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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1952

Page

5

Campanella May Become 1st Negro Coach in Majors

Brooklyn owner Walter OMalley says Roy Campanella could transition to a Dodger coaching role after his playing days end. He praises Campanella as intelligent and well-liked, urges weight control, and notes a coaching path could begin in a few years.

Campanella Joe Reichler Brooklyn i Roy Campanella Brooklyn Walter P. O'Malley The Doggers Dodger Roy O'Malley Jackie Danger

Grid Scoreboard Visitor Beckley leads in mixed standings

Beckley 5 0 0 and Stratton 6 0 0 top the scoreboard. Hinton 1 3 1, Charleston 2 2 1, Summersville 4 1 0, Greenbank 4 1 0 and Marlinton 3 2 0 also show midseason form. others such as Frankford 0 5 9 and Rupert 2 2 2 trail.

Princeton Seth Ronceverte Cowen Crichton Frankford Greenbank Marlinton Union Burnsville Conley

Polio Benefit Contest Draws Reds Pitcher At Clipper Field

All proceeds go to the Raleigh County infantile paralysis fund. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Harry Perkowski, nicknamed Becket Heatcat, will pitch parts of the game for the Raleigh County All-Stars against the Raleigh Clippers Negro Stars. Nat McDuffie returns from Venezuela to oppose Perkowski. other players from local teams join the lineup. Tickets available at Elks and Moose lodges, Keatley Bros., and at Clipper Field gate Sunday afternoon.

Clipper Field Cincinnati Reds Harry Perkowski Ecclés Reds Beckley Heatcat Brooklyn Dodgers Raleigh County Okley Mills Negro ‘Stars Clyde Ned Smith Lannie Davis Sonny Watts Nate Burke Leonard Townes Charlie Kincannon Harold Huston Tams Tigers Glen Rogers Red Sox Cranberry Grays Eccles Steers Stamford Sluggers Elks and Moose Beckley and Keatley Bros Clipper Field Gate Shorts

Ross Ihle Night Planned Thursday Tribute at Beckley

A Beckley Junior High coach with a quarter century of service is honored with Ross Ihle Night on Thursday. The event plans include a special tribute to his three decades of coaching and dedication to students.

Ross Ihle Beckley Junior High

Dodgers Not Planning Rush into Any Trades

Dodgers management says no rush into deals after a tough World Series, stressing they won’t tear the club apart despite losses to the Yankees. President Bavasi defends Hodges, notes Hodges hitless in 21 trips but remains a strong fielder and power hitter, while outlining a calm plan going forward.

Savast Hodges Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Bavasi Yankees

Simmons Edges Byrd Prillerman for Panters 7 6 at Sophia

Simmons High of Montgomery rallied from behind to beat Byrd Prillerman Panthers 7 to 6 at Sophia last night after a muddy 65 yard drive in the final period. Early fumble and stalled drives kept scoring low as Gunn and Ross produced key yardage and Carter converted the clinching extra point.

Simmons High Montgomery Byrd- Prillerman Panthers Sophia Simmons Ross Gung Carter Siemens

Unknown Upsets Rol and La Starza in Akron Bout

Heavyweight bout in Akron saw underdog Rocky Jones upset favored Roland La Starza by unanimous decision before about 1,400 fans. Jones, a former light-heavyweight, overcame La Starza who had been ranked high to challenge Marciano. Jones previously beat La Starza by split decision at Madison Square Garden on March 23, 1999, snapping La Starza’s 37‑fight win streak.

Akron UIA Rocky Jones Canton Roland la Starza la Starza New York City Rocky Marciano Jones Armory Marciano Rocky Madison Square Garden Jon Jones

U S Losing Hold On Boxing Titles

The National Boxing Association notes a shrinking share of world champions from the United States as only four of eight titleholders are U S bound. Arthur Edson reports Washington desk coverage on boxing leadership and national scope of champions.

U S Arthur Edson Washington National Boxing Association The United Water

Tech Adds WN. C. Team to Schedule

Montgomery One more football game has been added to W Va Techs 1952 schedule announced by athletic director Hugh Bosely The Golden Bears will play Eastern Carolina College at Greenville North Carolina in a night game Saturday Nov 15 The game closes Techs current schedule Eastern Carolina is in the North State Conference with Catawba Elon High Point Western Carolina Techs nine game slate includes Akron California Teachers Morris Harvey Davis Elkins Liberty and Eastern Carolina Tech opened the season with a 13 6 defeat at Emory Henry and followed with 14 0 victory over Patuxent Naval and 28 0 over Concord both at Montgomery

Bears High Point Bosely Eastern Carolina Tech Akron University Akron California Penn Morris Harvey Charleston West Liberty Weirton Davis Elkins Montgomery Greenville N.C Emory-Henry Bristo, Tenn Patuxent Naval Concord

Lincoln Romps Bluestone 38-0 in City Gridiron

Lincoln High surged to a 38-0 victory over Bluestone of Bramwell after a slow start. Rodgers ran in three touchdowns from short yardage while Hargro M Crockett and Leftridge added scores as Lincoln dominated without allowing a first down by Bluestone.

Turner Henry Carter Graves Taxton Pat Flagerlang Lincoln Banks Bitters Anderson Crockett Gore Crawford Hill Leftridge Rodgers Hargro

West Virginia Tech Sets Statistical Pace in 1952

Beckley report shows West Virginia Tech leading in total offense with 320.3 yards per game and rushing at 259 per contest. Bethany tops passing at 136 yards per game over two games, while Tech allows 258.6 yards per game on defense and holds the best rushing defense at 76.3 yards per game. Glenville State sits 0-2, leading pass defense at 35 yards per game.

Beckley West Virginia Tech Bethany Bisons D. and Wich Glenville Feader

Football Scores From Tonight's Games

Kingwood 27 Bowlesburg 7 Farmington 19 Barrackville 7 Excelsior 24 Kimball 0 Charleston Catholic 7 Spencer 0 Northfork 6 Jasper 0 Terra Atta 1 Thames 0 Charleston Garnet 39 Wheeling Linenin 0 Montgomery Simmons 7 Amigo Byrd Pickerman 6 Hinton Lincoln 38 Bramwell Blue Stone 0

Kingwood Bowlesburg Farmington Barrackville Excelsior Kimball Charleston Catholic Spencer Northfork Jasper Terra Atta Thames Charleston Garnet Wheeling Linenin Montgomery Simmons Amigo Byrd-Pickerman Hinton Lincoln Bramwell Bluestone

Humphreys Beats Henry in Williamson Card Bout

Noel Humphreys, on furlough from the Army, won a one round decision over Henry of Dunbar in Williamson. Humphreys, a former Golden Gloves amateur champion now residing in Huntington, fights Ronnie Harper in a wbout at Huntington on October 21.

Will Amson Noel Humphreys Henry Dunbar Williamson West Virginia National Guard Humphreys Charleston Huntington Ronnie Harper

Beckley Classifieds Spotlight Services and Wants

Local listings show optometry and eyewear services by Dr H C Kinzer and Beckley optometrist details, plus repair, moving, and plumbing ads. Also includes job inquiries for waitstaff and sales, pet animals, livestock, and miscellaneous items for sale in Beckley and surrounding towns.

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