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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1966
Page
8
Mount Hope sets the scene for the top area football clash as Stratton visits for the season opener. Stratton seeks revenge after a 7 0 loss to Mount Hope last year, with Richard Stevens scoring last year and George Boyd returning from last season as a potential dual threat.
Born in West Virginia, Ellison attended schools in Monroe and Raleigh counties. Wife Mae Hayes Ellison. Employed by Bank of Raleigh since August 1965, presently working as a parking lot attendant.
Mount Hope Mustangs, state runner ups last year, beat Stratton 7-0 and plan to test Hamlin and the Bulldogs Friday. East Bank hosts Oak Hill in a key clash as both defenses must prove themselves. Mullens falls to Sophia, Trap Hill and Van meet, Oceana seeks 19th straight win over Marsh Fork, Pineville and Herndon at a stalemate.
Trap Hill Wildcats, led by 13 returnees and 1963 style chemistry, open 1966 with Van at Surveyor after a 6-6 tie with Stratton. Coach Manning cites depth in backfield and a stout line, with Showalter as workhorse and Shunk or Webb at quarterback. The squad, aiming for ACL glory, faces tough early tests and a demanding schedule through November.
Monongah football team defeats Morgantown University 26 to 6. Lewisburg shuts out Frankfort 21 to 0 in another scoring result.
Bob Dunlevy former West Virginia standout and Dallas Cowboys sixth round pick will play for the Wheeling Ironmen against Orlando in Florida Friday night after being cut by Dallas and signed by the winless Wheeling team.
Stoco Jr High defeated Mullens 20 to 0 on Thursday night at Coal City. Paul Christian opened the scoring with an eight yard run and later added a 60 yard TD run. Jerry Furgeson added a 50 yard scoring run with Chris Hall kicking the extra point.
Charleston Rockets seek a new general manager after owner George Coroneos says he was forced out rather than resign. The team backed trainer Red Hartman, who quit after a dispute with Coroneos. Hartman’s departure followed by players’ support for him. Coroneos, 35, had been with the Continental League club since March 24, succeeding Perry Moss who moved to Orlando Panthers and was replaced by Ken Carpenter as coach.
Beckley Jr High opened the season with a 41 to 0 win over Fayetteville as fumbles by the Pirates fueled the Eaglets. David Allen and McDaniel led scoring with multiple long runs, and Walter Alexander added a 20 yard TD. Don Burton and John Patterson finished Beckley scoring as the defense shut down Fayetteville.
Clear Fork Panthers break a 13 game slide by defeating Beckley JV 19 to 6 at Colcord. Barry Stover starred with a 65 yard punt return and two rushing scores while Opie Workman added the winning extra point and Raymond Snuffer sealed late scoring. Coach Bill Montgomery praised team effort and noted a tougher game ahead at Herndon.
Pee Wee Wallace brings his Wheel Standing Virginian Plymouth back to Grandview International Dragways for wheel stands Saturday and match races with Gustine Brothers Factory Experimental 66 Comet. Events include Top Time TSE TGI and Modified Production Eliminator with $50 prizes for Heads Up Junior and Powder Puff. Time trials 6 p.m. Saturday, racing 8 p.m., Sunday trials 11 a.m., racing 2 p.m. Admission $1.50, under 12 free with parent.
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