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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1947

Page

3

Seven Crowned Champs in Beckley Golden Gloves show

Seven champions were crowned at Beckley for the sectional Golden Gloves tournament concluding last night. Winners include Bob Calloway Beckley and Sam Payne Beckley with Hurst Clark Brown Salango Cousins named. regional trip to Huntington starts February 17, with several runners-up set to join.

Huntington Beckley Memorial Ring Bob Calloway Sam Payne Frazier Hurst William Clark Russell Brown Noah Salango Clyde Bob Callaway Russ Brown Clyde Cousins Stamford Nament New York Hurst Salango Charlie Boom-Boom Daniels BD Beut Rae Beckles CinsAee Cousins Beckey Walter Watzelza Chuck Willis Shady Spring Bob Clark Harper Louis Fox Cleveland Ollie Calvin George McCray Daniels-Hurst South Dakota Bailey Jewelry Russell Hizer Bih Clark Jewel Box Hizer Keatley Bros. Inc MacGregor Silver Brand Charlie Daniels Alva Large Eugene Asbury Edwight Willam Wild Bill Clark Alva Larze Kayoed Bob Chuk Lou

GMS Squad Faces Beckley in Cadet Clash Rematch

From 1944 to 1945 season notes, Vollmer and Shaffer return for GMS as key players after a year away. Beckley fought hard in a 34-20 defeat, while the state champion Eagles routed Greenbrier 44-24. Beckley previously beat GMS 34-22 and seeks revenge.

Pies Danny Beckley Vollmer Shaffer GMS Eagles Greenbrier

Ruth in France hospital reports improve then steady

Babe Ruth's condition, described as fair early in the week, was reported by French hospital attaches after a week that began with a weeklong operation on January 6. Authorities say no cause for alarm despite the change to fair status.

New York Babe Ruth

Beckley Blue Hawks Defeat YPH B 56-35 for Seventh Win

Beckley College basketball Blue Hawks beat Virginia Polytechnic Jayvees 56 to 35 at WWHS gym. Center Sam White Forward Johnny Rogers Guard Jimmy Farmer combined for 40 points. Beckley led 25-13 at halftime and held the lead through the final period. Merriweather led VPI scoring while Thornhill and Gates went scoreless for Beckley.

Stocd High School Sam White Johnny Rogers Jimmy Farmer Beckley College Basketball Blue Hawks Virginia Polytechnic Jayvees WWHS Beckley VPI Cecil Ibelor Pis Hogers Beno Queenbuer Barker Beasley Browder Hearnhill Pkirr Hiteman Bird Merriweather

Hogan to Enter Florida Tourneys and Greensboro Meet

Ben Hogan, 1946 money leader, announced today he will tee off in Florida's forthcoming big golf tournaments and the Greensboro N C tourney. The announcement came through the Professional Golfers Association players committee.

Phoenix Ariz Ben Hogan Florida Greensboro N. C

Skiles Pleads Guilty in Keppers Robbery Case

Skiles Jr. pleaded guilty to a grand jury charge of breaking and entering a Keppers store before Criminal Judge W A Riffe. He was set for trial yesterday and faces sentencing soon. The report notes a Friday the 13th event on the A train wrecks in the United States since 1876.

Jm, Skiles, Jr W. A. Riffe Skiles Atta Comp Riffe United States

German Technicians Claim Unbreakable Phonograph Record

German technicians report creating a phonograph record that cannot wear after more than 1,000 plays. They say the material resists wear and preserves sound quality across many repetitions.

Boxing names and results from regional matches reported

The report lists multiple boxers and outcomes across U S cities including Milwaukee and Cleveland. Notable bouts mention Jimmy Sherrer outpointing Dave Clark, Irish Mickey Doyle knocking out Johnny Tavier, and Steve Ballo York KOing Al Hosta with other leading figures in Southern events.

Associated Press Airland Calif Log Angeles Knee Cabanella Manila Milwaukee Jimmy Sherrer Dave Clark Cincinnati Akron Ohio Mickey Doyle Cleveland Johnny Tavier Augusta Houston Tex Steve Ballo York al Hosta Seattle Binghampton Andre

Golfer Dick Metz Suspended by PGA Tour

Dick Metz of Arkansas City Kansas was suspended from two upcoming PGA sponsored golf tournaments after an incident in Carmel California two weeks earlier in which he allegedly struck Fred J Corcoran PGA at the tournament manager.

Associated Press Phoenix Ariz Professional Golfers Association Dick Metz Arkansas City Kas Carmel Calif Metz Fred J. Corcoran PGA George Schneiter Ogden Utah Tucson

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