Regional High School Tournament Draws Grafton Elkins
Grafton High Bearcats draw Elkins High in the first round of regional three A tournament to be held next Friday night. West Fairmont faces Buckhannon Upshur in the other first-night game with winners meeting Saturday for a Morgantown bid. Officials named include Shamie Hines and Stanley Jeranko for the four-day event. Tickets are limited. student sales begin locally with remaining seats allocated to schools and press.
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Elkins High
Grafton High Bearcats
West Fairmont
Buckhannon- Upshur High
Morgantown
Rohrbough
Co. Supt
Clarksburg
Hines
Jeranko
RC. Sloan
Sloan
Buckhannon
Elkins
H E. Odgers
Grafton High School
G.H. Dixon
Friel Crites
Buckhannon-Upshur High School
W. E. Buckey
Biz Dawson
West Fairmont High School
Elmer Goddin
William Weber
Coalton Tea School
Henry Hamilton
Robert
Red) Brown
Elkins High School
Mr. Odgers
Randall H. McKinney
Grafton High
L. W. Talbott
Lawrence Hall
Flemington High School
Seeded Contender Don Neil Opens Indoor Tennis Battle
Don Neil, returning to his hometown, is seeded No 2 in the national indoor championship opening in Omaha city on March 10. Defending champion Bobby Riggs towers over a field of 64 entrants. Frank Kovacs and Wayne Sabin also hold top seeds in this year’s event.
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Oma
Don MéNéil
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Bobby
McNeil
Frank Kovacsttle
Calif
Crown
Wayne Sabin
Portland
Ore
Eerie
Drew
Left Handed Rookie Praised After Strong Outfield Play
A left handed rookie, Sam Cunarn from Char, drew praise from manager Bucky Harris after a solid defensive show against Dinmati. Cunarn allowed five hits but limited runs, while outfielder Joe Blenchdeck made a key outfield play to convert a single into an out.
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Aia
Oei
Bucky Harris
Sam Cunarn
Char
Dinmati
Joe Blenchdeck
Junior High Teams Entering State Meet in West Virginia
Twelve teams are entered in the West Virginia Junior high basketball tournament opening Thursday in Charleston. Greenbrier and Logan face off in the opening session with finals set for Saturday night. Other entrants include Normantown Mullens Dunbar Mt Hope Gary Parkersburg Pratt Williamson Keyser and Beckley.
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Charleston
Mar
West Virginia
Greenbrier
Logan
Normantown
Mullens
Dunbar
Mt. Hope
Gary
Parkersburg
Pratt
Williamson
Keyser
Beckley
College Meet Opens Tonight at Buckhannon
Alderson Broaddus led ten college teams to Buckhannon for the West Virginia conference championship. The Rattlers meet Morris Harvey while Wesleyan hosts Potomac. Duquesne beat West Virginia 51 37 to close the regular season, Wesleyan upset Salem. All conference teams named with Ken Griffith top forward and Hank Ellis at forward. Buckhannon tournament runs through Wednesday with the final that night.
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Associated Press
West Virginia Athletic
Alderson Broaddus
Buckhannon
Rattlers
Morris Harvey
Wesleyan
Potomac
Duquense
West Virginia University
Duke Raese
Alderson Boaddus
Ken Griffith
Hank Ellis
John Abramavic
Salem
Peter Maravich
Davis Elkins
Eddie Kosko
Ashland May Get Ball Park For This Season
Ashland may host a baseball season at a new site after a possible change. The Eridan Rolling Mill company might not need Armico field, allowing Colonels to play at the park if authorities approve. Bluefield president Ray Ryan seeks a sixth member while Beckley is considered, with a $5 million project site near the proposed ball park on a 38 acre tract.
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Ashland
Eridan Rolling Mill Company
Armico
Colonels
Mountain State League
Ray Ryan
Bluefield
Beckley
Devel
Huntington
Welch
Williamson
National College Tourneys Set to Open Global 1941 Basketball
Sixteen first round games in the national intercollegiate tournament at Kansas City unfold today and tomorrow. The selection committee will choose five teams to complete the eight in the Madison Square Garden tourney March 18 19 22 and 24. Notable contenders include Arkansas Stanford Washington State Creighton Town State Wisconsin North Carolina Dart mouth and Duke with others such as Seton Hall Rhode Island State and Long Island University invited or possible.
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Hugh
Fullerton, JR
New York
Kansas City
Metropolitan Intercollegiate
Madison Square Garden
Madison
Wis
N.C.A.A
Arkansas
Stanford
Washington State
Creighton
Iti Ust
Town State
Big Six
Wisconsin
Big Ten
North Carolina
Duke
Pacific Coast
Dartmouth
Columbia
Lions
Tarkio
West Texas State
San Diego
Cal
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Katis
Maryray_ UKv
Madison Square
Seton Hall
Ing Rhode Island State
Log Island University
Western
George Washington
City College
Dufergs and
Westminister
Ohio University
Bradley Tech
Toledo
Virginia
Texas Tech
Brooklyn Boss Leaves for Florida Por Sojourn
The Brooklyn Dodgers leader travels to Florida while other Dodgers mull leaving Cuba soon. Five more exhibitions are scheduled in Havana against the Cuban All-Stars, with Larry among the players noted.
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Brooklyn
Florida
Havana
Maron
Larry
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cuba
Joe Gordon Shines At First Against Yankees
In St Peters burg on March 10 Joe Gordon shows improvement at first base for the New York Yankees. He fielded 16 chances without a flaw and is learning to handle low and wide throws from teammates as he adapts to the new position.
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St, Petersburg
Joe Gordon
New York Yankees
Indians Think Victory Ahead In Trailing News Reel
Eddie Brietz notes mock optimism for Cleveland Indians amid football and boxing chatter. Mentions Van Mungo, Auburn coach Jack Meagher, contract talks, poker limits, and various sports figures like Johnny Hutchings, Freddie Steele, Bill Terry, Joe Gordon, Harry Danning, and Joe McCarthy. Also cites Ernie Harwell and Red Barber spoiling a married secret, with general sports gossip and forecasts.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
van Mungo
Jack Meagher
Auburn
Birmingham
Anl Cys Woen
Terry
Elmer Layden
Notre Dame
Filmer
Florida
Jewel Ins
Johnny Hutchings
Song
Giants
Dahning
O'Dea
Freddie Steele
Hollywood
Bill Lind
Warren Ajax
Mike Jacobs
Washington
Warren Wilson
Clemson
Camhp
Ernie Harwell
Atlanta
Red Barber
John Wentworth
Bangor
Daily News
Bill Terry
Harry Danning
Joe McCarthy
Joe Gordon
Doc Frothro
The
Phils
Tommy Gibbon
St. Paul
Mitch
Cleveland
Porky) Oliver
New York World- Telegram
Bill Klein
Peliers
Bill Cunningham
Boston
Bob Considine
Conn
Fights Last Night in Miami Beacon Bout Sparks Knockdown Results
Miami report notes Mello Bettin defeated Buddy Knox in a boxing venue. Bettin landed early blows, Knox responded with solid jabs, but Bettin won by decision with several clean combinations. Beacon and Bi O. (5) were present as part of the card.
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Miami
Fla
Mello Bettin
Beacon
Buddy Knox
States Best Cage Outfits In Regionals
Charleston March 10 P newshounds report 32 standout high school teams chosen in sectional play ready for state tournament regionals. Drawings set eight regionals with favorites advancing toward Morgantown March 22 1941. Regions list feature Wheeling Clarksburg Grafton Keyser Beckley South Charleston Huntington and others.
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Charleston
Mar
Thuiry
Morgantown
Wheeling
Weirton
Magnolia
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Washington Irving
Harrisville
Spencer
Grafton
Elkins
Fairmont West
Buckhannon
Kingwood
Keyser
Martinspure
Davis
Beckley
Hinton
Summersville
Ronceverte
South Charleston
Gassaway
East Bank
Gauley Bridge
Huntington
Hurricane
Wahama
Mason City
Logan
Bluefield
Williamson
Welch
Princeton
Mullens
Williamstown
Newell
West Liberty
Pine Grove
Wallace
West Milford
Pennsboro
Glenville
Barrackville
Dane Lew
Coalton
Flemington
Sheperdstown
Ridgeley
Petersburg
Bowlesboro
Marsh Fork
Lewisburg
Talcott
Van
Burnsville
Kingston
Washington
Hamlin
Cottageville
Buffalo
Nitro
Chattaray
Glen
Rogers
Athens
Northfork
Mungo in Bad With Dodgers Havana
Mar. 10 report says Van Lingle Mungo, volatile Dodgers pitcher, is again blacklisted after a drunken bender. He was fined $200 by President Larry MacPhail and ordered from training camp, with transport arranged to Mudge’s departure from Havana by plane due to the standoff. Also notes Giants' Bill Terry finding solace in Lou Chiozza’s recuperation and Hank Danning’s fielding woes during a spring session in Miami.
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Havana
van ‘Lingle Mungo
Brooklyn Dodgers
St.Louis
Balmless
Mun‘gp
Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Nun
Maton
Brooklyn
Mohireal
Mudge
Iho
Miami
Fla
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Lou Chiozza
Cronin Seeks More Potent Sox Hitting
SARASOTA March 10 The Boston Red Sox hit three home runs yesterday against the New York Giants but manager Joe Cronin called it too spotty. Lou Finney has a homer a triple a double and a single while Dom DiMaggio has the loud foul ball as batters prepare for another long practice session.
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Sarasot
Boston Red Sox
New York Giants
Joe Cronin
Lou Finney
Dom DiMas
Neely weighs options for Mountaineers at boxing titles
Morgantown Mar 10 West Virginia coach Bill Neely may shift Gene Tudor and Crispin Hernandez to heavier classes for the 10th Eastern Intercollegiate Boxing Championships opening Friday night. Hernandez has struggled in 145 but Tudor shows strength at 145 or 155, while Tudor is likely to fight in a heavier division regardless. Other WVU entries include Sammy Puglia Bi Morgan Chris Moser Bill Graham Beecher Hinkle and Charley Sampson with Puglia resting a sore arm.
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Morgantown
Mar
Bill Neely
West Virginia
Gene Tudor
Crispin Hernandez
Hernandez
Neely
Finger
City College
Garro
Bucknell
Tudor
Mountaineers
Ter
Puglia
Sammy Puglia
Bi Morgan
Chris Moser
Bill, Graham
Capt
Beecher Hinkle
Charley Sampson
Frisch Sold On Young Conger’s Fine Hurling
In San Bernardino the Pirates finalize camp decisions with manager Frankie Radh stating only three pitchers have secured spots. Five of fifteen pitchers remain, with 19 year old Dr Codger from Los Angeles poised to join after last year with Beaumont in Texas.
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Frisch
Conger
Gan Bernardino
Calif
Frankie Radh
Thresteliers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dr . Codger
Los Angeles
Beaumont
Texas Ie
Rookie Third Baseman Catches Eye of Baker
Del Baker seeks infusion of youth for the Tigers infield with Murray Franken, a University of Minnesota alum from Beaumont, as a potential rookie third baseman. Baker notes the rookie is the first to dive for a ball like Ossie Bluege in years, signaling an enthusiastic scouting assessment.
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Baker
Lakeland
Fila
del Baker
Detroit Tigers
Murray Franken
University of Minois
Beaumont
Ossie Bluege
Washington
Fans Turnout for Cincinnati Ball Games in Tampa
Tampa March 10 fans are warming to the Cincinnati Reds in exhibition play. Two games drew 4,945 fans, already surpassing last year’s seven exhibitions by a little over 6,000 total. Shortstop Eddie Joost hoisted spirits with three sharp plays as Spann made notable fielding.
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Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati Recs
Reds
Eddie Joost
Spann
Sentinel Want Ad Teases Quick Results Approach
A compact classified note promotes fast results through Sentinel want ads. It highlights urgency and ease of placing ads to reach readers quickly, implying prompt attention and swift responses from the community.
Reds chief wary of Cardinals as Spring Training opens
Cincinnati Reds general manager Warren Giles says he fears the St Louis Cardinals could challenge the club if their young pitchers emerge. He notes the Cards played championship ball after Billy Southworth took over and backs off-field strength with Jim Gleeson and Ernie Lombardi among key hitters. Giles also cites Monte Pearson's potential impact and lauds Dick West's catching in an exhibition in Tampa.
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Gayle Talbot
Tampa
Fla
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Warren Gilles
Cincinnati Reds
Cardinals
Reds
Pittsburgh
Billy Southworth
Jim Gleeson
Ernie Lombardi
Buck McCormick
Pearson
Eddie Joost
Billy Myers
Lombardi
Dick West
Bill
McKechinie
Monte Pearson
Yankees
Gosh
Landis proposes future waiver for purchased players
Baseball Commissioner K M Landis rescinds for now his rule barring sending purchased players to the minors without waivers. He will urge at the St Petersburg rules meeting on March 17 that a waiver system be adopted for future operations to give purchased players the same chance to start in the majors as drafted players who can be sent to the minors.
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Belleair
Fla
K. M. Landis
St. Petersburg
Ruling Aims to Correct Injustice for Young Players
Landis explained last night that applying the rule would hardship clubs that bought players with the expectation of seasoning them. He said the ruling was to correct an injustice to young purchased players who could be farmed to minor league clubs for three years without a chance with another major league club. President Sam Breadon of the St. Louis Cardinals approved reinstatement of the old system.
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Landis
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Indians Back At Work Without Even Day Off
The Cleveland Indians returned from Havana and resumed practice with no day off. Veteran Mel Harder is expected to pitch part of Thursday’s exhibition against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Cleveland Indians
Havana
Mel Harder
St. Louis Cardinals
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