WVU Wins Keeps Home Slate Clean
West Virginia defeated Rutgers 53 to 38 in Fort Wayne, extending the Mountaineers’ home winning streak to 49. Clyde Green and Freddie Schaus sparked the win with long range shooting, Green scoring 14 and Schaus 19 with seven free throws. Rutgers trailed 28-20 at halftime and never recovered. Center Johnny Maskelevoch led Rutgers with 10 points.
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Freddie Schaus
Clyde Green
West Virginia
Rutgers
Mountaineers
Blue
Green
East Bank High School
Schaus
Johnny Maskelevoch
Weel Virtue
Marshall players barred for eligibility by West Virginia conference
The West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference ruled James and Bakalis ineligible for the 1948-49 season after they reportedly played in an independent St Albans tournament. Norman Willey was cleared. Marshall plans no appeal. The decision comes as Marshall opens defense of its title in the Los Angeles Invitational.
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Marshall College
West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference
Gene
Goose) James
Jim Bakalis
Norman Willey
James
Bakalis
St. Albans
Baltalis
Marshall
West Virginia Athletic Conference
Stewart H. Smith
Houtsington
James and Bakalis
John Stender
Smith
West Virginia University
Jasper Colibank
Harold. l. Willey
Norman
Colebank
Eddie King
Morris Harvey
Frank Black
Luther Poling
Alumni Triumph Over Pioneer Five In Season Opener
The Alumni club edged East Bank Pioneer Five 40 to 34 in the opening basketball game. Roy Brown led the Alumni with 12 points while Buddy Kearns added 11 as Roy Williams’ squad controlled the center and reduced turnovers to secure the win. The Pioneer roster struggled to match pace and finish around the rim.
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Evant Bank Pioneers
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Roy Brown
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Roy Willams
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Gene A Tiravar
Schedule Books Ready for Kanawha Valley Teams
The Gasectic's annual basketball schedule booklets are available from The Gazette office or by mail. About 60 pages cover IS4B-49 schedules and Kanawha Valley conference teams with college schedules in the state. Free to readers who request via a self addressed stamped envelope.
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Kanawha Valley
Gazette
Sports Department of the Gazette
Van Meter Named to North South Post in West Virginia
Beckley high school football coach Jerome Van Meter will serve as Activities Director for the 16th North South Football Game on August 19. Frank A. Knight announces the selection, noting Van Meter as coach of the year by state sports writers and predicting coach assignments soon. Tickets are $2 for reserved seats, order by money order or check to North South Football Game, Box 2673, Charleston.
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Jerome van Meter
Beckley High School
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Frank A. Knight
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Witham
Cere Firth
Mock Lake Drive
Riverlawn Nursing Home
KEW Management
Mars
Eloise Prowse
Mccorele Ave
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Catholic Wins In KVC Opener
Charleston Catholic opened defense of its Kanawha Valley Conference basketball title by defeating Washington District five 51 to 3 in the Fighting Irish gym. It was the defending champs first KVC win and their second victory in as many starts this season.
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Apaign
Mickey McDade
Elkview to Host Alumni Basketball Game Tonight
Elkview High announces a 7:30 PM alumni game with Frank Bowles coordinating. Coach Jess Lilly asks alumni players to report. in a prior match Washington District fell 65 to 45 to Holy Family of Ashland as Johnny Yeager led Catholic with 20 points.
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Jess Lilly
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Mac) Yeager
Jim Nice
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William Weber
Southern Board
Rider Eddie Arcara tops Derby as four-time winner
The article notes jockey Eddie Arcara achieving a historic feat by becoming the only rider to win the Kentucky Derby four times. It mentions his first, most recent, and overall unique record in thoroughbred racing, highlighting the milestone within a larger sports roundup.
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Wells Shatters Robin Record In Kanawha Valley Meet
Al Wells set an all time four game series mark in the Kanawha Valley Bowling Association Round Robin charity event at the Dunbar Bowling Center rolling 889 to widen his first place lead from five to 122 pins. He had a 363 game with eight straight strikes along with 702 187 and 345 prior games. Frank Eisai posted 812 across four games to vault to ninth from 13th, while Harry Gosner climbed to a fourth place tie with an EO total. A $53 fan donation accompanied the matches. The tournament moves next to the West Howling Center in Charleston with a 7:30 p.m. start.
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Kanawhs Valley Bowling Association
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Harry Gosner
Tonish
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Classified Help Wanted and Services Listings
A dense clippings page lists numerous job ads and service notices. Entries seek drivers clerks salesmen mechanics and office staff across West Virginia and nearby areas with pay offers and contact details. miscellaneous notices include travel, insurance, and memorial items.
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