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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1961
Page
12
A heated race for the top position in the college basketball standings unfolds as teams jockey for advantage. Key players and coaches vow to push hard, aiming to seize control in upcoming games while potential tie scenarios loom. The spotlight focuses on intense rivalries and the race toward the conference lead.
A crowded bowling night in Beckley features the Honey Dippers and Lucky Bucks dueling for first as Dorsey leads the Dippers with a 449 series and Ruth tops the Bucks with 478. Bitcans, Jive Five, and other teams post wins. multiple high scores and notable games mark the day, while a newborn poster notes a tiny bowling ball gift to a young champion.
A mixed day forecast favors cooperation over selfish aims with advice on turning critics into boosters. It mentions November 7, 1910 Naughty Marietta opening in NYC and future clothing innovations like convertible shoes and expandables. Zodiac predictions cover Aries through Pisces with brief guidance and a cash-raising tip.
Toronto center Dave Keon, 22, rookie of the year last season, scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Chicago and assisted Red Kelly on the clinching goal in a 3-2 win over Detroit. Toronto moves into a tie for second with the Rangers.
Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia is listed 18th in official earnings among tournament pros by the PGA. He has earned 21890 dollars in 10 events with unofficial totals bringing his winnings to 25617 dollars.
New York UPI reports a baseball arbitration board led by Commissioner Ford Frick ruled the Houston club of the American Association must pay 200000 to the American Association for surrendering its Texas territory. The Houston club sought 500000 for the franchise transfer to the new National League team.
The ninth annual University of Kentucky Invitational in Lexington pairs Kansas State against Xavier of Cincinnati in the opener and Kentucky faces arch rival Tennessee in the second game. Winners advance to the championship game the next night with a third place game before the title tilt. None of the three visiting teams had played in the tournament before.
The State Division of Purchases in Charleston WV will take sealed bids until 3:00 p.m. on November 22 1961 for 60 Day Meat Requirements for Pinecrest Sanitarium Specifications available on request Curtis S Wilson State Director of Purchases Also notice of a trustee sale set for 10:00 a.m. November 21 1961 at the Central Pocahontas Mining Corporation office front door Resaco Raleigh County WV. The sale covers interests in property and extensive listed mine equipment assets tied to Wood Pocahontas Mining Company Central Pocahontas Mining Corporation and Piney Coking Coal Land Company.
Citadel quarterback Bill Whaley connected on a 23 yard pass to end Henry Murda to seal the Bulldogs first Southern Conference championship in 23 years. The Citadel defeated defending champ VMI 14 8 as West Virginia rose to second with a 12 7 win over George Washington. Richmond shut out Virginia Tech 11 0 and Davidson edged William and Mary 31 30. Other results included Furman over Memphis State in a non conference game and a Preakness Day 1931 note about Cuban jockey Joe Guerra winning five of six races at Pimlico.
Patricia Lilly Porter 64 of 106 A Street dies. Funeral at First Christian Church November 6 with Rev A J Caffey. Burial Sunset Memorial Park. Lonnie Eugene Bowman 107 Curtis Avenue Maxwell Hill dies. Funeral at Maxwell Hill Baptist Church November 6, burial Sunset Memorial. Military honors by American Legion Raleigh County Post 32. Arrangements by Keyser Bryant Funeral Home. Also Namine Crutchfield 82 of Sophia dies. Funeral February 7 in Sophia Freewill Baptist Church with Rev Wade Webb and Rev French Williams. Burial McKinney Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home handles arrangements. Active pallbearers named. flowerbearers by Ladies of Sophia Freewill Baptist Church.
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