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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1961

Page

7

St Bonaventure Up To Second In UPI College Ratings

St Bonaventure moves to second behind Ohio State in the UPI ratings as Bradley falls to third after a loss to Houston. Ohio State remains undefeated with a perfect 12-0, while DePaul rises to No. 10 at 11-0 and Iowa jumps to No. 4 with an 11-1 mark.

NEW York UPI St. Bonaventure Ohio State Buckeyes United Press International UPI Board of Bradley Houston DePaul Louisville Iowa Kansas State North Carolina St. John’s Duke UCLA Southern California Kansas Indiana Utah Memphis State Wake Forest Cincinnati Wichita Detroit St. John's

Iowa May Have Answer To Ohio State's Lucas

United Press International reports Hawkeyes star Nelson scored 25 as Iowa beat Illinois 78-71 to extend its Big Ten lead. Northwestern, Minnesota and Michigan State posted their first league wins while Ohio State rested before facing Minnesota.

United Press International Don Nelson Iowa Ohio State Jerry Lucas Nelson Hawkeyes Illinois Buckeyes Minnesota Bucks Big Ten North Carolina Maryland St. Louis Nelson Sparks

Campbell Rolls New High Series In Mullens Cap

Mullens alleys buzzed as leagues played and triplicate goals loomed. Welch Recreation led Mullens Moose 2-1 while Sportsman moved up with Pryors Firestone two wins apiece. Sam Barton sparked Tralee Shops with a 514 series and 220 game. Mary Campbell topped women with 444 and 188.

Campbell Mullens Welch Recreation Mullens Moose Larry Smithberger Welch Sportsman Pryors Firestone Harold Crawford Bob McLain Henry Anderson Bud Hypes Morris Selvey Industrial League Tralee Shops Tralee Engineers Wyoming General Hospital Hope Gas Sam Barton Frank Roncella O. Cruise Tralee Mary Campbell Barbara Woody Mullens TV Mary Stump Poca Fuel Helen Kroger Otsego Beckley Clarence Wilbur Reed Maples Island Creek Poca Island Floyd Barnette Luther Reed H. R. Davis

Ingemar Johansson vows cleaner camp for title bout

Ingemar Johansson arrives in New York and says his mother Hebba will cook at his Miami Beach camp to guard against tampering with his food. He plans speed and alertness tweaks for the March 13 title fight with Floyd Patterson while Patterson wins the Ed ward J. Neil Memorial Plaque at the Waldorf dinner.

New York UPI Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Miami Beach Hebba Ingo Switzerland Patterson Edward J. Neil Boxing Writers’ Association Waldorf-Astoria Floyd Ingema

Furman Upsets The Citadel In 92 84 Upset

Furman Purple Paladins toppled The Citadel 92-84 in Richmond to keep the Southern Conference lead shared between West Virginia and Virginia Tech. The Citadel drops to 5-1 in league play, Furman rises to 3-3, tying George Washington for fifth as GW visits Virginia and WVU meets Pitt in non league action.

Richmond UPI Furman Purple Paladins Citadel West Virginia Virginia Tech Mountaineers Gobblers Bulldogs Paladins George Washington Virginia Military Institute Pitt Virginia

Combined Insurance Plays Eight Tonight

A two game card features Combined Insurance versus Eight and Park Drug facing S and B at the Rec Building tonight. After tonight’s tilts the City League will be idle until Sunday when three games are on the schedule. New River and National Guard Smoke House and YMCA along with S and B versus Park Drug are set for Sunday.

Park Drug Rec New River National Guard Smoke House YMCA

Brinkman Added To Hall Of Fame

Everett Brinkman, former Wheeling High School coach and current Madison Junior High principal, was inducted into the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame at the 16th Victory Awards Dinner. Also honored were WVU coach Clarence Spears, WVU All-American Jerry West as Amateur Athlete of the Year, and coaches Sam Mandich and Oliver Olson. About 350 attendees heard remarks from Bob Prince and Al De Luca.

Weirton W. Va UPI Wheeling Everett Brinkman West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Brinkman West Virginia Madison Junior High School Clarence Fats) Spears West Virginia University Hall of Spears WVU Jerry West West Los Angeles Lakers West Virginia Sports Writers Association Jerry Gould Charleston David T. Frew Weirton Steel Sam Mandich Parkersburg High School Oliver Olson Bob Prince Pittsburgh Pirates al. de Luca St. Vincent’s

West Virginia Basketball Results From Various Games

West Virginia State beat Central 89 80 while West Virginia Tech won 82 80 against Glenville. Fairmont West defeated Clarksburg Roosevelt Wilson 70 62 and Walkersville beat Coalton 77 68. Lone wins include Sistersville 73 Pine Grove 47 and Lumberport 71 Salem 69 in two overs. Linsley 61 Warwood 58. College results show Delaware 91 Ursinus 85 and Howard 101 Lincoln Pa 59. Mississippi 74 Vanderbilt 72 and Miss St 62 Georgia Tech 61. North Carolina 58 Maryland 52 Furman 92 The Citadel 84. Iowa 78 Illinois 71 Ohio U 55 Toledo 50 Texas A M 76 Oklahoma St 54 Kansas 49 Minnesota 66 Northwestern Be. Southwest Texas 81 Texas A M 76 West Oklahoma 56 Colorado 47.

West Virginia United Press International West Virginia State Central Ohio State West Virginia Tech Glenville School High Fairmont West Clarksburg Roosevelt Wilson Walkersville Coalton Sistersville Pine Grove Lumberport Salem Linsley Warwood East Delaware Ursinus Howard U Lincoln U

Palmer Dominates San Diego Open to Claim Victory

Arnold Palmer, at 31, seizes the San Diego Open after a final-round surge from four strokes back. Ben Hogan, Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, and Sam Snead are urged to yield space as Palmer emerges as golf’s dominant figure, noted for power, iron play, and a steady temperament.

San Diego UPI Ben Hogan Walter Hagen Byron Nelson Sam Snead Arnold Palmer Palmer Tour Hogan Snead West Virginia Hagen al Balding Balding Los Angeles

Golden Bears Take WVC Lead Over Glenville

West Virginia Tech secured sole first in the Western division by edging Glenville 82 to 80. Bob Watson led with 21 points, Clyde Crewey 18, while Glenville’s Bob Rambert scored 21 and Russ Shepherd 19 as the Pioneers fell to third. West Virginia State rallied past Central State of Ohio 89 to 88, Lawrence Bailey 22, Herb Thompson 21, Turner Russell 25.

Charleston UPI Westirginia Tech West Virginia Golden Bears Glenville Tech Bob Watson Pioneers Clyde Crewey Bob Rambert Russ Shepherd West Virginia State Central State Ohio Lawrence Bailey Yellowjackets Herb Thompson Turner Russell Central Morris Harvey Concord Athens Waynesburg Wheeling College Wheeling

East Favored By 6 Over West All Star Game

The East is a six point favorite to beat the West in the NBA All Star game as Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell headline the East lineup with Bob Cousy Richie Guerin Dolph Schayes and Tommy Heinsohn. The West counters with Bob Pettit Elgin Baylor Clyde Lovellette Oscar Robertson and Gene Shue as starting backcourt.

Syracuse N.Y UPI Wilt Chamberlain Bill Russsell West Paul Seymour Berlain Russell Chamberlain Russe NBA Dolph Schayes Syracuse Nationals Tommy Heinsohn Boston Celtics Philadelphia Warriors Boston Chamberain Bob Cousy Celtics Richie Guerin New York Knickerbockers Bob Pettit St. Louis Hawks Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers

South Charleston Overtakes Huntington In HS Ratings

South Charleston rises to first in the weekly UPI basketball ratings with 165 points, displacing undefeated Huntington which earned 150 points and eight first place votes. The Black Eagles were previously ranked second, having only lost once to a team not named in this excerpt.

Charleston W. Va UPID South Charleston United Press International Basketball Black Eagles Huntington UPI Board of

Be c kley Church League: Crab Orchard and First Baptist extend wins

Crab Orchard defeated Memorial Baptist 30 16 and First Baptist beat Methodist Temple 18 13 to stretch their Beckley Church League win streaks to four. Other results include Johnstown Baptist 44 12 over Presbyterian and First Methodist 40 34 over Christian. Both Crab Orchard and First Baptist remain undefeated in league play amid standings updates and regional scores.

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Untold Story of General MacArthur Family Man

An intimate glimpse shows General MacArthur as a devoted husband and father. The piece shares the General’s comments on the Red China situation, reflecting personal and public dimensions from Raleigh.

General MacArthur Red China

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