WVC Bowling Tourney Set to Open April 19
About 10 West Virginia Conference bowling teams are expected at the first WVC Bowling Tournament in Charleston on April 19. Director Robert Maxwell of Morris Harvey says all conf members may send a team, with winner earning an expenses paid trip to the NAIA tournament in Kansas City May 3-4. Each school may enter up to eight bowlers, top five scores of six games counted, and bowlers must meet scholastic standards.
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Pirates Show Speed and Pitching in 3-0 Win in Florida
In Fort Myers, Bob Friend pitched nine shutout innings allowing four hits as Pittsburgh beat Minnesota 3-0. Ted Savage stole home in the first inning, speeding toward a repeat of the Pirates’ offseason plan for speed, defense, and youth. Donn Clendenon added a homer, while Friend’s double plays preserved his gem and fueled hopes for the season opener at Crosley Field.
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Pontiac Team Rolls 3004 In ABC Tournament
In Buffalo, the Pontiac Michigan 300 bowl team opened the American Bowling Congress classic division with a 3004 score. Ace Fingertips of Zanesville Ohio led the regular team division with 2905 but did not shift the top standings. Andy Renaldy of Youngstown Ohio, defending regular singles champion, shot 554 as Fabrizo’s Bachelor Five finished 2681. Frank Polk of Pittsburgh placed third in regular singles with 724. John Snodell of St. Louis leads with 727.
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St. Louis
Have Motor Will Travel Athey Boggess
Donald Meadows profiles Jess Athey driver of the Boggess Radiator Special. The piece explains the quest to finish races despite frequent engine failures and notes the 302 horsepower Mercury flathead powering the car. Athey, in his fourth year, aims to prove his team’s chances with a home built body on an A Model frame.
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Toughest stock car season on tap for local rivals
Local racers Athey and Boggess promise fierce action as Mountain View Speedway at Bluefield gears up. They seek top finishes but emphasize keeping costs down and motors running. Promoter Sut Aliff aims to have the track ready for practice ahead of a possible Easter Sunday opener.
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All-Americans on opponent team named by WVU players
West Virginia University chooses an all-opponent basketball team. First team includes Garry Bradds Ohio State Art Heyman Duke Jeff Mullins Duke Barry Kramer NYU Jimmy Lynam St Josephs. Heyman Bradds are All-America selections, Kramer is second team All-America, Mullins and Lynam honorable mention. Second team features Cotton Nash Kentucky Hoffman Penn State Miles Aiken St Bonaventure Frank Alvis Virginia Tech.
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Kentucky
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Penn State
Miles Aiken
St. Bonaventure
Frank Alvis
Virginia Tech
Giants Edge Indians in Fourth Inning Cycle
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Cleveland Indians 4 to 3 in Santa Barbara California as 3200 fans watched. The Giants exploded for four runs in the fourth inning highlighted by a cycle with a single double triple and home run.
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Palmer Seeks fourth Masters amid driving woes and strong field
Arnold Palmer laments misbehaving driver but remains the favorite to win a fourth Masters title. Art Wall notes Palmer’s familiarity with Augusta, while Julius Boros and Gary Player are viewed as deep threats. The field includes Snead and Demaret as past three-time winners eyeing another green jacket.
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W V Grid Officials Assn Names Lacy President
Cecil Lacy of Mullens is elected president of the West Virginia Football Officials Association at the state basketball tournament in Huntington, succeeding Hugh Bosley of Charleston. Lacy is a veteran Black Diamond Board of Officials member and Woodrow Wilson Football Hall of Fame honoree now working for the State Department of Rehabilitation in Wyoming County. Bennett Stump of Parkersburg elected vice president and Al Strimer of Parkersburg named secretary treasurer.
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8 B Games Billed Today 8 A Quarterfinals To Be Played
Town District Grade School basketball tourney action opens with 8 A quarterfinals Friday after Monday wins. Sylvia Mabscott Morton Reaves and Bradley won to advance, facing Beckley Junior High I Piney Oaks Hollywood St Francis in order.
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Cittsville
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Boxing reform urged to save sport as governors eyes tighter rules
California Atty Sol Silverman proposed strict boxing regulations to restore boxing as a developed art. He urged headgear, apprentice training, tougher manager licensing, broader fighter conditioning, post bout medical exams, stricter hand wrap controls, and uniform national rules to prevent injuries and shady activities. Oklahoma is not mentioned and no dates are provided.
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SEC Scandal May Headline Press Conference
Gov. Carl Sanders prepared to reveal state investigation details into allegations that Wallace Butts and Paul Bryant conspired to rig a 1962 Georgia Alabama game. A final report from Atty. Gen. Eugene Cook arrives, with Sanders set to comment at 1:45 p.m. EST. The case ties to a Saturday Evening Post dispute and wider inquiries by SEC Commissioner Bernie Moore and a federal panel.
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Georgia
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Ala
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Daugherty to Speak at Pittsburgh Insurance Luncheon
Michigan State football coach Duffy Daugherty will headline the 37th annual Pittsburgh insurance luncheon in Pittsburgh. A Barnesboro, Pennsylvania native, he will address about 1,000 delegates today.
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