All State Team Named By Hawley
Morgantown reports the first annual West Virginia Class B football all state team chosen by Roy M Hawley. Ten schools are represented led by Huntington Vinsons two players Nutter captain and Moorehead. Class B selections honor Vinson players plus guards Murray Powell and other positions from Lumberport Ridgeley Rowlesburg Lewisburg and more.
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Morgantown
Roy M. Hawley
State Selection Board
Huntington Vinson
Vinson
Nutter
Moorehead
Hawley
State High School Athletic Association
Beckley
Bowl Briefs and Rose Bowl Notes From 1930s
Syracuse's basketball team went 19 win and 2 losses in a season with two games played that week. Marshall faced a conference issue after a loss to Pepperdine while college leaders planned review. Rose Bowl prep in Pasadena noted relaxed tensions between California and Northwestern, with Georgia and Texas preparing for the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl matchups.
Racing Fans Bet at Two State Tracks in West Virginia
Wagering totaled 23 964 268 during 116 days of horse racing this year at Charles Town and Wheeling Downs. The State Racing Commission said the figure rose from the previous year despite fewer racing days. Taxes paid to the state amounted to 746 928.04, up from 663 178.26. Charles Town handled 14 792 243 over 61 days, Wheeling Downs 9 172 025 over 55 days. A 1 to 3 percent tax increase affected most pari mutuel business.
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West Virginia
Charles Town
Wheeling Downs
State Racing Commission
Tony Zale May Quit Ring Become Instructor
Chicago reports unofficial hints that Tony Zale the 34 or 35 year old former middleweight champion may quit boxing without attempting to regain his title. The Catholic Youth Organization chief says Zale could join CY staff as a boxing instructor. Also mentioned is Carroll Miller of the National Peach Council with plans at the St Louis meeting February 21 to 23.
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Chicago
Tony Zale
Totay
Ito
Gary
Ind
Bernard J. Sheil
Catholic Youth Organization
Catholic Youth Organization, Said Zale
Marcel Cerdan
Bee
Carroll Miller
National Peach* Council
Howard Lee Barcus Jr Legal Notice
December 21, 1948 I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by anyone other than myself indicating a personal liability disclaimer by Howard Lee Barcus Jr.
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Howard Lee ‘Barcus, JR
Marshall College Likely Out Of Basketball Loop
WEST LIBERTY December 30 A statement by State Collegiate Conference president Paul N Elbin implies Marshall College may be out of the loop for practical purposes. Two Marshall players Gene O Goose James and Jim Bakalis were ruled ineligible for league and non league play by the conference eligibility committee Tuesday for appearing in an independent tournament at St Albans last March.
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Marshall
Elbin
Arshals
James and
Bakalis
West Liberty
Paul N. Elbin
State Collegiate Conference
Marshall College
Gene O'Goose James
Jim Bakalis
St. Albanns
Directors Plan For School Bus Safety
Charleston officials discuss revised bus driving standards and proposed 1949 legislation to improve safety. State supervisor Paul Boggs cites 101 accidents since Septembers with 51 injuries, 43 pupils. Driver error accounted for 43 incidents, other drivers 53, children four, unknown one.
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Charleston
Paul Boggs
Boggs
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