Outsiders Reach NIT Semifinals Upset Field
Four upstart teams reach the National Invitation Tournament semi finals at Madison Square Garden. Loyola of Chicago faces Bradley while Bowling Green meets San Francisco. Kentucky St Louis Utah and Western Kentucky were eliminated in the upset-filled quarterfinals. Loyola came from behind to beat Kentucky 67 56 and Bowling Green toppled St Louis 80 74. Bradley then defeated Western Kentucky 95 86 and San Francisco edged Utah 64 63 on a last second Kuzara shot.
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New York
Loyola of Chicago
Bradley University
Bowling Green
Ohio
San Francisco
Loyola
Kentucky
St. Louis
Wildcats
Bradley
Western Kentucky
Utah
Frank Kuzara
A's Greatest Since Grove Found Hidden Money Jar
Dr J A Fox, an 80 year old retired physician, tore down a burned building wall per city orders and found a sealed glass coffee jar behind a flue stuffed with money and papers. The visible bills include a $100 and a $50 greenback. He kept the glass sealed pending lawyer consultation.
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J. A. Fox
Fox
Legislature Budget Debate Sparks Claims In House And Senate
In a heated session the House leader pledged responsibility for budget shares while lawmakers argued over revenue gaps and the Governor’s influence. Sen Van Camp accused external pressure from the governor, who denied pressuring any legislator. The discussion highlighted tensions over the board’s revenue projections and anticipated restoration of funds.
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House
File
D-Raleigh
del. Davis
D-Kanawha
Senate
Sen
van Camp
Tyler
Patteson
Classified Ads and Thanks Notes Update
Classified ad rates and examples are listed for single and multiple insertions with a minimum 750 charge. Notices include a card of thanks from Uncle George and family and a newborn baby death acknowledgment thanking Reverend Eckels, floral contributors, pallbearers, and friends.
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George W. Walls
Bartlett Funeral Home
M. M. Malcolm
Warner T. Gifford
Hattie
George
Cora
Belle
Junior
Eckels
Steve Maritchel
Notice to Creditors in McVicker Estate and Fiduciary Claims
Commissioner of Accounts in Taylor County WV calls creditors and beneficiaries to present claims against Daniel McVicker estate by September 17, 1949 with vouchers verified. Also lists fiduciary accounts before the commissioner from First National Bank of Grafton for Richard J. McMullen Jr. and R. Morrow as administrator of Eliza Jane Morrow, with dates in March 1949. Charles F. Hildreth disclaims debt liability dates 3-8 to 3-22.
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Daniel Mc- Vicker
Daniel Mc Vicker
Grafton
West Virginia
Richard B. Bord
Taylor County
First National Bank of Grafton
Richard J. McMullen, Jr
R. Morrow
Eliza Jane Morrow
William P. Samples
Knotts and Knight Named Co Captains of Blue Devils
Prank Knotts and John Knight are elected co captains of the Grafton Junior High Blue Devils for the season. Coach George Hamric lists the opposing team selections by players from Morgantown Central Buckhannon Shinnston and Barnes in a standout lineup. Wandell of Morgantown scored five field goals in the fourth quarter to upset the Blue Devils, giving them their only loss in eighth grade play.
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Prank Knotts
John Knight
Grafton
Romeo
Shinnston
Wandell
Morgantown
Blue Devils
Marshall Team Opens Spring Grid Practice
Marshall College opened spring football practice as head coach Cam Henderson迎 greeted most of the 1948 squad. New and returning players include area high school seniors and several who were not on last year’s team. Halfback Chasey Wilson is the only regular lost to graduation, while Chuck Fields on, a co captain, returned after a broken arm and resumes a key line role.
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Auntington
Marshall College
Cam Henderson
Chasey Wilson
Chuck Fieldson
Fieldson
MVAA Proposes Electing Class Per Sport For Borderline High Schools
The Monongahela Valley Athletic Association proposed allowing schools with male enrollment near 115 in grades 9 10 11 to choose class A or B per sport rather than a single class. A football option in Class 3 5 would pair with Class A basketball, with schedules set for baseball track and football, and all star teams named for MVAA Big Ten and Little Ten conferences. Major players named include Woodward Isher Nichols Drake Ritter Durst Chase Post Popovich and Knight, with events slated in Morgantown Elkins and Jacksons Mill.
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Fairmont
Monongahela Valley Athletic Association
MVAA
Big Ten
Little Ten
Robert Woodward
Mag Isher
Elkins
Fred Nichols
East Fairmont
Loren Drake
Buckhannon
Bill Blake
Clarksburg Victory
Dick Poe
Grafton
John Murphy
Morgantown
Cahaisies
Popovich
Flemington
Harry Ritter
Bristol
James Twyman
Rivesville
Woodward
Jack
Post
Salemi
Fred Durst
Belington
Drake Isner
Art Chase
Wallace
Dave Corsini
Clarksburg
Washington Irving
Kenny Hamilton
St. Marys
Chase
Ritter
Durst
Jack Whiteman
Lumberport
Stafford Knight
Lost Creek
Anorgantown
Jackson's Mill
Bristol Protest Over Glenville Foul Affects State Finals
Bristol high school protest centers on a recalled foul in Region 2-B, where Glenville won 49-48 after a scorer credited a late fourth quarter foul shot. An inquiry hearing is set for 4 p.m. today in Jane Lew. Regional tournament schedules across Class A were finalized, with finals planned in Clarksburg Fairmont and Athens venues.
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Glenville
Glass
Bristol
W. R. Pugitt
State Board of Appeals
Jane Lew
Fugitt
Clarksburg
Washington Irving
Victory
Sencer
Parkersburg
Fairmont
Morgantown
Martinsburg
West Fairmont
University of Morgantown
Athens
Prineston
Welch
Mullens
Big Sek of War
Local and Long Distance Moving Service Ad
Walter Thomipson owner of U5 Fast Main offers pickup and delivery service for local and long distance moves with cash paid for junk and used cars and equipment. Mendelson Junk Co. lists contact numbers 1490 and 731 for related services.
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Walter Thomipson
Mendelson Junk CO
Reburial rites held for local soldier from Effort area
The article notes Trons-Re ist 14,1914 in Grafton, educated locally, then worked for the government in Washington. He joined the U S Army before the war, with his closest surviving relative, sister Mrs Hazel Achey of Effort, Pa, arriving for reburial services and staying with Mr and Mrs John Proctor in Washington Street.
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Trons-Reist
Grafton
Washington, D. C
U. S. Army
Hazel’ Achey
Effort
Pennsylvania
John Proctor
Washington ‘Street
Kingwood Cage Tourney Set At High School Gym
Kingwood hosts the second annual independent basketball tournament at Kingwood High gym from March 28 to April. Sixteen teams compete with trophies awarded to winner runner up and consolation winner. Officials include Frank Basaldefia Buck Killer official scorer I. Mene ear and timekesber Hippy Fverly. Trophies on display at Schwab's Drive store.
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Kingwood
Kingwood High School
Morgantown
Green Valley Club
Grafton
Mountain State Sport’ Center
Ward
Tiptopners
Uniontown
Runher-Up
Corisdlaer
Frank’ Basaldefia
Buck
Scbrér
Mene
Schwab
Drie
Apples tax panel ruling sparks debate on public purpose
The court discusses tax funding for advertising and development of the apple crop, noting no constitutional bar to private taxation but stressing taxes must serve a public purpose. Judge Lovins cites implicit governmental principles and questions whether commercial apple activity merits public interest.
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W. T. Lovins
West Virginia
Five Doctors Propose Plan to Break Laxative Habit
In a dubious medical claim, five New York doctors promote a regimen to end laxative dependence. The plan allegedly uses Carter's pills and water timing to restore regularity naturally, promising temporary use only and asserting long term relief without ongoing laxative use.
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New York
Carrara
St of
Feu
Carter
Eastern Panhandle Apple Crop Focus Area
The eastern panhandle section of the state hosts the primary concentration of the commercial apple harvest. The Cossacks there enjoyed partial autonomy and supplied cavalry and scouts to the Russian Empire in lieu of taxes.
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Panhandle
Russian Empire
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