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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1968

Page

4

Hinton Faces Oak Hill Amid Busy Week In Regional Play

Ken Chay reports Hinton’s 103 point surge over six Saturday games, while Oak Hill averages 16.3 points per game and 86 points allowed in six. Bluefield Beavers ride a 23 game win streak as Beckley Flying Eagles clash with top-ranked Bluefield tonight at Wat Meter Stadium. Red Devils beat Scott and Princeton this season, with Beavers’ path highlighted by Carter leading Osk Hill scoring tonight.

Kenneth Chay Register Sports Baltock Hinton Oak Hill Batcats Mavelinely Eames Westaton Eeeae Oak Hill Robests Red Devils Scott Ganey Brite Payettevila Princeton Fhe Beavers Bluefield East Bronk Montgomery Jerry Wallace Eddie Pack Yead Hinton Ken Wheeler Flying Eagles Lare Larre Harris James Rain Beavers Carter Osk Hill Ins Iif Farris Conchint Wheeler Engles Srry Wanaee Manine Tack Harris Keith Pack Scorlice Wallace B Partes Pie Heil Devil Gunn Haveshina

Unbeaten Bluefield Beavers vs Beckley Clash Tonight

Bluefield Beavers, undefeated state triple A champions, ride a 23 game win streak into a key showdown with Beckley at Woodrow Wilson. Beckley seeks to halt Bluefield’s march as both teams defend their position in a crowded AAA title race amid strong players and rivalry.

Beckley Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilsom Eagles Milllenslis AAA Herbert Meayer Bluefield Elkins Wheeler Eagle Bike Minear Frank Tueks

Sophia Hosts Trap Hill and Hamlin Football Night

Ten area games are on tap with Hinton at Oak Hill Saturday night. Summers County battles Oak Hill as Bobcats, led by Coach Bill Garten, pursue a post season title. Oak Hill Red Devils, 42 ledger, aim to defeat their rival in a tough clash.

Hinton Oak Hill Bobcats Bill Garten Gitlen Summers County Red Devils Clear Tar Panthers Bill Montgomery Panthers Trap Hil Dickie Meadows Elbert Stover Dave Flowers Ron Beverly Hamlin Montgomery Oceana Hill Armachain Jaeger Raleigh County Marsh Fork Stoco

Stratton keeps unbeaten with 13 6 win over Junior High

Bluefield Fairview and other Beltline junior highs filled Friday night action. Stratton remained unbeaten as Poindexter scored a TD and threw for another in a 13 6 decision aided by a stingy defense. Fairview was held to a single nine yard score by Piyote. Oak Hill and Beckley also posted decisive wins with multiple scorers and strong second halves, while Park rallied past Shady Spring 34 7 and Pineville defeated Oceans 6 0 in a defensive battle. The night featured several standout performances including Jerald Dempsey and Mike Rose for Oak Hill and Leftwich and Woodson for Park.

Bluefield Fairview Junior High School Stratton Frank Poindexter Poindexter Jose Rodriguez Thurmond Fairview Piyote Ianse Rodriguez Park Tops Shady Shady Spring Junior High Park Junior High Beckley Club Shady Spring Combine Mike Williams Hambrick Hendrunners Robert Napper Park Woodson Leftwich Jerald Dempsey Mike Rose Wrult Paydidt Merchant Oak Til Tommy Pate Dempsey Oakly Hill Jeff Martin Sam Auffman Martin Jt Dempsey Oak Hii Beckley Wallops Mullens Beckley Junior High Thomas Reed Jimmy Blake Joe Fryer Stanley Leftwich Mike Hall Prriad Blake Beckley Stoco Byrd Christian Slovo Junior Hgh School Trap Hill Christian Paul Mitchell Trap Storo Princeton Collins Bluefield Tigers Damild Myers Fayetteville Oak Hills Bobcats Milton Anthony Larry Hullhem Pele Sarver Ogether Sarver Chmara Wildcats Dwayse Acord Surveyor Eleven Aevil Stanley Mayo Praub Dotson Pugh Wheeler Sophia Carlos Ward Jerry Cook David Ning Shady Spring

West Virginia Outdoor Report prompts readers to explore hunting areas

Karl Lilly previews Outdoor West Virginia on seasonal topics and hunting tips. The issue notes a Pocahontas County tale of nine hunters forming an informal group near Millpoint, reporting abundant wildlife including black bears and other species, and highlights stocking plans for waters like the Gauley and Greenbrier systems.

West Virginia Tor Beckley Area Conservations Raymond Eye Wayne Tinsley Roy Leo Harmot Soest Terest Deerville Pocahontas Millpoint Hince W. 5 RNY Maynard Possy Stanley Bunk Kentley Jim Lily Dy Bob Maynard Russell Lilly Paris Natcher Billy Maynard Beckley Hansel Rupert Inchided Iaw Harmon

Pitt Half Of Linemen Out For Syracuse Game

Pitt sidelined half of its linemen including top linebackers due to ankle injuries and a bruised shoulder. Coach Tart faces a weakened defense as the Panthers travel to Archbold Stadium in Syracuse to meet Syracuse University Maryland in a critical game.

Filisrurgh UPI William the Pitt Panthers To& Mary Syracuse Panthers Ralph Cindrich West Virginia William al Newton Syracuse, & Mary John Kent John Wozciak Gadbelt Will Lage John Baker Ken Shumak Archbold Pilt Dave Tart Orangemen Jeff Brown

Penn State Eyes Next Year After UCLA Trip

University Park Penn State coach Joe Paterno, whose third ranked team holds a one game win streak, says the Lions are a year from full potential due to many underclassmen and inexperience at key positions. The team will travel by car today to Los Angeles, arriving this evening.

University Park UPI Joe Paterno Penn State Paterno Lions Greater Pittsburgh Airpork Carter Los Angeles

Keydets Rely On Pass Attack In Harvest Bowl

ROANOKE VA UP. VMI aims to snap a winless run by relying on a wide open passing game led by sophomore Mike Sherwood as WVU, heavy favorite, seeks a 7th straight victory over the Keydets in the Harvest Bowl. West Virginia is 4 1 this season with a loss to Penn State. VMI is 0 3.

Roanoke VMI Virginia University Mountaineers Mike Sherwood WVU Mountaineers West Virginia Penn State Nittany Lions Richmond Pitt Vanderbilt Virginia Villanova

Herd To Face Miami OF Ohio

Marshall University prepares for its third straight road game winless season facing Miami of Ohio. Sophomore quarterback Sherwood has shown strong passing in recent weeks, with targets Oscar Patrick and Bob Zama benefiting from his play. Coach Perry Moss seeks improved defense after a late setback against Xavier and a 34 year drought against Miami.

Bluefield Hit Jemal Cimara Morrill Gomer Wheeler Huntington Marshall University Miami Ohio Xavier Marshall Perry Moss Reid

WVU Freshmen Open Season at Bluefield

WVU freshmen football opens their season in Bluefield against Virginia Tech freshmen. Coach Yale Evans expects a talented group with strong defense and explosive offense. QB Bernie Galiffa from Dunora Pa will call signals, homecoming for Pete Wood and two other players. Wood tackle Larry McBride and LB Ron Goodwin played Bluefield State Class AAA champs last year. Fullback Ed Williams out with bruised ribs.

Bluefield UPI West Virginia — University Virginia Tech Yale Evans Hi Evans Sama Bernie Galitfa Dvonora Joe Namath Pennsylvania Uno Pete Wood Wood Larry McBride Ron Goodwin Mite Mountaineers Ed Williams Ohio Sandisky Williams

Good Fishing Wharleton Party Weekend Outlook

The Department of Natural Resources predicts varied fishing conditions across the Mountain State for the weekend. Central and east central streams are expected to run normal or above normal with milky or murky water while streams in the remaining regions show different patterns.

Department of Natural Resources

Virginia fishing forecast for weekend rivers and lakes

This Weekend Joustern Panhandle southeastern and Western West Virginia all were reported normal and Clear or low and clear. The Willams River and the Elk at Queen Shoals and Sutton should be above normal and muddy and the Elk at Webster Springs, Blackwater River, the England West Forks of the Greenfries, Little River and Shayer's Fork of Cheat River are all expected to be libtle above normal and milky. Olier streams in the state are reported to provide good fishing. Virginia fishing forecast: Claytor Lake Clear medium high and stable. Sunfish biting largemouth, smallmouth, White bass and catfish strings fair. crapple and walleye yields poor. Nelston Reservoir areas Moderate fishing pressure in Hal ston River and Sout Halston Reservoir resulting in good smillowth catches from Ald ate and South Forks of the river and from the lake, fewer jroning from the North Fork.

Joustern Panhandle West Virginia Willams River Queen Shoals Sutton Webster Springs Blackwater England West Greenfries Little River Shayer's Fork Cheat River Olier Virginia Claytor Lake Nelston Halston River Halston Aldate South Forks North Fork

West Virginia teams set for key conference and nonleague games

Glenville's Pioneers, riding a 7-8 upset of Fairmont, visit winless West Virginia Wesleyan in a likely easy conference win as Salem hosts Bridgeport. West Liberty hosts W V State in a clash of unbeaten teams while W V Tech entertains Shepherd in WC action. Concord downed W V State last week and Bluefield State sits idle after Morris College bout fell through.

United Press International Glenville Pioneers West Virginia Fairmont W. Va. Wesleyan Falcons Salem Bridgeport Thase West Liberty W.va State W. Va Tech Shepherd Rams Concord Vlctin Newberry D. C Bluefield State Morris N.C

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