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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1956

Page

3

Baer Proposes New Grid Scoring Rules

Max Baer argues the football scoring system is unfair and outlines a seven point touchdown plus three point field goal and safety, zero extra points, with one point per first down. He contends this rewards defense and reduces ties, urging adoption to stress superior play over luck.

Bob Pitt WVU Ward Max Baer Orchard Ave West Virginia University Max

Tickets On Sale For Beckley Prince Ton Football Game

Athletic Director J. oR. Van Meter announces tickets for the Beckley Prince Ton game at Woodrow Wilson High Stadium. Prices 1 56, 1 25 and 1 dollars vary by location at Kealley s Colony Cavalier and C and L Cutrate drug stores. Game time set for 7 p.m.

Maglie Delivers No Hitter As Dodgers Narrow NL Lead

Sal Maglie at age 39 pitched a no hitter in a 5-0 Brooklyn win over Philadelphia to keep pace with the Braves. Warren Spahn also excelled for Milwaukee with six singles and a 7-1 win over Cincinnati, tightening the Reds’ pennant hopes.

Sal Maglie Giants Cleveland Sal Milwaukee Brooklyn Maglie Philadelphia Dodgers Braves Maghie Warren Spahn Cincinnati Redleg Redlegs Chicago Cincys SL Louis Pittsburgh Ebbets Field Khill Cincy Leo St. Louis Cubs New York Pirates New York Yankees Baltimore Kansas City Early Wynn Detroit Boston Washington Roy Campanella Stan Lopata Spahn Bob Cerv Yankees Tom Sturdivant Larry Jansen

Major League Standings and Schedules Across Leagues

National League standings show Milwaukee leading with 68 wins and 603 losses, followed by Brooklyn and Cincinnati. American League leaders include New York and Chicago, with several matchups and tomorrow’s schedules listed among constraints and scorelines.

Associated Press Milwaukee Brooklyn Cincinnati Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago Roberts Newcombe St. Louis Jones 3Rosnan York Toveland Boston Detroit Baltimore Washington Kansas City Kernathy Sullivan

Playoff Start Dates Tied to NL Pennant Finish

If the National League pennant ends in a tie, playoff games begin October 1 with games on successive days in alternating cities. Warren Giles outlined locations for up to three games if needed, with Brooklyn Milwaukee Cincinnati hosting the opener and potential alternates based on team ties.

Giles Milwaukee Brooklyn Jack Meyer In & Row Cincinnati

Kopnisky's Basilio Named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Month

Carmen Basilio of Syracuse earns Ring magazine Fighter of the Month honors after a victory over Johnny Saxton and a string of strong showings. The award marks a top corporate praise in a season featuring notable bouts and rising stars across weight classes.

Carmen Basilio Ring Ginia Joe Kopnisky Assn Sse Psater Kopnisky Citadel Angelo Coia Cate Spiders Sidwell Pittsburgh Philadelphia Kopinsky Pitts Wake Forest George Kurgh West Virginia Newberry Washington Pete Spera Liniup Pitt Cere New York Carmen Bat Silio Johnny Saxton Miami Ohio Chittenango Ring Magazine Saxton Wesl Nat Fleischer Tony DeMarco Boston Art Aragon Los Angeles Virgil Akins St. Louis Harold Carter Johnny Summerlin Linden N. J Qarry Boardman Marlborough Conn Kave Jimmy Carter Larry Carl Bobo) O'son Neal Rivers Las Vegas Cherif Hamia France Paul Jorgensen Port Arthur Tex Fred Galiana Bobby Ros Galiana Spain Richmond West

WVU Mountaineers Prepare for Richmond Tie Before Texas and Syracuse Tests

WVU coach Art Lewis drills the Mountaineers in Morgantown as Noel Whipkey moves to fullback and Barry Blake returns to the first team. Paul Mikanik is sidelined with a displaced thumb as Richmond looms in Southern Conference debut.

Morgantown Joel Kophisky Joe Nicely West Virginia Mountaineers University of Richmond Richmond Texas Syracuse Art Lewis Spiders Ed Merrick Virginians Randolph Macon Wes Virginia Lewis Charleston Noel Whipkey Larry Krutko Whipkey Pitt Krutko Barry Blake Jim Pickett Whitey Gwynn Gaid Paul Mikanik Mikanik

Major League Boxscores Highlight Several Games

Box scores show Purkey and Antonelli led clashes, with Surkont and Kilne strong in relief. Notable NL results include Philadelphia losing to Brooklyn while New York and Baltimore featured shutouts and RBI action.

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Clean Up Effort Targets Guyandotte River Basin

The West Virginia State Water Commission reports progress in cleaning up creeks in the southern region. Meetings with coal industry reps in Beckley and Logan set the course for an active campaign to restore the Guyandotte River basin once one of the state’s best fishing streams but long polluted. Final plans will be presented by November 30, and civic and sports clubs with the health department will also improve Buffalo Creek in Logan County to foster greater respect for streams after coal silt removal.

Charleston West Virginia Tthe State Water Commission Beckley Logan Guyandotte Water Commission Commission Health Department Buffalo Creek Logan County

Gastall's Death Prompts Funeral Services In Fall River

Tommy Gastall 23, Orioles catcher killed in a plane crash. Body found in Chesapeake Bay near Riviera Beach identified by Orioles public relations director. Services set for Saturday at St Patrick's Catholic Church Fall River Massachusetts. Detroit Lions set NFL season ticket record with 38,000 plus sales. Rochester defeats Toronto in international playoffs best-of-seven series 4-3.

Baltimore Tommy Gastall Baltimore Orioles St. Patrick's Catholic Church Fall River Mass Gastall Chesapeake Bay Riviera Beach Paul Welsh With Orioles Boston University Detroit Detroit Lions National Football League Lions Tixice United States New York Yankees Pervision Mude

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