Unbeaten Stratton and Oceana face key road tests tonight
Stratton hosts Elkhorn while Oceana travels to Shady Spring as both teams chase a 11th straight win. Stratton powered by Bailey and Panky aims to extend the run at East Beckley gym with Moore Mayo Schoffield, coach Jeffries guiding a strong five. Oceana countered by Laxton Evans Pennington Hannah and six others, needing an upset to derail Wyoming County leaders.
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Beaver School
Collins Moves Up In Scoring Race
Dallas Blankenship strengthens lead in the tri county scoring standings with 43 points as Pineville over Mullens. Tommy Brooks slips to second with 27.0 average after a limited 17 while Glen Rogers beats Clear Fork. James Collins rises to third after 23 points for Trap Hill. Mayhem drops from third to fifth after 18 points, as DAntoni edges him at 24.3.
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All-Star basketball scoring leaders shakeup in weekly list
Mullens star posts 244 average with 220 points in nine games as Ronnie Harrison slides to sixth with 263 points in 11 contests. Ray Austin holds seventh for second straight week. Stoco playmaker has 236 markers in 11 outings at 21.4. Skelton drops to eighth then ninth behind Kenny Sepko who edges him by a tenth of a point. Sepko at 186 points in nine contests for a 20.6 average, Laxton remains tenth with 162 points in eight games at 20.2. Mayhem posts 27 points to boost to 199 average with 199 points in ten games. Smith eyes top ten with 35-point Saturday night effort.
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Blackburn New Grid Mentor At U. of Virginia
George Blackburn, 51, offensive coach at the University of Virginia, was named head football coach to succeed Bill Elias who resigned to lead the U S Naval Academy. Athletics Director Steve Sebo noted over 100 applicants and praised Blackburn credentials and familiarity with the post.
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Beckley Blue Hawks Look to Earn First WV Conference Win
Beckley College hosts West Virginia State at the Beckley Recreation Building at 8 p.m. seeking its first WVIAC win after a 80-68 loss to Institute. State, 4-3 in conference, 4-7 overall, is led by Joe Watson and Wesley Rogers amid a young lineup and coaching by Frank Eaty.
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Week of Feb Scores From United Press International
Western Virginia and other colleges posted a flurry of basketball results in this roundup. Notable outcomes include Fayetteville 50, Sophia 51. Mountaineer of Davie & Terra Alla 7% Hamron 74. Bluefield State 121, W Virginia State East Dutchess CC 80. Auburn 55, Western Carolina 89, and Tennessee Tech 83.
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Two Teams Enter Golden Gloves Boxing Tourney
Two amateur box teams enter the Golden Gloves tournament to be held at Beckley Recreation Building February 4 5 and 6 Gilbert Kiwanis Club and Mabscott Shoes announce teams Packs of open fighters include Wayne Sullivan 135 David Wilson 160 Frank Spangler 170 and Mabscott lineup features James Cragett 110 Mike McCoy 114 Jimmy Bonham 125 Bobby Lane 135 Gary Thompson 138 Jerry Wickline 184 Gilbert members list Howard Adkins 118 Harry Culpepper 135 John Lawson 172 Jack Carson 160 Jimmy Henderson 162 Tommy Carr 194 Jimmy Midkiff 135 Bill Baker 125 Entries total 46 with Raleigh Register Sports Dept. urged to mail blanks promptly.
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Raleigh Register Sports Department
Bubble gum cards spark sports contract quirk and trades
The column lampoons baseball deals as bubble gum card rights pay $125 per player while football leagues share $115000 annually, yet baseball volumes surpass football. It notes Johnny Keane in the Houston phone book, Knicks bidding for Nat Thurmond, and Wilt Chamberlain trade reactions. Celtics lead Lakers as Satch Sanders loses a contact lens. Cardinals face knee and back injuries, prompting trades. Abner Haynes moves to Dallas, Budde, Arbanas injuries noted. Mantilla homers outpace Maris. Bill Austin coaching hopes clash with Lombardi endorsement.
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Kentucky Trio Leading Hot Marshall Freshmen
Marshall freshmen star Ken tuckians Redd Stepp and Stone lead a high scoring trio averaging 65.7 points among themselves for a 107.5 point per game Thundering Herd. Joe Dawson from West Virginia also contributes 18.3 points as the team vies for a showdown with rival West Virginia.
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Namath Undergoes Knee Operation For Jets
New York Jets back quarterback Joe Namath from Beaver Falls Pa underwent a successful knee operation. Doctors said the 400000 draftee should be ready to play after 8 to 12 weeks of recovery. Namath joked he felt no pain and praised Dr Nicholas as tremendous while confirming his readiness and good shape.
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Oldtimers power Red Wings to tie in youth game
Detroit Red Wings old timers rally for a 3 goal performance led by Gordie Howe who played with the veterans on Monday night before 12 037 fans in an exhibition game for youth hockey in Michigan.
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