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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1942
Page
7
SID FEDER reports boxing surges nationwide as World War II mobilizes fans and fund-raisers. From Toledo to West Palm Beach, arenas fill with sell-out shows, players enlist, and promoters donate rings and gear to army camps. Boxing supplies new life to crowds and service efforts alike.
The Mountain State baseball league undergoes a power shuffle as Ray Ryan is labeled an ex figure and leadership shifts to Kentucky with Caldwell and Ashland. Welch departs Bluefield and Logan to back Huntington and Ashland, while Beckley and Beckley fans face changing dynamics as Eddie Hock moves to Ashland with Caldwell, and Chicago Cubs backing boosts Ashland’s bid.
Six world records were set at a two day state rifle tournament ending yesterday. Lt. Philip C. Roettinger led three new marks including a perfect 200 in .22 timed fire and 193x200 in center fire rapid fire. Walter R. Walsh tied the 22 caliber national match high with 291x300 and matched a Chicago record 291x300 in the 22 caliber event. Verne Jubenville also reached a perfect 200, with other strong performances by Walsh and Cass Simons linked to Chicago.
Byron Nelson captured the Oakland Open at Sequoyah Course with a 274 total, leading from start to finish by five strokes. Amateur John Dawson tied for second at 279, earning a defense bond, as Nelson prepares to defend his title in San Francisco next week.
Willie Hoppe details practical tips for mastering a smooth billiard stroke. Emphasizes level cue grip, compact bridge, and firm follow through to ensure accurate aim and controlled cue action for various shots including follow and draw.
In a New York roundup, Hugh Fullerton Jr notes tennis executives push to help rising stars with extra funds. He cites top pros and others under penalties, suggesting open tournaments could provide needed expense money and clear paths for younger talent. He questions a secret meeting about a Phillies loan, pointing out rich clubs still have selling power.
The report notes Babe Ruth is back home from the hospital but not cleared to go out. It also cautions that Ray Robinson may not win the welterweight title from Red Cochrane on February 20. Cochrane’s boss at Newport naval station, Fred A. Huggins, says Red cannot be spared for required training weeks.
Dave Smukler, who quit pro football to join the army, has been sent home from Iceland due to arthritis and is hospitalized at Fort Dix New Jersey. Meanwhile naval air station basketball teams in Pensacola Florida and Corpus Christi Texas have been paired for a relief society benefit game in New Orleans on February 14. Coach Homer Norton of Texas A and M, currently limited by a sales ban, continues extensive travel and jokes about saving miles on his tires after driving about 40,000 miles yearly.
In a college basketball roundup Harold Claassen notes Tennessee leading the Southeastern Conference, Washington leading the Northern Pacific Coast, Southern California in the Southern division, and Colorado and Wyoming as Big Seven leaders. Early season form shows Wisconsin, Iowa State, and Creighton atop their leagues with several surprises and close races shaping the early standings.
A passenger laments missed train connections that force them to skip the scheduled banquet. The note highlights travel snags and the impact on attending events and social obligations.
Ashland lawyer Robert Caldwell, of Ashland Kentucky, was elected president of the Mountain State League after a 4-1 vote, replacing Ryan Huntington-Ray Bluefield. The meeting raised the league from Class D to Class C and discussed expanding to eight clubs including Portsmouth Ohio. Ryan, a long-time league figure, faced defeat amid talk of excess expenses and defended his management.
Miami Beach Fla American Red Cross raised more than 2000 from a benefit golf match featuring Craig Wood Frank Walsh Gene Sarazen and Tommy Armour. After nine holes spectators donated 1360 in cash and an auction by referee Al Jolson sold birdie balls for 5 to 45 each. Wood and Walsh beat Sarazen and Armour 5 and 4.
Glenville, WVU and Marshall lead the state in basketball this season with strong records. Glenville's nine straight wins include Fairmont and Salem. West Virginia has one loss in six, beating Maryland and Penn State. Marshall shows two losses in 11 starts. Upcoming games feature Wesleyan, Alderson Broaddus, Davis Elkins, and series through the weekend with key tilts at Glenville and West Liberty.
Joseph Paul DiMaggio of the New York Yankees was named by New York baseball writers as the American League player of the year for 1941. His 56 game hitting streak and 406 batting average helped the Yankees win the pennant, with the award to be presented at a February 1 dinner in New York City.
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