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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1950

Page

3

New Mullens Gym Opens Amid Local Basketball Frenzy

In a packed arena the Rebels beat Logan 66 52 to christen Mullens new gym as Merkt Twain Oceana Pax and Beckley edge rivals in a night of strong showings. Mark Twain remains undefeated in county play with a 6 0 league mark as Beckley moves to 3 2 in the year and Oak Hill falls from the lead after a 42 39 loss.

BOB Wills Register Merk Twain Oceana Pax Beckley Nullens Ricin Mr. Hope Mark Twain Conon Duscan Crizies Stoco’s. Indiana Mark ‘Twain lAuthors Stace Pete Lester Bobby Williams Bot Vaught Oak Hill Red Devils Fayette Mountains Coalfield Mullens Rebels Flying Eages Eagles Big Bill Moore Bors OAK WA Eagle Mooremen ATL Mullens Rebels Logan Wally” Walowac Bob Lowe Walowae Wyoming Skein Jaeger Indians Bernard Morgan Clark Pax High Wildcats Little Bill Moore Shady Spring Harvey Righwood Lumberjacks Summerville Hinton Hope Mustangs Kingston Henry Hinte Jack Stone L. C. Clark Gauley Bridge Montgomery Ue i Greyhounds Seth Marsh Fork Ronceverte Lewisburg Alderson Crichton Meadow Bridge Mafoaka Glen Rogers Mullens Athens Pineville Talcott Webster Sp Stock Mount Hope Byrd Prifferman Mount HuBers Multens Contey Accoy Seth Union Sandstone Lookout Ansted Gartley Bridge Mont

Mullens High opens new gym and hosts win over Logan

Midweek items report Mullens High School unveiled a new gym to a full house and distributed leaflets urging crowd courtesy and exit awareness. The Rebels beat All-State Walter Walowae and Logan 66 42 in the opener. Also noted were enrollments and honors for local stars including Stonewall Jackson’s Hoepy Shores and Harold Wondell with prior college connections.

Mullens High School Regina Fic Pineville Beckley Mullens Walter Walowae Logan

College team fades after best regular season run

A team enjoyed one of its best regular seasons, earning a high AP national ranking, before dropping a 21-13 decision to Santa Clara in the Orange Bowl, finishing with a 40-point setback.

Santa Clara

Basketball Scoreboard Highlights From Area Schools

Area scores feature Madison over Hamlin 49 to 44 and Princeton edging Bluefield Beaver Mullens 68 to 52. Numerous teams across West Virginia and nearby states post varied results with standout showings from Huntington and Parkersburg regions, reflecting a busy late winter schedule.

Associated Press Madison Hamlin Princeton Bluefield Beaver

Thorpe Pennsy’s Greatest Athlete Honored in Harrisburg

Jim Jarve, named No 1 football player of the last 50 years in a national poll, will be designated the greatest article in Pennsylvania history at the Harrisburg Sports Writers Association dinner by Gov. James H. Duff. He will visit Carlisle tomorrow, where he first rose to fame with the Carlisle Indians.

Associated Press Harrisburg Jim Jarve Pennsylvania James H. Duff Harrisburg Sports Writers Association Thorpe Carlisle Carlisle Indians

A B Nips Pioneers To Tighten SIC Standings

Alderson Broaddus held Glenville to a 60 57 win to tighten its grip on third in the State Conference. Don Hinton and Hob Pelaez each scored 12 for A B while Glenville’s Bob Hardman led with 24. Morris Harvey battles a Mexican touring squad next.

Associated Press Alderson-Broaddus Lon Tech Concord Glenville A-B Davis Elkins Morris Harvey University of Mexico Tech Don Hinton Bob Hardman Alderson-Broaddust Hinton Fred Harrison Hob Pelaez

Marlene Leads Miami Tourney in Junior Golf Meet

In Miami Fla championship play opens the 16th annual Helen Lee Doherty Golf Tournament with 15-year-old Marlene Bauer of Midland Texas as medalist. Bauer shot 56 35 71 to lead, finishing four strokes ahead in a 8 347 yard layout where her back nine one under par. Second place on 75s were Joe Riley of Fort Worth and Mrs James D Platt Jr of Miami. Defending champion Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta did not need to qualify.

Associated Prose Miami Fla Annnal Helen Lee Doherty Marlene Bauer Midland Tex Miss Baer Miami County Club Joe Riley Fort Worth James D. Platt, Jr Dorothy Kirby Atlanta

Robber Wins Big Straight at Hialeah Park

An exercise boy for Christiana Stable rode Robber to a $325.60 straight payoff at Hialeah Park, the largest such payoff to date. J. J. Larner Jr. of Washington, D. C., served as the exercise boy and later bought the three year old gelding as the dispersal gates shifted to Saratoga.

Hialeah Associated Press Miamlfia Robber Hialeah Park J. J. Larner, Jr Washington, D. C Christiana Stable Shota Saratoga N.Y H. S. Clark Larner

Four Girls League Games Set Tonight at Ulgh Gym

The Working Girlz League schedules four games for tonight at the Junior Ulgh gym replacing tomorrow’s slot at the Recreation Building due to Beckley College and University of Mexico game. City Recreation Director Ted Cook announced the change.

Indians Rate Luke Easter as Dark Horse Star

Cleveland Indians label rookie Luke Easter a likely standout who could lift the team from first to fifth in the American League depending on his pace. Easter, a 6-4 power hitter with a Pacific Coast League swat record, joins an Indians lineup needing his bat, while manager Hank Greenberg weighs where to position him in the field and how his hitting could reduce field concerns.

Associated Press NEW York Cleveland Indians Marsh Samuel Tribe Luke Easter Easter Samuel Babé Ruth Luscious Luke San Diego RBI Indians Padres Mickey Vernon Pye Hank Greenberg

Eight Boxing Bouts Slated At Oak Hill Hall

Eight bouts are planned at the American Legion Hall on Thursday at 6 p m. Main event features Chuck Alen against Dave Freeman with other matches including Bob Martin versus Jim Warner and Van Pannel against Willie Brown. Local competitors from Oak Hill Beckley Carlisle Deepwater Minden Page Summerlee and more. Admission 78 cents adults 35 cents children.

Register Wrlec Oak Hill American Legion Hall Bob Martin Glen Jéan Jim Warner Page Martin Chuck Alen Beckley Dave Freeman Carlisle van Pannel Willie Brown Mike Bridlahan Regie Hiser Summerlee James Pierce Minden Frank Word Deepwater Richard Abbott Janes Rapp Roy Craw‘ford Jimmy Greens Kid ‘Stuppie Jack Bornheim Orville Williams Cleveland Ohio Hayes Fitzpatrick The Legion Glenn Kinead Ernie Bragg Pete West Bob Titlow

Keatley Fales Kept Moose At Bay In 101-15 Rout

Keatley falve from Beckley powered Layland Moose to a 101-15 defeat as Lewis McManus scored 98 for the visitors who extend their season to 25 wins with four losses. Janet Rainelle edged Rupert 39-38. Stratton and Byrd Prillerman led Beckley and Amigo in a 50-41 win over DuBois Mt Hope, while Pailmore Daniels and Frailin lwhite fueled Stratton’s 56-44 night at the Recreation Building with Christon Addams and Giles contributing heavy scoring.

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