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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1959

Page

6

Raleigh Regist area high school hoops stay unbeaten

Oceana Princeton and Montgomery remain unbeaten as Raleigh County teams dart through a 13 game schedule. Oceana beat Mullens 62 61 in a close contest while Princeton toppled Mount Hope 78 64. Montgomery beat Oak Hill 83 63 and Sophia’s Blue Hawks clinched the ACL title with a 62 34 win over Shady Spring.

Oceana Princeton Montgomery Sophia's Blue Hawks Indians Mullens Tigers Mount Hope Mustangs Oak Hill Fayetteville Gauley Bridge Pirates Glen Rogers Pineville Beckley Stratton Kimgball Hinton Meadow Bridge Kingston Sandstone Charleston Logan Wildcats Man's Hillbillies Gilbert Herndon Conley Sonny Phillips Rebels Tribe Donnie Weir Jimmy Cook Kenny Dillo Merlin Dog" Brown Albert Simpson Charles Stump Rod Thorn Wayne Taylor Mike Stafford Buddy Ramey Jerry Collier Coalfield Logan Charles Taylor Pete Kely Charles Kelly Greyhounds Tom Winston Don Thomas Sophia Shady Spring Hawks Shady Wayne Casey Doug Tench Mark Twain Clear Fork Panthers Charles Dunbar Marsh Fork Stoco Bulldogs Dewey Romine L Shady Spring Stoce Arthur Aliff Larry Chapman Jimmy Farley Bill Kalinowski Carl Shrewsbury Dean Heath Dickie Adkins Robbie Rodes Allen McCune Wildcats Buck Rogers Jerry Mainer Parsley Man Fred Harless Homer Richmond Joe Rylant Tom Gross Charles Wilburn Larry Snyder Sam Griffith Ron Callahan Harry Grimett Sophia B. Blackburn Jack Monk Don Basham Jimmy Hamon Johnny Murdock Gordie Wolford Stratton McArthur Lester Jack Hampton Carl Martin John Addaway Oria Maniece Blackburn Dennis Clay Basham Jerry Edmonds Blackburn Monk Murdock Shady Kimball Hamon Spring Richmond Rylant Alfonso Foddrell Gross Rd d Sherlock Cooper Sloco Michael Stubbs Clinton Wooddard Charles Elridge Doag Heath Crosby Troxler D. Walker Tim Bowman Frank Hope Pineville Regis Ray Mullen Kimball Harold Shrewsbury Green Diachenko Henry Damewood Mustang Colts Barry Stanley Sandstone Dy Tiger Cubs Jerry Adkins Dickie Adking Ronald Richards Dave Cottrell Tom Day BU Workman John Holley Bill Henderson John Lafferty Shady Spring Jr Roger Henderson James Chaney Don Bennett Chris Charles Tom Collier Tommy Lilly Bob Barrett Kenneth Franklin Randy Buckland Jim Salterson Gary McBrayer Billy Crocker Don Peters Eddie Jenkins Eddie Beverly Teddy Hogan Leslie Bragg Cabb Keaton Jim Farmer Gary Ward Lively Black Ray Bailey George Thomas Jack Richmond Dale Stover Dale Wells Mount Sake Jr Robert Kinder Mike Arritt Ted Spadaront Jerry Lawrence Tom Barnett Buddy Thompson Jerry Dunbar Larry Bragg Charles Thompson Donald Kinder George McCune Otha Payne James Harris Wendell Backus Don Marchio Ralph Henderson Junior Tate Don David Shifthett Robbie Rodeg Gene Cales Pineville Jr Richard Fox Butch Miller Oo J. Pettinger John Kerzie Butch Bennett Clint Hamilton Fred Graham Gary Clark Gene Cook Richard Maynard Jim Porterfield Pinkerton Marshall Ross Bill Wood G. Gunter John Robertson Larry Scott Harold Blackburn Bill Manning Titcher, Carr Glen Rogers Jr Rodney Layne Gilbert Harry Reed Cecil Parsley Henry Daniels Wyoming Mullens Paul Cline Boyd Myers Merlin Brown David Pitchett Larry Stumbo Lid Elliott Neil Montgomery Bill Sizemore Oo Albert Simpson Byrd Stock Las Roger Day Jack Whitted Bill Robertson James Neil Hi Parsley Willie Milam Totals Am James Spurlock Emerson Davis Jim Cook Buddy Ellis Jerry McClelland Clinton Salyers Jerry Johnson Don Weir Larry Vance Jack Perry Aul Jeffrey Kenny Stewart Udell Morgan van Zant and Moricle Rich Simmons Ss Bishop Eddie Palmer Tom Tilley Vv D. Blankenship Garrett Wo iFotals D. Gentry K. Sizemore Roger Stone Reb Hagerman N. Sizemore James Tyree Thomas. Rubin

Major leaguers in winter National Defense program list

Major leaguers serving this winter in the National Defense program include Dick Drott Ron Blackburn Roberto Clemente Curtis Flood Brooks Robinson Bill Monbouquette Jim Mudcat Grant and Tony Kubek.

Dick Drott Ron Blackburn Roberto Clemente Curtis Flood Brooks Robinson Bill Monbouquette Jim Mudcat) Grant Tony Kubek

Hall And Green Top Candidates For Blaik's Job

WEST POINT N Y AP Dale Hall and John Green emerge as leading candidates to replace Earl Blaik as Army football coach. Hall, former head scout and defensive backfield coach, anchors West Point tradition and has support from the Army Athletic Board. Green captained the 1945 team and previously coached at Tulane with Andy Pilney. Final decision rests with LA Gen Gar Davidson, who reportedly leans Green though field remains open.

West Point N. Y Dale Hall John Green Army Doc Blanchard Glenn Davis Inside Outside Hall Green Germany Purdue New Hampshire Florida Golddust Twins Blanchard Davis Blaik Tulane Andy Pilney Army Athletic Board Gar Davidson Davidson

Sudden death rule may be adopted for West Virginia football

The State Board of Appeals will decide Jan 31 in Charleston whether to adopt the NAIA proposed sudden death overtime for high school football. The change, one of two NAIA rules for 1959, is experimental and not strongly supported by Fugitt. Also approved is a rule moving penalties halfway toward the goal, not to the goal line.

West Virginia State Board of Appeals National Football Alliance W. R. Fugitt State Secondary Schools Activities Commission National Federation of States High School Athletic Assns National Junior College Athletic Assn National Assn Fugitt New Orleans NAIA Wheeling

NFL Players Seek Pension and Benefits Fund

Philadelphia AP report notes NFL Players Association considering asking owners for a share of television and radio receipts to fund an insurance and pension plan. Association president Bill Howton of the Green Bay Packers indicated the two day meeting would focus on securing accident health and hospital benefits and pension provisions. He did not specify the percentage sought.

Philadelphia National Football League Bill Howton Green Bay Packers Howton

Warren Williams Loop To Meet Next Tuesday

George Wise secretary of the Warren Williams Junior league said a meeting will be held at Cotton White’s office on Prince Street next Tuesday night at 7 30. All sponsors and managers of circuit teams are requested to attend. Wise aims to compile Babe Ruth graduates lists from Beckley and Slab Fork leagues for managers to study at the meeting. He noted there is much to do and all interested should be present.

George Wise Warren Williams Cotton White Prince Street Sec Wise Babe Ruth Beckley Slab Fork

Richards Sees Vaults Of 17 Feet In Future

Milwaukee AP reports pole vault star Rev. Bob Richards predicts higher marks as springy modern poles replace bamboo. He says 16 foot vaults would have come sooner with newer poles, and 17 foot vaults may become common once they gain popularity.

Richards Milwaukee Bob Richards

Moose On Roof Provokes Warden Warning Remark

A US hunter in Car Chapleau Ontario placed a bull moose on his car roof after a game warden warned the roof could be damaged. He quipped that there are many new cars in the states but moose are scarce, highlighting risky, humorous reaction to the warning.

Chapleau United States

Pinson and O'Toole Named Reds Top Rookie Prospects

NEW YORK AP The Cincinnati Redlegs showcase two prized rookies Jimmy O'Toole a 20 year old lefty and Vada Pinson a speedy 20 year old outfielder Experts expect both to be regulars in 1959 O'Toole won 20 and lost 8 for Nashville with a 2.44 PRA and 189 strikeouts Pinson a Chicago native signed in 1957 got a 50 000 bonus and impressed in camp Pinson starred in Seattle batting 43 drove in 78 runs scored 92 and stole 37 bases Osteen Cuellar Pena Fridley Coles Chacon Gonder Schmidt Gilbert Henrich Pavletich among newcomers in Reds camp with NEXT Chicago White Sox

NEW York Cincinnati Redlegs Jimmy O'Toole Vada Pinson Redlegs O'Toole Pinson Nashville Assa Chicago University of Wisconsin Storm Seattle Andre Rodgers Phoenix Orlando Pena Miguel Cuellar Claude Osteen Osteen Wenatchee Cuellar Havana Pena Jim Fridley Aesn Chuck Coles Elio Chacon Jesse Gonder San Antonio Haven Schmidt Drew Gilbert Bobby Henrich Don Pavelitch Chicago White Sox

Perkins Favored To Beat Godih In Capitol Arena Bout

Eddie Perkins of Chicago is a hairline favorite to outpoint Lahouari Godih of Algeria in a 10 round lightweight bout at Capitol Arena. The undercard features a models and fashion show to benefit the March of Dimes, aired on ABC at 10 p.m. Perkins has 13 pro wins, four losses, and one knockout in a noted career. Godih, claiming France’s lightweight title, brings 47 wins, eight losses, two draws, and 12 knockouts into the contest.

Washington Eddie Perkins Chicago Lahouari Godih Algeria Capitol Arena Perkins-Godih Goldie Hearn California March of Dimes TV Fight ABC Perkins Baby Vasquez Godih U.S Larry Baker France

National Hockey League Tuesday Results

NHL results show no games played Tuesday with two matchups listed for potential scheduling the day after. Scheduled games include Detroit at Chicago and Montreal at Toronto, reflecting key East Coast and Midwest markets.

National Hockey League Montreal Toronto Detroit Chicago

West Virginia high school basketball scores roundup

A long list of senior and junior varsity boys results from West Virginia and nearby areas features Dupont over Stonewall Jackson 77 64 East Bank 64 over Sissonville 49 St. Albans 78 over Clendenin 4 and numerous other pairings including Charleston Catholic over Charleston 61 and Morgantown 63 over Fairmont East 4. Notable road wins include Princeton 78 over Mount Hope 64 and Romney 67 over Fort Ashby 68. The section also notes cross-border games with Ashland Kentucky over Huntington East 85 77 in overtime and several Ohio teams such as Toronto 30 over Sherrard 73 and River Local Ohio 41 over Kermit 53. College and NBA results appear later with Virginia Tech edged by Virginia Military 81 78 and St. Louis beating Boston 119 114.

W. Va DuPont Stonewall Jackson East Bank Sissonville St. Albans Clendenin Dunbar Nitro South Charleston Charleston Catholic Charleston Logan Huntington Point Pleasant Kingston Sandstone Hinton Meadow Bridge Sophia Shady Spring Montgomery Oak Hill Elkins Shinnston Gassaway Cowen Washington Poca Richwood Webster Springs Clay Summersville Morgantown Fairmont East Mannington Hundred Clay Battelle Smithfield Weston St. Patrick's Industrial School Philippi Masontown Valley Spencer Parkersburg Catholic Ripley Elizabeth St. Marys Paden City New Martinsville Middlebourne Man Gilbert Normantown Walton Princeton Mount Hope Fayetteville Gauley Bridge Oceana Mullens Glen Rogers Pineville Marsh Fork Stoco Mark Twain Clear Fork Kimball Beckley Stratton Rainelle Alderson Greenville Gap Mills Talcott Spanishburg Oakvale Union Chattaray Sharples Barboursville Wayne Fort Gay Ceredo-Kenova Warwood Weirton Toronto Ohio Sherrard Tiltonsville Wellsburg Bethany Chester Follawsbee Sistersville River Local Kermit Lenore Bluefield Park Cantral Elkhorn Morgantown University Bridgeport Aurora Tunnelton Bowlesburg Newburg Terra Alta Fellowsville LaSalle Paw Paw Martinsburg Keyser Fort Ashby Romney Ridgeley Piedmont Moorefield Wardensville Capon Bridge West Virginia School For Deaf Petersburg Circleville Mathias Oldtown Franklin Monterey Thomas Mountaineer Harman

NBA All Stars Clash Friday at Olympia Stadium

DETROIT AP The NBA ninth annual All Star game will feature the league’s top players at Olympia Stadium Friday night. The board of governors meets Thursday to discuss league problems including a race issue raised by Elgin Baylor and playoff plans. The Eastern Division aims for its seventh win with two losses in the All Star showdown.

Detroit Olympia Stadium National Basketball Assn League Board of Governors Elgin Baylor Minneapolis Lakers Charleston W. Va Baylor NBA Stars

Cleveland Doubles Colavito Salary With 1959 Contract

Cleveland outfielder Rock Colavito and General Manager Frank Lane agreed on a 1959 contract late Monday. The deal sets Colavito's pay around 27,000 to 30,000, roughly doubling his 1958 salary as he remains the Indians top gate attraction.

Cleveland Rock Colavito Cleveland Indians Frank Lane

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