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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1961
Page
9
Carlos Hernandez of Caracas Venezuela won a points decision over Jethro Cason of Philadelphia in a lightweight bout in Philadelphia. Hernandez weighed 135 pounds while Cason weighed 137 pounds.
In a Raleigh County League matchup Marsh Fork 2 3 2 visits Shady Spring at Beaver. Shady is 4 4 0 after a muddy loss to Gauley Bridge while Marsh Fork seeks a decisive win to stay in the hunt.
Sam Snead goes before the PGA appeals committee in Hollywood to seek reinstatement on the tour after a six month suspension and $5800 fine for playing in Cincinnati without a release from the Portland Open. He disputes the denial and recalls being removed from the Ryder Cup team. The closed session panel includes PGA officials as the hearing proceeds at the Diplomat Hotel.
In Almaden California a large field began the second round of the ten thousand dollar Almaden Open. Pro Larry Mowry of San Diego and amateur Johnny Lotz of San Leandro fired five under par 67 to share the first round lead. Mowry relied on precise irons while Lotz holed long chips and putts. Former Na-
Beckley coach Nelson Bragg seeks a sixth win as Beckley meets Parkersburg at Van Meter Stadium at 7 30. Both teams are 53 53 with equal records and each has won and lost on the same nights. Bragg notes mental attitude and cites full strength except for Eric Lilly out with a fractured arm. The Eagles emphasize pass defense as Logan game exposed weaknesses and Parkersburg also touts a strong passing attack.
Brand new uniforms highlight St Francis DeSales School basketball as seventh and eighth graders prepare for their first organized game Saturday at Beckley Recreation Building against Sophia Elementary. Coach Quinn Barbera leads 16 players with PTA backing and plans for future football team if funds succeed.
Bluefield Junior High defeated Beckley Junior High 26 to 19 as two early scores by Bluefield set the pace. Leon Davis powered the first half drive with a 21 yard run and Wheeler scored on a later run while Roger Wheeler returned a Beckley punt to near the goal line. Beckley fought back with penalties and a blocked punt, but Bluefield held on to finish with a 5-0-1 season record and claim the win.
Marshall University prepares for a Saturday practice as coach Charley Snyder notes increased passing by Ohio University this season. QB Bob Babbit has 418 yards on 33 of 58 throws with three touchdowns, and Snyder ponders the rival Bobcats who hold four wins and two losses.
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