Cardinals Dominate As 103 Minor Leaguers Are Drafted
Baltimore reports a record open draft with 103 minor league players traded for 340,150. The St Louis Cardinals led the effort across seven circuits, drafting from reserve lists on the convention floor for the first time. They focused on catchers and pitchers, with Bill Sarni as the first Card system pick and players from Columbus Rochester and Houston among others. The draft totaled 27 from three Triple A leagues, 28 from two Double A leagues, and 48 from four Class A leagues, with Class B and C picks to follow.
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Cardinals
Baltimore
St Louis Cardinals
National Association
Phil Piton
George Trautman
Association
Cardinal Brass
Columbus
American Association
Rochester
International League
Houston
Texas League
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Bill Sarni
Shreveport
Rochester Red Wings
Ralph Caldwell
Williamsport
Durham
N. C
Joe Montalvo
Vicksburg
Miss
Scranton
Roanoke
Luis Arroyo
Greensboro
Joe Chuka
Montgomery
Ala
St. Louis Browns
Grant Dunlap
Cleveland
Oklahoma City
Jim Dyck
New York Yankees
Binghamton
N. Y
Portland
Max Macon
Modesto
Calif
Macon
Jock Creel
St. Louis
al Gerheauser
Seattle
Fred Schmidt
Dallas
Gerhauser
San Antonio
Pacific Coast
International
Southern Association
West Virginia Teams Edge Outsiders In 1949 Football
West Virginia collegiate teams posted a strong year against out of state foes with a 37 66 record. West Virginia State led the pack with seven wins and one tie, while West Liberty went 5 1. Other results included Marshall 6 4 and West Virginia University 4 6 1 amid varying showings across the state.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Mountain State
West Virginia State
West Liberty
Virginia Tech
Salem
Shepherd
Morris Harvey
Potomas State
Marshall
West Virginia University
Concord
Bluefield State
West Virginia Wesleyan
Bethany
Davis and Elkins
West Virgina Tech
Glenville
Fairmont State
Hunting and Fishing Notes From West Virginia
Larry Laurent reports West Virginia conservation figures show 3 924 deer killed in three days with daily totals 1 815 1 394 and 715. October brought 320 arrests and fines totaling 9 895 86 dollars. Greenbrier County residents faced hefty penalties for hunting without licenses and I an off season squirrel losses.
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State Conservation Commission
West
Conservation Commission
Greenbrier County
Safe Hunting Campaign Urges Rules To Cut WV Fatalities
Statewide drive urges strict gun handling to curb hunting deaths during the 1949 season. It lists ten safety rules, notes 25 expected fatalities and 2,500 US yearly injuries, and details deer, rabbit, and other season closures and license costs.
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West Virginia
United States
Mercer County
Ira Chandler
Ashford
Boone County
Anderson Mounts
Brasden
Mingo County
Billy Harvey
Coperston
Ernest Bennett
Monongalia County
uBrns
Wayne County
Fairmont
Pro Cage Rules Change Foreshadows 1952 NBA Play
The NBA’s six man executive board approved three proposed rule changes to speed games and curb fouling. Changes include a post free throw jump ball at game end, defenders crowding the basket on free throws, and widening the free throw lane to 12 feet for experimental use. The latter mirrors the international standard to debut at the 1952 Olympics.
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New York
National Basketball Association
Brain Trust
Maurice Podoloff
League
Board of Governors
Podoloff
Ned Irish
New York Knickerbockers
Isish
Ivish
Minneapolis
George Milkan
Washing
Jack Nichols
Indianapolis
Alex Grozan
Rochester
Arnie Risen
Morgan And Jethroe Lead Int Leaguers
New York December report lists Sam Jethroe as the International League’s top all around performer with 89 stolen bases 207 hits 19 triples 330 total bases 154 runs and a .326 batting average second to Bob Morgan who led with a .337 mark and 191 hits in 567 at bats Morgan slated to move from shortstop to third base for the Dodgers next spring Corker Triplett of Buffalo placed third with a .322 average and 36 year old veteran led league last year with a .354 average.
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New York
Montreal
Bob Morgan
Sam Jethroe
Morgan
Jethroe
East St. Louis
Ill
Ed Miller
Newark
Boston Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Oklahoma City Socker
Corker
Boone
N. C
Dixie Walker Named Manager of Atlanta Crackers
Dixie Walker, 17-year major leaguer, was named to manage the Atlanta Crackers in the Southern Association. Earl Mann, Atlanta president, announced a one year contract while Walker will remain on the active list as pinch hitter and utility outfielder. He succeeds Cliff Dapper at the Atlanta helm.
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Baltimore
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Dodger
Pittsburgh Pirate
Atlanta Crackers
Earl Mann
Atlanta
Mann
Walker
Pirates
Brooklyn
Cliff Dapper
New York boxing column weighs La Starza Brian bout versus Louis Baer era
NY sports writer notes in Madison Square Garden that Roland La Starza and Brian struggled in a catch style bout won by La Starza. He compares them to a lean Joe Louis for pace and warns the next generation may take time to rise, citing Louis Baer film and aged Louis.
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Tney Martin
New York
Whitney
Roland la Starza
Cesar Brion
Brian
Argentina
James Figg
la Starza
Bronx
Madison Square Garden
Ezzard Charles
Joe Louis
Louis-Max Baer
Louis
Baer
Art Guepe backs two platoon system for college football
Charlottesville Va Dec 5 Art Guepe coach of the Virginia Cavaliers urges the two platoon system citing many advantages even for shallow-depth teams. He says it speeds action little and increases rest to prevent injuries while enabling specialists and teaches players defensive roles. Guepe notes his Cavaliers’ historic win over Pennsylvania.
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Art Guepe
Charlottesville
Guepe
Gepe
Virginia
Marquette University
Cavaliers
Pennsylvania
Williams Says Title Fight Framed to Force KO Finish
Light weight champion Ike Williams alleges a betting coup aims to strip him of the title to Freddy Dawn if the bout goes 15 rounds. He says a trusted friend warned of a title loss unless he is KO'd, and he plans to reveal more only if defeated.
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Philadelphia
Ike Williams
Freddy Dawn
Williams
Ike
Bear Wolf Quits Job As Florida Grid Coach
Gainesville Florida reports Ray Bear Wolfe resigns as Florida football coach and athletic director tonight. Wolfe departure ends long tenure guiding the Gators amid uncertain future for the program and its administration.
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Bear Wolf
Florida
Gainesville
Fla
Ray
Bear) Wolfe
West Virginia State Opens Season With 65 34 Win Over Bluefield State
West Virginia State defeated Bluefield State 65 to 34 in the season opener. Wilson and Gillum led the State offense as the Yellow Jackets built a 35 21 halftime lead and rolled in the second half while Bluefield relied on free throws. Lewis Jackson was the Blues standout at 5 7 amid State height advantage.
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West Virginia State
Big Blues
Bluefield State
Yellow Jackets
Wilson
Gillum
Jackets
Blues
Lewis Jackson
Mite
W. Va
L. J
Reed
R'b'nson
Watson
Walberg
Hairston
Jordon
Smith
Clark
Johnson
W Va. State
Anderson. Hairston
Notre Dame Players Dominate Look All America Team
Seven players from the Midwest earn spots on the 1949 Look magazine All America squad chosen by Grantland Rice and the FWAA. Notre Dame places Hart Williams Sitko Williams and others with Michigan Oklahoma Michigan State California Minnesota Army SMU and Texas A&M also represented.
Morris Harvey Eagles Triumph Over Concord 92 to 58
Morris Harvey's Golden Eagles outpaced Concord 92-58 in the state conference opener. George King scored 29 points on 10 field goals and 9 free throws as Morris Harvey pulled away after a 36-32 halftime lead. Referees were Vennari and DAntoni.
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Athens
W. Va
Morris Harvey
Golden Eagles
Concord
Mountain Lions
Eagles
George King
Brock
Miami golf tourney enters 201 in 26th year
Miami's 26th annual $10 000 open invitational golf tournament drew 201 entrants including pros and amateurs. The city golf committee scrapped qualifying rounds, with a Wednesday clinic by top professionals and a $50 driving prize. Slammin Sam Snead joined practice rounds as others prep for Thursday's start. Frank Stranahan, winner last year, may receive a commemorative watch for repeated participation.
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Miami
Fla
City Golf and Advisory Committee
Miami Springs Country Club
South Florida
Sam Snead
Bob Hamilton
Landover
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Eastern Colleges Puzzled About TV Policy
New York December meeting of the Eastern College Athletic Conference opens with debates over television coverage of games. ECAC commissioner Asa Bushnell leads calls for a united stance, aiming for NCAA leadership on a national ban if needed. Also to be discussed are recruiting rules and sanctions under the sanitized code.
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New York
Eastern College Athletic Conference
Asa Bushnell
ECAC
NCAA
Bushnell
CAA
ECCA
WV sports writers announce seven athletes and 12 coaches on ballot
Charleston editors report the West Virginia sports writers association mailed ballots listing seven amateur athletes and 12 coaches. Voters will choose the top athlete and coach to honor at the December 27 victory awards dinner, with notable nominees including Henry Shores, Randy Cooper, George King, and Fred Schaus.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Sports Writers Association
Association
Writers’ Association
Henry ‘Happy Shores
Stonewall Jackson High School
West Virginia
Shores
Randy Cooper
West Virginia Tech
George King
Morris Harvey College
Fred Schaus
West Virginia University
WVU
Mountaineer
Bily Campbell
Huntington
Tom O'Shanter
Chicago
Eugene Bowler
New York City
Noel Humphreys
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North Carolina
Blacksburg
Olina Vpi North
Ferraro
Sayre
Kappler
Jones
Tsartes
Parrar
Paterson
Tilson
Newman
Bacalis
Bennett
T’mbold
Deasy
Davis
Terrell
Platty Turk
White
VPI
Waskey and
Stephens
Notre Damers
Morris Harvey Eagles
Bill Garten
Concord Morris
Bail
Pulford
Pugh
King
Maranz
Bordasz
Mora’s Harvey
Vennari
D'Antoni
Grandph's
UN Ny
Joseph S. Finch & Company
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