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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1962

Page

10

Golf Happenings At White Oak Pro Shares Hole in One

White Oak golf pro Gene Thompson reveals a recent hole in one on hole six a three par, and reports a $109 payment from First Flight Company including a $100 prize. The anecdote highlights golf excitement and local club chatter.

White Oak By Gene Thompson White Oak Golf First Flight Company

New River, Mabscotts Win in City Softball Action

New River Supply and Mabscott teams dominated in the City Softball League after the first full week. New River beat W Va Casket 18 to 7 at Ballard Stadium, Mabscot defeated East Gulf 10 to 4, with strong hitting by Babe Riffe Lacek Cook and Arbaugh. Action resumes Tuesday at 6:30 with Long Air Cox vs Combined Insurance and Glen Daniel vs Sparks TV.

New River Supply W. Va Casket Ballard Stadium Mabscot East Gulf John Tanner Tanner Babe Riffe Lacek Cook Arbaugh Mabscott Long Air-Cox Combined Insurance Co Glen Daniel Sparks TV

Trap Hill Thinclads Face Cash Shortage in County Meet

Trap Hill coaches Manning and Daniel decry lack of dashmen as they plan to rely on relays and endurance events to improve on recent runner up finishes. The May 16 Raleigh County Track Meet at Van Meter Stadium features four schools and a tight race between Stoco, Stratton, and Shady Springs, with Stoco favored to defend.

Trap Hill Raleigh Don Manning Glen Daniel Manning Daniel Stoco Wildcats Larry Grahovac Dave Sellards Ronald Terry Charlie Williams Charles Ellis van Meter Stadium Stratton Shady Springs Bulldogs

Trout Stocked In 89 Streams In West Virginia

The State Department of Natural Resources stocked 89 streams across 20 counties this week with prospects described as very good for the weekend. Reports note good bass and walleye catches in several waters while many rivers run normal and clear, with some low conditions on specific creeks and rivers. Raleigh County streams Pinch Creek and Glade were stocked.

Charleston W. Va UPID State Department of Natural Resources West Virginia Elk River Sutton Dam Bluestone Reservoir Greenbrier New Pole Creek

Mullens BBL Tryouts Saturday Held At Athletic Field

D Antoni Lewis D Antonis Mullens Moose Babe Ruth League will hold tryouts Saturday morning at the athletic field. All boys aged 13 14 and 15 should attend at 10 AM. Managers and assistants are urged to be present as selection will occur immediately after.

Lewis D’antoni Mullens Moose Babe Ruth League

McGill Signs Contract With Chicago Packers

Utah star center Billy McGill signed a 1962 NBA contract with the Chicago Packers. He signed April 30 after negotiations with Frank Lane, who was named new Packers general manager. McGill set Utah scoring records with 2321 points in three seasons and posted a 60 point game this year.

Chicago UPI Billy McGill Utah Chicago Packers National Basketball Association McGill Frank C. Lane Lane Brigham Young

Mullens Little League Announces Practice Schedule

Two Mullens Little League teams reveal practice dates. Roy Wills Chevrolet team to practice today at 4 p m and the American Legion squad to take the field Saturday at 4 p m. All players urged to attend.

Mullens Roy Wills American Legion

Fight Results By United Press International

In Oakland Bobby Scanlon of San Francisco out pointed Chico Santo of Oakland in a 138 pound bout. In Erie Johnny Bizzarro of Erie defeated Joey Parks of Omaha. In Reno Milo Savage of Salt Lake defeated Cleo Frazier of Stockton in the 163 pound match.

United Press International Oakland Calif Bobby Scanlon San Francisco Chico Santo Erie Johnny Bizzarro Joey Parks Omaha Neb Reno, Nev Milo Savage Salt Lake Cleo Frazier Stockton

Rahall Seeks Second Half Crown In Beckley League

Rahall leads Beckley Medical League with two wins over Beckley Medical Arts and needs one victory from Raleigh General to seal the season crown. Raleigh General showed power last week with top team game and series, while Colony, Eppys, White Cross Pharmacy, and others posted strong scores in the hunt for playoff spots.

Rahall’s Beckley Medical Beckley Medical Arts Raleigh General Colony and Eppy’s G. A. Miller Jean Donley Chris Jean Judy Miller Carper Eppy White Cross Beckley Hotel Mixers Cobras Helen Maynard Pat Kepple Loraine Arnold Betsy White Blanch Howen Virginia Cooper Alicia Mohler Rose Martina Sugar Beard Jewel Wright Mary Belle Hale Lea Piper Sylvia Miller Anne Sprague Mary Hall

Notches 5th Win By FRED DOWN UP

Sports writer Billy O'Dell stands out as one pitcher in a million. He has a 5-0 record for the San Francisco Giants, challenging Paul Richards who once guessed wrong about him.

Fred Down UP Billy O'Dell San Francisco Giants Paul Richards Richards

WW Posts Two Over Rebels Take CC Lead

Woodrow Wilson beat Mullens 4 3 and 6 2 to lift Beckley into the Coalfield Conference lead. Ernie Jacobs earned his first win of the year with a one hitter in the nightcap as Allen Mahoney improved to 3 0. Beckley built a 4 0 edge in game one, Mullens rallied to take a brief lead, then Beckley scored three in the sixth to seal a 6 2 win.

Woodrow Wilson Mullens Beckley Ernie Jacobs Eagles Flying Eagles

American League Totals Show 2-Run Game In Baltimore Win

Kansas City crosses 2 runs in the seventh but Baltimore answers with a 3-run surge. Estrada earns the win in relief as Walker suffers the loss. Lumpe and Adair contribute for KC while Gentile and Howser pace Baltimore with key hits.

Walker Estrada Kansas City Baltimore Adair Lumpe PCA Temple Gentile Gentin Kensa Ty Oes Horn Lau SB Howser Charles S—Estrada Nicholson dIry Howser del Greco Herzog Grim Gentle Siebern Alusik If Brandt Powell Lf Lau Sullivan bSnyder Wilhelm

Pender to Fight Fullmer in June in Bozeman

Boston based Paul Pender and Gene Fullmer are targeted for a middleweight title match in Bozeman Montana in late June. Cronin Jr. expects final arrangements within two weeks or the bout may be delayed to fall. He says Bozeman is the likely site and promoters seek a closed circuit sponsor.

Boston UPI Paul Pender Gene Fullmer Bozeman Mont Pender John J. Cronin Jr Massachusetts New York Europe Fullmer Sam Silverman Norman, Rothschild Syracuse Cronin Montana

Wright Ahead By One In Women's Western Open

Mickey Wright, the Texas power hitter, held a one-stroke lead in the 33rd Women's Western Golf Open in Montgomery. Wright fired 69, besting defending champion Mary Lena Faulk's 70 while Ruth Jessen shot 71 to sit third in the event.

Montgomery Ala UPI Mickey Wright Texas Mickey Mary Lena Faulk Sea Island Miss Wright Miss Faulk Ruth Jessen Seattle Wash

WVIAC Weighs Bethany Exit From Conference

The West Virginia Conference will debate Bethany College’s withdrawal at its spring meeting in Wheeling. Bethany President Perry Gresham said dual membership in the WVC and President's Conference strains West Virginia teams. The agenda includes Coach of the Year, a NAIA baseball tournament representative, and possible hiring of a full-time commissioner. The spring sports program concludes with Bethany’s track meet and Oglebay Park golf and tennis championships.

Wheeling W. Va UPI West Virginia Bethany College Loop Bethany Perry Gresham WVC Oglebay Park West Liberty

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