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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1957

Page

3

Shady High students defend columnist over loss to Collins

Spring High School readers challenge a columnist after a piece about Shady’s basketball defeat to Collins High. The note requests balanced coverage and notes Gov Underwood’s inauguration, two late-night treks, and fatigue impacting play. Bert Minner, Pat Burke Sr. quotes and local arrangements for the Beckley game are mentioned.

Bert Minner Shady Spring High School Pat Collins High Charleston

Memorial Baptist keeps clean slate in church league

Memorial Baptist led the church basketball standings with a 5-0 record after a 233-93 win over First Methodist in the final game of the night. Catholic and First Baptist also won while Calvary Baptist, Crab Orchard, and Christian posted close victories.

Memorial Baptist Church League

Unclear text on conservation limits and trout season proposal

Fragmentary report shows county groups debating bag limits set by the Conservation committee. Some Raleigh County Rod and Gun Club members propose keeping the trout season open longer while others weigh additional recommendations.

The Conservation Commission Gene Keatley Alled County Red ‘and Gun’ Club Moose Club Conservation Committee Commission Raleigh’ County Rod, and Gun Club Raleigh

Hamia or Costa Chief Contenders For Sandy's sitle

Reports mention Hamia and Costa as leading figures in a Sandy's title dispute. The text notes a legal change affecting fishermen and hunter licenses, while representatives from coon hunters urge abolition of certain dog training practices.

Hamia Costa Sandy Sitle

Hamia Costa Bout Draws Attention In World Boxing News

The article reports Hamia and Costa contending for a new light heavyweight title with promotion by the New York State Boxing Commission and comments from Sandy Saddler. It notes past bouts, retirement considerations for Saddler due to illness, and regional college and high school results alongside boxing standings.

New York Cherir- Hamia Assin Fred Saddy Milwaukee Hamia Carmela Costa York State Commission Asa Wovaas Tech Tan Berrios West Liberty NBA Ringt Alderson-Broaddus Wesleyan Cahill Beckley Ay Ula Shepherd Costa Morris Harvey Bethany Salem Glenville Concord Ike Chestnut Washington Charlie Johnston Saddlee Thomas Matthew Matther Sadler

Shady Spring Dominates Richwood in Dual Meet

Shady Spring High School wrestlers defeated Richwood 50 to 0 in a dual meet. The Lumberjacks, with a perfect 10-0 bout record, pinned all ten Richwood opponents including Lester, Lilly, Wood, Snead, Dickie Lilly, Howard Lester, McComas, Basham, Green, and Biovard, yielding a flawless team score.

Beaver Shady Richmwood High Ans Tiger Matmen Billy Lester Shady Spring Danny McQuade Richwood Sonny Lilly Jack Wills Siletnnees Zeke Wood Dale O'Dell Frank Snead George Teakes Dickie Lilly Dana Johnson Howard Lester Donald McCutcheon Larry McComas Lonnie Bennett Harlan Basham Keith Shelton Jimmy Green Billy Adams Unlimited Leste Biovard Mike Little

Beckley Shady Spring Ticket Sale Details Revealed

Principal John Saunders announced the Thursday Beckley Shady Spring game at Beaver contingency. All seats are reserved with about 30 tickets available and sold at Keatley’s and Beckley Drag.

Beaver John Saunders Saunders Keatley's Beckley Drag

Shady Spring Leads Close Up Regional High School Action

Shady Spring and Gauley Bridge led a night of high school basketball as Shady Spring's Tigers defeated Raleigh County rival Blue Hawks 79-71 to clinch league honors. Mullens and Gauley Bridge posted big wins while Hinton Meadow Bridge and Ansted won in tight contests. A local fishing tale closed the page with Mrs. Blanche Filler wading into Roanoke Rapids Lake to land a large fish stuck on her skirt.

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