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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1963

Page

8

Insurance man to testify on 1962 Georgia Alabama game rigging

Atlanta insurance man George P. Burnett will tell an assistant state attorney general how he overheard Georgia Athletic Director Wallace Butts discuss team information with Alabama coach Bear Bryant before the 1962 game that Georgia lost 35 to 0. No federal law violation found. Butts and Bryant deny involvement. The Post may face libel action.

Atlanta UPI George P. Burnett George Therell Eugene Cook Tice Department Butts Bryant Saturday Evening Post Burnett Post Boston Herald George Frazier Wally Butts Bear Bryant

Providence and Canisius Meet In NIT Final Clash

Providence faces Canisius in the NIT championship after tough semifinal wins. Vinnie Ernst battled a pulled hamstring to score 12 and five assists for Providence while Pat Turtle, returning from injury, shut down Villanova star Wally Jones in a key defensive stretch. Ray Flynn added 17 second half points for Providence.

New York UPI Vinnie Ernst Pat Turtle Providence Canisius Ernst Friars Marquette Turtle Villanova Wally Jones Holy Cross Duquesne Vinnie Joe Mullaney Ray Flynn Flynn Jones Wildcats Tim O'Mara Bob Mackinnon

West Baylor NBA All-Star Selections Named

Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics beat Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors for a first-team berth. Terry Dischinger of the Chicago Zephyrs won rookie of the year. Also on the first team were Elgin Baylor and Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers, Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks, and Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals. Baylor was the sole unanimous pick on all 85 ballots.

New York UPI Bill Russell Boston Celtics Wilt Chamberlain San Francisco Warriors Terry Dischinger Chicago Zephyrs NBA Elgin Baylor Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers Bob Pettit St. Louis Hawks Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals Baylor Lakers Roberton Pettit Est

Mary Hall Leads Mixed League and Claxtons Sweep

Mary Hall and Lloyd Sweeney pace Claxtons to three wins as Hall tops women and men with 212 582 series. Bill Nace 211 501 and John Borman 516 lead losers. three-way tie for first after Citizens whitewash Civers. Sky Lanes night sees Homeseekers, J C Penney Co led by Bob Johnston 430, 424 and Homer McClung 438.

Mary Hall Claxtons Ladies Civitan League Lloyd Sweeney Bill Nace Patriots John Borman Citizens Civers Builders A. S. Cappellari Betty Fourney Phil Payne Bill Klein Ruth Lightner Chester Roberts Mike Williams Sky Lanes Homeseekers Land J. C. Penney Co Bob Cecil Johnston Homer McClung Sophia Cash Market Harvey Cabinet Co Tony Milano Jack Klaus Raleigh General Hospital Bill Gearhart Blanche Lilly Gearhart Blanche Frank Rose D.F.C Grady Whitlock Ford Jim Hamilton A. H. Staggs Sr Clara Dodson Grady Whitlock Rose Quesenberry John W. Eye Margaret Ford Louise Richmond Armada Johnson Coal City Margie Hunter Rita Farmer Montgomery Ward Sparks T.V Techicians Sandy Trump Mary Lou Merryless Sadie Fitzpatrick Retha Calvert Kitty Tate Mabel Beauty Shop Calfee Eloise Calfee

Ten Pin Tim leads and frames a busy bowling night

In a crowded bulletin, Ten Pin Tim and Barbara Morgan pace women's action with 448. Kyle Phipps tops Insurance at 496. Beckley Hardware ties for second by sweeping Hopkins Sky Lanes, Tom Shrewsbury posting 223-577 for Sky Lanes. The Camera Corner ties for second as Mary Carter Paints slips. In Friday Night Ladies, Freda's Beauty Shop grows lead by sweeping Curtain Shop. Betty French 179-466 and Elizabeth Setliff 385-? pace losses for Raleigh Bank/White Cross. Armored by multiple leagues, Bertie, Mary, and John W. Eye post early leads as teams jockey for position.

Melody Shop Beckley National Bank Raleigh County Bank Sky Lanes Ivan Lowery Thelma Thompson Colony Drug Lowery Thelma Irby Hutchens Alice Riffe Means Lumber Co Cather Kiser Lumbermen Charles Walker Park Drug Joe Houchins Louise Corey Eppys Phipps Insurance Hayward Riffe Barbara Morgan Kyle Phipps Beckley Hardware Hopkins Sky Lanes Tom Shrewsbury Sldon Borrer Mary Carter Paints Tommy Thompson Mary Carter Pains Betty Hodge Freda Bowl Wick Betty French Beauticians Elizabeth Setliff Bank of Raleigh White Cross Pharmacy Betty Maxwell Pat O'Dell Maxwell Edith Gorsia Mary Williams Chester L. Smith Peggy Grimmett Saundra Barnett

WVU Grid Recruiting Picks Two Freshmen

West Virginia University coach Gene Corum announced two out-of-state freshman prospects for the 1960 season. Wayne Vassalotti of Claymount Delaware and Stanley Bem of Hastings Pennsylvania join 16 players already named as the Little Mountaineers nucleus. Both players are 6-2 and 220 pounds.

Morgantown UPI West Virginia University Gene Corum Corum Little Mountaineers Wayne Vassalotti Claymount Del Stanley Bem Hastings

Blum rides triple at Gulfstream Park

Walter Blum won a riding triple at Gulfstream Park on Thursday with Becky paying $4.00 in the second race, Draper $7.30 in the fifth, and Gun Glory $5.30 in the eighth.

Blum Hallandale, Fla UPI Walter Blum Gulfstream Park Becky Draper Gun Glory

Three new boxing champions crowned as Moore is gravely injured

In Los Angeles boxing fans saw Luis Rodriguez Sugar Ramos and Roberto Cruz win world titles while Davey Moore lies in a coma after a 10th round knockout. Ramos took the featherweight crown from Moore, Rodriguez beat Emile Griffith for welterweight, and Cruz captured the vacant junior welterweight title. Moore’s condition remained critical at White Memorial Hospital with a throat procedure performed to aid breathing.

Los Angeles UPI Da‘vey Moore Luis Rodriguez Sugar Ramos Roberto Cruz Philippines Artimino Sugar) Ramos Moore Columbus Ohio Davey White Memorial Hospital Phillip Vogel Ramos-Moore Cuban Rodriguez Emile Griffith New York Dodgers Baseball Stadium Griffith Rodriguez Cruz Raymundo Battling) Torres Mexico Italy Duilio Loi Eddie Perkins Chicago Cal Aileen Eaton George Parnassus

Spahn Wynn Spring Ball Sparks Opening Season Hopes

Warren Spahn and Early Wynn showcased life in their arms on the eve of the 1955 season. Spahn pitched seven innings with one run allowed as the Braves edged the Mets 2 1, while Wynn worked three innings in the White Sox 7 6 loss to the Reds.

United Press International Warren Spahn Early Wynn Spahn Milwaukee Braves Wynn Chicago White Sox Braves New York Mets White Sox Cincinnati Reds Tommy Harper Mets Pittsburgh Pirates Minnesota Twins Dick Schofield Wes Covington Frank Torre Don Drysdale Philadelphia Phillis Los Angeles Dodgers al Kaline Norm Cash Jake Wood Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles George Altman Duke Carmel St. Louis Cardinals Kansas City Athletics Ray Sadecki Athletics Bob Gibson

Local High School Sports Row Prompts Reader Letter

A Collins High School sports controversy spurs a critical letter from Oak Hill Oak Hill junior Sherry Allen criticizing a newspaper column for bias She defends WWHS students and recalls conduct at the Beckley Welch game The editor replies defending factual reporting and calls for evidence A March of Dimes boxing card benefit raises funds and hints at Rocky Marciano refereeing future bouts

Meadows Oak Hill Collins Welch Red Devils Futhermore Flying Eagles Beckley Eagle Beckley-Welch Stump Devil Lilly Sherry Allen Junior Collins High School Miss Allen WWHS C. M. Bruffey Oak Hill High School Woodrow Wilson Jim Lilly John Tanner Raleigh County Crippled Children’s Society Tanner Rocky Marcciano

Robertson Dominates Playoffs With 41 Points In Royals Victory

Oscar Robertson starred for the Cincinnati Royals scoring 41 points with 15 rebounds and 12 assists as they defeated the Syracuse Nationals 133 115 to even their Eastern Division first round series at 1 1 A free for all erupted mid second period as Al Bianchi and Bob Boozer tangled The Royals received 31 from Jack Twyman while Chet Walker and Hal Greer led the Nationals with 24 and 22 respectively.

United Press International Oscar Robertson National Basketball Association Bob Cousy Cousy NBA Robertson Cincinnati Royals Syracuse Nationals Detroit Pistons St. Louis Hawks St. Louis Hawks Cincinnati Royals Chet Walker Hal Greer Nats

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