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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1958

Page

6

Mullens Shady Spring eye league titles in clash week

Mullens and Shady Spring can clinch Raleigh County League titles as sixteen area high school football games unfold with eight on Wednesday due to SBA meetings. Key matchups include Mullens at Princeton in a Coalfield Conference showdown and Shady Spring at Marsh Fork as title implications loom amid late-season shifts and possible schedule changes.

Mullens Shady Spring SBA Charleston Beckley Flying Eagles Stonewall Jackson Carl “Doc” Young Generals Eagles Byrd Prillerman Mark Twain Ansted Man Mullens Rebels Princeton Tigers Mount Hope Logan Wildcats Coalfield Mount Hope Mustangs Stoco Indians Coal City Mustangs Summersville Marsh Fork Bulldogs Hinton Bobcats Gauley Bridge Ridge Marsh Fork Emil Lilly Larry Snyder Bulldogs Trap Hill Wildcats Leslie Bovaird Dickie Palmer Gauley Bridge Tiger Byrd - Prillerman Panthers Sophia Blue Hawks Panthers Blue Hawks Clear Fork Sophia Stoco Shady Meadow Bridge Liberty Stratton Richwood Fayetteville Oceana Oak Hill Alderson Hinton Beckley Blue Flaglets Hinton Babkittens Woodrow Wilson High School Blue Eaglets Eaglets Logan Hinton Jr. Beckley Jr Byrd Prifferman Lookout Thu AY Logan Bluefield P.m. Mullens Jr. Stoco Jr Friday Beckley Jackson DNP Register Sports Department Vis Bluefield Hill Beckley Princeton Chamionship Byrd-Prian Clear Fork So Frida New River Webster Spring Jay Owen Fayette County League Montgomery Ansted Mount Hope Oak Hilles

Grade Hoop League Announces Schedule

Herb Ash announced the Town District Grade School Basketball League schedule for the week. No games Thursday or Friday due to the Teachers Convention in Charleston. Monday features Sylvia against Piney View 8th and Sprague 6th, Teel against Stanaford 8th and 6th. Tuesday brings Cirtsville and Lincoln matchups with Sylvia 8th and 6th, Cranberry against Crab Orchard 8th and 6th. Wednesday has Crab Orchard versus Cirtsville 8th and 6th, and Hollywood versus Cranberry 8th and 6th.

Herb Ash Charleston Sylvia Piney View Sprague Teel Stanaford

Officials Meeting Cancelled By Coalfield Officials

John Lubich president of the Coalfield Officials Association announced Sunday there would be no regular football arbiters meeting tonight and the next session would be Monday November 3. Officials unable to attend caused the session to be canceled.

John Lubich Coalfield Officials’ Association

Shepherd Sets Pace 9 State College Tilts This Week

Shepherd leads the State Collegiate Conference at 3-2-1 overall as it hosts Concord in a loop game. WVU aims for its third Southern Conference win and 27th straight in the league against George Washington at Morgantown. Marshall, 33, visits Xavier at Huntington amid a battle to avoid a losing season. Other league matchups feature Fairmont at Glenville, Salem at Davis and Elkins, and West Liberty at WV State. Non conference entails WV Tech hosting Emory and Henry and Bethany at Washington and Jefferson. Saturday results include Tech beating Fairmont 23-0 and Wesleyan beating West Liberty 12-0.

Associated Press Shepherd Concord Mountain State West Virginia University George Washington Morgantown Marshall Xavier Huntington Fairmont Glenville Salem Davis and Elkins West Liberty West Virginia State West Virginia Tech Emory and Henry Bethany Washington and Jefferson West Virginia Wesleyan Bridgewater Bluefield State Fayetteville N. C Potomac Wesley Dover Del Tech Wesleyan Anderson Ind T Rat Blue State W. Va. State Wesleyan E West Liberty Salem Shepherd Salem Glenville West Liberty WV State

Herd Preps For Xavier After Shutout

Marshall coach Herb Royer braces for Xavier, calling the 3-4 Musketeers the best on the schedule. Marshall aims to rebound at homecoming after two straight losses to Kent State and Ohio University. Royer notes Xavier season injuries but says they are in top shape now and seeks a breakout back this week.

Huntington Marshall Herb Royer Xavier Musketeers Miami Dayton Kent State Ohio University Royer Bob Wagner Wagner Sonny Sirianni Jimmy Maddox Toledo Western Michigan Bowling Green Indiana

Rangers Rally To Win Two In NHL Busy Weekend

The New York Rangers halted a slow start by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 and the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 to pull into a three way tie for second behind Montreal. Larry Cahan and Eddie Shack scored late in the third period to tilt the Toronto game as Ron Stewart added both Maple Leaf goals. Maurice Richard reached 515 for his career as Montreal topped Detroit 5-3.

Associated Press New York Rangers Rangers New York Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Detroit Red Wings Boston Bruins Detroit Montreal Canadiens Red Wings Toronto Boston Montreal Larry Cahan Eddie Shack Ron Stewart Claude Provist Jean Beliveau Maurice the Rocket Richard

West Virginia teams pace season results and standings

West Virginia State beat Morgan State 8 6 while Shepherd fell to Newport News Apprentice 21 20 and Potomac defeated Montgomery 29 8. WVU freshmen were beaten by Virginia Tech Pitt Maryland and Penn State, closing with a 2 28 comeback over Univ Bobbittens. Conference stats show Shepherd 108.8 Glenville 103.3 Tech 97 Fairmont 85.8 and Bethany 55 with others listed.

Bethany West Virginia State Morgan State Shepherd Newport News Apprentice Potomac Montgomery Washington West Virginia University Virginia Tech Pitt Maryland Penn State

Fight Results Havana Uribe Outpoints Baragano

Havana Cuba Armando Baragano loses on points to Ezequiel Uribe at 136 percent. Hollywood Los Angeles Dwight Hawkins defeats Baby Brown on stoppage in the Philippines at 121 percent.

Associated Press Havana Ezequiel Uribe Mexico Armando Baragano Cuba Hollywood Dwight Hawkins Los Angeles Baby Brown Philippines

High School Ratings Set Playoff Stakes for AAA Group

East Bank leads the AAA race with Parkersburg Barboursville Weirton Nitro and Fairmont West in pursuit All unbeaten at this stage A Parkersburg Weirton showdown on Nov 7 could decide the playoff entrant The rating system weighs victories over AAA opponents and defeated opponents records to project end-season standings and potential title matchups

Dick Leonard Associated Press Certified Public Accountants East Bank Parkersburg Barboursville Weirton Nitro Fairmont West Reds Charleston Pinkerton Ohio Big Reds Sissonville Winfield

Unofficial AP Ratings Highlight WV High School Football

East Bank leads AAA with 13.8, followed by Barboursville 13.6 and Parkersburg 13.1. In AA Sissonville posts 12.5, Roosevelt-Wilson 12.08, Point Pleasant 12.0, and Follawsbee 11.4. A rankings list Winfield 9.7, Meadow Bridge 9.6, and Green Bank 2 among others.

East Bank Sissonville Winfield Barboursville Parkersburg Nitro Weirton Fairmont West Clarks- Roosevelt-Wilson Point Pleasant Follawsbee Keyser Hinton Gauley Bridge Williamson Fayetteville Meadow Bridge Barrackville West Virginia School

LSU Field Stripes Cause Players to Trip in LSU Florida Game

In Baton Rouge LSU coaches note yard line markers caused falls as players tripped on stripes described as like oyster shells. Florida coach Dietzel tests markers and reports mis-marked lines. Despite slips LSU beat Florida 10 to 7.

Baton Rouge Florida Bob Woodruff Bengals Woodruff LSU Paul Dietzel Dietzel

Only Four Major Teams Remain Unbeaten in Football Title Race

NEW YORK AP Only four major colleges Louisiana State Mississippi Colorado and Rutgers remained unbeaten and untied today as the nation’s list dwindled to 33. LSU and Mississippi each had six wins Colorado and Rutgers five apiece. Rochester New York is the only one of the 33 which has not yielded a point while chalking up five victories.

NEW York Louisiana State Mississippi Colorado Rutgers LSU Rochester N.Y

Young Hunters Given A Break In Montana Law

Montana lawmakers created a 12 to 14 year old firearms course to curb hunting deaths. The Billings Rod and Gun Club trains about 3,000 youths in four one hour lectures with a written exam. Passing yields a big game license and a pledge to sportsmanlike conduct and safe gun handling.

Billings Mont Montana Billings Rod and Gun Club

Pitt Football Great George F. Brown Dies at 70

George F. Brown 70 president and GM of Fullman Manufacturing Latrobe died Saturday from a heart attack suffered at the Pitt Army football game. Brown played halfback for Pitt in 1910 11 and left a lasting impact on local industry and sports.

Pittsburgh George F. Brown Fullman Manufacturing Co Latrobe Pitt Brow

Winfield Tiny Winfield High named top scoring team

Winfield West Virginia based Tiny Winfield football team under coach Leon McCoy has rolled to seven straight wins, averaging 47.1 points a game. The article notes McCoy’s focus on spiritual mental and physical development, his 28-8-1 record since 1955, and key players Henry Watson Allen Spurlock Vernon Goff Billy Bryant Kenny Bright.

Winfield Leon McCoy Tiny Winfield McCoy Tennessee Morris Harvey The Baptist Church Spurlock Vernon Goff Goff Winfield Generals Billy Bryant Kenny Bright Bright Putnam County

Mims Cunningham Bout Set In Fairmont Ring

FAIRMONT AP A 10 round bout between Holly Mims and Johnny Cunningham is set for tonight at about 155 pounds. Mims from Washington was praised by promoter Jimmie Ribel after a recent win over Spider Webb. Cunningham, a Baltimorean, has faced Carmen Basilio Gil Turner and Jimmy Carter. Ribel previously promoted a 10 round match here last August featuring Ez Zard Charles and Johnny Harper, won by Charles.

Fairmont Holly Mims Johnny Cunningham Mims Washington Jimmie Ribel Spider Webb Cunningham

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