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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
10
Fans packed the Memorial Building for the Sectional Golden Gloves in Beckley sponsored by The Raleigh Register. Amateur fighters delivered hard, fast action as they clash toward next Wednesday's championship finals, promising another full house.
Mount Hope High hosts Fay etteville Pirates as Beckley and Bluefield also vie in three County League games. Shockey leads scoring after 36 of 70 points against Mullens while Mount Hope champions a tight unbeaten run. WVU football plans move forward as Kern keeps indoor sessions.
Herndon High defeated Sophia High 36 to 34 in a tight game after leading 19 to 12 at halftime. The recap notes several boxing results from linked AP dispatches and regional scores.
Seton Hall College begins its first year under coach Bob Davies as the Pirates push a 14 game streak this season and 24 overall since prewar times. Davies touts player pull and a strict man-to-man defense with a focus on set shots to pull in victories.
Lloyd Mangrum, U S Open champion from Chicago, fired a 64 to lead the Richmond Open after the first round. William Fritz of Colma, California sits one stroke back at 65 as Hogan, Hershey, Pennsylvania, among others, trail in a crowded field in the $10,000 72-hole event.
Morgantown WV January 29 1943 WVU announces four match wrestling schedule marking return of grappling sport to campus since 1942 Waynesburg College visits January 29 Washington and Jefferson meet in Morgantown February and in Washington Pa February 22 Weynesburg return March date unspecified Provided text notes return and key opponents but dates truncated
Syracuse star Bill Gabor scores 30 points against Yale as he leads the Orangemen. Dr. Wilbur Smith of Wyoming criticizes NCAA aid limits, urging frankness and consideration of physical development and scholarships for athletes and other student groups.
Fragmentary OCR lists products and weights from Altmans Cash Feed Store including various feeds and supplies. Items mention white Troyn corn, scratch, dairy products, oats, chick star brooders, feeders, and bee equipment with scattered prices and numbers.
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