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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1942
Page
8
Louis is praised in a billiards tutorial for his mastery of draw and follow shots. The article explains draw when stroking below center and follow when above center, with cautions on stroke height, rail play, and the need for a deliberate cue action and proper follow-through.
Behind the scenes efforts by Game Warden Fred P. Clay and Rod and Gun Club president A B Snead aim to boost game for hunters this year. Nine deer including five does and four bucks were released near Grandview Park, transported from E B Showalter Deer Farm in Wisconsin. Deer were numbered 236 to 244 for tracking, with careful handling to endure long transport and variable temperatures. Snead seeks funds for rabbit restocking, warning limited supply and urging fast action, citing Worley of Bolt as a model donor and urging members to place orders by Saturday to maximize allotment.
Greenbrier Military School Cadets defeated Fork Union 33 21 on Friday night at Beckley after a 12 9 halftime lead. Johnny Cox and Ray Turley led Greenbrier’s offense while Beckley’s standings slipped further with Princeton 52 45 win and Shumate sidelined by a torn cartilage. Greenbrier had earlier beaten St Albans 49 17 then lost 48 39 to VPI Freshmen as coaching changes reshaped the lineup.
The New York Yankees will not play night baseball in New York. President Ed Barrow said the team will not host night games at home and would instead play two games at other illuminated American League parks.
The Raleigh County championship team at Marsh Fork plays Friday at 7 45 p m with other Woodrow Wilson games at 8 00 p m The 7 45 start clears decks for eight reels of official American League movies directed by Lew Fon seca and secured by John Gor sica featuring highlights and stars from the 1941 and 1942 seasons with showings shortly after the game.
West Virginia University beat Wesleyan 58 44 as Kesling led with 27 points. Salem overwhelmed Bethany 66 47 with John Abramovic scoring 32 to reach 208 season points. Morris Harvey topped Potomac State 40 25 for its fourth WV Conference win.
Gene Tunney, retired heavyweight champion, hailed Joe Louis as perhaps the greatest fighter ever at the Boxing Writers Association of New York dinner. Louis received the Edward J. Neil Memorial plaque for 1941 and Ring Magazine’s fighter of the year, while Tunney also received a special trophy for navy charity efforts.
In a Wide World Sports column, Jack Dempsey takes on aide de camp duties for Major General William Ottman of the New York state guard while reflecting on past fight camp duties. The piece notes baseballs nine to fourteen game night limits during wartime and mentions Auburn coach Jack Meagher's plan to keep rivalries in home and home series. Eddie Heil Memorial trophy was given to Joe Louis at the boxing writers dinner, and Quent Reynolds is praised for wartime reporting steps. Bob Fellter joins Chief Gary Bodie's basket ball squad at Norfolk naval training station for a workout. Best wishes go with Jay.
Warren Switzer of Jeff Davis High Houston and Jack Wilson of Baylor University clash for the All Texas hard luck title. Switzer broke a collar bone twice in football, returned for basketball then injured a hand. Wilson endured frequent football injuries, excelled in basketball until appendicitis last week.
Sports editor Simon of the Coffeyville Journal heads to Fort Leavenworth next week to pick up his uniform as Jim Decker of Syracuse University makes a tub thumping appearance in the report.
Free book explains home treatment for stomach and duodenal ulcers caused by excess acid. Over two bottles sold on 15 days trial. Ask for Willard's. Beckley Drug Co Mount Hope Bradley Drug Co.
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