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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1956

Page

3

Memorial Baptist Falls From Tie In Church League

In a league night at the Recreation Building Memorial Baptist dropped from a first place tie as Johnstown Baptist and First Baptist moved into sole possession. First Baptist led 34 points early while Johnstown later crushed Christian 53 to 33. Catholic beat First Methodist 45 to 43.

Memorial Baptist Eagles Mustangs Princeton Johnstown Baptist First Baptist Johnstown Christian Presbyterian First Methodist Catholic Memorial Baptist Johnstown First Baptist Methodist Temple Methodist Temple Walloping Alles Huffman Thomas Ralph Farrar Danny Swann Leslie Cox Jack Pedro Bob Shannon Catholic Methodist Billy Lovell

Beckley College Beats Roanoke in Tight Duel

Beckley College defeated Roanoke in a close basketball game last night at Roanoke. The Bees led at halftime 44 to 44, then pulled ahead in the second half for the win.

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Rebels, Pirates, Travelers Win In WV Intercollegiate Play

The West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference basketball results include the Rebels, Pirates, and Travelers posting Thursday wins. Beckley College led by Willie Chandler with 18 points as Glenville State, Byrd, and Roanoke squads battled in tight matchups and schedule-packed action across the Recreation Building.

West Virginia Weenyepene Tracessene W. Va Willie Chandler Blue Hawks Charlie Mer Tri-County Roanoke Beckley College R. Gallagher Fagles Kesler Hhops Mustangs Recreation Q. Killingsworth Cepions Glen Ramey Princeton Athletic Union Byrd-Prilsting Lerman Panthers Renal Chia Amigo Beckley Stratton Bulldogs Roanoke Clube Gerald Sykes Raleigh Leland Byrd Pil Byrd Emes Glenville State Pioneers Bruce Martin Wyoming County Ray Taylor Charlie Morris Shady Spring Tigers Hawks Jim Combs Steep Sophia Clear Fork Glenville Roger Roberts Marsh Fork Trap Hill Bob Butler Hope Gerald Eden Pineville Glen Rogers Owls Pineville Simmaundinnn Owls

Local boys basketball results and upcoming Fayette County games

Nightaction highlights include Mullens 68 Bluefield 41 with Willie Akers scoring 33 to pace the Rebels. Johnstown Baptist and Memorial Baptist split, First Baptist upset Memorial Baptist 50-36, while Fayetteville overwhelmed Oak Hill 87-70. Other noted games feature Gauley Bridge, Meadow Bridge, and Park Central in Fayette County League play with several close finishes.

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Guard troubles hit WVU basketball after Orange Bowl win

West Virginia University faced a mounting guard crisis after the Mountaineers captured the Orange Bowl tournament. Clayce Kishbaugh Joedy Gardner Don Vincent Jim Barnett and Jim Brennan sustained injuries or eligibility issues. Coach Freddy Schaus lamented losing two thirds of the backcourt as the team slipped to a 7-2 start and then dropped games to Villanova LaSalle Carnegie Tech.

West Virginia University Mountaineers Miami Clayce Kishbaugh Joedy Gardner Kishbaugh Gardnner Don Vincent Freddy Schaus Jim Barnett North Carolina State Carnegie Tech Jim Brennan Schauss Washington and Lee Philadelphia Villanova LaSalle VMI

Dons Target Record Equaling 39th Tonight

North Carolina State, Maryland, and Duke loom in ACC action as the Dons chase a record 39th win. The Terps, led by Ben Shavlik, beat Navy 73-64 to tighten ACC standings while WVU reshuffles to combat injuries and foul trouble.

ED Wilks Associated Press San Francisco Dons Fresno State Phil Waninaet'e California North Carolina State Maryland Bob O’brien Atate Ben Shavlik Mary Showers Terps Land Wolfpack Duke Warhenles Kentucky Tulane Furman Davidson Houston Tulsa N.C. State

Mountaineers seek luck against Penn State in wary matchup

West Virginia University aims for a bounce in tonight's game versus Penn State as Fred Schaus reshuffles due to guard injuries. Don Vincent remains healthy as Joedy Gardner nears return, hoping to spark a needed win in the first of five area tilts amid a rough stretch. Marshall also wins 72 63 over Ohio University to climb MAC standings, while several regional teams post scores across the slate.

Penn State Wesleyan West Liberty Davis Morris Harvey Glenville Concord Fairmont Potomac State Marshall Ohio University Toledo Washington and Jefferson Pennsylvania California Alderson-Broaddus Salem Shepherd Frostburg Beckley College National Business College of

Al Helfer to Speak at Victory Awards Banquet in Parkersburg

Veteran sportscaster Al Helfer will headline the Victory Awards Banquet on January 23 in Parkersburg. The event, organized by the West Virginia Sportswriters and Broadcasters Assn, also lists Doc Blanchard as a major speaker and honors athletes and coaches. Helfer has a long career including 12 World Series broadcasts and six Rose Bowls, plus work for multiple MLB teams.

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Weekend Hoop Slate Highlights Narrow Rivalries Across Region

The schedule lists multiple area games including Penn State at West Virginia and Davis & Elkins at Morris Harvey. Highlighted matchups feature Glenville at Concord and Fairmont at D&E with several junior and high school teams in action Saturday across towns like Beckley, Princeton, Shady Spring, and Trap Hill.

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