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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1957

Page

4

Supermarket 5 Grabs Sole Lead In City League

L & B Supermarket moved into sole possession of first place in Beckley city league after a 68 52 win over Dias Floral as Williams and Rappold faced virus related absences. Travelers knock Mullings Rebels 70 59 to set up Region 3 Class A final at Huntingdon with Beckley awaiting Gary tonight.

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Rebels Hold Lead Behind Ayersman Big Rebound Game

Clyde Crewey sparked the Travelers with a late game free-throw surge while Bobby Ayersman scored 31 and pulled down 25 rebounds. Smith added 14 points, Rowe 13, and Bobby Short 9 as Mullins’ team held on to beat the Rebels despite a cold fourth quarter.

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Beckley Faces Gary In Regional Tourney Duel

Beckley and Gary meet in Fayetteville for a Regional Basketball Tournament game. Gary plans to sell 250 student and 200 adult tickets at the door as Beckley’s Froggy Young may miss due to illness. Rappold and Williams key for Beckley against Mullens in a regional final preview.

Beckley Beckley-Gary Fayetteville Bob Kent Gary Kent

Gary Beaten in Area Playoff Spotlight

In West Virginia Class B action, Gary meets Gauley Bridge in Region 3-A as coaches emphasize full-court pressure and offense. Indiana- styled regional matchups feature Barbour, Meadow Bridge, Greenville, and Huntington Douglass advancing toward Huntington finals.

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The Puppet Grows Up Explores Puppetry's Modern Scope

A behind the scenes look at how puppetry has evolved from children’s entertainment to therapeutic hospital uses and religious storytelling, tracing its growth in today’s shows and their broader cultural impact.

Regional high school hoops reach tense ties in state tourney

West Virginia Class A Region 1 sees Parkersburg and Clarksburg Vic clash to a 52 point defeat margin while Region 3 marks Gauthey Bridge beating Mulleds 70 to 39. Region 4 lists Huntington East 71 over Dunvar 39 and Bluefield Park Central 69 over Hinton W Lincoln 51.

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Teel and Daniels win in Shady Spring Invitational semis

Teel Cranberry Shady and Daniels advance to grade school basketball semis at Beavers with Teel defeating Beaver 20 18 at half and Daniels rallying for a 44 43 victory. Gray led Teel with 19 points while Crow and Adkins paced Daniels with 23 and 19 respectively.

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Sophia Junior High Captures Basketball Championship

Sophia Junior High School won its first basketball title by defeating Clear Fork 51 to 23 in the Raleigh County Junior High School Association tournament finals played on Sophia High’s court. Don Thompson and Don Basham led Sophia with 11 and 15 points, while Charles Dunbar and Donald Kinder led Clear Fork with 10 each. In a consolation, Stoco Juniors crushed Mt. View 53 to 28 led by Darrell Matherly and Tim Bowman with 20 and 11 points.

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Cadilli Chestnut Bout A Toss Up At Madison Square Garden

Feathweight contenders Gilly Cadilli and Tse Chestnut renew their rivalry at Madison Square Garden after a close first bout in Houston. Cadilli trails Chestnut 23 9 3 and Chestnut 23 9 3. both seek momentum toward elimination tournament spots as NBC TV airs the matchup at 10 p.m. EST.

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Loon County Clerk Promises 1957 Fishing Rules Soon

County Clerk C C Smith Jr asked fishermen to wait as staff awaits the 1957 fishing regulations. He phoned the state Conservation Commission in Charleston and learned the rules are being printed and will be ready in about 10 days. He was promised his letter would be near the top of the mailing list when released.

C. C. Smith Jr Smith State Conservation Commission Yeseterday Commission Charleston Nate

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