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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1950

Page

3

Oceana booster laments lack of prior publicity for team

A reader letter from Minerva Rucker roils at perceived neglect of the Oceana Indians basketball team after a recent loss to Matewan. The author urges more coverage of Oceana’s 18 prior wins, recalls Kopperston work, and hints at possible team support shifts amid upcoming Maltens game.

Bod Wills Oceana Matewan Bob Kopperston Fang Oceans Indians

Beating 18 straight trend prompts journalistic debate

A fragment discusses news coverage priorities in sports reporting. It contrasts treating each game individually with highlighting streaks and undefeated runs, noting different newspaper instincts and perspectives from Beckley and national outlets.

Perbhaph Pelley

Umpires to Elect Officers Sunday in Raleigh County League

The Raleigh County Baseball League Umpires Association will meet at 2 30 p m Sunday at The Raleigh Register offices to elect officers for the coming year. Attendance was down at last week's meeting with 16 of 25 members present.

Raleigh County. Baseball League Raleigh Hegister Joe Spatacino Sparactio

Regional Junior High Tournament Results and Schedules

Regional results from Regions 3 4 1 2 5 6 show scores for semi finals and pairings for sectionals. Junior high regionals list winners such as Pratt Richwood Pineville Mark Twain Eleanor Grantsville Leewood St Albans Huntington West Chapmanville Red Jacket and more with regional and sectional matchups. Upcoming region 4 Beckley schedule features Pineville vs Region 8 Welch Bluefield Fairview Princeton Jaeger. Sectionals cross numerous towns including Cowen Hillsboro Ronceverte Meadow Bridge Talcott Athens Concord Monteval Marsh Fork and Beckley with championship hints.

Vnl Pratt Richwood Pineville Mark Twain Heckley Arount View Eleanor Grantsville Leewood St. Albans Talcott Forest HI Welch Gary Va Bluefield Fairview Princeton Jaeger Lolass Cowen Widen Webster Springs Hillsboro Renick Marlinton Frankford Greenbank Ronceverte Alderson

Sophia Trap Hill Open Play in Sec 24 Tonight

Sophia faces Trap Hill at Beckley while Marsh Fork meets Clear Fork at Mullens in Glass B tourney action. Kingston beats Pax 39 28 and Oceana tops Baileyville in section play as region 8 B berth looms next week.

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Training Camp Notes From St. Petersburg

The report notes John W. Mize, the Giants trade acquiree, still feels shoulder weakness in throwing. Outfielder Dick Wakefield refused to sign a reported $17 500 contract and left camp by car for Lakeland seeking a better offer.

Associated Press ST. Petersburg Dick Wakefield Lakeland

St. Petersburg Open leads after windy first round

Dry fairways and gusty winds shaped early scoring at the St. Petersburg Open. Jack Burke of White Plains led with 67, one stroke ahead of Johnny Palmer of Badin, George Fazio, and Toby Lyons who posted 60s. Cary Middlecoff shot 77 while Sam Snead and Pete Cooper tied at 74.

Associated Press ST. Petersburg Tra Jack Burke White Plains N. Y Johnny ‘Palmer Badin N. C George Fazio Conshohocken Toby Lyons Warren, Pz Pasadena Cary Middlecoff Ormona Beach Fla U. 5 Champion Land Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W.’ Va Jimmy Demsret Ojal Calif Pete Cooper Ponte Vedra Beach

Boxing Results From New York and Detroit Cards

Pittsburgh fighter Charley Burley, 169, KO'd Buddy Hodnett, 165, in Detroit. Carmine Fiore, 141, outpointed Jimmy Donnelly, Brooklyn, at Sunnyside Garden New York. The Ba sillo-Lew Jenkins bout in Syracuse was postponed due to a blizzard.

Pittsburgh Charley Burley Buddy Hodnett Detroit New York Sunnyside Garden Carmine Fiore Brooklyn Jimmy Donnelly Syracuse N. Y Carmen Basillo Lew Jenkins Blizzard

Senatorsholdout stalls Eddie Stewart over raise

In Orlando Washington Senators president Cistk Griffith offers Eddie Stewart a $1100 raise or a summer in California. Stewart, key outfielder, earned $12,000 last season with a .284 average as he challenges the team’s offer and future with the club.

Orlando Fla Eddie Stewart Cistk Griffith Washington Senators Stewart California Washington

Coalriver Playoffs Open Monday in Coal River League

Whitesville opens with Whitesville Jaycees vs Seth at 7 30 and Whitesville Lions vs Prenter at 8 30 in the Coal River Basketball League first round opening night. Byes go to Edwight and Dorothy with winners meeting Seth Jaycee and Lions Prenter respectively on Tuesday. Finals set for Wednesday at Teaville Junior High School.

Whitesville Coal River Whitesville Jaycees Seth Whitesville Lions Prenter Edwight Dorothy Seth-Jaycee Prenter-Lions No. A Wy Anc Ae Mar Teaville Junior High School

Clagg Promoted to Head Coach at Marshall College

Sam Clagg is promoted from end coach and chief scout to head coach at Marshall College replacing Roy Straight who will leave March 1 to become line coach at the University of North Carolina. Willard M Pederson is set to become head coach from Mount Union College and Spring practice starts March 12 or 13.

Associated Press Huntington Sam Clagg Marshall Roy Straight O ’ Straight University of North Carolina Claggy Big Green Willard M Pete) Pederson Stewart He Smith Pederson Mount Union College Ohio

Seeded 5s Stub Toes In SC Play

Durham NC Seeded teams stumbled in the opening Southern Conference games but North Carolina State and William and Mary recovered to set up semifinals. NC State faces Wake Forest while William and Mary meets Duke as Duke at 9 p.m.

Associated Press Durham N. C North Carolina State William Mary State Wake Forests Larkhorse Deacons Eat May Tang Duke Virginia

NCAA declares Boston College eligible for all sports

Savannah report says Boston College is declared eligible for participation in all NCAA I sports after an NCAA review. The decision ends an investigation into alleged violations of the association’s compliance and sanity code, issued amid concerns in the conference and campus officials.

Savannah Collegiate Athletic Association Boston College

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