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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1937

Page

13

Eagles Edge Clendenin Reds In Open Goal Grudge Match

Beckley and Clendenin clashed in a tight high school basketball game at Woodrow Wilson gym, the Flying Eagles triumphing 24-22. Joe Davies led Beckley with eight points, holding the Reds’ Tom Andrews to two field goals as Beckley rallied from an 8-2 early deficit to win with strong defense and late free throw pressure.

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Baugh Noes The Pros For Texas Christian Backfield

Infamous star Sammy Baugh declines pro offers to accept a backfield coaching job at Texas Christian, alma mater, preferring a lower pay role. The 22-year-old legend led TCU with 39 touchdowns in three seasons, helped Sugar Bowl and Cotton Bowl wins, and remains a fixture in Horned Frogs history.

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Williamson 37 Mullens 32 in regional tilt

Williamson junior Adams led with 20 points while D Antoni scored 16 for Mullens as Williamson defeated Mullens 37 to 32 at Mullens gym. Adams hit nine field goals to top D Antoni's six. Mullens trailed 24-15 at halftime.

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Eagles Top Clendenin In 24 22 Cage Battle

Stars for Eagles guard Joe Davies led Woodrow Wilson to a 24-22 win over Clendenin, holding Reds ace Tom Andrews to five field goals. Raleigh County schools plan sectionals at Woodrow Wilson High March 5 and 6 with C G Peregoy as tourney director.

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Service Company Topples Lillybrook 49 26 in Friday Game

Service Company beat Lillybrook 49 to 26 at Lillybrook. Kenneth Keaton led with 17 points, E Keaton added 11, Virgil Keaton edged Gray 11 to 10, Poore scored 10 off the bench. Substitutes: Poore for Service Company and Whitt, Nolan officiated.

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Hubby Slashed at Home in Suspected Affair

William Buford, 25, a Sprague miner, was wounded when his wife slashed both wrists with a butcher knife after he found her waiting at home. Buford could not explain the motive, saying he did not know why she attacked him and that she may have heard rumors about him and another person. The assault occurred after 2 pm.

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Stoco Indians Take Second With 38 26 Win Over Shady Spring

The Stoco Indians defeated Shady Spring 38 to 26 in the Stonecoal gym, improving to 3 straight wins and second place in the county league. Gunter and Smedley led Stoco with 10 points each, as Tench and Sims provided strong support on defense and inside. Shady fought early and stayed within reach at halftime, but Stoco pulled away in the third and fourth quarters.

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Dramatic Detroit Mayor Murphy’s Rise and Reforms

Governor Murphy once led Detroit with dramatic moves from 1930 onward. A former teacher and judge, he battled hunger with relief spending and used public scrutiny to reassure business leaders. His Philippine tenure shaped a reformist record and a stubborn, loyal pursuit of public service.

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