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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1950
Page
10
A reader asks to enter the Golden Gloves Tournament to be held February 7 and 13 at the Beckley Recreation Building and requests an entry blank. The note includes stray letters and city reference but conveys a clear intent to participate.
The Indianapolis Olympians, led by Alex Groza, defeated the Waterloo Hawks 107-69 to extend their win streak. George Mikan scored 40 for the Lakers in a 80-68 win over the Chicago Stags as Rochester Royals notched their 20th straight home victory by beating the Baltimore Bullets 710-56. The Knickerbockers beat the Sheboygan Redskins 101-68 in Philadelphia while the Warriors topped the Pistons 87-74. The Capitals defeated the Bombers 75-67 in Chicago to cap a doubleheader slate as Minneapolis, Chicago, and others shuffled standings in the era's league.
River Falls Teachers star Nate DeLong leads the nation with 480 points in 18 games, while George King of Morris Harvey and Ron Bontemps of Beloit chase in total and per game. DeLong averages 33.9 points a game ahead of 25.0 and 23.9 for the others. Charley Shate of Bowling Green follows with 385 in 19, and Andy Taff of Hanover sits fifth with 378. DeLong also holds the collegiate career scoring mark with 174 field goals and 132 free throws through Jan 21 across the top 15 scorers compiled by AP.
The WVIAC standings show Davis & Elkins atop the list with 70 points as the annual awards banquet nears. Leon Hart of Notre Dame is named lineman of the year while other colleges and athletes like Va Tech and Fairmont State receive recognition at the regional gathering.
Detroit Lions officials announced a total loss of 206000 dollars over the past two seasons in the National Football League. The disclosure came as part of an official financial report detailing club revenue and expenditures for the period.
The article surveys Howard Thorpe’s fame from Haskell Institute to Canton Bulldogs and major league sports. It recalls his football feats, early discovery by Glenn Warner, and a 1941 Army game memory. It also touches on a government land loan dispute and Thorpe’s legacy as a versatile athlete.
London notes Joey Maxim of Cleveland knocked out Freddie Mills in the 10th round to regain the heavyweight crown for the United States. Manager Jack Kearns outlined plans to fight the winner of Bruce Woodcock and Lee Savold, and promotion hints a Cincinnati defense against Ezzard Charles. Charles is recognized by the NBA as world heavyweight champion.
New York’s pennant winners the Yankees and Dodgers sign their richest deals to date. Joe DiMaggio agreed to approximately 100000 for 1950, while Jackie Robinson secured about 35000 with Branch Rickey noting Robinson becomes the Dodgers’ highest paid player. Robinson’s 1949 season included a .342 batting average, 124 RBIs, 16 homers and 37 stolen bases. DiMaggio, 35, had batted .346 in 76 games after returning from injury and aimed for a strong 1950 season.
Mt Hope hosts Mullens Rebels in a key Coalfield Conference game. Rebels have dominated most opponents, scoring 70 plus in most games and defeating Williamson 71 to 67 with top scorers MecLean York Winkler and others. Mustangs Dixon Patteson Clark Stone and Hine look to challenge the visitors in a high attendance showdown.
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