National Division Rained Out Tryouts Open Tonight at Elks Stadium
The National League opening Little League tryout camp was washed out by rain. American division tryouts begin at 5 p.m. at Elks Stadium with groups One to Five listed as reporting tonight. Presidents urge managers to arrive early and signed-up boys to report.
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Elks Stadium
al Braun
Dennie Blair
Jimmie Mullens
Mike Holliday
Larry Mitchell
Gary Ayers
Randy Seal
John Davis
Joe Hindsley
Kyle Phipps
Ronald Hopkins
Larry Quesenberry
Eddie Cottie
Joseph O'Neal
James Hancock
Blaine Kinzer
Bob Hager
Larry Ernst
Larry Poling
Bob Rose
Glen Harvey
James Parrott
Randy Blair
Bob Pruitt
Bill Molina
Tryouts For National Little Leaguers Postponed to Saturday
Pres. Sam Cohn announced the National division tryout was moved to Saturday at 5 after rain canceled the first camp. He said sessions will also be held Wednesday Friday and Saturday to complete three practices before a Sunday Elks Lodge meeting to select teams.
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Sam Cohn
Fairmonts five tests screen Little League hopefuls
Marion County Fairmont uses a five station tryout plan for youth baseball from ages 8 to 18. Tonight five groups of 10 report for the first round of the American division at 5 PM to test distance throwing a 60 yard dash batting practice and fielding at five stops. Non league judges will rate batting and fielding while other departments rely on throwing and running data. Fifty more boys join Thursdays camp and the rest go through Saturday sessions at 1 PM.
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Fairmont
Marion County
American Legion
City Playground Directors Named
Playground supervisors for city playgrounds were hired last night at the Beckley Recreation Board meeting. The board set a schedule for the Intermediate and Junior Baseball Leagues at Woodrow Wilson High School field and discussed expenditures from the Special Levy funds. Directors named include Lola Dillard F Street Murray Jeffries Stratton Lawrence Wiseman Woodrow Wilson Ann Morrison I H Martin City Park Peggy Wright Glenn Avenue Mary Finney East.
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Beckley Recreation Board
Woodrow Wilson High School
Lola Dillard
F. Street
Murray Jeffries
Stratton
Lawrence Wiseman
Woodrow Wilson
Ann Morrison
I. H. Martin
City Park
Peggy Wright
Glenn Avenue
Mary Finney
East
Mary Lou Law
Ridge Avenue
J.C. Wright
Babe Ruth
Recreation Board
Warren Williams
F Street
S. H. Bridge
James Snead
Wingler Offered WVU Scholarship By Bob Wills
WVU shows definite interest in Dwayne Wingler Woodrow Wilson star with 32 offers and strong backing from WVU coaches Van Meter Brown and Lewis. The decision rests with Wingler as he weighs basketball or football paths and possible out of state bids amid a limited scholarship pool.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Dwayne Wingler
West Virginia University
Wingler
Jerome van Meter
Dwayne
Van
West Virginia
State University
WVU
van Meter
Yester
Robert ‘Red’ Brown
Art “Pappy
Lewis
Kentucky
Tennessee
California
Flying Eagle
Brown
Art
Beckley
Pappy
New Champion Assured in 16th Raleigh Register Pin Handicap
Ed Cook advances to the semi finals of the Raleigh Register Handicap Bowling Tour by edging 1952 champ Shumate 662 to 658 in quarterfinals. Seven former champions started with 64. only Cook, Lynch, Farmer, and Perkins survive to the semis. Lynch beat Porter 685-589, Farmer 637-625 over Helmeczi, Perkins 632-574 over Pizzino. Semis set Lynch vs Cook and Farmer vs Perkins.
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Raleigh Register
Ed Cook
Bill Shumate
Shumate
Cook
Paul Lynch
Charlie Farmer
Perk
Perkins
Lynch
G. C. Porter
Farmer
Frank Helmeczi
Frank Pizzino
Cartier Wins But Will Take Layoff After Bout
Cartier defeated Bobby Dykes by split decision in a 10 round bout at Eastern Parkway Arena. Cartier suffered a deep cut requiring stitches, Dykes also cut, matchmaker eyed a bout with Rocky Castellani or Ralph Tiger Jones once Cartier recovers.
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Cartier
Bobby Dykes
Miami
Fla
Eastern Parkway Arena
Greenwich Village
New York
Teddy Brenner
the Parkway
Rocky Castellani
Ralph Tiger Jones
Ray Miller
Artie Schwhartz
Record Breaker Dwayne Draws Wingler Offer at Morgantown
Morgantown observers witnessed Dwayne’s record breaking performance and quickly offered him a hoops scholarship, signaling strong interest from Wingler. The decisive show of talent likely sealed the recruitment at an early stage.
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Wingler
Morgantown
Dwayne
Old-Timers Name Keaton As Team Manager
Virgil Keaton, former Raleigh County League player and manager, is named manager of the Raleigh League Old-Timers for a season of exhibition games. An executive committee includes Lewis DAntoni, Joe Simpson, William Craft, Dave Humphrey, Gene Blake and Donald Blake. A charity tour and intrasquad game are planned for Coal City on May 15 with a pregame meeting and a fan hat fundraiser to equip the club.
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Keaton
Virgil ‘“Snooks
Ray Bailey
Stamford
Ray “Gummy” Bostic
Tom McQuade
Earl McVey
Co. J. “Needy McQuade
Lewis D'Antoni
Joe Simpson
Wyoming County
William ‘‘Beans" Craft
Dave Humprey
Fayette County
Gene
Donald Blake
Raleigh County
Coal City
Leighton Farley
Beckley Hosts Clear Fork at 7 30 After Schedule Change
Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley will host Clear Fork High Thursday at 7 30 replacing tonight's slot. The Eagles own a 5 0 win over the Panthers earlier this season at Colcord.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley
Clear Fork High
Eagles
Panthers
Colcord
Steeth powder promises firmer false teeth and fresh breath
Many wearers of false teeth have suffered embarrassment as their plate dropped or wobble. Sprinkle STEETH to hold teeth more firmly, reduce odor and sour breath, and feel more comfortable. Get FASTRETH at any drug counter.
Softball Openers Postponed Warily For Two Tonight
Rain forced postponement of last night's Intercity Softball League openers. The league plans two games tonight at Ballard Stadium with Beaver facing Pinecrest at 6 30 and Army meeting Appalachian in the nightcap. Earlier planned matchups Pinecrest A versus Army Engineers and Eric's Jewelry versus Appalachian have no date yet.
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Ballard Stadium
Beaver
Pinecrest
Army
Appalachian
Army Engineers
Eric
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