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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1956

Page

3

Flying Eagles aim for seventh straight win at East Bank

Beckley hosts East Bank Pioneers as Jerome Van Meter’s Flying Eagles chase a seventh straight win in a high scoring KVC showdown led by 28 ppg star Howard Hurt. East Bank, a top league power, counters with Wes West and a balanced lineup as Raleigh County action fills 12 games tonight.

Goater Eagies Jerome van Meter Cabin Creek Jerry West Ast Bank Pioneers Wes Flying Eagles West KVC Pioneers Charleston Eagles West Virgilfie Howard Hurt Hurt van Meter Foward Walter Rappold John Lemons Danny Williams Bob Alexander Gak Hill Jack Landers Beckley Jed Oak Hill East Bank Mountain Lions Beaver Shady Spring Tigers Mark Twain Johnny Rogers Tigers N Rcl Shady Red Devils Fayette Countians Beaver Court Paxt Tomar Fayetteville Fayette County Memorial Auditorium Richard O'Neal Ralph Parsons Generals Pirates Fletcher Arritt Gauley Bridge Montgomery Len Sizemore Hounds Charlie Dotson Travelers Hinton Bascats Coal City Lou Gibson

Five State College Clashes Tonight in Wide West Virginia Schedule

The Associated Press report previews five college basketball games across West Virginia and nearby. West Liberty faces Davis and Elkins, Shepherd meets Alderson-Broaddus, Marshall travels to Baldwin Wallace, plus games involving Ohio teams and Potomac State. Marshall aims to defend MAC lead after a 115-76 win over Morris Harvey.

Associated Press West Virginia West Liberty Davis and Elkins Shepherd Alderson-Beoaddus Marshall Morris Harvey Baldwin Wallace Ohio Kent State Rilo Grande West Virginia State Roslyn Air Force Base Potomac State Wesleyan Salem Fairmont California

Fayette County League hoops showcase features Mount Hope and others

Raleigh County high school basketball highlights include Virgil Dillon 27 points for Mt Hope in a 79 71 setback to Montgomery Tough defense from Seth’s Knights and Glenn Rogers Glen Rogers Owlets post tight wins as regional teams clash Chronology covers senior and junior high action across Raleigh and Wyoming counties with notable performances by Len Sizemore Virgil Dillon Jim Summers and Bill Russell cited amid cross county matchups and standings notes

Mt, Hope Mike Frisk Shenty Bill McCutcheon Broyles York Sidney Sonny Raleigh County High School Bas Virgil Dillon Stone Littertzberg Fred Summers Sizemore David Anderson Lily Marsh Fork Bulldogs Jim Summers Clear Fork Panthers Bart Lay Gray Boyd Kincaid Slyork Knickerbockers MiMcNell Montgomery Seth Sherman Jim Daniels Mullens Jr Occu Charles Dodson Sufflerbacger Pation Virgil Carr Len Sizemore Bimpson Charles Turner O’neal Bobby Nicholas Robertson Jerry Smith Mullins Bill Russell San Rondel Thomas Kelley Francisco Sihugo Green Rayburn Steele Marsh Fork Oods R. Jarrell Midkit Clear Fork Carl Bradford Sturgill Larry Sarrett Panthers Pennis Hughes Kings Gary Barker Mountaineers Bob Peters Johnny Marra Taineers Beth Ter A.C. Cooper Larry Scarbro Pon Ladder Claude Frank Stamper Buddy Stover Bill Belcher Kebe Toseghen Agasning Bob Stewart Kingston Adle Joseph Montgomery Reyhounds Mount Hope Mast Mt. Hope Beckley Eaglets Tiger Cubs Princeton Glen Rogers Mullen Tommy Sparks Jack Christian Cubs Glen Rogers Owlets Mullens Robert Toby Kinder Larry’ Dillion Benny Honaker Don Mullins John Henry Paul Stover Terry Wiseman Hammond Davis and Elkins Glen Keaton Marion Treadway Cker Marlin Rhinehart Dale Russell Bill Campbell James Walter Sokoff Charleston Tech G. Hardly R. Keaton Dick Brown Avis Dick Cantley Esther Basil Har Bob Foster H Wa Burdiss Ragland Golden Bears OL McMillan Deweese Wikle Sparks Morris Harvey Bragg Flanagan Dillon Shrewsbury Golden Eagle Hamat Tilley Hultstrutthr Davie and Elkins Taylor Jr. Anderson G - Christian Inter Clower Sanitizer Associated Press Thompson Dallas Virgil Akins St. J mi Davis Bailey Bastrop Louis Clarence Cook Parks New York Hardy Smallwood Stafford Brooklyn Lou Donnelly Stanick Youngstown Ohio Troy L. C Noel Humphreys

Washington and Lee Falls 60-49 to Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech defeated Washington and Lee 60-49 on W and Ls home court. Techs Bill Matthews led with 17 points while Lary Hemmings added 11 and W Ls Dom Flora scored 11. Washington and Lee now sits 1-6 in the Southern Conference with no games scheduled tonight.

Washington Lee W&l Cb Cann Generals VMI Thi 'Citadel Virginia Tech Gobblers Bill Matthews Tech Lary Hemmings Dom Flora Iw & L Lee Marshall Wa&il-Tech

Major foes set for Sense University grid next season

Syracuse N C notes Sense University's football schedule remains eight opponents. Road games include Marland Pitt and Boston U. Home games feature Penn State Army West Virginia Holy Cross and Colgate.

Syracuse N. C Sense University Marland Pitt Boston U Penn State Army West Virginia Holy Cross Colgate

Turner 3-1 Pick Ini Video Match

Syracuse action on the War Memorial Auditorium card features Gil Turner a 3-1 favorite over Jackie La Bua in a return 10 rounder televised coast to coast NBC radio TV at 10 p m EST La Bua filling in for Gene Fullmer brings a 25 7 record while Turner carries a 49 10 1 mark and eight kayag in a prior December meeting Turner won a split decision over La Bua in their first clash

Bill Garten Summers County Stoco Miles Raleigh County Trap Hill Sophia Satters Court Blug Hawks Frank Rodriguez Wyoming County Oceana Baileysville Indians Mullens Baikeysville Rough Riders Mattens Welch Pineville Pax Wildcats Herndon Paul Greer Stratton Bulldogs Conley Blue Devils London Tanate Syracuse N. Y Gil Turner Philadelphia Jackie la Bua East Meadow War Memorials Auditorium NBC Radio-Tv la Bua Gene Fullmer Jackie Turner Gil Tucner Kayag

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