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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1961

Page

16

Flying Eagles and Beavers Clash Tonight In Coalfield Showdown

Beckley Flying Eagles aim for a fifth win and a second Coalfield Conference triumph as they face Bluefield Beavers in a weather rescheduled 7 p m game at Bluefield. Coach Bragg reshapes the lineup with Lilly and Jackson at ends and Ci mala calling signals while Hindsley shifts to fullback. Beckley notes one injury doubt Tom Vidovich.

Bag Nelson Brags Aadhuces Beckley Flying Eagles Bluefield Flying Eagles Bluefield Beavers Southeastern West Virginia Beckley Eagles Bragg Eric Lilly Mike Jackson Bane Sarrett Roy Hambrice al Walker Roger Meadows Tom Phillips Ronnie Cimala Bill Karbonit Dale Oglesby Pack Hindsley Tom Vidovich Weatherater

McCallister Caps Orange Open Title

Bob McCallister, a USC alum, overcame a late charge to shoot five under par 66 and win the Orange County Open in Costa Mesa. He finished 72 holes at 278, two strokes ahead of Phil Rodgers Alan Geiberger Jacky Cupit Marty Furgol and Don Fairfield, each earning 1 200. McCallister’s first major tour win came with a dramatic 18th hole birdie finale.

Costa Mesa Calif UPID Bob McCallister University of Southern California McCallister Claremont Yorba Linda Phil Rodgers la Jolla Alan Geiberger Santa Barbara Jacky Cupit Longview Tex Marty Furgol Cog Hill Ill Don Fairfield Casey Paul Bunyan Orono Maine

Pirates & Lookout clash in rescheduled league tilt

Fayetteville Pirates, 2-4-0, host Lookout High, 15-0, at Fayetteville field at 7 30 p m after weather delay. Both teams share near parity as they chase a win after recent 13 0 losses, with Cedar Grove, Gauley Bridge and others as foes. Lookout’s lone win came 14 7 over Cowen. Fayetteville fell to Mont gomer y, Oak Hill, Ansted and Mount Hope.

Fayetteville Pirates Lookout High School Montgomery Lookout Ansted Cedar Grove Gauley Bridge Cowen Mount Hope Oak Hill Meadow Bridge Rainelle Richwood Beckery Bluefield Lyotaee Shady Spring Peterstown Lewisburg Stoco Pineville Beckley Jr Hinton Jr Logan Beckley Hinton East Bank DNP Gary Mullens Park Central Stratton Marsh Fork Trap Hill Oceana Madison

Marshall Faces Two Great Lines Saturday

Marshall University coach Charley Snyder warned the MU backfield must pierce two strong Western Michigan lines to win in Kalamazoo. He praised the offense after a 0-0 tie with Morehead State, noting better performance on a dry field and predicting WMU’s depth will test MU. The team travels Thursday to Michigan.

Huntington W. Va Upid Charley Snyder Marshall University Big Green Western Michigan Snyder Morehead Bowling Green Kalamazoo Mich

Muddy mixup on the cap and Norman tackle mixup

Norman McNabb, Norman high school tackle, was found in Capitol Hill huddle after a muddy mishap in a game against Oklahoma City Capitol Hill. Mayfield, Norman center, identified the injured player and noted the confusion over his origin.

Norman Oklahoma City Capitol Capitol Hill Mayfield Oklahoma City Norman McNabb Norman Tackle McNabb Robert Mayfield MecNabb

Huntington Mt Hope Winfield Grid Leaders

Huntington tops West Virginia Triple A after a 14-12 win over Logan pushing Huntington to first. Mt Hope moves to sole lead in Double A with a 13-0 win over Man and Winfield remains front in Class A amid a weekend of postponed results.

Parkersburg W. Va UPI Huntington Logan Pony Express West Virginia St. Albans Mt. Hope Man Winfield W. Gordon Eismon State Secondary Schools Activities Commission Eismon Warwood Williamson Middlebourne St.Albans Weirton East Bank Fairmont East Morgantown New Martinsville Spencer Williamstown Rainelle Fairview

Pete Predicts KO Over Moore Tenite

In Baltimore tonight Archie Moore faces Pete Rademacher as Sugar Ray Robinson eyes more big fights. Robinson recently won again and may pursue Dennis Moyer for a potential comeback bid while Moore, claiming remaining strength, eyeing possible clashes with Bob Cleroux and a Patterson rematch.

Pete Moore Tenite New York UPI Baltimore Archie Moore Sugar Ray Robinson Sugar Ray Pete Rademacher Madison Square Garden Dennis Moyer Anales Massachusetts Europe Rademacher Archie

Oldest Active Light Heavyweight Champion Moore Turns 45

Moore claims to be 45 in December though his supporters insist he will be 48 as he remains the sport’s oldest active champion. His nine-year reign covers nine defenses and a lengthy 175 pound title tenure. Robinson, 41, also carries elite marks with 145 wins in 158 bouts and 93 knockouts.

Moore Robinson

Perry attendant and attendants at the ceremony

Perry, with Sandy Barbe ra and Annabell Hollands worth among attendants, also Hal Lynn Scott and Mary Carr listed as attendants for the event.

Wesleyan and Salem Lead West Virginia Conference Runners

Wesleyan blanked West Liberty 19 0 on three touchdowns by Jim Hawkins to surge ahead in the Western division of the WVC. Salem maintained its top rating as its game with Glenville was postponed due to snowfall, leaving the Tigers poised for key matches this season.

Salem Wesleyan West Virginia West Liberty Cleaners Hilltoppers Jim Hawkins Bobcats Fairmont State Glenville Tigers

Rens and Kansas City clash in rubber match

Pittsburgh Rens and the Kansas City Steers meet in a rubber matchup of the American Basketball League exhibition tour after split decisions. The Steers beat the Rens 105-89 at Main Post floor to avenge a 125-110 loss the previous night at Clinton. Gene Wilfong led Steers with 20 points and Jon Cincebox added 17 for the Rens, while Delton Heard sat out with a shoulder injury.

ST. Joseph, Mo UPI Pittsburgh Rens Kansas City Steers Steelers Rens Pittsburghs Clinton Gene Wilfong Jon Cincebox Delton Heard

WVU Prepares For Army Clash At West Point

West Virginia University plans to challenge Army at West Point with a run pass option offense led by Freddy Colvard and Dick Eckert as both teams emphasize mobile quarterbacks. WVU seeks a rebound after a setback at Boston University while Army touts a strong defense and a recent Penn State win.

Morgantown W. Va UPI West Virginia University Black Knights of the Hudson Mountaineers Army West Point Dick Eckert Cadets Idaho Saturda Freddy Colvard Boston University

Open 100 Expected To Compete In West Virginia Open

A field of about 100 is expected for the West Virginia Open at Riviera Country Club starting Friday. Sam Snead leads the 54 hole event seeking his fifth Open title after last year’s victory at Spring Valley. Joe Taylor of Charleston may yet enter after a recent one under par 67 exhibition in Charleston.

Huntington W. Va UPID Riviera Country Club Sam Snead Spring Valley Country Club Snead West Virginia Sistersville Joe Taylor Charleston Roy Shreves Taylor Berry Hills Tom Strange Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Mike Krak Lakeview Country Club Morgantown Ed Tutwiler Art Wall Jr Arnold Palmer Wall Palmer

Mets Sign Working Agreement With Chiefs

New York Mets announce a working agreement with the Syracuse Chiefs in the International League. Mets will share the deal with the Washington Senators, filling half of Syracuse's roster while the Senators cover the rest as part of a reorganization of the farm system.

NEW York UPI New York Mets Syracuse Chiefs Charlie Hurth Mets Syracuse Washington Senators Senators

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