Beckley eyes 1953 title bid amid aging squad
Beckley, after losing four starters from 1952, is eyed as a potential state title contender following a close loss to Charleston. Red Hundley scored 32 for Charleston, Willie Bergines and Bob Davis now at college, and coach Jerome Van Meter may seek a third straight state crown. Also notes on point after touchdown ideas, Willie Hoppe's long reign, and Beckley wrestling links.
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Beckley
Charleston
Constantine
Bill Turner
Dwayne Wingler
Bill Collier
Red Brown
Mountaineers
Hundley
Jerome van Meter
Mt. Hope
Montgomery
van Meter
Eagles
West Virginia
Straystoff
Parkersburg
Sammy Mandich
J. Robert
Charles A. Sturgill
Honolulu
Beckley College
Rgill
Woodrow Wilson High School
Hawaii
Virginia Tech
Jack McNichol
Ken Williams
Cliff Lilly
Wilsons Hold Key To Chisox Hopes For 1953
Chicago White Sox manager Paul Richards bets on two rookies named Wilson Bill and Bob to boost the 1953 lineup. Bill, 24, outfielder, Army veteran led the Southern Association in doubles and RBIs in 1950. Bob, 23, catcher, ex Wisconsin football star batted .297 with 75 RBIs in the Coast League.
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Joe Reichler
New York
Chicago White Sox
Wilson
Bill
Bob
Seattle
Mike Fornieles
Bob Keegan
Bob Boyd
Don Nicholas
Paul Richards
Yankees
Wilsons
Neaseli
Southern Association
Memphis
Uncle Sam
Sherma Lollar
Independent basketball meeting planned at Mullens hall
Lewis D'Antoni announced an independent basketball league plan to be formed at a Saturday meeting at the American Legion hall in Mullens. Two teams, Maben and Wyce, are ready, with Herndon South Mullens Glen Rogers and Mullens possible entrants. Representatives of interested teams should attend.
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American Legion Hall
Lewis D'Antoni
Maben
Wyce
D'Antoni
Herndon
South Mullens
Glen
Rogers
Mullens
Eagles and Mustangs Clash for Coalfield Lead Tonight
Stoco and Sophia Blue Hawks push into top spots as Raleigh County League teams prepare for a marquee 13-game slate led by Beckley at Mt Hope. Mt Hope and Beckley battle for Coalfield Conference leadership while Sophia tops Trap Hill. Glen Rogers, Shady Spring, and others also in action.
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Fayetteville
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Blue Hawk
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Marion Brown
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Shady Spring
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Spanishburg
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Gene Maynor
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Tar Heels Face Big Tests After Clinching 9-0 Conf Start
North Carolina stands 9-0 in the Southern Conference as coaches question the Tar Heels strength. Big tests lie ahead for Coach Frank McGuire and his squad as they prepare for upcoming league battles. Meanwhile tennis star Maureen Connolly and partner Julie Sampson captured the Australian women's doubles title defeating Hawton and Penrose 6 4 6 2 in Melbourne.
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San Diego
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San Marino
U. S
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Beryl Penrose
Associated Press
North Carolina
Tar Heels
Pineville ineligible player may cost four Pineville wins
Pineville High School guard Eugene Adams was ruled ineligible after a county records check showed a March 22 1933 birthday instead of March 28 1934 making him 19 before the season. The team may forfeit four victories and had already defeated Big Creek War Jaeger Welch and Gary before the ruling.
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W. Va
Pineville High Schol
Jess Houck
Eugene Adams
Big Creek
Houck
Baileysville High School
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