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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1954

Page

6

Rebels Travel ers Panthers Keep Records Intact

Rebels, Travelers, Panthers maintain leads in a slate of Kanawha Valley area high school games. Beckley juniors chase ninth straight win. East Bank Pioneers edge past Stoco in a pivotal Raleigh County league moment. Marsh Fork tops Stoco. Mark Twain Authors beat Clear Fork. Baileysville extends winning streak to 11.

Beckley Faces Tough Night Against Pioneers Tonight

GAMES TONIGHT Beckley at East Bank Fayetteville Jr. at Beckley Jr. Oak Hill at Lookout Pineville at War Mark Twain at Pax DuBois at Lincoln Kanawha Valley Conference. Beckley sits third at 7-2 behind Charleston Catholic and Stonewall Jackson. Lusk scored 25 against Bluefield. Wingler struggled but had 20. Other results: Mullens, Gauley Bridge, Byrd Prillerman stay unbeaten. Fayetteville, Sophia, and Pineville win as Stoined Oceana faces tougher night.

Beckley Junior High School Fayetteville Recreation Building Beckley Flying Eagles Big Hinton Ross Irle Eaglets Bluefield Plybon Pioneer Center East Bank Fayetteville Jr Beckley Jr Oak Hill Lookout Pineville Mark Twain Pax DuBois Lincoln Kanawha Valley Charleston Catholic Stonewall Jackson Tony Lusk Dwayne Wingler Eagles Pioneers Lusk Wingler Mullens Rebels Rebels Mount Hope Lewis D'Antoni Coalfield Mt. Hope W. D. Akers Mullens Eddie McClain Bob Tabscott Bill Toler Norton Canterbury Gauley Bridge Travelers Howard Taylor Otho Mays Mark Haynie Byrd Prillerman Walter Siles Jarne Scott Vern Richardson Elkhorn Panthers Sophia Saileysville Ansted Stratton Sto Ind Oceana Bob Douglas Sophia Blue Hawks Shady Spring Tigers Beaver David McKinney A Washington District Van Mount Nope Man Logan Oceana South Charleston Huntington Charleston Nitro Dunbar Poca Elkview Charleston Reds Seth Montgomery Simmons Madison Elliott Clay Widen Williamson Madison Winfield Griffithsville Clarksburg Washington Irving Buckhannon Glenville Troy Roosevelt-Wilson Weston Marlinton Lewisburg Union White Sulphur Renick Amigo Byrd-Prillerman Bramwell Spanishburg Herndon Morgantown University Masontown Morgantown Elkins Tunnelton Bruceton Aurora Newburg Rowlesburg Kingwood Morgantown St. Francis Arthurdale Fairmont East Grafton Fair

Tums Advertises Fast Heartburn Relief

An ad copy touts Tums as a quick remedy for heartburn and sour stomach driven by excess acid. It claims the product does not over-alkalyze the stomach or cause rebound, and suggests millions carry Tums for fast relief. Minty pleasant taste is highlighted.

Trap Hill Juniors Edge Authors in Double Overtime

Trap Hill Junior High rallied from a 10 point first half deficit to tie the game at regulation and in the first overtime, then defeated Mark Twain Juniors 54 53 in two overtimes. Giammerino led Trap Hill with 23 points and Hite scored 17 for the Authors in a tightly contested scrimmage.

Baileysville Gilbert Rough Riders Long Paul Mitchell Ansted Talcott Jim Rookstool Stratton Howard Barrett Gary Bulldogs Pineville Man Cline Jack Haga Butch Goode Oceana Logan Surveyor Trap Hill Mark Twain Little Authors Giammerino Hite

Langlois Claims Robbery In Turner Victory

In Philadelphia Gil Turner defeated Pierre Langlois by a 5-4-1 decision amid French protest and fan unrest. Langlois and manager Bretonnel cried foul claiming multiple fouls. AP scored 5-3-2 for Turner with ringside cards split.

Philadelphia Gil Turner Pierre Langlois Langlois Finglish Pierre Jean Bretonnel Bretonnel Syracuse Carmine Basilio Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission Turner Georgie Katz Associated Press

Rule May Wreck Kentucky Title Hope in NCAA Playoffs

Kentucky faces a possible exclusion from the NCAA playoffs as the rule barring graduate students from postseason play may keep stars Cliff Hagan Frank Ramsey and Lou Tsioropoulos from competing. University president Dr H L Donovan confirmed the school will follow the rule and cautioned against delaying degrees to extend eligibility.

Lexington Kentucky Cliff Hagan Frank Ramsey Lou Tsioropoulos Tsioropoulos Hagan Ramsey H. L. Donovan Hagan and Ramsey

Daugherty Named Coach at Weir High School

Weir High School selects Harold Raymond Dee Daugherty of Paris Pa as multi sport coach succeeding Irvin Howell effective September Hancock County Schools announces Daugherty, former professional baseball player with Buffalo Springfield and Charleston last season, who made All-State teams in football 1944 and in basketball and baseball 1945.

Weirton Weir Harold Raymond Dee) Daugherty Paris Irvin E. (Stretch) Howell Hancock County Robert H. Hall Daugherty Buffalo Springfield Charleston American Assn

Battle of scores sparks varied basketball results

Extensive league play yields mixed outcomes across high school and college games. Teams such as War Excelsior and Logan post wins while Morgantown, Fairmont, and Glenville face defeats, with numerous regional matchups against Charleston, Huntington, Lewisburg, and others shaping the season's early momentum.

Seattle University Extends Winning Streak In Cage Roundup

Seattle University remains atop the college basketball scene with 18 straight wins after defeating Oklahoma City 55-49. Joe Pehanick led with 30 points while Bevo Francis, Oscar Griffith, and Lawrence Tech also posted standout performances in other notable games. Wichita and Missouri also posted victories as the season tightens toward conference play.

Kansas State Oklahoma Missouri Iowa State Wichita Tulsa Rio Grande Morris Harvey Baldwin-Wallace Kent St Southwest W New York Seattle University Western Kentucky Chieftains Skein Oklahoma City Seattle OCU al Brightman Portland Gonzaga Puget Sound Pacific Lutheran Bevo Newt Oliver Lawrence Tech Tri-State Angola Ind Oscar Griffith Blue Devils Wichitta St. Louis

Hartman Breaks Scoring Record With 42 Points

Beckley College Blue Hawks visit Glenville Pioneers after a 110 to 87 loss to Alderson Broaddus. Carl Hartman erupts for 42 points on Philippi court, topping Kenny Griffith’s 41-point mark from 1941 as Beckley’s Lu h contends for top individual honors.

Glenville Pioneers Alderson- Broaddus Battlers Philippi Hawks Carl Hartman Hartman Kenny Griffith Griffith Beckley

A B Can Become Winningest Five Against Wesleyan

Alderson-Broaddus seeks the most conference wins this season as it faces Wesleyan in a three game college program. The Battlers sit 10-4 in league play after a 110-87 victory over Beckley, led by Carl Hartman’s 42 points setting a Philippi field house record.

Alderson-Broaddus Wesleyan Beckley Glenville Shepherd Bridgewater Battlers Philippi West Virginia Tech Tech Carl Hartman Hartman Kenny Griffith Salem Davis and Elkins Ron Fadula Bill Berkley Tigers Berkley Bevo Francis Rio Grande Morris Harvey Cincinnati Garden California Fairmont State Wilmington Ohio Mountain State Rio Golden Eagles Mario Palumbo Bevo Charleston Francis Dick Schamp Falcons Schamp Fairmont Dan Simpson Wright Field

Littler Turns Pro With Thunderbird Country Club Plan

Palm Springs Calif Gene Littler national amateur golf champion announced last night that he will join the professional ranks for the remainder of the season. He is being formally released to compete as a professional golfer with Thunderbird Country Club.

Palm Springs Calif Gene Littler Thunderbird Country Club Littler

Cardinals Sign 1st Negro Star

ST. LOUIS The St. Louis Cardinals signed 23 year old Tom Alston of San Diego to become the club’s first Negro player in the majors. The deal, worth over 100000 with four players sent to the Padres, followed five weeks of negotiations. Alston, 6 foot 5, 210 pounds, bats left, throws right, hit .297 with 23 homers and 101 RBIs for San Diego last season. The Padres receive pitcher Eddie Frantz and two unnamed players plus outfielder Dick Sisler. The Cardinals have 13 other Negro players on minor league rosters signed since last May.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Tom Alston Alston San Diego Redbirds Padres Eddie Frantt Cardinals Dick Sisler Columbus Ohio Brewer A. Busch

Olesky Named Sports Editor At Williamson Daily News

Morgantown reports John Olesky a WVU journalism graduate becomes sports editor effective February 1. He succeeds C. P Mitchell who requested reassignment to the paper’s news department.

Morgantown John Olesky West Virginia University School of Journalism Williamson Daily News Olesky C. P Mitchell

Toronto Tommy Harrison Beats Earl Walls In Edmonton Bout

In Edmonton last night Toronto Tommy Harrison defeated Earl Walls by outpointing him over ten rounds. Harrison controlled the pace with sharp jabs and sustained combos, earning a clear decision as Walls struggled to mount offense.

Oronto Tommy Harrison Angeles Earl Walls Edmonton

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