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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1958
Page
8
Beckley selects four former stars to join nine veterans already named for the Woodrow Wilson Football Hall of Fame honor roll. The induction will occur at Friday night’s Beckley versus Bluefield game during halftime ceremonies.
Harold Huffman Clarence Red Underwood and Sam Tucker named among Old-Time Hall of Famers. Rahal will attend the ceremony, with six present at halftime. Tom Covey Hurt McQuade likely to attend. Voting favored Malone Hurt and Griffith among top vote getters. Hall of Fame game to become annual on the Woodrow Wilson program.
East Beckley Midget football team beat Bowling Addition Blue Devils 27-0 to extend their winning streak. Layton Walker returned a 75 yard interception for North Beckley in a 6-6 tie with South Beckley, as North Beckley halted a six-game skid. East Beckley’s TDs came from Evans 67 yards, Cook 4 yards, Richmond 3 yards, and Underwood 25 yards. Richmond and Cook added rare conversions. South Beckley managed a fourth quarter score by Lewis Kiser on a 4 yard run. North Beckley prevented the two-point try after their early interception.
Hall of Fame program gathers at Woodrow Wilson High for supper with invited guests including sports writers and coaches Jerome Van Meter Doug Bowers and Paul Steinbicker. After halves, bands finish short programs with certificates presented and remarks by Steinbicker Bowers and Van Meter. Community singing of Auld Lang Syne ends with a standing ovation for football hall of famers.
Editor C J Mc Quade of The Raleigh Register joins Tom Covey Paul Malone and Fred Hurt in a Hall of Fame honor for ex Flying Eagles who played under Van Meter and Steinbecker. The group includes nine ex Eagles and modern inductees Nelson Bragg Randall Broyles Don Hodson Nick Rahal Stan Huffman Frank.
Marshall College opens basketball practice with eight returnees led by senior Leo Byrd. Coach Jule Rivlin seeks replacements for co captains Hal Greer and Jack Freeman. Freshmen join in six weeks as Marshall prepares for the Big Green opener vs St Josephs of Indiana in December.
Mullens High School starts a fund drive to raise 1200 dollars for a wrestling program serving about 40 boys from November to March. A committee led by Mac Shumate seeks donations, with Ray Caldwell as coach and Jan Cald as successor.
Three southern conference football teams open at home this Saturday in non-conference action. William & Mary hosts North Carolina State while Davidson hosts Carson-Newman and Furman faces Wofford. Injury and lineup questions cloud expectations as teams juggle backups and key players.
Norman during the 1940s Bud Wilkinson anchors Oklahoma as they open the Big Eight season after a 15 14 loss to Texas. He notes the team’s strong coaching and hopes for a bounceback against Kansas in Lawrence, aiming for another unbeaten league run and an Orange Bowl bid. Wilkinson, in his 12th season, boasts a 61 0 2 league mark and ten straight conference titles, insisting the Sooner spirit remains intact despite the setback.
Ted Bowsfield, 22, Red Sox pitcher who debuted with three wins over the Yankees this season, starred in baseball hockey basketball and track in Vernon British Columbia high school. As a prep pitcher he threw a no hitter and fanned 18 but took the loss.
Sophia Blue Hawks welcome Marsh Fork in a Raleigh County League football clash at 8 p.m. on their field. The series is tied at seven wins apiece since 1944 with each team riding a two-game win streak only once. Marsh Fork aims to extend a strong run after beating Mark Twain and Stoco, while Sophia seeks its first victory amid a tough schedule.
Mark Twain Authors host Clear Fork Panthers in a Raleigh County League game at Sophia. The Authors stand 3-3 overall and 2-3 in league play while Clear Fork sits 4-2 overall and 1-1 in the league. Game time is 7 30 p.m. This is Mark Twain's last home game.
Coach Murray Jeffries announced Stratton Bulldogs will play Liberty High of Williamson on October weekend replacing Atacama High of Logan. Liberty fills Oct 31 on weekend. Mingo County team visits Wednesday Oct 29 at 7 30. Stratton seeks eight games and aims to join Coalfield Conference or Raleigh County league to ease schedule.
Madison Square Garden begins a 300000 modernization of its 6000 seat balcony with enlarged lounges more refreshment stands painting and brighter lighting. The project includes wider areas near escalators and aims to be finished for the 1959 Ice Capades opening on September 3 marking the arena’s winter program.
Morgantown report notes West Virginia under Art Lewis has won 77 percent of games in six years, contrasting with a 51 percent success rate over the previous 25 seasons, highlighting a historic coaching impact.
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