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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1956

Page

3

Eagles Chalk 10th Win in 1966 Basketball Schedule

Beckley Flying Eagles stay unbeaten at the season midpoint with a 71-52 win over Henry Danner’s Mustangs in Coalfield Conference action at Mt Hope. Howard Hurt scores 23, with Wally Rappold and Danny Williams adding 11 and 11 respectively. Next up, Beckley travels to Bluefield then hosts South Charleston at Recreation Building.

Beckley Flying Eagles J. R. van Meter Mt. Hope Henry Danner Mustangs Howard Hurt Wally Rappold Danny Williams Jim Summers Mr. Hope Virgil Dillon Eagles Bluefield South Charleston Black Eagles

Tri County high school and junior high basketball slate

A packed tri county card features Oceana at Mullens and Oak Hill at Shady Spring among 10 games. victors include Meadow Bridge, Byrd Prillerman, Lookout Generals, and Kingston's Authors. Junior high results show Stoco over Sophia and Oceana over Pineville, with Mullens and Oceana key tonight.

Tri-County Kiggston Mountaineers Lookout Generals Byrd Prillerman Panthers Meadow Bridge Wildcats Oceana Oak Hill Stoco Kingston Mark Twain Larry Scarbro Jack Clement Fayette County Ansted Byrd-Prillerman DuBois Mt. Hope Meadow Bridge Rainelle Stoco Nose Sophia Oak Hill Edge Pax D-H Oceana Swamp Pineville Oceana Mullens Marsh Fork Shady Spring Gauley Bridge Fayetteville Summersville Mullens Rebels Indians Lewis D'Antoni Reds Beckley Flying Eagles Tigers Bulldogs Dewey Romine Shady Beaver Wildcats Pax Beckley Junior High Logan Travelers New River Valley Gauley Joe Marra Highlanders Pirates Montgomery Summersvile Grimlies Emery Elkins T. Woolwine Bob Harris Elwood Clay Muridley Bob Gwinn Bergines Rw Eddy Ralelle King Meadow Bridge Cortina D'Ampezzo Haly Vennari America Tenley Albright Sharar Constantine Gardner Vincent Austria Norway McGrady Sweden John McGraw VMI Sshrewsbury Copeland Vidick Powell Miss Albright McLeod Dick Heath Newton Larry Bolen Mass Lowe Leon Thompson Blankenship Ross st _ s O Carol Heiss Ozon Park Catton N.Y Southland Fisk Blackburn Engles J. Hammond Jack Monk Billy Jones Roy Penturif Oley Mills Robert Poff John Young United States James Harper Howard Hurt Walt Rappold Jercy Wright Roy Meadows Jerry Thomas Dare- R Ray Snuffer Devil Plumber Manning India Fred Garrett Jerry Tilley Daring Hazard Mike Frisk Cecil Eller Ous Canalone Virgil Dillon Eddie Palmer J. Summers Jim Cook Bill Thompson Dougie Weir Earl Lay David Whisnant D. Anderson Eudell Morgan Sigge Ericsson Yd Kincaid Alexander Larry Stewart Utes Sverre Stenersen Ashby Hamrick Williams Gilbert Young R. Burchett Hope Frisk G. McKeinney Winnin i F. Summers J. Sum Mers Thompson Lay Mar- Pineville Gene Beavers Loya Romano Collins Jrussia Prisis Fred Alen J. Richardson K. Lawson William Scott Jack Coleman Milton Ross James Williams Ing Skat N Hale Richard Bailey W. Richardson Gary Craddock Carters Howard Hughes Sailer DuBois Sack Holdren Sor Everette Tucker Charles Mills Collting Brooks Dodge Gorham N. H William Hunter C. McGhee G R. Harper S. Wells Lee Tucker Harrah The Atavels Robert ‘Lewis Smith Ericsson Calvin Walker Bailey Dennis Banks Rogar Howard Scott Misurina William Jones Hutchingon I Harris Joe Wallace Hollywood Byrd Oslo Hilton Andersen Pat Ris Ansted Als Jerry Skaggs Roger Eades John Skages OI D. Linthicum Meadows Darrell Parrish David Shuck Turner Alex Ford Jack Hypes Keith Carte Norman Isaacs Paul Parrish Raleigh County Don Stanley Ol Shad Ly Sering Marsh Fork Ae Stephens and White Clear Fork Trap Hill Mark Twain Beckley Steve Seltes Maillens Bod Brumfield Beckelheimer Oak Hill Dele Donely Benny Aliff Montgomery M. Treadway M. Rhinehart Mt Hope Paul Winston

Intercounty Clashes Highlight Fast Opening Run

Intercounty competition saw a standout performance as an athlete opened with 1:27.6 and followed with 134.2 to total 3:21.8. The effort secured a remarkable finish at 16:52.6, marking a top showing for America in the event.

US Canada clash in Olympic hockey championship

In Cortina d Ampezzo, the United States and Canada meet after both winning openers. Canada defeated Czechoslovakia 6 3 while the U S crushed Germany 7 2. Canada appears favored but an American upset could tilt the title odds. Johnny Mayasich stars for the U S with strong net play. The piece notes North Dakota football coaches count in their program history.

Cortina D'Ampezzo Italy United States Canada Germany Czechoslovakia Johnny Mayasich

Bright Record Proudly Named Sharpest Guard Soldier

Pfc. John H. Bright of Hood County Texas was named the sharpest-looming soldier in guard-mount inspections for eight straight weeks. The commendation highlights Bright's precision and steadiness during unit drills, reflecting high standards in local military training.

Church League Tied Again As Methodist Topples Johnstown

The Church Basketball League sees shifting leadership as Johnstown Baptist loses to First Methodist 42-37, dropping to 7-2 and tied for first with Memorial Baptist after Memorial Baptist defeats Presbyterian 41-36. St Francis de Sales Catholic moves to third at 6-3 with a 37-4 win over Christian. Methodist Temple beats First Baptist 45-35, dropping Baptist to fourth after their third straight loss.

Methodist Johnstown Johnstown Quint Memorial Baptist Presbyterian St. Francs de Sales Catholic Combine Christian Methodist Temple First Baptist Baptists Allen Williams First Methodist Littlejohn Catholi McNeish Johns- Johnstown Sture Catholic Memorial Baptist Globerg Methodist Temple Bibb Celle M. Meadows Marshall Frotters C. Meadows G. Meadows Cumbo Memorial Nis Bapacrobats Tony Lavelli Yale Ash Lavelli Tucker Shannon Bryner Thompson Lowe Stafford Catholic Tipane Benson Huffman Mollish White Fay Ks Catholic Thomas Mee Huffman Lavarick Amick Cole Reitz Leeber Farrar Anderson Pierce Temple Gill Lovell O'Dell Jornstown Baptist Rem Shay Powers

WVU Tops Virginia 106 08 in Southern Conference Clash

West Virginia University defeated Virginia Military Institute 106 to 8 in Bluefield, led by Hundley with 28 points and 15 rebounds. Willie Bergines sparked the win, WVU improved to 7-1 in conference play, while VMI dropped to 0-6. The Mountaineers used fast play and showy passes to overwhelm the Keydets amid a crowded schedule in Bluefield Auditorium.

West Virginia University Virginia Tech Handley Vmi Mountaineers Virginia Military Bluefield Charleston West Virginia Jong Rio Grande Ohio Bethany Westminster Iris Harvey West Virginia Tech West Liberty Mountain State Wesleyan Glenville Salem Fairmont Alleghany Bluefield State J.C. Smith Concord Emory and Henry Norfolk State West Virginia State WVU VMI Hundley Willie Bergines George Washing

Catholic and Christian League Scores on Thursday Night

Catholic 7 Christan 24 aes Temple 45 First Baptist Methodist 42 Johnstown 37. Thursday night games included First Baptist vs First Methodist and Presbyterian vs Christian. Memorial Baptist's Mike Meadows led with top scoring for the night.

Catholic Christan Aes Temple First Baptist Methodist Johnstown Dinst_ Baptist First Methodist Presbyterian Christian Catholic Johnstown Memorial Baptist Methodist Temple

Springer Heads Babe Ruth League President in Beckley

The Babe Ruth Baseball League elected George Springer, Beckley Post Herald sports editor, as its new president at a Moose Club meeting last night. He succeeds Johnny Wright who resigned after leading the league since its formation five years ago as an intermediate circuit.

Tom McQuade Sam Cohn National Little League Mré William Mitchell Harry’s Men’s Shop Keatley’s King Photo Caffee's Hole Homer Price Ross Phipps King Photos Warren Williams Beckley Lite Moose Lodge Tother Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Baseball League Moose Club George Springer Beckley Post Springer Johnny Wright Aga

Globetrotters Bring Show To Fayetteville Memorial

The world famous Globetrotters perform in Fayetteville tonight at Memorial Auditorium starting at 8. Manager Bob Kent says about 1,000 tickets remain and can be bought at the box office opening at 6.

Goose Tatum Marques Haynes Fayetteville Memorial Audiorium Mgr Bob Kent

Pitt Duke Grid Game Relocated to Norfolk Oyster Bowl

Pittsburgh and Duke announce the October 20 game will be played in Norfolk Virginia as the 10th Oyster Bowl benefiting the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children. It marks Pitt first Oyster Bowl trip and Duke their fourth appearance.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Duke University Norfolk Khedive Temple of the Shrine Shriner's Hospital For Pitt Duke

Babe Zaharias Hopes to Play Again One Day

Babe Zaharias, visiting Tampa after cancer treatment in Galveston, says she has not given up on playing golf again. She plans to rest at home, regain weight, and attend Florida tournaments as a spectator while deciding when she feels ready to compete again.

Tampa Fla Babe Zaharias Florida Galveston Tex

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