Beavers Open 1946 47 Basketball Season Friday
Beaver high school gears up for the 1946 47 season with Lambert Arrington back as coach The opener hosts Northfork Big Orange on their home court Friday night The team relies on regulars Jack Richardson Bill Powers Ronald Taylor and new starters from juniors and sophomores including Charlie Doughton Dopey Davis and Oakie Williams
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Ralph Griffith
Beaver High School
Northfork
Lambert Arrington
Lambert
Navy
Jack Richardson
Bill Powers
Ronald Taylor
Taylor
Arrington
Repass
Wallingfords
Kinzels
Dan Davis
Buddy Owens
Sam Webb
Dickie Clarkson
Ducky Sarver
Alfalfa Hill
Beaver
Bernard Holt
Douglas Carter
Fred Walser
Charlie Doughton
Billy Duff
Dickie Beavers
Bob Gerdetz
Oakie Williams
Williams
Charlie Doughten
Dopey
Davis
Doughten
Dave Barnett
Fred Walker
Beavers
West Virginia University set for football boss Lee Patton
Speculation swirls that WVU board of governors may appoint Lee Patton as head football coach while retaining basketball duties. Supporters cite Patton’s local ties and popularity with state high school coaches, arguing a homegrown selection avoids alienating mentors and aligns with in-state talent.
Patton eyed for WVU football job as Ohio ties loom
A columnist argues Lee Patton from Princeton is a strong candidate to become West Virginia University's head football coach. The piece compares Patton to Paul Brown at Ohio State and notes high school coaches would likely back Patton, while West Virginia figures and timing for an offer are discussed.
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Iowa
N. Y
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Patton
Morgantown
Ohio State University
Bucks
Francis Schmidt
State University
Ohio
Schmidt
Ohio Board
Paul Brown
Massillon
Ohio High School Coaches Association
West Virginia
Brownie
Mansilion
Brown
Lee Patton
Thomases
W.V.U
Bill Kern
Legs Hawley
West Virginia University
Iowa Professor Warns Eastern Officials on Realism in Athletics
Prof Karl E Leib of the University of Iowa urged eastern college athletic leaders at the Eastern College Athletic Conference schedule convention to balance publicity with realism in setting eligibility standards and curbing commercialism. He warned against high sounding principles without real enforcement.
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New York
Karl E. Leib
University of Iowa
Eastern College Athletic
Eastern College Athletic Conference
Leib
National Collegiate
A. A
Bruce Woodcock Defeats Nisse Andersson in Warmup Bout
British heavyweight champion Bruce Woodcock stopped Swedish rival Nisse Andersson by technical knockout in a three round bout to sharpen for a 1947 clash with Joe Baksi. Woodcock, 193 pounds, opened a cut on Andersson, referee Teddy Waltham halted the fight between rounds three and four. crowd about 10 000. It was Woodcock's 29th win in 30 starts with only loss to Tami Maurillo.
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London
Bruce Woodcock
Nisse Andersson
Joe Baksi
Kulpmont
Andersson
Teddy Waltham
Woodcock
Tami Maurillo
New York
Madison, Square Garden
Elkhorn Indians Oust G-Men 37-24 In Hard Bout
The Graham G-Man fell 37-24 to the Elkhorn Indians on Elkhorn court in a slow defensive game. Coach Lewey Dalton's Bluefield Virginia squad could not ignite their offense as Elkhorn stymied Graham after a Bristol win.
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Elkhorn Indians
Elkhorn Court
Lewey Dalton
Bluefield
Elkhorn
Bristol
Washington and Lee Generals rally to beat Langley Field Flyers
Washington and Lee trailed at halftime before freshmen Don Hillock and George Pierson sparked a second half rally for a 43 to 38 victory over Langley Field in Lexington Virginia. The Generals trailed 22 to 16 at the break but surged late to secure the win.
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Lexington
Don Hillock
George Pierson
Washinton
Leenagers
Generals
Langeley Field Flyers
Flyers
Langley
Hillock
Pierson
Amlin
Carpenter
McDowell
Gronkoski
Vinson
Kreig
King
Graboski
8Tobbs
Hughes
Ballenger
Henry
Brane
Song
Herndon Quintet Defeats Spanishburg 63 to 29
The Herndon high school basketball team routed Spanishburg 63 to 29 at Herndon. The home squad led 35 to 9 at halftime as Tollison England scored 22 points to pace Herndon. Bryant and Halsey led Spanishburg with nine each.
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Herndon High School
Spanishburg
Herndon
Herndon Boys
Tollison England
Bryant
Halsey
West Virginia football coach Bill Kern defended by players and students
In Morgantown on December 17 the WVU football squad and law students rallied behind coach Bill Kern amid ouster rumors. Thirty eight players signed an open letter to Parkersburg News sports editor Dick Leonard denying reports and urging investigation of university athletic leadership.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia
Bill Kern
Dick Leonard
Parkersburg News
Leonard
College of Law
Kern
Z. I. Powell
Raymond Salvati
University Board of Governors
Athaneum, University
Clem Hamilton
Roy M. Hawley
Athaneum
West Virginia University
Hawley
Gene Corum
Ed Kulakowski
Jim Devonshire
Bud Freese
Andy Clark
Chet Spelock
Guido Devecchis
Charles
Fatty) Harris
Jim Walthall
Briber's Life Threatened in Giants Bears Bribe Case
In New York a grand jury probes an alleged bribe attempt tied to the Giants Bears championship game. Alvin J. Paris faces no bail while authorities seek to prove plans to remove him and others associated from trial. Mayor O Dwyer said no evidence tied to Frank Chock.
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Alvin J. Paris
New York Giants
Giants
Chicago Bears
George P. Monaghan
General Sessions
Francis J. Valente
Paris
Monaghan
Caesar B. F. Barra
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Parris
Merle Hapes
Frank Filchock
Bears
Hapes
Bert Bell
Bell
Filcock
William O’dwyer
Filchock
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George i\McGirr
William Breslin
Hackensack, N. J
Zale Wins Ed Neil Trophy for 1946 Fight Career
Tony Zale of Gary Indiana won the Edward J. Neil Memorial Trophy as the boxer who did the most for the sport in 1946. He defended his 160 pound title by KOing Rocky Graziano in six rounds after four years in the Navy. Manuel Gonzalez was the other nominee. Promoter Mike Jacobs received the long service award amid health troubles.
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New York
Tony Zale
Edward J. Neil
Gary
Ind
Rockabye
Rocky Graziano
Boxing Writers Association of New York
Spain
Zale
Pansamwelads
Manuel
Mike Jacobs
Villanova Polidor 109 Yard Kickoff Return Tops Season Plays
The Associated Press notes Villanova halfback Bob Polidor delivered the season’s top college football play with a 109 yard kickoff return against Miami (Fla) in Philadelphia. The feat tied an unofficial record held by Ed Burke of Mississippi. Also highlighted were Glenn Davis Army and Dan Sandifer Alabama LSU plays and other long runs across the nation. Norfolk talks ongoing for a Davis College game at Foreman Field next September 26 or 27.
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Bob Polidor
Villanova
Associated Press
Polidor
Miami
Fla.) University
Philadelphia
NCAA
Ed Burke
Mississippi
Alabama
Glenn Davis
Army
Michigan
Bob Folsom
Crimson Tide
Harry Gilmer
Jim Loflin
LSU
Loglin
Dan Sandifer
Ee Louisiana
Midwest
Ohio State
Julie Burovich
Winois
Dlinois
Texas
Joe Golding
Oklahoma
Tommy Korczowski
William and Mary
Virginia Tech
Cavaliers Defeat American University 50 to 35 in Charlottesville
Virginia Cavaliers overturn a tight defensive game to defeat American University 50 to 35. Ward Speer leads with 15 points and Bill Pandak adds 10 as Virginia builds a 23-12 first half lead. Tanney and Griffin pace the Eagles with seven points each in a hard fought matchup.
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Charlottesville
Virginia
American University
Eagles
Ward Speer
Bill Pandak
Cavaliers
Speer
Pandak
Tanney
Griffin
Eagle
Wakefield
Noe
Pulger
Yoos
Cannon
Blankin
Everett
Cleary
Igibbon
Bailey
Harrison
Dey
Paul Killighan
Georgetown Defeats University of Richmond 46 38
Georgetown’s classy basketball team pressed after a tight first half to beat the University of Richmond Spiders 46 to 38 in Richmond. Andy Kostecka led with 16 points and controlled the backboard while holding Richmond center Tony Diservio.
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Richmond
Georgetown
University of Richmond Spiders
Andy Kostecka
Tony Diservio
Various High School Football Scores Across Regions
A string of late season high school football results from across West Virginia and nearby states shows Grafton defeating Alumni 39 31 Walkerville 37 Sand Fork 35 Salem 43 Harrisville 42 St Marys Clarksburg 61 Alumni 17 Morgantown 46 Alumni 29 University Morgantown 46 Thomas 24 Kingwood 68 Arthurdale 45 Waynesburg Pa 32 Clay Battelle 23 Tunnelton 32 Bruceton 16 Rowlesburg 40 Aurora Masontown 52 eeaprt 38 St Albans 34 Washim District 27 Buffalo 49 Winfield 2 Clendenin 39 Sissonville 37 Milton 50 Marshall Huntington 17 Central Wheeling 37 Weirton 1 Yorkville 0 West Liberty 3 West Lamencer Pa 26 Steubenville O 57 Chester Shadyside 58 McKinley Vocational 49 Bethany 63 Avella Pa 19 Rivesville 41 Smithfield 26 Fairview 47 Alumni 44 Union Benwood 47 Sherrard 31
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Milton
Marshall
Huntington
Central
Wheeling
Oor I
Weirton
Yorkville
West Liberty
West Lamencer
Steubenville
Chester Shadyside
McKinley Vocational
Bethany
Avella
Rivesville
Smithfield
Fairview
Alumni
Union
Benwood
Sherrard
College Basketball Scores Across Multiple Matches
Virginia defeats American University 56 to 35 while Georgetown tops Richmond 46 to 38 Mt St Marys over Carlisle 56 to 37 Washington and Lee down Langley Field 43 to 1 Western Michigan beats Southern Carolina 65 to 36 Holy Cross 36 over Boston University 32 Texas 47 edges Long Island U 46 Wooster 51 over Allegany 22 Xavier 59 beats Morris Harvey 48 Fairmont State 71 over West Virginia Tech Maryland 49 over Western Maryland 39 Duke 44 over Floris Catholic U 40 Gallaudet 27 Westminister 71 over Bethany 56 New York U 67 over Arkansas 46 Villanova 53 over Princeton 49.
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American University
Georgetown
Richmond
Mt. St. Marys
Carlisle
Pa.) Barracks
Washington and Lee
Langley Field
Holy Cross
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Xavier
Morris Harvey
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Western Maryland
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Floris Catholic U
Gallaudet
Westminister
Bethany
New York U
Arkansas
Villanova
Princeton
Xavier Gathers Steam Licks MH 59 To 48
Xavier of Cincinnati defeated Morris Harvey 59 to 48 in Charleston. The game stayed tight with Morris Harvey taking a 23 22 halftime edge before Xavier pulled away late as McQuade Bolton and Steenken supplied the decisive scoring.
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Charleston
W. Va
Morris Harvey
Cincinnati
McQuade
Bolton
Billy Steenken
Tri-Angle Sportsman Club Meets December 20
The Tri-Angle Sportsman's club will hold its December meeting Friday the 20th at 6:30 in the Appalachian assembly room. Only 150 reservations are available and members are urged to reserve early. The program includes door prizes, a nomination committee report, movies with free cigars, and music and singing.
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Tri-Angle Sportsman’s Club
Appalachian Assembly Room
Lars Club
Matoaka High Cagers Wallop Poca Quintet
Matoaka High defeated Pocahontas 52 to 35 on the road with Matoaka leading 19 13 at halftime. Smith scored 19 for Matoaka while Wolfe and Mullin each had 11 for Pocahontas.
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Wallop Poca Quintet
Pocahontas High School
Pocateers
Pocahontas
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Wolfe
Mullin
South Out To Avenge Defeat In Blue Gray Game
Montgomery Alabama hosts the annual Blue Gray football classic on December 28 with a southern All Stars squad aiming to avenge last year 26 to 0 defeat. Alabama star Harry Gilmer leads a group of SEC and Southern Conference players including Ray Poole Duke Bill Milner and End Kelly Mote in a bid to counter north rivals led by Phil Colella and Mutt Deal. Coaches Red Sanders Allyn McKeen Dutch Meyer select a 190 pound average squad to face Northwestern Indiana Temple in a high Saint line up.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixie
Harry Gilmer
Alabama
Carmen Falcone
Penn U
Gilmer
Red Sanders
Vanderbilt
Allyn McKeen
Mississippi State
Dutch Meyer
Texas Christian
Chattanooga
Gene Roberts
Ray Poole
Mississippi
Shorty McWilliams
Army
Kelly Mote
Bill Milner
Duke
Mason- Dixon Line
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
Bo McMillin
Indiana
Ray Morrison
Temple
Falcone
North
Phil Colella
St. Bonaventure
Russell (Mutt
West Virginia
Edmund Kulakowski
West Virginia U
Mel Wright
William and Ary
Knob junior high beats Fairview 33 to 19 in hoops
The Knob junior high school cagers hosted Fairview and won 33 to 19. Brookman led Knob with 20 points while Babbitt scored 11 for Fairview. Halftime stood Knob 14 Fairview 8.
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Fairview
Knob
Princeton
Brookman
Babbitt
Lewis
Ridenour
Hunter
Hylton
Jones
Reed
Hogan
Houching
Cunningham
Farmer
Browder
J.caldwell
Neese
Penturff
Bruce
C.caldwell
Hall
Lyndal Harrold
Marshall Picks Gibson On All Opponent Team
Murray Kentucky December 17 The erroy state thoroughbreds today selected Don Gibson Marshall College end for their all opponent football team for 1946.
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Marshall
Murray
Erroy State Thoroughbreds
Don Gibson
Marshall College
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