WV sports greats list missed J. C. Tonsler honors
In Bluefield, the author recalls J. C. Tonsler, a long time multi sport coach, who was overlooked when West Virginia's “Sports Greats” program awarded honors. He led Mercer County schools, produced state titlists, possibly national champions, and was praised as a true local sports great despite the missing certificate.
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Jesse Owens
Jack Kramer
Roger Ward
Ted Williams
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West
Marciano
Ach
Mercer County
J. C. Tansler
Fletcher loses Elks title as Frank Sexton wins state tourney
In MARTHA West Virginia AP Frank Sexton of Barboursville won the state Elks golf tournament with a three round total of 215, one under par. Arman Fletcher of Roanoke finished third with 220. Ralph Pennington of Huntington took second at 219 and Jack Wade of Princeton placed fifth with 224. Huntington team won the President's Trophy over Princeton by 16 strokes.
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Elks Bluewell Tigers Take Wins In Baseball Tripleheader
Truitt and Looney each had three hits to lift the Elks past Flat Top Bank 5 3 with C Thompson of Flat Top Bank hitting the lone homer. Bluewell beat the Jaycees 10 6 as Francisco and Semonaco led with three hits. Tigers out slug Bramwell 16 14 behind 11 strikeouts and a Swann homer, with Baker and Denham adding two hits.
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Orange Bowl Hosts Fox Family Beneath Bleachers
At the Orange Bowl in Miami AP reports 73 year old John Perez, chief custodian, befriending a family of foxes living under the bleachers. He calls them with Here kitty kitty and they feed on scraps fans toss during games.
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