West Virginia Coaches vie for Coach of the Year honors
The Executive Committee of the West Virginia Sports Writers' Association settled on an even dozen names for the Coach of the Year ballot. Eddie King of Morris Harvey leads a strong group from both junior high and high school ranks with notable football and basketball success. Other honorees include Herb Rogers, Johnny Cox, Carl Hamill, and Doc Noyes, among many able instructors. Balloting suggests a close result.
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West Virginia
Sports Writers’ Association
Daniel Boone
Mendors
Herb Roger
West Virginia Tech
Johnny Cox
Milton
Carl Hamill
Weirton
Doc Noyes
Dunbar
Iligh
Stonewall Jackson
Happy Shores
Pud Hutapis
Ots Ding
Georgie King
Morris Harvey
Billy Campbell
Fred Sehaus
West Virginia University
Faith
Jeney (Hoppy) Shores
Stonewall Jackson High
Jed Stonewall
Tohnny Cox
Carl Hamil
Herchie King
Boe Noyes
Dunbar Junior High
Paul
Biz) Dawson
Fairmont West
Wilford
Squib
Aldo Paletti
Huntington Fast
Tommy Gay
Pratt Junior High
Ed Ronko
Wheeling American Legion
Brooklyn's Hopeful Wins Bat Title in 1949
Morgan Tee of Brooklyn, a 23 year old Montreal native, wins the International Baseball League batting crown for 1949. He posts 38 doubles 13 home runs 108 runs and 118 RBIs over 587 at bats while totaling 191 hits and a .426 average in 100 games. Triplett and Jethroe place behind him with high batting marks and league-leading totals in hits triples runs and steals.
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Tee
Morgan
Brooklyn
International Baseball League
Montreal
Shortstar
Dodgers
Jayer
Asineh
Kar Triplett
Ous Cardinal
Montres
Sam Jethror
Jathroe
Jethroe
Boston Braves
Russ Derry
Rochester
Steve Bilke Way Mi Jman
Cardinals
Morris Harvey routs Concord 92 58 in basketball clash
Morris Harvey dominates Concord with a 92 to 58 victory as George King scores 29 and RB Ball adds 25 to secure the Eagles second straight win. Coach Eddie King guides Charleston squad past Mt Lions and eyes Rio Grande next in Charleston.
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Concord
Eagles
Morris Harvey
Mt. Lions
George King
Mac
Harvey
RB Ball King
Ball
Eddie King
Charleston
Aiden
M.H
Emyrch
Morr Harvey
Joe Fried
Mountain Lions
Sonny Moran
King Ane Ball
Golden Eagles
Rio Grande
Ty Trounecing
Travania College of Wellington
Mortis Tarvey
Concord Kom
Marvy F
Brock O
Ec Hieiniere
Kerwood
Wcarter
Larner Ball Juain
Smith
Marna Pare Ky
Senators Draft Cardinals Lead Young Pitchers In Open Draft
The Charleston Senators selected two promising young pitchers Roger Wright 26 and Rob ert Hughes 21 from Tampa and Fargo Moorhead at the min ors draft in Baltimore with Cardinals farm system influence leading the proceedings. The draft totaled 102 players for 340150 and marked the first direct minor league selection at the convention floor.
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Frankie Frisch
Chicago Cubs
Casey Stengel
Yankee
Eddie Dyer
Cardinals
Charlie Gumm
Cub
Luke Sewell
Cincinnati Reds
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Charleston Senators
Fred Hunter, Jr
Tampa
Roger Wright
Wright
Robert Hughes
Billings
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Fargo-Moorhead
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iFi
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Oy Mall
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Jong
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American Association
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International League
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Texas League
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Bill Sarni
Shreveport
Rochester Red Wings
Ralph Caldwell
Williamsport
Durham
N. C
Joe Montalvo
Vicks-burg, Miss
Scranton
West accepts invitation to East West football game in San Francisco
Rotlin Prather a standout Kansanate College end and tackle accepted the West team invitation for the annual East West football game to be played in San Francisco in January. Kast Dee and Manhattan area players joined as part of the West squad.
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Manhattan
Kast
Dee. Rotlin Prather
Kansanate
San Francisco
West Virginia Nominates Athletes and Coaches for Year Honors
Seventeen individuals and twelve coaches were named as nominees by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association for its annual athlete of the year and coach of the year awards. Winners will be chosen after ballots are distributed and will be honored at the Victory Awards dinner on December 27.
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West Virginia Sports Writers’ Assoy
Iis
Association
Spa Writers
R. van Meter
Beckley
Cinse
Charleston Phan
Mark Workman
Eugene
Billy Campbell
Huntington
Tom O'Shanter
Randy Cooper
Scar
Wast Vir- Zinka
Tech
Noel Humphreys
Charleston
George King
Marcis Harvey
Eddie Edwards Benefit Basketball Game Tonight in West Virginia Tech Gym
A charity basketball game at 8 p m in the West Virginia Tech gym in Montgomery features Hamilton Hoboes versus a West Virginia football players squad to raise funds for 11 year old Eddie Edwards who lost both legs in an accident. Local coaches and volunteers organize the event with football players and Tech students serving as officials. Donations can be sent to Eddie Edwards Fund in care of Montgomery Hancock.
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Eddie King
Morris Harvey
Eddie
West Virginia Tech
Baldwin-Wallace
Montgomery
Eddie Edwards
West Virginia
Hamilton Hoboes
Cedar Grove
Jils
Golden Bear
Ranny Cooper
Neal Bassi
Walt Rapko
Jack Sims
Virgil Nelson
Bob Agnew
Chuck Cornell
Jim “Ively
John Hess
Herb Royer
Tech
J. C. Craver
Taimmy Gallagher
G. E. Stone
John Hancock
Poets Townsend
Bill Sutton
Pete Antah
Jimmy Mi Budik
L. Pruett
Dy Turner
Tara Truslow
Everette Riley
Roy Griffiths
Charley Hockenberry
Hugh Bosely
Tech Atheletic
Varn
Montgomery Hancock
Ferry St
Deer Season Hits WV As Hunters Bag 5552 In Six Days
The Conservation Commission reports 5552 deer killed by West Virginia hunters in the first six days of the season through Saturday, a 5.7 percent rise from last year. The eight day season continues tomorrow, with Saturday's total 641 and Grant County leading Tucker 696 to 677.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
the Conservation Commission
Grant County
Tucker County
Barbour
Barker Braxton
Clay
Doddrid Fayette
Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hancock
Mardy
Harrison
Lewis
Marion
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Monroe
Morgan
Nicholas
Pendleton
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Preston
Rangalgh
Taylor
Tucker
Tyler
Upshur
Webster
Welzel
Cooper
Ex Wisconsin Star Signs With Celtics
Gene Englund veteran NBL center announced he signed to play the remainder of the season with the Boston Celtics of the NBA. The Oshkosh Wis report notes the deal brings a seasoned presence to the Celtics bench for the stretch run.
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Celtics
Oshkosh
Wis
Doc 5
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Gene Englund
National Basketball League
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Assoc
Basketball Games at The American Legion Post 61
Post 61 in Clendenin plans basketball games on The Jonkcoat. Interested teams or players should call John Jennings in Clendenin at 6-2891 or 6-761 to schedule.
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American Legion
Clendenin
John Jennings
Unclear historic college basketball scores on scattered lines
Fragments show multiple scores and teams including Tennessee Maryland Alabama Florida State Ohio State Marquette Indiana Georgetown George Washington Davidson and Davidson Kanes, with mixed results and unreadable titles.
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Morris Harvey Roancord
Aldersin-Broiddu Berkiesik
Binefield
North Carelli
Grinnell
Wrbash
Rennart Neus
Christian Beton Hill
King's Cillige
iVilkes Marre
Rudhwestern
Tennessee
Maryland
Alabama
Elarenice Tchry
Florida State
Misa. College
Uhieaga
George Williams
Ohie State
Marquette
Indiana
Watash Mivorgetown
Cathoe WU
Towness Michigan Blale Oi. Wexng Christian Gi
Honard Payne
George Washington University
Quanlive Marines
Tennessee i Maryland
Deom’ Si Chaltwavaga Alaminie
Davidsond Kanes Mostoey
North Catiwby Sk
State Annexe Opener 65 34 Victory over Bluefield State
West Virginia State Yellow Jackets opened the 1949 50 season with a 65 34 win at Bluefield State led by Bob Wilson with 23 points. Toe Gilliam added 11, while Bluefield’s Walker scored 11 and L Jackson 10 as WV State built a 35 21 halftime edge and cruised to the victory.
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Gazette
Bluefield
Coweh
Mark Cardwell
West Virginia State
Yellow Jackets
Blue‘field State
Bob Wilson
Toe Gilliam
Walker
L. Jackson
West Virginia
Pinelleta
Jacke i
Hele
Reed
Troabiradh
Clark
Watson
Baordan
F. Jacke Yjoson
Aikens
Pergusen
SiKairsten
Williams Wins 15 Round Decision in Philadelphia
World Lightweight champion Williams defended his title with a 15 round decision over Freddie Dawson at Convention Hall Philadelphia. Neither fighter scored a knockdown and Dawson boxed cautiously, while Williams failed to land his usual power punch throughout the bout. The crowd booed the judges’ ruling as the bout failed to meet top championship expectations.
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Williams
Linle
Freddie Dawson
Philadelphia
Damson
Dawson
Charleston Girls Cages Set December Tournament
The Charleston Girls' Recreation Basketball league will sponsor a two day cage tournament on December 29 and 30 at the South Charleston Recreation Center. Entry fee is ten dollars per team and must be sent by December 13 to League Secretary Tuckey Griley of Maple Terrace. Charles Kenneth Blake, 17, of RFC 3% Charleston, suffered a possible fractured skull after a collision while playing basketball at Thomas Hospital yesterday.
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R.L. Pruett
Nitra
DuPont
Marines
South Charleston
Georgia Hill
Dunbar
Charleston Girls’ Recreation Basketball League
South Charleston Recreation Center
Tuckey Griley
Maple Terrace
Charles Kenneth Blake
RFC
Charleston
Thomas Hoospital
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