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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1955
Page
6
Rocky Bigger faces a crucial game tonight as a delay shakes the schedule. A twin bill sweep leaves them within three games of clinching, with 11 innings of action highlighted by strong pitching and timely hitting.
WVU and Freshmen squads flaunt large linemen and backs with averages near 215 pounds for the Mountaineers ahead of a Richmond Spiders clash. The WVU Freshmen open versus Fairmont State with lines near 209 pounds and backs around 180 to 190 pounds, while Beckley’s Flying Eagles loom with a heavy, 181 average for the Charleston test.
The Associated Press lists 1950s era leaders across leagues. Mantle leads in runs with 121 and homers with 37 for the Yankees, Kaline posts a .341 batting average with 196 hits for Detroit, and Ashburn hits .345 for Philadelphia. New York and Brooklyn figures appear in multiple categories, with notable showings by Mays and Score.
Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, 49-0, meets Archie Moore 120-19-5 in a 15 round title bout at Yankee Stadium tonight. Odds shifted to Marciano at 19-5 after Hurricane Ione threats disrupted plans. Weigh-ins showed Moore grim while Marciano stayed relaxed. weather forecast cool. ABC telecast at 9:45 p.m. EST with closed circuit to 129 theaters. expected gate around $750K to $800K.
In the Charles opinion the one day postponement hurts Moore more than Marciano. Charles notes Moore’s imagination and recalls his knockout loss to Marciano. Rumor says Marciano may retire if he wins, aided by $15 000 yearly life return from investments. Norris cites seat demand tied to New Jersey governor. Moore calls the delay “a piece of 20 years.”
Two West Virginia University freshmen were named All American while in high school. Halfback Noel Whipkey of Charleston and tackle Steve Edwards of St Albans, both from West Virginia, earned the honors.
The Chicago star breaks the long standing marks with 800 strikeouts and 187 league home runs, surpassing the previous 1197 record set in 1953. The athlete finishes with 1232 career home runs, reshaping the record books.
KINGWOOD W Va The State Professional Golfers Association Tournament opens Friday with a round robin format guaranteeing all entrants action through the last day. 16 players will contest 90 holes over Preston Country Club, with Joe Taylor-Sims Browning-Rut Coffey among past champions, and Sam Snead absent this year.
Two undefeated junior high teams from Mt. Hope and Beckley meet at Woodrow Wilson stadium at 7 30 tonight. Beckley has past wins over Fay etteville and Sophia while Mt Hope Blue Eagles have defeated Stoco and Mullens. Local coaches Irle and Hutch ens announce Larry Scites at fullback with Wikle at quarterback and captains Flanagan and Sparks at halfback.
The Raleigh County Coaches Association held its first meeting of the new school year at Jess Richmond's Lodge. A five member committee was nominated to study the coaching profession pay scale and report to the March meeting. Members named include Ross Irle as chairman, Jerome Van Meter, Lou Gibson, Murray Jeffries, and Meredith Trent. Represented schools included Beckley Junior High and Mt View. Clear Fork and Byrd Prillerman were absent. Richmond hosted the outing with a lake launch, and a picnic lunch followed, celebrating the lodge donation.
In a tight pennant chase the Yankees moved within reach as they beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2. Whitey Ford earned his 18th victory despite late-inning drama, while Cleveland’s losses kept New York a step closer with five games left. The Indians won 3-2 over Chicago to drop the Sox from the race, as Detroit and Baltimore also posted wins in the majors. Frank Kellert and George Shuba homered for Philadelphia, and Willie Mays hit two more for the Giants as the pennant race roared through Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and St. Louis.
Eastern standings show Cleveland leading with 91 wins while New York and Chicago trail. Today’s matchups include Cleveland at Chicago and Kansas City at Detroit, with key pitchers Lemon Harshman Turley and Palica Baumann headlining listed games.
Mullens Jayvees beat Mullens 25-7 as Frank Tolliver 28 yard run and 49 yard sprint helped the Little Rebels score twice in the first half. Anthony Simpson and Dan Ball added TDs, Ball returning a fumble 25 yards. Larry Pennington scored for Oceana late.
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