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Beckley Optimist Club Fosters Tiny Football League
Some 135 boys aged 9 to 12 play in Beckley’s five team Midget League at Woodrow Wilson High School stadium every Tuesday. Glenn Sallack’s Beckley Junior High band performs. WJLS radio covers the games. Debt for uniforms was paid last fall, and admissions are free. The league relies on fan donations at the gate, with a wash tub for contributions. Players weigh under 110 pounds, promoting balanced matchups and sportsmanship. The project aims to nurture future high school and college stars and stands as a popular civic effort.
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