Moe Suvran Skyrockets To Rebound After Slump
Moe Suvran skyrocket vows to end past season losses as he studies Tris Speaker advice and plans tougher training. The left handed pitcher from Cleveland weighs options with Tulsa Charleston and Cincinnati while preparing for spring drills and a potential move south with the Reds.
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Roosevelt Juniors Defeat Marmet 87 37 In Big Win
Roosevelt Juniors overwhelmed Marmet 87 37 at Roosevelt gym. Forward Pat and teammate Rock led with 16 and 11 points respectively. Russell and Snodgrass each scored nine for Marmet as Roosevelt dominated early and never looked back.
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Tag Galyean Heavy Duty Wrecker Service Ad
Tag Galyean wreckers offer modern equipment and 24 hour service. They can handle largest or smallest vehicles and travel to any location in Virginia. Call 2.9571 from Truslow and Hor Qulet Streets for road service.
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Marietta Proposes Regatta Move From Poughkeepsie
A Marietta group bids to relocate the Poughkeepsie regatta to the Ohio River town. The Marietta Rowing Committee invites the American Intercollegiate Rowing Association to inspect the local course ahead of Friday’s New York City meeting. A private plane would fly the six board members in for a Thursday return.
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Tech Salem List Changes in Cards for 1949 50 Schedule
Salem and West Virginia Tech announced new changes in their 1949-50 basketball schedules. Salem Athletic Director Carl W Mallon said California Pa Teachers would be met at Salem March 2, creating a 22 game slate with 12 home games and 10 away. Concord game moved to Fairmont State on March 1 and later dropped. West Virginia Tech expanded to 28 games with a Jan 23 home date vs University of Mexico quintet. Deg 642 Jaroslav Drobny defeated Adrian Quist 8 2 8 6 8 2 to reach the Victorian Singles semifinals in Sydney.
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Milton High to Honor Coach Sid Gillman at Banquet
Milton High School will honor Coach Johnny Cox and the football team at the Milton Slang Club banquet on December 15 at 6 30 p m in the high school gym. Head speaker will be Sid Gillman of the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. Milton completed its regular schedule with one loss in the state playoff at Parkersburg against Weirton for the championship.
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Browns Dominate INS All Pro Team With Four Selections
The 1949 INS All-Pro list honors four Cleveland Browns End Mae Speedie Tackle Ton Rymicns Quarterback Olio Graham and Center Lawson. Other top picks include Pete Pihos Al Wistert and Steve Van Buren from Philadelphia and Emeln Tunnell Hermen Wedemeyer Jim Cason and Don Doll among defensive standouts. Chamberlain Chamberlain Juniors trounce Chamberlain JHS 26-10 as Dick Jackson and Jack Johnsai lead scoring for the Golden Cubs.
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Nine Football Records Set by West Liberty and Tech
The 1949 season yielded nine new team records at West Liberty and West Virginia Tech, led by Randy Cooper and Bill Young who broke multiple individual marks. Cooper set rushing yardage and total offense records, while Young topped season and total offense totals. West Liberty and Tech also established key team records in offense, passing, and returns.
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Trade Rumors Tie Seven Big League Clubs in Baltimore
Trade rumors link the New York Yankees Giants Braves Senators Browns Indians Athletics and Cubs as major maneuvers swirl during winter meetings in Baltimore. The Newark International League franchise faces possible relocation with Quebec Hartford or Springfield eyed as moves while minor league drafts claim attention.
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Shores Will Be Honored Today
Henry Shores, a diminutive Stonewall Jackson halfback, and coach Russ Parsons left by plane for New York to receive the state Heisman award for West Virginia’s outstanding high school football player. The ceremony celebrates notable high school and college careers.
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Happy) Shores
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Knight to attend Heisman Awards Dinner in New York
Frank A. Knight general chairman of the North South Football game will represent The Gazette and 19 other dailies at the Heisman Awards Dinner in New York tonight. Henry Shores of Charleston Stonewall Jackson High School receives one of the Heisman Awards as outstanding scholastic football player in West Virginia for 1949. Leon Hart is named top overall gridder. Shores is the third state winner with Parsons and Shires among other honorees.
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Hoppy) Shores
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Hooper Tops IL Pitching Record With 18 3 Mark
New York December reports from the International League show Hooper of the Buffalo Bisons led the circuit with an 18 win 3 loss record and a 3.96 ERA. His longest winning streak reached one dozen games as Al Widmar of Baltimore posted 20 wins. Emory Church Toronto had the best ERA at 2.38 and Dan Bankhead Montreal fanned 176 batters while walking 170.
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Lincoln Alumni to Meet 1949-50 Lincoln Team on Friday
Lincoln Junior High's basketball squad faces the 1949-50 Lincoln team on Friday at 3 75 p m on Lincoln floor. The Lincoln JH team boasts 38 wins against 3 losses across three seasons under Coach Al Ball, marking a strong prep matchup.
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Charleston High Plans 1949 Football Banquet
Charleston High School football players and fathers will attend a banquet tonight at the Daniel Boone Hotel. Principal E C Richardson urges reservations immediately. Dinner costs 3 dollars per plate with a program featuring chow time at 6 30 P M.
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