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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1957

Page

4

Be cking Eagles Rally Past Shady Tigers in Coalfield Clash

Beckley rallies to beat Shady Spring 89 73 in a Coalfield Conference basketball game. Beckley assistant coach Lawrence Wiseman led in Wahmeter's absence as the Eagles trailed at halftime before a big third quarter surge.

BOB Wills Register Beckley Flying Eagles Shady Tigers Eagles Lawrence Preach Wiseman J. R. Wah Meter George Robert Young Berktey Johnny Rogiers Kenny Ward JR Ber Cochran Cochran Walker Rapala Sammy Rough Riders Mullens Nthe Higat Aiowiens Painter Childers Ted Baileysville Clair Rowe Mulleris Seth Mark Twain Ansted Oe Seth Rodney Bramsmer Marsh Fork Mark’ ‘Twain Talcott Bob Brumfield Charles Davmis Roger Eades Crichton Beck- Ley Baglets Stoco Trap Hill Oak Hill Kingston

Tech Registers 137 70 Triumph In State Loop

West Virginia Tech thumped Salem 137 to 70 to reclaim the top spot in the State Conference standings. Kenny Hammond scored 43 as Tech rolled to a 140 91 prior win over Concord while Davis and Elkins reached a 2 19 league record with a 91 75 victory.

Tech Associated. Press Montgomery West Virginia Tech Golden Bears The Bears Puk Salem Mont’ State Potomac Fairmont Unity Togs Concord Glenville State Bluefield State Heckley Alderson Broaddus Bethany New Concord Ohio Davis & Elkins C d Dick Niblett Pated Seniators Tigers Kenny Hammond Dave _Corsini Dick “Brown

Hinton Wrestlers Edge Indians In Narrow Decision

Hinton athletes posted a close win at the West Virginia meet. Stoco’s Eddie Center defeated Massy Exywards 5 to WL-Pel in the center match. Goff of Hinton won by fall in 0:40 over Ratliff. Becket, Lacy Graham and James Richards earned wins for Hinton as the team edged Beckley and others.

Salem Tis Genick F Don Key Ray Trinda Dave Corsini Burkhamm Clyde Strassehet Fred’ Gandts Ed Kapelka Scott Grimms Parezensia Sag Tolats Hinton Bobcat Tech Ken Ismmiend Stéco Thompson Dick Cantiey Bot Foster G Jack Primley Hin- Dale Russells Tonir Arnold Farse Fey Stove Adam Coffmans John Webb Eye Stoce Dennis Thompson Stoca John Lubich Gene Baker Sepkow Ski Eddie Center Stoco Massy Exywards Robert Goff Danny Ratliff West Liberty Gogsends Beckley Bobby Angell Shepherd Morris Harvey James Richards Hinton Bethany Randy Swim W.va Bob Hogan Hinton Iron Glengilte Bailey Thomas Davis & Elkins Ifa Isivemg ‘ T David Basham Bluefield State Jerry Meadows Potomac Tech Concord Glenville Unlimited Glenn Bennett James Shumate Golen Price Harmon Flying Eagle Bob Young Barnacd Walt Rappold Davies Ron Manning Mike Howery Oak Hil Jr. Tigers Bill Shannon Potter Beaver Gym Walter Wikle Carter R. Pennington Cradock Belcher Shady Spring - Preyer Eagles Parkersburg Ken Ward Thames JG. Walker Calvert Harlan Basham Sam Gross Lewis -Wilams Ronnie Bolen Kingston Jr Tigers Roger Cochran Larry Wood Sumpter Larry McComas Johnny 00 Preece Pylés John’ Peters Cheeney Rudd Mahoney Bob “Bucklin Franklin H. Richmond O Holley Jimmy Greene Tolals Beverley Ray West Burnside Ti Ray Petors Crossan Young All Bill Lester Manning Gilbert Winston Obert Mowery Shannon Wikle Barrett Se Pennington Shady Spring Oak MN Sr Shady Ward Walker Gross Bolen Kingston Jr Maynard Hicks Ley Robert Butdy Spring Cochran Joe Galle Tg Bolen Nolley and Hagg James Lucas Bens Renee Beckley C.C. Farmer Wyoming County Wayne Bailey Baileysuile Stevé Gauthrop Painter Howard Lester Harlan Tucker Robert Weston Shady Mullens Sonny Holloway Spring John Pyles Glover Rowe Shady Miller Ispring Lewis Short Williams Tolley Wyatt Budd “Mahoney Beckley Adams Jimmy Greener Baileysyile Beckley Mullins Iwan Ray’ Peters Iayy and Crotty

Hurricane Jackson vows to face Patterson next

In a Boxing Writers Association dinner report Floyd Patterson and Hurricane Jackson exchange bold predictions. Jackson declares friendship ended and vows to meet Patterson in June for the heavyweight title, noting past swing decisions and Moore title plans. The Neil memory award is mentioned for AP boxing writer killed in 1938.

New York Boxing Writers Assn Sampion Floyd Patterson Frank Graham The New York Journal American Airands Everiatts Helto H Patterson Brang Roosevelt’ Hotel Bnd Tommy Hurricane) Sackson Archie Moore Moore Rocky Marciano Batterson-Jackson Wil Neil Associated Press Spain

Cobb Predicts Williams Has Two To Three More Years

Ty Cobb says Ted Williams, age 38, may have two or three more seasons of major league play depending on fitness. He notes Williams' hitting specialty but warns mobility and leg conditioning are critical. Separate comments from Huntington Douglass coach George France reflect a rival mindset ahead of an anticipated matchup.

Atherton Calif Ty Cobb Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Ted Dodd Williams Huntington W. Va George France Huntington Douglass Buffalo Accoville Knute Burrows Douglass

Beckley College Faces Crucial WVIAC Showdown

Beckley College, led by Eddie McGinnis, hosts Davis & Elkins in a key West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference clash. Miller tops the Battlers in scoring and rebounding while Beckley’s Kes, Killingsworth, and Skiles try to boost the Blue Hawks toward a first four finish.

Beckley Lory Blue Hawks Davis & Elkins Elkins Saturn Hawks Eddie McGinnis Miller Clark Kes Skiles Son Broaddus Gym Philipp Ler Dennis Skiles Okie Killingsworth Joe Miller WVIAC Battlers

Warriors Move Two Games Ahead in NBA Standings

The Warriors beat the St Louis Hawks 107 to 96 to pull 1 1/2 games ahead of the New York Knicks for second in the Eastern Division as Syracuse Nationals beat New York. Paul Arizin scored 29 and Neil Johnston 26 for the Warriors while Bob Pettit led the Hawks with 30.

Associated National Basketball Assn Philadelphia New York Knickerbockers Warriors St. Louis Hawks Knicks Syracuse Nationals Hawks Paul Arizin Neil Johnston Bob Pettit Hairks

Prillerman and Princeton Night of Undefeated Records

Two unbeaten high school squads meet tonight in basketball action. Prillerman and Princeton tip off as perfect records collide with Park Central and Mt. Hope providing the opposition in Mercer and Raleigh counties. Other region games include Beckley at Binellota, Fayetteville at Montgomery, and Lookout at Kingston, as the Hoop State schedule continues.

Aif Tri-County Byrd-Prilterman Panthers Bluefield Lougti Park Central Park Central Raleigh County Mt. Hope Mustangs Princeton Tigers Mercer County Princeton Hoop Binellota Beckley Montgomery Fayettevillé Winton Oak Hi Mr. Hope Kingston Lookout Oceana Pineville Iney Spring Richwood Sophia Sloco Stratton Gary District Trap Hill Pax Byrd-Prillerman Park Central -Glenpaters Clear Fork Conley Lincoln Haver Meadow Bridge

Beckley Wrestlers Dominate at State Dale Event

Beckley competitors posted wins with Dale Moved 129 and John Spinelli earning decisions. Bob Wills defeated Frank Snead in Beckley while Dickie Lilly also secured a decision as Beckley led 9-5.

Bob Wills Beckley Frank Snead Es Ey John Spinelli Dickie Lilly

Intercounty contests set for Mt Hope and local gym

Intercounty action features Mt Hope hosting tense clash with rival Beavers and a Beavers Eagles duel on the same bill. Tigers led by Rod Thorn chase a high scoring night while Bluefield, Blue Devils, and other teams vie for position in Fayetteville and Raleigh district play.

Tangs Mt. Hope Mustangs Tigers Rod Thorn Green’ Devils Bulldogs Bolon AIH Dennie Hughes Honky Saterfield Danny Jarrelle Ators Larry Sarrett Geem Bryant Lewisburg Charles Dickeris Tigers Staton Siffers Beckley Bluefield Filach Beavers Beavers “have: notched =seven 5 tea so far, but have been top- anel ee Budge Hemsley Eagles Bobby Stetwart Jacks Fayetteville Fayette Ivile Kinston Lauxout Frazier Kingston Caldwell Quint Sophia Stoco Leigh Noah Howerton Charles Davis Iwill Oak Hill Meadows Fred. Vaught Gs Ronnie’ Galimore Red Devils Pategte Ping Straig Inton Henderson Stady Crichton Stratton Gary Bob James James Hudkins Gary Hoopsters Frank ‘Soos Pineville - Will Radek Oceana Ohn Skanes Robert Fox Bil Barton Skein Minutemen Vince Stevenson Hueyong S Ansted Mara Cobb Muillens Cox Humphrey Brown Milam Covington Russell Garte Beckley Jr

Greaves poised for title test as Fullmer fight looms

Promoter Jake Mintz notes a serious chance for Will Greaves in a Monday night bout with Gene Fullmer. Greaves trains under Mintz and hopes the West Jordan middleweight king proves beatable, while attending workouts in Los Angeles. In college action, Woodrow Wilson hosts Mullens High February 12 with a recreation building venue shift to February 13. In boxing results, Tombstone Smith outpoints Don Jordan in Los Angeles.

Salt Lake- Coty James Jake Mintz Will Greaves Gene Fullmer West Jordan Greaves Duestova Woodrow , Wilson Beckley College West Virginia Recreation Building Woodrow Wilson Mullens High Los Angeles Tombstone Smith Don Jordan

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