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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1949

Page

4

Polio drive highlighted by Beckley and state figures

West Virginia sports writer Don Hardman urged fans to support the March of Dimes as the organization opens its drive. Becktley College Blue Hawks and Ker Shroyer lead the fundraising in the Beckley-Salem game at Mt. Hope with proceeds earmarked for polio relief. The piece notes WV polio cases 177 as of December 30 1948 and national cases 27296, calling for broad participation from teams and fans.

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Becktie Four Teams Stay Unbeaten In Raleigh Area

Beckley players and McDowell County invaders form an all star lineup with four former state stars and one All American Scotty Hamilton leads the group. Other members include Tony Votobro Hob Brock Hall Hartford Bob Gray and more. Admission 35 cents students 75 cents adults. under 12 free.

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Be Shore Outpoints Weiden in 1971-72 Boxing Duel

Freddie Be shore from El Monte California defeated Joe Weiden of Vienna by points 212 1 2 to 142 0. Wick Diaz of San Jose beat Ben Calla in a 10 round decision. Multiple high school and college scores listed from West Virginia and Florida events with various regional wins.

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CCNY Beavers Top WVU 64 50 On Fast Break Finish

West Virginia trailed by two at half before CCNY surged in the final 20 minutes. Freddy Schaus led WVU with scoring honors as CCNY’s hustling defense protected a 64-50 victory. Coach Nat Holman marked his 40th year with Beavers.

West Virginia City College Freddy Schaus West Vir- Ritts Nat Holman The Beavers Glen Rogers Oceana Indians

Various West Virginia High School Basketball Scores

A wide roundup of high school basketball results across West Virginia and nearby colleges. Teams include Shady Spring, Richwood, Mullens, Parkersburg, and Marshall of Huntington, with scores listed for numerous districts and towns.

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Two Newcomers Listed for Feb Fifth Carnival

Four entrants with varied backgrounds headline the first entries in Raleigh Reg-Looper’s fifth annual Golden Gloves Tournament to be staged in Beckley on February 2 3 and 9 or 10. Names include Luther Crider Carl McGraw James Christon and Melvin Thomas along with details on past regional competitions and eligibility rules.

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Beckley Golden Gloves Entries Sought by Raleigh Register

Beckley tournament organizers invite potential entrants via The Raleigh Register for the Street . Age sectional Golden Gloves starting February 2 in Beckley. Send entry blank, weigh in, and prior boxing experience details by noon February 1, with photo if available.

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