West Virginia sports figures in hush and hype
Local sports chatter centers on coach Russ Parsons of Stonewall Jackson who has directed two unbeaten football seasons and a state track title, amid talk of a missing Coach of the Year honor and rumors surrounding the all-state selection board. The piece also mentions Hal Slatz officiating an All-American pro game, Dad DeGroot’s tour, and Greasy Neale speaking at a Victory Awards dinner, with gossip about team selections and a Beverly basketball tournament in St Albans.
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Russ Parsons
Stonewall- Jackson
West Virginia
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Hal -Slatz
Huntington
Buffalo Bills
Dad DeGroot
Ghipurh
Dad
Irs Simms
Greasy Neale
Ira
W. Va
West Ams
Firniate
Jnky Robinson
Beverly
St. Albans
Eas
Howard Beverly
Harvey
Dave
Hunt
CHS Catholic Cagers to Play at MH Gym on New Year’s Eve
Charleston Catholic high school basketball game rescheduled from Charleston High to Morris Harvey college field house on December 31. It opens Mountain Lions season under coach Clay Martin, with Catholic five coached by Irich and featuring last year Kanawha Valley champions Mickey BiiDade.
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Charleston
Kanawhs Valley
Martin
CHS
Ramblin' Reda Upsends Tech With Narrow 67–66 Victory
Bluefield college's Ramblin Reda edged West Virginia Tech 67 to 66 in Bluefield. Walker led Tech with 30 points while Al Martin scored 19 for the Golden Bears as Tech nearly rallied from a big halftime deficit.
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Bluefield
Bluefield College
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West Virginia Tech
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Tech
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Dil Raney
Clendenin Beats Clay in Close Basketball Clash
Clendenin High School pulled away in the final four minutes for a 45 to 36 victory over Clay, improving to 3–0. The Cardinals trailed early but led 28–27 entering the fourth quarter and finished strong with scoring from Julie Chandler and J Jackson. Reed led Clay with 17 points.
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Clendenin
Cardinals
Cray
Bestia
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Ciodeciscw
al Morsford
Bus Willems ‘Agulbers Board
Cards Eagles Tie In Title Game Set In Black and White Era
Chicago Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles sit as even contenders for the NFL title with potential sudden death overtime if tied after four quarters. Cardinals boast strong rushing and defense while Eagles highlight passing, led by Tommy Thompson and Steve Van Buren, amid a season of record comparisons and league leaders.
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Philadelphia Eagles
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Elmer Angsman
Pat Harder
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Mal Kutner
Jerry Davis
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Angsman
Morris Harvey Dominates Barboursville in 98-62 Victory
Morris Harvey trampled Barboursville Bulldogs 98-62 at the field house before about 1,200 fans. George King led with 32 points as the Eagles pulled away after a tight 14-13 first period, expanding to 44-39 at halftime and 73-41 with ten minutes left. Teammates Dave Beverley, Sonny Moran, Don McIntyre, Halpa Holmes, and Billy Bordan added solid scoring as Morris Harvey showcased a swift, sharpshooting attack.
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Leight
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Ralph Holmes
Walt Kaczkowski
Ohio University
Vernon Quberne
Bulldog
Harry Stephenson
Dick Bresson
Herold Barker
MIT
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Union
Woodrow Crum
Engler
Accond
Washington and Sea Generals
Morris Morsay
Umdes
Boas Moines
Ad Warehrwok
Maintyre
Ourushass
Dewsen Gas & Canim Go
Eagles and Cardinals Rumored to Jump NFL Controversy
Rumors swirl of Philadelphia owner Thompson planning to bolt the NFL after the Eagles vs Cardinals game with a possible move to a rival All-America Conference and a world championship setup at Yankee Stadium. Commissioner Bell denies any plan, warning of possible player-rights confiscation. Thompson is recovering from appendicitis and unavailable for the Monday meeting.
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J. Walsh
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New York Yankee Stadium
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Shibe Park
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Cleveland Browns
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Vita Dan Topping
Bert Bell
Park East Hospital
Bealdes
Logan End Receives College Scholarship
Logan Caldwell, a 170 pound end from Logan High School, may attend any college in West Virginia on an annual scholarship of 3200. The award, first of its kind, was presented at a football dinner honoring Logan team members. The Logan Athletic Boosters Club will select the athlete based on athletic ability and character.
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Johnny Caldwell
West Virgina
Caldwell
Logan Athletic Boostera Club
Detroit Drops Loop Franchise
Detroit withdraws from the National Basketball League due to poor attendance and losses. The franchise moves to Dayton Ohio and becomes the Dayton Rens joining the New York Rens. they will play the Anderson Packers in Dayton.
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Detroit
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Ohio
Ike W. Duffey
Anderson
Ind
Doxie Moore
New York Rins
Dayton Rens
Anderson Packers
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Powers Field Goal Sinks Kingston Five in Thrilling Finish
Homer Powers hit a late field goal with 22 seconds left to lift the Alumni to a 38 36 victory over Kingston high school. Powers led the Alumni with 15 points while Steve Plasha scored for Kingston in a tight back and forth game.
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Homer Powers
Kingston High School
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Steve Plasha
WVU Faces Bucknell in season opener doubleheader
West Virginia hosts Bucknell at Mountaineer Field House aiming for win No 47 at 8 p.m. in the season’s first doubles bill after a wrestling match with Western Reserve. Bucknell relies on sophomores as WVU, 2-1, leans on home wins. Arizona visits Monday for a pre Christmas clash.
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West Virginia University
Bucknell University
Mountaineer Field House
Steve Harrick
Mountaineer
Western Reserve University
West Virginia
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Susquehanna
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Albright
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Moorgantown
IAFL Will Go With 8 Clubs Again in '49
The All-American Football conference announced it will continue with eight clubs next year and that the draft meeting is set for Monday. Conference Commissioner Jonas Ingram said cooperative relations with the National Football League remain the goal as club officials met at their annual gathering.
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All-American Football Conference
National Football League
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Earler
Ben F. Lindheimer
Los Angeles Dons
IAA
Cire Cult
Lindheimer
Don Topping
New York Yankees
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Philadelphia Eagles
Alexis Thompson
Chicago Cardinals
Tickets for MHWL Game On Sale Today
Tickets for the MHWL basketball game between Bier and Harvey College, with Washington and Loa, go on sale today at Bport Mart and Delmont Cafe on West Washington St. Frank Black, manager, announced the sale. all seats are reserved at $1. A block of tickets for high school and junior high students will be available at the Sport Mart for 88 cents.
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Washington
Bport Mart
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West Washington St. Athletic
Bulnits
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Sport Mart
College hoops scores from an uneven meet roundup
A long list of basketball results appears with scattered team names and scores across various matches. The fragmentary items include institutions in the New England region and other colleges, with fluctuating point totals and partial team mentions.
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Senifor
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Rockies
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James Lurber
Charles Roberts
Boyd Turner
Domenico Coceano
Eugene Brewer
Loran Coffman
John Crawford
Red Cats
William Goellner
Larry Patrick
Glenn Smelts
Holly Broadbent
Robert Goodman
Glenn Manes
Vince Gagliolo
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Jim Swinchart
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Lowisville
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