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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1959

Page

7

Hawks Meet Fairmont State At Rec Tonight

Beckley College hosts Fairmont State College in a West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference game at the Recreation Building at 8 PM starting a four game home stand. New additions Bob Morris and Charlie Garten boost Beckley’s offense as they chase an upset over the 9-4 league leader.

Beckley College West Virginia Beckley Fairmont Marion County Clan Pete Culberto Hawk Bowman Williams Morris Calberto Bob Backus Ron Manning Joe Gilkeson Charlie Garten Frank Marino Marshall College Huntington

West Virginia Tech Wins In Double Overtime At Mont

West Virginia Tech boosts its record to 18 3 with a 112 106 double overtime victory over Quantico Marines at Montgomery. Orrin Jenkins leads with 28 for State. R Gentry 30 and Wayne Dawson 26 pace the Tech win.

West Virginia West Virginia University William and Mary Mountaineers Morgantown Indians Shepherd Bridgewater Potomac State Keyser Shenandoah Marshall College Kent State Ohio Alderson-Broaddus West Virginia State West Liberty Glenville West Virginia Tech Quantico Marines Concord Pikeville College A-B Clyde Eades The Hilltoppers Bobby Lambert

Champs Return Three Defending SCC Champions on Mountaineers

West Virginia announces the return of three defending Southern Conference champions to its wrestling squad signaling strong title contention for the upcoming season. The trio brings established success to a program aiming for conference dominance and national exposure.

West Virginia

Wyoming Teachers Protest Monday Hunt Opening

Wyoming County teachers protest a proposed Monday opening of the 1960 fall hunting season. The Wyoming County Principal's Association adopts resolutions opposing Monday openings and urges Friday or Saturday start to protect teacher and student schedules and mining communities.

Wyoming West Virginia Conservation Commission Pineville Stacy Hughes

Doctor Busy As Wings Cup Rough Hockey Contest

Detroit beat Montreal 4 1 in a rough NHL contest as Sawchuk suffered a five stitch cut near the left brow and Provost received a major penalty for a high stick. Pronovost Ullman and McIntyre led Detroit’s scoring while Henri Richard scored for Montreal in a game that featured late brawling and penalties.

Associated Press Detroit National Hockey League Montreal Canadians Red Wings Montreal Boston Bruins Terry Sawchuk Claude Provost Billy McNeill Jean-Guy Talbot Provost McNeill Henri Richard Marcel Pronovost Norm Ullman Jack McIntyre

Folley Dominates MiTEFF In Unanimous Victory

In Denver, Zora Folley delivered a decisive fifth round flurry to win a 10 round heavyweight bout by unanimous decision over Argentina's Alex Miteff. Miteff, though battered, vowed to continue despite a cut above his right eye and a swollen right eye. Attendance reached 6,878 with a gross gate of $23,951. Folley weighed 194% pounds to Miteff's 204.

Denver Zora Folley Alex Miteff Buenos Aires Alex Folley

Youngsters Pace Syracuse Victory Over Minneapolis Lakers

The National Basketball Association game in Houston saw the Syracuse Nationals defeat the Minneapolis Lakers 117 to 91. Veteran Dolph Schayes managed only six points as key contributions came from Larry Costello with 18 and Ed Conlin and Al Bianchi each with 16. Hal Greer added 16 as the 23 year old praised youngsters stepped up while Vern Mikkelsen led the Lakers with 16 and Elgin Baylor scored 13.

Associated Press Dolph Schayes Syracuse National Basketball Asso. Nats Nats Minneapolis Lakers Houston Tex Schayes NBA Larry Costello Ed Conlin al Bianchi Hal Greer Vern Mikkelsen Lakers Elgin Baylor

Don Nichols Tops State Conference Free Throw Leaders

Glenville State’s Don Nichols leads the State Conference free throw accuracy at 83.1 percent after 54 of 65 attempts in his first appearance. John Anderson of West Virginia State is runner up at 80 percent from 44 of 55. Wayne Dawson slides to third at 79.7 with 118 attempts. Paul Wilcox of Davis and Elkins continues as scoring leader with 35 ppg over 15 games, Tex Williams moves to second with 23.7 ppg aided by 40-point games, and Ken Remley posts 19.7 rpg. Wesleyan’s Gary Hess hits 57.7% (150 of 260) and Bill Smith 54.5% as top field goal shooters. Springer notes the stats cover most games through last Saturday.

Culberto Tex Williams Glenville Fairmont Williams Curtis Gunn Ron Everhart Don Layman Fred Hikel Falcon Ronnie Shamblen Harold Davis Shamblen Junior Chamber of Commerce Beckley College Wilcox den Eeenee Eads Lib Eeeere Lark Blue Guin Tiarterei Hane Sizemore McDonald Wesleyan Ramet Ll Everhardt Fmt Aeee Carmichael Beck Stover M. Harvey Ee Grant Shepherd Christie Salem Hess Ateae Har Everhart Brown Seeeee State Brookover Petes Nichols Glen Smith Eee Anderson Sta Shepherd Speees Dawson W. Lib Techeeeee Remley Wesleyan Everhart Ees Blue Seteneeenee Stover M. Har Beeen Tech Danner M Harwee A-B . Raeeeee Seetene Sholes M. Har Ode Carmichael A-Beene Freeman A-Beeee D-E Gentry Airmont Eereee Gandt Owler Seen Eene Associated Press Don Nuchols Glenville State George Springer John Anderson West Virginia State Wayne Dawson West Virginia Tech Paul Wilcox Davis and Elkins Bluefield State Morris Harvey Bill Grant Fred Gandt Ken Remley West Virginia Wesleyan Gary Hess Bill Smith Springer

Rupp Gets 600th Victory as Kentucky Beats Georgia

Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp earns his 600th win in a 108-55 victory over Georgia at Lexington. St Louis ends St John’s nine-game streak 72-43. Mississippi State edges Memphis State 53-52. Dartmouth defeats Boston University 64-62.

Don Weiss Associated Press Kentucky St. Louis Widcats Adolph Rupp Billikens St. John Rupp Georgia Lexington Bob Ferry George Barker New York Redmen Mississippi State Auburn Memphis State Dartmouth Boston University Ed Diddle Western Kentucky Ed Adams Texas Southern Hank Iba Oklahoma State Phog Allen Kamas Allen Kansas Iba St. John’s Redmen New York Area Joe Lapchick Jim Hockaday Bailey Howell Charles Hull Rudy LaRusso Rudy

WVU to defend SC prestige against Indians in Norfolk

West Virginia travels to Norfolk Arena to face William and Mary as the Southern Conference’s top team. West Virginia, 7-0 in league play and 10-3 overall, aims to extend a 43-game conference winning streak. Jerry West, averaging 25 points, is expected to lead the Mountaineers against the 10-5 Indians led by Bill Chambers.

Norfolk, Va West Virginia William and Mary Norfolk Arena Mountaineers Indians Morgantown W. Va Fred Schaus W&m Jerry West West Schaus Bill Chambers

West Virginia and national basketball results flash update

West Virginia high school scores list Poca M4 53 Beckley 63 and many more games including Stoco 26 Spencer 103 Elizabeth 73 and Fairmont West 69 plus college shows Alderson-Broaddus 84 WV State 82 and West Liberty 74 Glenville 61. National pro and college results cover Kentucky Georgia 55 108 55 St Louis 72 St Johns NY 63 and Syracuse 117 Minneapolis 91 with NHL Detroit Montreal results and schedule changes.

W. Va Associated Press Seth Beckley Stoco Spencer Elizabeth Griffithsville Fort Gay Meadow Bridge White Sulphur Springs Alderson Smoot Sandyville Gilmore Harrisville Bramwell Saeger Athens Kingston Fairmont West Shinnston Fairmont St. Peter’s Rivesville Clarksburg Roosevelt-Wilson Morgantown Notre Dame Belington Bristol Wallace Lumberport Lost Creek Follawsbee St

Unless They Play China Reds May Forfeit World Hoop Title

In Santiago Chile the United States can retain the World Amateur Championship by beating Brazil if Russia forfeits its game against China for political reasons. Russia holds a 5-0 record with strong scoring stats, but a forfeit would decide the title. The U S team stands 4-1 and would claim the title only if Russia does not play China.

Santiago Chile United States Russia China United State Brazil U.S International Basketball Federation Fred Schaus Air Force West Virginia

Quick Success Through Ad Volunteer Selection in Chile

Chilean fans booed as the United States beat Chile 64 to 55 after a rocky start. Coach Buzz Bennett defended the team saying any top college squad could handle the Russians, while players were chosen via an Air Force paper ad inviting volunteers.

U.S Chile Russia Charles ‘Buzz Bennett Duluth Minn United States Air Force

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