Local checkers tourney setup questioned by Wills family member
Squire T H. of Beaver argues the five game odd number plan for the Recreation Building checker tournament is biased toward the first-move advantage and urges a ten game match with two game tiebreakers. Only Andrea Miller and Everett Wagner Jr. have called to arrange matches, both facing opponents in Rupert. Contenders have until next Wednesday to complete four rounds.
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Wills
Squire T. H
Beaver
Squire
Andrea Miller
Everett Wagner Jr
East Beckley
Rupert
Three Ends Named For Ohio West Virginia Grid Game
Wheeling The selection of three ends to play in the 7th annual Ohio West Virginia All Star football game at Wheeling Stadium Aug 12 was announced today. The newest choices include Bob Yurjevic of Steubenville and Bill Laipple of Bridgeport for the Ohio team and Bob Ryland of Linsly Institute for the West Virginians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Wheeling Stadium
Bob Yurjevic
Steubenville
Bill Laipple
Bridgeport
Ohio
Bob Ryland
Linsly Institute
West Virginians
Little Loop Names All Star Teams and Managers
With the Little League midway point, Beckley Natonal and American League leagues named their All Star clubs for the area tournament starting July 30. Frank Baker heads the American League with Joe Salango as assistant. Orford Thompson leads the National with Emmett Davis as assistant. The Dodgers, Reds, Cardinals and Giants fill most National spots. the American roster centers on the Indians and Yankees with several Tigers players. First tournament game set for July 30 at Princeton against Hinton II. time TBA.
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Beckley Natonal
M. E.J
Cat" Curtis
Bill Miles
Mianagers
Frank Baker
Indians
Joe Sa Lango
Red Sox
Orford Thompson
Reds
Emmett Davis
Dodgers
Barber
Yankees
Tigers
Billy Reid
Dick Wy‘ant
Jim Davis
Mike Jackson
Alen Mahoney
Bill Thompson
Mahoney
Dennis
Rudd
Bill Cochran
Paul Williams
Richard Davis
Weidensall
Dalvis
Billy Hes
Hinton II
Pack Hindsley
David Bryant
Robert Pack
Richard Wyant
Michael Jackson
Allen Mahoney
Jerry Branson
Gary Southern
Floyd Vevellio
Charles Andersen
Billy Thompson
Mgr
Assl
Joe Salango
Sational Pal Fragile
Stephen Wood
Cardinals
James Meade
Daniel Alderman
Giants
William Hess
Charles van Sluyter
William Karhonit
Joe Slater
John Hedrick
Thomas Vidovich
Paul Monroe
Mahoney Nine Produces No-Hitter In WW Rudd League
Mahoney pitched a 3-0 no hit performance for Woodrow Wilson High School in a minor league action race tied with Phillies and Cubs. He also doubled and drove in the only run in the first inning as Burleson’s team won 3-0. Howard Hurt added a two hit effort in the second game at Woodrow Wilson field as Duncan edged Post 32 3-4. Dodgers toppled by another score while Ruth League Beckley crowned American division champion. detailed box scores follow.
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Rudd Mahoney
Alieam
Woodrow Wilson High School
Fast Beckley
Braves
William
Burleson
Phillies
Mojors
Insurance
Cubs
Erb
Mahoney
Howard Hurt
Woodrow Wilson Field
Duncan ‘Atron
Post 32
Harg's
Giants
Lewis
Whson
Alderman
Gulley
Tedder
Hess
Warren Williams
VanSlyr
Slater
Hedrick
Lynch
Burleson Motor Lyons
Widoviech
Surbaugh
Crokshirs
James
Og Rash
Q Ellison
Kessel
Poore
Lilly Rf
Phillips Ib
Mitchem If
Mollohan
Linsbuy Ib
Kyle Lf
DePaula
Farley
Skiles
Sid Short
Gibson
Meadows
Thompsn
McGinnis If
Carter
Leeber
Mollish
Jamison
Williams
Hughes If
Molish
Reds
Nurleson Motor
E. C
J. Wilson
Te Paulo
RBI
E. Rash
Ellison
van Sluyter
Sur- Mahoney
Homehaugh
Lyons
van Insurance
Burleson Motor
Sluyter
Crookshanks
Reds Mahoney
Mello
Lynach
Post
Catron
Kes
McGraw
Hilt
Meadow
Philips
McNeish
Milam
Simmons
Babe Ruth
Johnson
Hurt
Minton
McGin
Gay Casty
Stotesbury
Freeman
Price
Ross Thompsa
Casey
Hunter
Murdock
Maddow
Henry i
Meade
Hampton of
Davis
Walker
Branch
Reser
Graham
Pag Kelley
Aoe Post
Ore
Farthing
Catron Ool
Monard P Wood
Lil Hickman
Smokehouse
Sere Polk
Lewis P
MacNeish
RB Bowman
Ifogo a-Sanger
Sfur
Buchanna
Rice
Frank
Pack
Hickman
Stolesbury
Buchanga
Hill
Sonny Meadows
Parsons
Mullens
Indians
Giants Meadows
Howard
F Perdue
Tabric
We Lewis
Li Howard
McKenney
Couragian
Jenkins
Ur McGraw
Lopez
Perdue
Hall
Elis
Buntons
Sears
Woods
Singleton
Alwood
Beckley
Cox
Howze
Lunch Rodriguez Ollers Shellon
Abrh
Jeticaat
Martin
McKenny
Turner
Warden
Gillespie
Elliott
Eastey
Malagrinda
Kurzyna If
Daval
Stump
Thom
Todrvich
Crouch
Chandler
McComas If
Terry
Cermitto
Warren Meyers
Runion
Richmond
Williams League
Thom Thompson
Ellis
Slump
Salty Reeves
Pson
Rodriguez
Thompson
Enis
L. Cox Cardinals Red Sox
Smokehouse Frank
Aor
A Et Smith
Bo Clifford
Rappald
Phillips
Finley
aOf Couragin
Simmons If
Sutton
Matlin P
Robertsn
Sizemore
Att Pizzano
Lio
Dwornick
Mizell
Chandler Ss
O'Neal
I Davison
Brown
Evans Ik
McClain
Lares
Southern
Compton
Rae Severt
Mahoney Bryant
Reynolds
Smith
Lagsdon
Shannon
Vermillion
Lawson
Breham
King
F. Mollish
Wiley
Ashley
Minton Franks
Hoge
Red Sox
Strip
Davison
Complan
Hage
Leser
Simith
Sliver Brand Bays
Buick
Christian E
Vwighindr
Bright
Lowe
Quintier
Ayers
McBride
Robinette
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Bays
E. Bright
Welch
Gray
Robinson
Mallory
Highlander
Christian
Bi Thompson
U. Porter
Casali
Keatley's
Harry's
Barker
Glompato
Trevison
Malens
Elkins
Leach
Lilly
Cassity
Tucker If
Harvey
Edwards
Monroe
Thacry
Karbonit
Tucker
Monrole
Cassily
Trice
Taylor
Foose
Serliff
Glem- Marcy
Beatley
Edwards Edwards
Porter
A. Casale
Little League
Dodeers
Ashmapt
Stewart
Gimpie
Wooten
Weidensal
Wood
Dellinger
Knuckles
Bodkers
F. F. Rosenbaum
Woodn
Weidensall
Stewart Meare
Carbonit
Meare
Intercity Softball Schedule Includes Local Matchups
The list shows multiple games across leagues with teams such as Beckley Babe, Huth ing Phole, Modern Mack Knight, Eric's Beckley, Yankees, Tigers, Indians, Red Sox, White Sox, Orioles, Moose, Lions, Rotary, Warren Williams Yost 32, Home Insurance, and lolyfield. Local venues Mullens and Beckley referenced with diverse matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yineeres
Eccles
Beckley
Babe Huthing Phole
Modern
Mack Knight
Eric's
Vile League
Yankees
Tigersndians
Red Sox
Beckley IL
White Sox
Orioles
Mullens Life League
Moose
Lions
Zgion
Rotary
Warren Williams Yost
Home Insurance
Lolyfield
Duncan Calron
Local Youth Baseball Standings Highlight Tight Races
In a busy schedule, Keatley's fell 11 to 2 as Bill Monroe pitched a four-hitter. Bays Buick won 11-5 despite few hits. Beckley Little League Dodgers near second half title with a 9-3 win over Revs, tying for league lead. Maltens Giants joined a three way Babe Ruth tie with a 7-2 over Indians. Stotesbury erased a 3-0 deficit to beat Guy Cash 9-7 and remain unbeaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keatley
Bill Monroe
Bays
Buick
Silver Brand
Beckley
Revs
Maltens
Giants
Indians
Cardinals
Red Sox
Feamt
Stotesbury
Guy Cash
Mullens Legion Schedules Three Games This Weekend
Mullens American Legion Post 106 announced three games over the weekend. Welch provides opposition Saturday at 7 30 p m, and Gary arrives for a double header starting at 1 30 p m Sunday. Mullens Minor Leagues start at 9 a m tomorrow and the Little League begins at 6 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
Mullens American Legion Post 106
Welch
Gary
Montcoal Winner Slides Past Dorothy in Big League Play
Montcoal opened with a 4-0 lead in the first three innings and cruised to an 11-2 victory over Dorothy on Thursday in Coal River Little League. August and Keleman, Webb, Tackett and Saddler contributed offensively with key hits, while Meadows added a three-bagger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montcoal
Dorothy
Coal River
Dorothy OO
Keleman
Webb
Tackett
Saddler
B. Meadows
Two Centers Chosen In Wheeling All Star Classic
Two centers were chosen today as all star performers in the annual Ohio West Virginia scholastic football classic at Wheeling Stadium August 10. Jim Dallis of East Liverpool was selected for the Ohio all stars, while Russell Curtis of Follansbee was named to the West Virginia team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Sistersville
Homer Shreves
Golf Digest
America
John Kincaid
Shreves
Wheeling
Ohio West Virginia
Wheeling Stadium
Jim Dallis
East Liverpool
Russell Curtis
Follansbee
Gomes Perez Title Bid in Cleveland Lightweight Bout
Gomes Perez clash with Harold Gomes in a 10 round lightweight fight at a suburban Euclid recreation hall. Perez promises a drive toward the lightweight title if he wins, while Gomes is the 7-5 favorite and the bout airs nationally on NBC at 9 pm EST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Harold Gomes
Lulu Perez
Perez
Joe Brown
Gomes
Providence R.I
Euclid
NBC
The Brass and the Blue Chapter 31 Confrontation at Gates
Sergeant Finnegan and Captain Schwabacker confront moral duty as Captain Temple Jocelyn observes from Piney Creek. Schwabacker plans to ride out of Fort Kearny while Jocelyn warns of court martial. Finnegan declares his loyalty to Schwabacker, abandoning old ties for a new resolve.
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Finnegan
Schwabacker
Sor
Finneigan
Jocelyn
Schwabacher
Sean
Capt'n
Capt
Siege of Cheyenne Camp Tests Schwabacker Resolve
In a tense pursuit set near a vast Cheyenne-Sioux camp, Schwabacker and Finnegan chase a swift Indian through woods into a thundering confrontation. Captors force ropes on both men as the party faces a wall of armed warriors and a stern Cheyenne leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwabacher
Schwabacker
Finnegan
Schinabacker
Ber
Thore
Spotted Tail and Red Cloud Meet in Camp Described
Emil Schwabacker and Finnegan flee toward Piney Creek and the Bozeman Road as they encounter Spotted Tail who speaks in Cheyenne and asks if the brave one is tired of war. Chief Red Cloud appears as a commanding Sioux leader amid the tense negotiation for peace.
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Schwabacker
Finnegan
Piney Creek
Bozeman Road
Pony Soldier
Spotted Tail
Tail
Emil Schwabacker
Rue
Carmp
Schiwabacker
Emil Schwabacher
Chief Red Cloud
Oak Hill Combine Wins 6th Game
Oak Hill Combine dominated the Intercity Softball League, winning its 16th game by defeating Rodriguez Oilers 10 to 1 at Ballard Stadium on Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs
Ballard’ Stadium
Robert Buckley
Oak Hill Combine
Oak Hill
Rodrguez Oilers
Ballard Stadium
American Pros Dominate Canadian Open Golf
The American professionals held a clear lead entering the third round of the 48th Canadian Open at Westmount. Fred Hawkins and Henry Ransom shared top pace at 136 for two rounds, with three Canadians in the 21-man field chasing the $3,500 top prize. Gay Brewer Sr. fired a Westmount record 63 to crash into contention, tying for second with Ed Oliver, Pat Schwab, Bill Casper Jr., and Bo Wininger, as others battled shifting winds and scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipcrener
Ont. Wy
Fred Hawkins
Henry Ransom
Pat ‘Fletcher
Montreal
Canada
Ieee
Brewer
Coleader Ed
Porky) Oliver
Canton Mass
Pat Schwab
Dayton
Ohio
Bill Casper Jr
Bonita
Calif
Bo Wininger
Odessa
Tex
Good Fishing This Weekend Across West Virginia Counties
Good fishing prospects reported for several West Virginia sections. Waters vary from low and clear in Nicholas to muddy in Mercer, with Bluestone River black in Mercer and Guyandotte in Wyoming and Cabell counties. Bluestone Reservoir near Hinton remains in good condition while several counties show rising and mildly muddy waters.
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Charleston
Nicholas
Monroe
Fayette
Greenbrier
McDowell
Raleigh
Summers
Jackson
Conservation Department
Panhandle
Mercer County
Bluestone
Guyandotte
Wyoming
Cabell Counties
Hinton
Pleasants
Ritchie
Boone
Wood
Putnam
Braxton
Clay
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Dick Stephens
Cedarbrook Country Clubs
Stephens
Ames Sterart
Ruth Roar
Corinne Cnetater Brenna
All
Delcate Delinquent
Daath Pegavin
Martha Hyer
Ohio-W. Va
Mullens Drive-In
Mullens and
Herndon
the Broken Star
Roward Nutt
Aaron —Fus
Kiss OF Fire
Jack Valance
Machara
Hbot
Bullet
Jesse James
Hell's
Stephen
Vaughn PY
Little Loop
Vail
Swingsters
Mountain Air Drivejs
Glen Jean Famille
Trarsdat
Clerk Gable Spencer Tracy RA
Dirk Roger de - Wrigitte Bardot
Stanaford Rd
Eethieg
Star OF India
Cornell Wilde
Sean Wallace
Weldensal
Weldensall
Glompalobin
Willams
Fragile
Marbealt
Us Peelish
Australia
Lewis Head
Wimbledon
England
U.S
Brimstone
Red
Cameron
Adrian Reeth
BF James Keen
Jby
James Keene
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