College faces Miami University in a MAC game hoping to avenge an 82-65 loss at Oxford. Marshall, 4-4, has won two of its last three, with Pirates Rivlin praising steady improvement and sticking with a starting five led by Burgess, Sydenstricker, Gallion, Williams, and Mott.

Huntington UPI Marshall College Miami University Miami Marshall Oxford Ohio Big Green Jule Rivlin George Washington Kent State Ohio University Rivlin Mickey Sydenstricker Jim Gallion Tex Wil

West Virginia College Basketball Results Summary

West Virginia and regional colleges posted varied results in a wide range of games. Notable wins included Davis-Elkins 82 over Fairmont 79 and Concord 103 over King College 62, with several high school and junior college outcomes listed alongside. The day also featured East Coast and Midwest matchups, including Loyola Maryland 78 over Towson State 39 and St Bonaventure 103 over Gannon 71, among others.

W. Va. State Salem Davis-Elkins Fairmont West Liberty Wheeling Concord King College High School Weirton Bellaire, Ohio Charleston Catholic Nitro Clendenin Elkview DuPont Dunbar East Bank Stonewall Jackson Logan Williamson Ansted Cowen Man Madison Seth Clear Fork Webster Springs Summersville Huntington Huntington East Mt. Hope Richwood Mullens Princeton Sophia Amigo Byrd Prillerman Mark Twain Beckley Stratton White Sulphur Springs Rainelle Sandstone Trap Hill Herndon Glen Rogers Oak Hill Fayetteville Bluefield Graham Athens Spanishburg Gary District Mullens Cowley Northfork Elkhorn Pineville Weston Shinnston Roosevelt Wilson Grafton Elkins Morgantown Oceana Welch North Carolina Wake Forest the Citadel William & Mary Hampton Inst Howard

College Grid Faces Slow Death by Admission Standards

Dr. Eric A. Walker president of Penn State told the American Football Coaches Association that rising admission standards and pro football competition imperil college football. He warned of declining gate receipts and excess emotions, urging a return to values and noting talent may shrink if standards rise.

Pittsburgh UPI Eric A. Walker Pennsylvania State University American Football Coaches Association

Citadel Seizes Tie For Second In South Conference

In Richmond, Citadel beat William and Mary 64 63 in overtime to move to 4 1 in Southern Conference play tying West Virginia for second. George Wehrmeister nailed two free throws with under 10 seconds left to seal it as Jeff Cohen led William and Mary with 26 points.

Richmond UPI Citadel West Virginia William & Mary Bulldogs George Wehrmeister Cadets Wehrmeister Indians Jeff Cohen Tribe George Washington Virginia Tech Virginia Military Institute Techmen Furman Clemson

Indians sign three young pitchers for 1961 season

Cleveland Ohio three of the Indians young hurlers Gary Bell Bobby Locke and Frank Funk have returned their signed 1961 contracts to the club. Bell and Locke are slated as starters and Funk as a relief specialist signaling the team’s hopes for improved pitching in 1961.

Cleveland, Ohio UPI Cleveland Indians Gary Bell Bobby Locke Frank Funk Bell J Locke Funk

Polo's Polite Fade in Gulfstream's Storied Arena

Oscar Fraley surveys Gulfstream Florida where polo wanes as older players like Mike Phipps reflect on a sport once famed for international clashes. Social matches draw crowds, but the fierce competition and full training discipline have faded with time. Noting figures such as Pete Bostwick and Tom Hitchcock, he contrasts Royal Palm and Palm Beach clubs with the dwindling scene.

Gulfstream Fla UPI Mike Phipps Centaurs United States England Argentina Phipps Gulfstream Polo Club Pete Bostwick Tommy Hitchcock Stew Iglehart Florida Adolph Orthwein Bob Uihlein Milwaukee Palm Beach Royal Palm Russell Firestone Jr Cecil Smith George Oliver Juan Rodriguez Iglehart

An Indisposition Prompts Privacy And Healing Hopes

The note frames a temporary health issue as a nudge toward privacy and discretion within the family. It adds a historical aside on James Mark Baldwin born January 12, 1861, noting his prominence in experimental psychology and honors. It also looks to a future with an artificial kidney enabling blood purification outside the body.

James Mark Baldwin America Europe

Zodiac signs brief advisory note for daily guidance

Aries through Pisces provide short horoscope insights with cautions and prompts. It mentions career tides, routine duties, misunderstandings, sensitivity to critique, reaction to new courses, early starts, emotional poise, helping but not overdoing homework, inviting new people, capturing ideas, concern from a loved one, and a return of someone away from the city. Field Enterprises, Inc.

Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius

Griffith Confident Twins Fans Will Pay

President Calvin Griffith of the Minnesota Twins said fans will make up the indemnity paid to the American Association for rights to field an American League team in Minnesota. The $600,000 estimate, about $500,000 more than his initial offer, was settled in telegram exchanges with association directors in Denver after a weekend meeting.

Minneapolis, Minn UPI Calvin Griffth Minnesota Twins American Association Minnesota Griffith Association Minneapolis-St. Paul Denver

Schoeppner and Johnson Agree To NBA Title Fight

Erich Schoeppner of Germany agreed to meet Harold Johnson of Philadelphia for the vacant NBA light heavyweight title if he cannot quickly challenge Archie Moore. Moore negotiates a defense as NBA may vacate the belt. NY Commission sets a deadline and NYC not NBA member.

New York UPI Erich Schoeppner Germany Archie Moore National Boxing Association Schoeppner Europe Harold Johnson Philadelphia Archie Moore Jack Doc) Kearns New York State Athletic Commission NBA Yvon Durelle New York Commission Paul Sullivan Championship Committee Pittsburgh Johnson Sullivan Andy Niederreiter

Rival stars face off as opposing high school teams

PITTSBURGH (UPI) Former Pitt and Duquesne stars of the past renew rivalries as their high school teams meet near Chicago. Basrak, now 48, coaches Niles High School in Skokie, Till., while Chickerneo leads Highland Park High. Highland Park and Niles tied 13-13 last fall after a late pass interception turned the game.

Pittsburgh UPI Pitt Duquesne Mike Basrak Johnny Chickerneo Basrak Chickerneo Panthers Chicago Niles High School Skokie Till Highland Park High Chickernee Highland Park Niles Mickey Panther

Deane Beman to Receive Arch McDonald Trophy

Washington honors golf star Deane Beman and the Minnesota football team as outstanding 1959 college and amateur figures at a Saturday Washington Touchdown Club dinner. Jack Meyer signs 1961 Phillies contract after previous threats to quit baseball over disciplinary fines. O. D. Janney applies for pistol license in Raleigh County West Virginia with court filing set for January 23 1961.

Washington UPI Deane Beman U.S Arch McDonald Washington Touchdown Club Minnesota O. D. Janney Orchard Avenue Crab Orchard West Virginia Circuit Court Raleigh County

Lost Bulova watch and found items notice

Lost ladies watch between Burleson and Montgomery Ward, reward offered. Found a white wool glove on Prince Street. owner may reclaim by paying for ad and identifying. Also found three keys in a case on Prince Street. owner may claim by identification and paying for ad. Beckley newspapers.

Bulova Burleson’s Montgomery Ward Prince Street Beckley Newspapers Ad. Beckley Newspapers

Classified Ads Reel Beckley WV Area

Mixed help wanted and services notices from Beckley area papers listing rewards, housekeeper, Avon rep, restaurant worker, photographer studios, educational courses, job openings, moving services, and livestock processing ads with contact numbers and locations across West Virginia and nearby states. The collection highlights local employment, household services, and small business offers including shoe sales, photography, printing courses, and moving company listings.

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