West Virginia moves state boys basketball tourney to Huntington
West Virginia High School Athletic Association moved the state schoolboy basketball tournament from Morgantown to Huntington’s Memorial Field House. Executive Secretary Bill Fugitt cited southern state fans and broader access as the motive, saying money was not the deciding factor while noting Huntington capacity could reach about 8,000 with end-seat additions. Attendance last year totaled 23,389 across five sessions, with Morgantown drawing 19,678 in Class A and 3,711 in Class B.
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Morgantown tournament to boost Huntington hotel demand
The article notes shifting tournament location to a high population area. It predicts Huntington hotels may see little demand as many fans from Charleston, Huntington, Logan and nearby towns will commute. Ticket availability could be tight, with Fugitt open to selling the entire tournament in advance with student seating safeguards.
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Tourney at Marshall College Runs With Local Oversight
Bob Morris the Big Green athletic director will be asked to serve as tournament director with his staff handling most tasks. Fugitt notes Huntington lacks tournament experience and the board of appeals will manage details. Players will be housed on campus, with Fred Burns coordinating press coverage at a single hotel and hotel bus service to the field house.
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Roland la Starza admits Marciano ruse and vows caution
N Y June 7 Roland la Starza says his earlier prediction that Rocky Marciano would be softened by punishment was wrong. He admits Marciano is tougher to hit than it appears, recalls a six round exchange, and credits Ezzard Charles as a better boxer though uncertain if he can knock out Marciano.
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Ez Charles Aims for Marciano Face at Title Bout
Ez Charles told Gay he will target Rocky Marciano’s face when they clash for the heavyweight title June 17 at Yankee Stadium. Charles criticized Marciano for insufficient fighting rounds in 22 months and insisted a head guard shields his face. Charles, dropping to 191 pounds, did five miles of road work instead of boxing today.
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Archie Moore Wins on Kaye in Sixth Round KO
Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore, weighing 189¾ pounds, knocked out Bert Whitehurst of Baltimore in 1:09 of the sixth round at St. Nicholas Arena. The 37-year-old Moore dominated from the fourth round, dropping Whitehurst with a left-right flurry and a final clip that left the challenger on his knees before the fight was stopped.
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Robinson Cleared In Batting Lead Race For Dodgers
New York June 7 Robinson shows in batting lead race with .388 atop NL as Musial Jablonski and Mueller trail. Avila leads AL at .381 over Rosen who drops to .346 after injury. Robinson also involved in Milwaukee bat incident. NL president Gibbs clears him of intent, Dodgers fined him $50 for arguing with umpire Ballanfant.
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