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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1959

Page

6

Beckley Archery Club Prepares for West Virginia Tourney

Beckley city policemen John Earl Miller and Walter Gilmore head the Beckley Archery Club as they host the 15th annual Tournament of the West Virginia Bow Hunters Association at the local range behind the Beckley Manufacturing Building Skelton. Secretary treasurer Harry L Headley says at least 200 archers from WV and neighboring states will compete across 29 divisions for 13 trophies plus medals and ribbons. The event features a 7:30 p m start for registration with shooting from 9 a m and ends Sunday after a 28 target animal round and a 28 target hunter's round. A Wiener roast is planned for Saturday night at 7:30 p m.

Beckley Archery Club West Virginia Bow Hunters Association Beckley Manufacturing Skelton John Earl Miller Walter Gilmore Beckley Gilmore Betty Harry L. Headley Bow Hunters Anne Miller Cathy Gilmore

Old Fashioned Start Restored at Indianapolis 500

Officials plan a return to the traditional dead engine lineup for the Indianapolis 500 race as 33 drivers will take positions behind a moving pace car after two costly prologues. New two way radio between the pace car and observers will track each car’s location.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway U. S. Auto Club Speedway Pat O'Connor Pace Car Sam Hank Harlan Fengler USAC Fengler

Qualifying Results Show Speedy Indy 500 Lineup

Johnny Thomson leads 500 Mile Qualifiers with the Eddie Sachs and Jim Rathmann groups posting near top speeds. Second, third, and lower rows list drivers from Dick Rathmann to Jim MacWhitney with speeds from 144 to 145 mph and multiple car names like Hopkins, Bryant, and Demler. The Jopa Stable is named for John and Paul Hampshire of Towson, Md.

Johnny Thomson Boyertown Racing Associates Eddie Sachs Center Valley Schmidt Jim Rathmann Miami Fla Hopkins Jopa John and Paul Hampshire Towson, Md John Paul

Peaceful resolution ends promoter clash ahead of Patterson Johansson title clash

New York AP reports peace returns to the Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson heavyweight title promotion. Promoter Rosensohn and manager Cus D Amato trade barbs but agree Patterson will defend his crown against Johansson at Yankee Stadium on June 25. Johansson voices calm as D Amato pledges focus on training.

New York Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson Cas D’amato Johansson Sweden Yankee Stadium Bill Rosensohn Rosensohn D'Amato New York Athletic Commission Harry Davidson D’amato Patterson Johaansson Grossinger N. Y Cus Chatham N.J

Rutgers Signs Fayetteville Athlete John Hurt Alumni Scholar

John Hurt, standout at Fayetteville High School, accepts Rutgers Alumni Scholarship. Funds cover tuition and room, four-year tenure with satisfactory standing. Hurt led in football, basketball, track. served on student council, class president, Boys State representative. honors include two years in honor society and Legion essay and oratorical wins. plans Rutgers College of Engineering.

John Hurt Fayetteville High School Rutgers University Cornelius B. Bocock Rutgers Hart American Legion College of Engineering

Two Beckley BRL Games Featured Night Action

Beckley Babe Ruth League slate includes two games with Silver facing King Photo and Black Knight clashing with others. Thursday produced two wins as Modern defeated Keatley’s 13-2 and Harry’s stopped Rays Buick 9-4 despite a late effort, with Ray Chamorro driving a double and RBI two-run night.

Silver Brand Black Knight King Beckley Reid

Youth Baseball League Notes Beckley and nearby leagues

Beckley Little League Nos 1 2 3 schedule games at 545 including Cubs Orioles Tigers Red Sox Minor Ath lete vs Minor Orioles Beckley Babe Ruth Eric's vs Silver Brand at 6 Black Knight vs King Photo Hinton Little League Cardinals Reds Mullens Little League Nos 1 2 feature Chevrolet Methodist Legion Lions Moose Rotary and Route 41 Little League All candidates practice at 5 at Stanaford Park New boys registration Slab Fork Babe Ruth Republic Steel vs Home Hall at 545 Warren Williams League Home Insurance at 4 Woodrow Wilson Post 70 at 4 Woodrow Wilson.

Beckley Cubs Orioles Braves Pirates Tigers Red Sox Babe Ruth Eric’s Silver Brand Black Knight King Mullens Chevrolet Methodist Legion Lions Moose Rotary Rte Little League Stanaford Park Slab Fork Babe Ruth Republic Steel Home Hall Woodrow Wilson Post

Top Athletes Named At WWHS Assembly

Outstanding student athletes in four fields were named today during an awards assembly in the Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium. They are Ned Ragland Jr. basketball Frank Shrewsbury football Walter Weikle track and Ned Donalson wrestling.

Woodrow Wilson Hig School Ned Ragland Jr Frank Shrewsbury Walter Weikle Ned Donalson

High School Tennis Favorites Draw Byes

In Huntington AP reports Fred Kellmeyer of Charleston and John Santrock of Nitro, two favorites, drew byes in the first round of boys singles at the State High School Tennis Tournament. Both will play doubles, Kellmeyer with Jim Patton against Dick Rummell and Tom Melton, while Santrock with Tom Melton faces Bill Schein and Bill Jefferson. Eleven teams entered, with Charleston High defending champion and Huntington as strongest challenger in a two day event.

Huntington Fred Kellmeyer Charleston John Santrock Nitro Kellmeyer Jim Patton Charleston High Dick Rummell Tom Melton Huntington Marshall Santrock John Westland Bill Schein Bill Jefferson Huntington High Mountain Lions Netters

East Bank Crowned State Baseball Champion in Tight Finale

East Bank and coach Joe Butta faced Weirton in a classic state final, after beating Philippi 3-1. Weirton, led by pitcher Mike Tomasevich, dominated Princeton 6-0 earlier, while Johnny Brace of East Bank fired a two hitter to advance. The Pioneers finish with a 23-1 record as Weirton and Princeton struggle.

East Bank Weirton Parkersburg Pioneers Joe Butta Butta Red Riders Mike Tomasevich Princeton Johnny Brace Philippi Reggie Daniels Larry Tincher Bulldogs John Ritchie Tomasevich Scott Field Phillipp Dufty Kirk Jerry Deal i Brace Danny Burgess John Jones Kirk Gary Curkendall Gene Zara Aubrey Thompson Dick Barton Curkendall Weirton Princeton Abrh Rich Taylor Bloom H'ring of Shuler Thorn M’lory Crum Belcher Balak Clark Byrd J. Ritchie Mallory Eskew Shulor L. Ritchie Rbi Ritchie McQuistin

Senators Visit Fort Worth For 1st Time

Charleston Senators make their first American Assn visit to Fort Worth for a four game series vs the Cats over the holiday weekend. Jim Stump starts opener for Charleston against Dick Ellsworth as Dallas downs Charleston 3-2 in Texas league action.

Fort Worth Tex Charleston Senators Cats Jim Stump Charleston Dick Ellsworth Senators Texas Dallas Senator Charley Lau al Paschal Louisville Stan Palys Jack Spring Earl Hersh Joe Sennett Lau Paschal Colonels Houston

Baseball scores and standings from coast and leagues

The Associated Press tidings list Pacific Coast League results Sacramento 7 Dan Diego 0 Spokane 13 Portland 4 Seattle 3 Vancouver 0 Salt Lake City 10 Phoenix 8. International League Columbus 3 Montreal 2 Toronto 6 Richmond 5. American Association Denver 10 Minneapolis 6 Indianapolis 6 Fort Worth 1 Dallas 3 Charleston 2 Louisville 18 Houston 5 St Paul at Omaha postponed.

Denver Minneapolis Indianapolis Fort Worth Dallas Charleston Louisville Houston St. Paul Omaha Giants Dodgers Akers Baer Paul E'lison Farley P Perdue Patton Hart Dallas Kyle Parker White M'Cmk Weikle Dway Houston Ox Rf Blankenship McCorek Manning Arker Farley Ellison Kyle Hughart Kyl McCormick Slone Yankees Wheeler Geass Floyd Prince McCallister Waeeies Wheeler Slade U — Akers O'Dell Associated Press Sacramento Dan Diego Spokane Portland Seattle Vancouver Salt Lake City Phoenix Columbus Montreal Toronto Richmond

Polk Leads Tams To 15-1 Win Over Cards

Polk led the Tams Odd Fellows to a 15 to 13? win over the Phillips Cardinals in Phillips Little League play. Polk went 4 for 4 with three doubles and a single, driving in six runs. Hudson pitched for the Tams, facing 22 batters and striking out 10 as the Tams built a lopsided victory.

Polk Tams Cards Doug Polk Tams Odd Fellows Phillips Cardinals Sphia Hudson Spicer Hutchins

Good Fishing Predicted For Memorial Day in WV

West Virginia streams, if weather holds, show fair to excellent conditions for Memorial Day weekend. Eastern Panhandle streams mostly normal and clear except Pendleton County. East Central waters range clear to muddy, South Central streams fairly good, Bluestone Reservoir clear, Ohio River District reports varied as most streams run milky to muddy.

Charleston West Virginia Conservation Commission Department Pendleton County Panhandle East Central South Central Bluestone Ohio River District Ohio Preston

Giants Turn In Triple Play To Open Mullens BBL Season

The Giants opened the Mullens Babe Ruth League season with an 11 run shutout of the Cardinals. Shortstop Halsey started a triple play by catching a liner and throwing to Houck then Klaiber for the three outs. The Giants had six hits and benefited from 11 Cardinal walks with seven runs in the fifth inning.

Giants Cardinals Indians Red Sox Halsey Cardinal

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