Beaver Seeks Fifth Straight Win Versus Princeton Five
Beaver faces Princeton at Bluefield Auditorium in a key basketball showdown. Princeton seeks momentum after four losses in five games, while Beaver rides a four game win streak and eyes a crucial area standing. The night also features Lebanon at Graham and Beckley at Mullens with several Wyoming County matchups.
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Gilbert Lebanon
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Peterstown
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McComas
Bazooka Smallwood and Ray Drake Fight to a Draw in Ten Rounds
In New York at St. Nicholas Arena, middleweights Bazooka Smallwood and Ray Drake fought ten rounds to a draw. Drake was penalized two points for holding and hitting after the bell and for hitting after the bell, with Smallwood leading on two of the official judges’ cards and the AP card listing Smallwood ahead 5-4-1 on points.
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Hoblitzell Reappointed to U S Links Committees
John D. Jack Hoblitzell Jr of Parkersburg has been reappointed to the junior amateur and public links committees of the United States Links Association. He will again stage the state junior amateur tournament in Parkersburg with dates to be announced, and top qualifiers may advance to the national event.
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John D
Jack) Hoblitzell, Jr
United States
Montana town boasts claim as jackrabbit capital
In AN Mont the small town once dubbed the most lonesome in the United States touts a booming jackrabbit scene. Locals recall a shipper sending 900 rabbits to market and say the population remains high with rabbits seen around the area today.
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Wide Range of College Games Across Cities
Various college basketball scores reported with teams like Minnesota Tennessee, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Indiana, Holy Cross, Xavier, Louisville, Auburn, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Michigan, and others. Results feature mixed margins and multiple venues, reflecting a brisk schedule across campuses from Rome to Grafton and beyond.
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Clay
Greenbrier
Mountaineers Surpass William & Mary 105-90 in Norfolk Showdown
Hot Rod Handley scored 38 points as West Virginia defeated William and Mary 105-90 at the Norfolk Arena. WVU moved into sole first place in the South Conference with a 9-2 league record and faces the same opponent again on Feb. 22 on their home court. Handley shaded a rough first half before erupting in the second, while Clayce Kishbaugh added 26 for WVU. William and Mary was led by Paul Long with 26 as the visitors hung tough into the final minutes.
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NBA President Eyes Coast As Possible Future Move
New York Feb 13 Maurice Podoloff said the NBA will expand to the Pacific Coast in the next few years with Los Angeles Portland and San Francisco showing interest. he noted California facilities and arenas are needed and envisioned a coast to coast league within ten years with eastern and western divisions and a draft feeding system for new teams.
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New York
Maurice Podoloff
National Basketball Assn
Pacific Coast
Forest Smith
Los Angeles
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Podoloff
Portland Ore
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Portland
Harry Glickman
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Mississippi River
New York Yanks Sign Two Rookie Pitchers
The New York Yankees announce the signing of two rookie pitchers at their St. Petersburg instructional school. Jim De Palo, 23, from White Plains, had a 93 relief appearances last season with Birmingham in the Southern Association. Jim O Reilly, 21, from St. Louis, had an 8 8 record the same season.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Jim Depalo
White Plains
N. Y
Birmingham
Jim O'Reilly
O'Reilly
St. Louis
Kansas City Club Signs New Pitcher
Kansas City Athletics announce pitcher Ed Burtschy from St Bernard Ohio signed a contract. The 28 year old right hander went 6 8 with Portland in the Pacific Coast League last season. A's manager Clay Hopper says Burtschy is the best relief pitcher in the coast league and will help the A's.
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Ed Burtschy
Kansas City Athletics
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Chicago White Sox lock in 42 man 1956 roster
Chicago White Sox complete their 1956 roster with 42 players under contract after signing outfielder John Phillips who appeared in 9 games for Detroit last season and hit .234. Gale Wade joins the Cubs as Chicago lists two unsigned players Don Hoak and John Andre while Wade previously played for Los Angeles in 1935.
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Chicago White Sox
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Detroit
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Macon
Chicago Cubs
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Don Hoak
John Andre
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Los Angeles
Senators Sign Utility Infielder Jerry Snyder
Jerry Snyder, utility infielder, signed a 1956 contract with the Washington Senators. He is the 33rd player to sign and reduced unsigned players to eight. Snyder split time last season between Washington and the Chattanooga farm club, batting .344 at Chattanooga and .224 for the Senators.
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Jerry Snyder
Washington Senators
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Chattanooga
Washington and Lee Open Spring Grid Practice
Washington and Lee prepares to start spring football with about 40 players reporting to Coach Bill Chipley. Thirteen lettermen return from last year, including the backfield, while the former All Southern end searches for hidden talent among non veteran candidates to form a second deemphasized varsity squad.
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Moore to Defend World Light Heavyweight Title in London
Promoter Jack Solomons announced Archie Moore would arrive Feb 28 to defend his world light heavyweight title against Trinidad's Yolande Pompey on March 13 in London. The date was set after a call with Moore's manager Crarley Johnston in New York.
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WVIAC to Hold Drawings for 19th Tournament
Pairings for the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 19th annual basketball tournament will be drawn Sunday at the West Virginia Wesleyan gym. Top four teams as of Feb 19 seed. two new members West Virginia State and Bluefield State debut. Eight first round games run Feb 28 29 with quarterfinals Feb 29 and Mar 1. Referees include Paul Vennari Hank Pence Cliff Van Roby.
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Tennessee Cage Five Defeats Mississippi
Tennessee defeated Mississippi 65 63 in a Southeastern Conference contest in Knoxville. The lead switched 21 times as Carl Widseth led the Vols with 17 points and a late field goal gave Tennessee the lead. Ole Miss guard Jerry Bynum also scored 17 and had a late free throw but missed another, sealing the final score as the buzzer sounded.
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Two Texans Sign Up With Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams announced the signing of two Texans to 1956 contracts. Center Hugh Pitts of Texas Christian and halfback John Marshall of Southern Methodist joined as Rams picks in the draft with Pitts a second round choice and Marshall a third round choice.
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Louisville Five To Play In NIT
The University of Louisville ranked fifth nationally was added to the National Invitation Tournament list. Five berths remain, with possible selections from Niagara Houston St Louis Utah Brigham Young Holy Cross and others. Louisville has 19 victories and one loss while four players face NCAA age rules.
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Bluefield State Five Rolls Over Beckley College 88 64
Bluefield State College defeated Beckley College 88 to 64 in a State Conference basketball game. Maccosure Miller led Bluefield with 29 points, as the team opened with an 80 lead and held a 45 33 halftime edge. Chandler paced Beckley with 16, while Miller sparked the winners throughout.
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Matoaka Edges Past Oakvale In Tight 59-57 Victory
Matoaka rallied past Oakvale 59 to 57 at Oakvale with Hurst sinking a midcourt jumper with three seconds remaining. Oakvale's Glenn Mann led scoring with 22 points as the Indians pulled ahead in the third period.
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Dayton threatens NCAA over Dayton Buckeye tampering claim
Dayton officials said they will refer the matter to the NCAA unless Ohio State coach Floyd Stahl retracts his tampering charge against Dayton coach Tom Blackburn. Allen and Snyder, two Buckeyes targets, were cited as transferring amid the dispute, with Dayton insisting Blackburn offered inducements.
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Wake Forest Defeats Richmond In Tight 73-68 Tilt
Wake Forest stretched its season by taking a 73-68 win over Richmond in Richmond. The Demon Deacons closed the game with a late five minute burst to blunt the Spiders rally and secure their 16th victory.
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Russia Has A Place Like Siberia To Train Athletes
A dialogic sketch on winter Olympic prep and betting amid Cortina accidents. Characters discuss Russia and Siberia as training grounds, gambling money from football pools, and the ethics of betting on toboggan events with various opinions on athletes and politics.
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Columbia Cage Star Declared Ineligible
Chet Forte, Columbia University's leading scorer, was ruled ineligible for the rest of the season after being placed on academic probation for scholastic deficiencies. The Lions, with a 6-1 league record, risk losing the Ivy title to Princeton if the ruling holds.
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Excited Utah Coach Abandons Wife After Big Win
Utah Coach Jack Gardner, reaction to a Skyline Conference victory over Brigham Young, drove off in excitement and left his wife Marion standing at the fieldhouse in Salt Lake City.
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McCarty Leads Virginia Past Clemson in ACC Clash
Forward Bob McCarty poured in 42 points powering Virginia to a 96-85 victory over Clemson. The win ends a six game skid for the Cavaliers in Charlottesville.
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Auburn Tigers Placed On Indefinite SEC Probation
Auburn is barred from post season bowls for an indefinite period after $1000 in payments to high school twins from Emma Sansom High. SEC action, announced by Commissioner Bernie Moore, fines Auburn $2000 and warns of possible membership suspension for further violations.
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Robert Beaube
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Gadsden
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Fla
NCAA TV Committee Opens 1956 Meeting
The NCAA TV Committee in Chicago began a three day session to draft a 1956 plan and seeks member approval by March 1. Walter Teague says no public announcement until mail referendum and discusses proposals from ad agencies networks and regions. The panel plans a regional national format similar to 1955.
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Izman Television Committee
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TV Committee
Park Central Hosts Tough Stratton Five
The Stratton Bulldogs visit Park Central to face the Thundering Herd in a basketball game at 8:00 p m in Park Central Gym. Stratton defeated Park Central 53 45 on January 10 and has posted a top state record since then.
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