Bearcats edge Elkins 54 42 in final seconds thriller
Grafton Bearcats rallied from an early deficit to beat Elkins Tigers 54 to 42 at Elkins. Donnie Willis and Dick Poe led with 16 and 17 points respectively while Clyde DeBarr and Chick Bennett controlled the boards. Carl Isner contributed strong play for Grafton amid a tough, physical showdown that featured late heroics and a decisive stretch.
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Wesleyan Beats Alderson Broaddus In State Conference Opener
West Virginia Wesleyan won its first state conference game 65 56 over Alderson Broaddus, snapping the latter’s perfect league record. The day’s slate included two more conference games and other results as West Virginia Tech faced Beckley and Glenville State at Concord. Wright battles and late surges influenced Morgantown action where West Virginia University edged Geneva 68 58 despite a late flurry. Dayton defeated Marshall 68 41 as Gene Joseph fueled the Flyers’ win with fast break disruption.
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Highly-Rated St Johns Loses First Time To CCNY Upset
St Johns unbeaten run ends at 64-52 as Ed Roman scores 23 for CCNY in victory. NC State crushes San Francisco 69-54 with 28 from Sam Ranino. Oregon State edged by Washington State 42-38 in Pac. Kansas State dominates Utah State 70-45. Duquesne extends streak to nine, Tempe beats Arizona State 67-63. Wyoming requires OT to beat Colorado A&M 41-32. Columbia tops Oregon 46-35. Oklahoma City University tops Tulsa 48-39. Dayton improves to 13-1 with win over unknown opponent.
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Reach For Stardom Shaping 1949 Basketball News
Recalling 1949 sports yarns and big games from Morris Harvey to West Virginia Geneseo to Regis late 1940s. Notable items include Duke’s win over Maryland 68-41, Siena topping Regis 57-38, and Siena’s 13 game stretch among top teams.
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West Virginia's 1949 sports highlights and changes
West Virginia University joins the Southern Conference in 1949. Sam Snead earns national Golf recognition. Marshall withdraws from the state conference amid eligibility disputes. Dan Henderson retires as Marshall football coach as WVU endures a 4-6-1 season after 8-3 in 1948 and a Sun Bowl win. Class A Schoolboy Football title playoff begins in the state amid Wheeling developments.
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Scholastic Basketball Scores From Associated Press
Davis 44 Elk Garden 29 Smithfield 53 Monongsh 40 Mannington 44 Barrackville 32 West Fairmont 48 Rivesville 42 Grafton4s Elkins 42 Philippi 47 Unidis 45 Jane Lev 67 Wallace 23.
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DeGroot Set to Discuss WVU Future Plans with Staff
Morgantown WVU Athletic Council invites football coach Dai DeGroot to Saturday meeting to report on future plans. DeGroot returns to off season PE classes and discusses possible dean role at Washington State College during West Coast trip, offering no definite comments on offers.
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