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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1950

Page

10

Blue Hawks Fall to Wesleyan Bobcats 57 43 in Beckley

Beckley College Blue Hawks were defeated 57 to 43 by West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats. Logan added to Woodrow Wilson schedule. Upcoming games include January 26 vs University of Mexico in Recreation Building and January 28 at Salem College, then February 7 at Buckhannon.

Beckley Y. W.va Blue Hawks Wesleyan Bobcats Logan Woodrow Wilson West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats Beckley College Blue Hawks University of Mexico Woodrow Wilson High School Salem College Oklahoma A & M Drake American Lycoming Brooklyn College U. of Mexico North Carolina College Ohnson C. Smith Virginia Tech Virginia Washington College Catholic University Harvard Brown Oklahoma City Pittsburgh Kansa Tehrs Vanderbilt Mississippi Johns Hopkins Franklin and Marshall Lafayette Temple Kansas State Iowa State Bowling Green Ohio

Holy Cross Tops AP Hoops Poll Amid Unbeaten Run

Holy Cross of Worcester climbs to No. 1 in the third weekly AP poll, edging St Johns of Brooklyn 1,037 to 992 points. The Crusaders stand 13-0 with 47 first place votes. St Johns is 14-1, and Long Island U sits third at 12-1 with 871 points.

Associated Press New York Holy Cross Crusaders Worcester Mass St. John’s Brooklyn Brooklyn Five Long Island U Bradley Braves Kentucky Tennessee Duquesne C.C.N.Y Sane City Indiana Michigan Iowa North Carolina State Southerners LaSalle Kansas State Long Island Minnesota Villanova Louisville Cincinnati

Buckeye Cadence Tops Big Ten as Kentucky Fights Back

Ohio State remains the Big Ten leader with a 74 58 win over Michigan as Dick Schmittker scores 28 points. Kentucky rallies to beat Georgia Tech 61 47 after a rough Saturday loss, led by Bezzini and Dano vich while Beckley College and Beckley fall short in a separate game.

Associated Press NEW York Ohio State Buckeyes Michigan Orward Dick Schmittker Ohio States Big LO Bradley Associated Tory DePlace Mall Troit Charlie Grover Kentucky Tennessee Wildcats Georgia Tech Baille Ree Wale

Wisconsin edges Minnesota in late rally at Madison

Wisconsin at Madison overcame a 10 point deficit to beat Minnesota 57 to 54 as Danny Markham scored the decisive basket in the final minute. Cincinnati suffered a 84 to 59 loss to Western Kentucky in a prior meeting.

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Traditional Tilt Against Bobcats Moved Up Week

Woodrow Wilson High announces a 10 game 1950 football slate with a new Logan game October 27 at Logan and a second Beckley meeting in 1951. The Hinton Beckley Thanksgiving clash shifts to November 17 or 18 at Hinton, possibly Armistice Day in 1951. The slate includes Mullens Huntington Charleston Princeton Oak Hill Mt. Hope Bluefield Parkersburg and a WVU W&L freshmen game.

Woodrow Wilson High School J. R. van Meter Flying Eagles Logan Wildcats Bly Beckley Hinton-Beckley Beckley Charleston Sean Mullens Huntington Obie Valley Oak Mt. Hope Wwwhs Princerton Bluefield Parkersburg West Virginia University-Washington & Lee Woodrow Wilson Stadium Stoco Hinton Huntington High Princeton Oak Hill WVUI W. & Lee Associated Press Phoenixville

College and high school scores in West Virginia and across leagues

A compilation of recent games shows high school teams Alderson, Oak Hill, Princeton and others with varied wins and losses. College matchups feature Arizona, BYU, Colorado, Oklahoma, and multiple regional programs with notable outcomes and point totals.

Associated Press Gary Pineville Alderson Ronceverte Oak Hill Shady Spring Pax Trap Hill Mark Twains Yaicout Lewisburg Sillsboro Princeton Athens White Sulphur Springs Renick Elkins Parsons Lumberport Jane Lew Philippi Flemington St. Albans Elkview Charleston Reds Poca

Mikan Leads NBA Scoring Ahead of Groza and Fulks

George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers holds a 200 point lead in the NBA scoring race with 1,075 points in 38 games. Alex Groza of Indianapolis has 875 points in 36 games and Ed Mikan’s line includes 389 field goals and 337 fouls for a 28.3 average. Fulks of Philadelphia sits third with 687 points including games on Sunday January 15.

Associated Press NEW York George Miikan Minneapolis Lakers National Basketball Association Minneapolis Indianapolis Alex Groza Mikan Groza Oe Fulks Philadelphia

Wheeling Downs Race Dates Set for 61-Day Meet

The State Racing Commission approved a 61 day Wheeling Downs meet from July 22 to September 30, announced by Chairman C H Jackie McKown. The schedule extends beyond last year’s 55 days with Charles Town dates already released including March 4 to 24 and December 4 to 23, plus a May show May 31 to June 3.

Associated Press Charleston Wheeling Downs State Racing Commission Commission C. H. (Jackie) McKown Charles Town Track Charles Town

Hogan Snead to decide Los Angeles Open winner

Bantam Ben Hogan and slammin Sam Snead vie for the 24th Los Angeles Open title with $2,600 first prize at stake. The outcome will be decided tomorrow in a weather dependent finish.

Pep Hands Riley Stunning Knockout to Retain Feather Title

Willie Pep dominated the St. Louis bout with Charlie Riley, delivering a decisive knockout in the fifth round. Pep’s 45th knockout came after a tactical four rounds of feeling out, with the bout drawing a record St. Louis gate of 56,905 dollars and 11,115 paid admissions.

Associated Press ST. Lowis Lillle Willie Pep Charlie Riley St. Louis Pep Jwho Riley iLike Locee Ringsiders Hartford

Oilman weighs Browns move to Houston in new pro football setup

Y SPORTS ROUNDUP reports Glenn McCarthy aims to buy the Cleveland Browns and relocate them to Houston. It notes season ticket sales lag and cites other sports tidbits including NCAA Texas remarks, a Mexican pitched player joke, and Charlie Coe's return to golf after surgery.

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