Bearcats beat Alumni 39 to 31 in early season win
Grafton High led by Harvey Hawkins with 19 points defeated the Alumni 39 31 at Riverside Drive. McKinney used reserves after building a 27 18 third quarter lead as Ed O Connor Sam Edwards and others pushed the comeback with the old grads forcing the hosts to reinstate their starters.
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Middle Atlantic A A U Banquet Marks 40th Year
Philadelphia reports the Middle Atlantic District A A U holds its 40th anniversary banquet on January 16 inviting key figures such as Daniel J Ferri national A A U secretary and Lawsen Robertson former U S Olympic coach. PF Pawling of Penn carnival and international AA association official also invited.
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Duke Beats Florida In Low Scoring Gridiron Style
Duke Blue Devils topple Florida 44 to 37 in Gainesville as Florida rallies but falls short. Navy lushes past Hampden-Sydney 71 to 40 in Annapolis season opener. Captain James Cook recognized for Hawaiian discovery in 1778.
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Sports Roundup urges parks and mentors to curb youth trouble
A New York driven column discusses sports as a tool to fight juvenile delinquency. It highlights Police Athletic League programs, facilities, leadership, and community funding, arguing that playspaces and guidance from coaches offer kids real growth and fun rather than jail. It notes many teachers and coaches volunteer significant time to these causes.
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West Virginia players back Kern as coach amid campus crisis
West Virginia University students and law college members urge retention of football coach Bill Kern. A Board of Governors meeting in Charleston may discuss athletic leadership as the Mountaineers prepare for a home game with Penn State featuring Zirkel Schaus Medich Byrd Green in the likely starting five.
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College Basketball Scores From Last Night AP Update
Holy Cross topped Boston University 36 to 32 while Bowling Green beat Boston College 64 to 55. Villanova won 53 Cornell 41 and Princeton 49 Cornell 41. Duke lost 44 Florida 37. Georgetown 46 Richmond 38. Wake Forest 45 Asheville All-Stars 42. Various other results listed from multiple colleges. notable: Maryland 49 Western Maryland 39. Saint Francis 71 Indiana (Pa.) 41. Ohio Northern 57 Bluffton 54. Ohio U 64 Dayton 29. Denison 43 Capital 82. Central (Iowa) 56 Western Michigan 65. South Carolina 45 Wooster 51 Allegheny 22. Clarion 53 Grove City 49. Xavier 59 Morris-Harvey 48. Morehead 63 Central 56. St. Francis (Pa.) 71 Tehrs 41. Tehrs 53. Marys 56 Carlisle Barracks 37.
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West Virginia names Leskovar top amateur athlete of 1946
Logan WV December 187 - William Leskovar, 18, West Fairmont High School fullback and multi sport star, was chosen as West Virginia's outstanding amateur athlete of 1946 by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. The All-State football, basketball, and baseball standout faced eligibility scrutiny but remains a leading figure in Mountain State high school athletics. Other poll contenders listed include Hunt, Webb, Romando, Svellis, Birtley, Dickens, and Leasure.
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Scholastic basketball results from last night
The Associated Press lists numerous high school games with scores across West Virginia and nearby towns. Notable results include St Albans 34 over Washington District 27 and Morgantown 46 defeating Alumni 29 along with Kingwood 68 over Arthurdale 45.
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Salem Alliance Colleges Finally Make Connection
Salem Alliance Colleges and Salem fans watched a late-night matchup in Clarksville as Morris Harvey battled Xaver in a 59-48 score. Bethany defeated Westminster 71-36 with Chester Dembinski scoring 23 for the Titans.
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Pros Decide On Protection Measures At NFL Meeting
The National Football League backs faster whistles and adds a fifth official to spot infractions while rejecting changes to clipping penalties kicking rush rules or substitution rules. The move comes ahead of a possible Bears Giants clash and will be reviewed at the January league meeting in Chicago.
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Bridgeport Indians rout St Augustine 55 to 39 in opener
Bridgeport High Indians dominated St Augustine's Fighting Irish on St John Street, led by Hartzell and Pritchard with Murphy brothers contributing. Bridgeport built a 23-20 halftime edge and extended the lead to 41-27 by the third quarter, finishing 55-39 as St Augustine prepared for a game against Grafton Bearcats.
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Flue Fire at West Main Street Residence
A flue fire at 434 West Main Street the residence of John Murtoneh called city firemen at 43 p.m. yesterday. No damages were reported. Fire Chief LH Greenwald said the incident was handled by referees Powell Andrews and scorer Flanagan.
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