WV high school tourney moved to Huntington next March
The West Virginia High School Athletic Board of Appeals shifts the state basketball tournament to Huntington in March with alternating sites between Huntington and Morgantown. The move, seen as a tribute to Roy Hawley, raises concerns over logistics, leadership, and the tournament’s long tradition at Morgantown.
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Yankees Orioles Split Doubleheader Amid Tight Wins
The games featured a 7-5 blowout and a 5-2 victory as Baltimore and New York split. Highlights included pitching shifts by Newhouser and Reynolds, with key hits from Berra, Kennedy, and Nun. Orioles support came late as both teams battled for early season bragging rights.
Morris Harvey Star Dave Rosen Declared Ineligible
The State Collegiate Conference eligibility committee ruled Morris Harvey guard Dave Rosen cannot play for the Golden Eagles in 1954 55. Rosen has completed four collegiate years including a transfer from Tiffin Ohio CollEg e. Coach Eddie King will seek a hearing on the ruling.
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Sportsmanship Award Honored Frank Perfin at Gary High
Elbert athlete Frank Perfin, renowned in Gary High School circles for all around talent, earns the American Legion Outstanding Sportsmanship award for the 1953 54 school year. Presentation occurred during graduation exercises by Adkin District Post No 38.
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Edgy Golfers Await Hogan Round Delay
Golfers nationwide face a waiting game after Ben Hogan postponed his Baltusrol round due to a virus. Hogan played 16 holes as a tuneup, skipped holes 15 and 16, and faced brutal finishing holes 17 and 18. The delay leaves others hoping to beat his potential score when he finally plays.
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Standings Of The Clubs By The Associated Press
New York leads with 29 wins and 2 games ahead of Brooklyn in a tight NL race. Milwaukee sits fourth, Philadelphia and St Louis chase, while Chicago and Pittsburgh trail. Yesterday New York defeated Cincinnati while Chicago beat Philadelphia in ten innings. Tonight King Maglie starts for the Giants against Milwaukee.
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Bristol Twins Rally Past Blue Grays In Ninth Inning Thriller
The Bristol Twins edged the Blue Grays 9 8 after seven runs in the ninth. Don Schenk took the loss, Sam Trezza relieved and gave up a home run to Male as the Twins staged a dramatic comeback.
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Long-Legged Santee Tops Whitfield In 880 Yard Race
Wes Santee, the long legged miler, defeated world record holder Mal Whitfield in the 880 yard event in Stockton California. The crowd of over 6000 roared as Santee clocked 1 50 flat on a soft track. The win added another milestone to Santee's distinguished foot racing career.
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Patty Berg Wins Round Robin Golf at Hot Springs
Patty Berg won the Triangle Round Robin Invitation Golf at Hot Springs Va finishing plus 73 to top Betty Jameson and Dodd who took second and third. Berg earned 1500 dollars and raised her season total to 6381.25, making her the nation’s third leading money winner amid a 90 hole event on the Cascades course.
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Bramwell Nine Blasts Lashmeet 10 2 for Twin-County Win
Bramwell outhit Lashmeet 10 to 2 in a high scoring league game at Bramwell as Lashmeet’s pitcher Sho da gave up six runs in the seventh. New Hope doubled Montcalm 11 to 3 behind Rica’s seven hitter mound work and errorless defense.
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Charleston Senators Rally for 3-2 Win Over KC Blues
Alex Garbowski lined a ninth inning triple and Bill Killinger hit a two out single to lift Charleston over Kansas City 3-2. Dick Fowler earned his first win after six losses as Charleston moved past Toledo into seventh in the American Association standings. Burnette took the loss for Kansas City as the Blues were kept scoreless in the late innings.
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Mangrum Wins Western Open In Sudden Death Playoff
Lloyd Mangrum of Niles Illinois defeats Ted Kroll of New Hartford New York on the first playoff hole at Kenwood Country Club to claim the List Western Open golf title. Mangrum birdied the extra hole after both finished regulation tied at seven under par ahead of Roberto De Vicenzo and Robert Rosburg who also contended.
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Patterson Faces Big Test in Maxim Bout Tonight
Floyd Patterson a 19-year-old former Olympic champion with 13 straight pro wins meets Joey Maxim of Cleveland in Brooklyn tonight in an eight round bout Patterson weighs 167 pounds Maxim 178 pounds Patterson is the favorite and has nine knockouts in 13 fights Maxim idle since January. Also notes Moore Whitehurst Giardello Jones Kilgore and Andrade Chavez bouts and televised plans.
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Japanese Davis Cup Team Names Zenzo Shimizu as Non-Playing Captain
Zenzo Shimizu serves as non playing captain of Japan for the 1954 Davis Cup campaign set to face the United States in the summer. The squad and schedule will be announced by the Japanese tennis federation ahead of the match season.
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Patty and Mulloy Reach Whitsun Singles Finals
Budge Patty defeats Helmut Kuempfel 6 4 6 3 6 4 to reach the Whitsun final in West Berlin. Gardner Mulloy beats Steven Lasso 6 2 7 5 6 0 to advance. Silvana Lazzaring of Italy tops Barbara Lewis 6 1 6 1 to reach the women's final.
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Belmont Stakes Slated Saturday
New York reports the Belmont Stakes with $100000 added on Bel mont Park next Saturday. King Ranch’s High Gun won the Peter Pan Handicap yesterday as part of the 1954 triple crown buildup. Determine, fresh from the Derby, won a Hollywood Park seven furlong race while Hasty Road skipped Belmont for Chicago engagements.
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Top Shooter Leads Tri Angle Gun Club Registered Shoot
In the Sunday registered shoot in Tri Angle Gun Club events Dr B B Sneset topped the yard targets with 49 of 50. T B Cooper and C H Litz tied for second with 45. J F Holfinger led the handicap with 43. Walters Jr. was runner up at 42. In doubles Walton Meador led with 39 of 24 pairs. Other high scores included Kinter 47 in 50 targets and Holfinger 43 in handicap.
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Tennis Championships Start Tonight in Los Angeles
The $7,500 U.S. Professional Tennis Championships open tomorrow night for four evenings and two afternoons featuring stars Frank Sedgman Pancho Gonzales and Pancho Segura. Segura defending champion faces Los Angeles player Ben Gorchakoff in the opening match.
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