Major Scholastic Track Powers To Open This Saturday
Charleston as favorite to win the state cinders title with Mountain Lions led by Jack Lowe. Huntington, led by May McCoy, may challenge Kanawha Valley supremacy as Stonewall Jackson hosts the event at Huntington. Key athletes include Chauncey Spinning and Eddins for Dunbar and South Charleston’s pole vault standout, with Kanawha County schools seeking to end Charleston’s long dominance.
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Beckley
W. Va
Charleston
Mountain Lions
Jack Lowe
Huntington
May McCoy
Kanawha Valley
Stonewall Jackson
Garland Barnhart
Stonewall Mine
Kanewha Valley
McCoy
Chauncey
Ina Eerath
Ils Cosoh
Delmar Good
Ol Focchi
Mike Smedley
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Laery Strobel
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Cide Smadey
Thaurston
Thaurston Lipeconvs As the Work-One Else the Calibre of Eddinson
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Parkersburg
Haheen Panhandle
Tein West Wigginia
Muty Boys
Dack
Steel Valley League
Eltiatt
Watts
Atate
Polmesdad
Neahahlied
Far
Jerry Fields
Sneil Stonawall Jackson
Charleston Wins Championship with 6-1 Odds in 1933 Meet
Charleston dominated the championship scene with standout hurdlers and scorers. Notables include high jumper Gounge Hicks, Mike Souchak, and Markey, with Reed Meador as the leading weights contender. injuries sidelined key runners but the team projected strong for the next meets as rival Hack Lowe and Stan Ronta guided the squad through the season.
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Dunbar
Stan Rontanosh
Strong
Good
Hack Lowe
Amd Yar
Fevorite
Paul Eel
Chak
Rey Bella
Fas
Steve Foster
Fred Rubinger
Only One '59 Regular To Start For Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies open spring training with manager H. Sawyer naming one regular starter for the 1959 season and signaling changes. Sawyer revealed plans for Tuesday’s National League opener at Cincinnati, stressing prospects and reshaping expectations as he weighs his pitching staff.
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Wort Myers
Sia
Philadelphia Phillies
Hidie Sawyer
Cincinnati
Sawyer Gald
Exhibition Rageball Scoreboard and Camp Notes
The Associated Press reports exhibition results with several mismatched scores and team mentions. Cleveland beats Milwaukee 81, Chicago 9, Detroit 14, and St Louis 6. Los Angeles loses to Boston 12 to 9. other games include Philadelphia 9 over Chicago. Detroit and Washington tied 14 apiece. The report also notes roster moves and rookie competition, highlighting Ed Bouchee as a likely regular at first base, Wally Post and Andy Anderson contending for outfield spots, and Bobby Del Greco expected to play center as competition for infield and outfield roles continues. Training camp notes describe bench players moving into regular roles and evaluative comments from manager Sawyer.
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San Francisco
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Daryl Spencer
Ray Herbert
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Vic Power
Walt Joldbach
Sith Inulag Ag
Toutans
Dodgers
Larry Sher
Palmer Favored To Win Masters
Palmer is named solid favorite at 6-1 to win the Masters at Augusta National amid a field-heavy international lineup. Venturi, Snead, and Player are among contenders with odds listed, while weather and course conditions are noted for the four day tournament.
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Venturi
Slab Fork Wins In Sophia Event
Slab Fork achieved victory in a Sophia event tied to a park scholarship aid program. The competition involved multiple schools, with Slab Fork leading by securing initial aid and later converting it to full scholarships for several participants through their own contributions.
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Behoits
Soma
Area players eye college days with Flynn area coaches
In a district talk coach Sonny Phillips lists Sid Eliott as a college prospect with several scholarship offers from Bucknell, West Virginia, and others. He notes James Lucas could earn a quarterback tryout at West Virginia while Lucas remains undecided. Also mentions local squads at Sophia Lions Club Grade School Tournament and several high school matchups with Kr as results.
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Millens
Sonny Phillips
Coalfield
Baskethill
Sid Eliott
Phillips
Whlate
Lenneazee
Eliott
Dow Schaus
West Virginia
James Lucas
Lucas
Art Lewis
Teash
Lewis
Giants Favored To Win Next NL Spring Training Games
Chicago Cubs hopefuls must show continued pitching improvement as Richie Ashburn and Frank Thomas return from rough seasons. Phillies seem headed for NL cellar despite new blood. Also notes on league standings and a meeting of southern basketball officials in Camfield Conference with Wayne Riley presiding.
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Richie Ashbur
Frank Thomas
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Phillies
Ore
San Francisco
Milwanker
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Philadelphia
C C
Breketball
Mie South
Camfield
Beckley's Banquet To Be Held Tonight
Montreal favored to win Stanley Cup as Beckley Junice Hockey League finals clash Blue Eaglets at the 1ath annual banquet. Montrealers can secure tickets at 3 dollars tonight. The event honors Stanley Cup prospects and features guest speaker Mortreal Meter, former coach Jerome Vanjas.
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Buckley
Elisiahs
Jerome Vanjas
Ahen Mortreal
Montrealauts
Lony
Taranto
Newspaper Ads Drive Rising 1960 Compact Car Sales
Buying interest in compact American cars runs high with 1960 sales estimated above two million units. A recent survey shows more people cite newspaper ads and stories than any other information source, highlighting the press role in guiding buyer decisions.
Conference Admission Sparks Debate Over Pineville Stratton
The coalfield conference weighs eight to thirteen team limits and the potential admission of Pineville Stratton Sharples and Chapmanville. Pineville and Stratton push for membership while Sharples and Chapmanville face unclear prospects as talks center on eligibility and future structure.
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Memaership
Sone
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Strathon
Raleigh
Chapmanville
John Sauriders
Senators Seek Aid From Parent Club For Charleston
Charleston Senators plan to bolster their roster via a working agreement with Washington or St Louis. Manager Del Wilber and general manager Marvin Milkes expect help from major league affiliates, aiming to add power and established players like Mincher and Korcheck while preparing for spring and a southern trip.
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Paul Smith
Steve Chiegto
White Sox
Roy Korcheck
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Robertson
Tuck
Cousy Back as Celtics Win Playoff Touchdown Pace
Boston tops St Louis 127 to 104 as Bob Cousy, amid a late revival, fuels a decisive 4th quarter run. He scores on a key layup and set up Heinsohn while finishing with 12 points and 10 assists to give the Celtics a 3 2 series edge in a best-of-seven.
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Jack Mand
Associated Press
Bacontown
YORK
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Biily Loos
Don Hasingame
Mullens Moise
Ruth Tangit
Milwaukee
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Lowry
Stith
Stan Muda
Boston
Cousy
Bill Russell
Bob Cousy
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Hawks
Consy
Ural
Ndiway
Tommy Heinsohn
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Mousy
Cosy
Heineohn
Heisohd
Macauley
Giants Boost Bench With Lang Trade Ahead Of Season
The San Francisco Giants, weakened by a light bench, buy slugger Dale Lang to bolster offense as opening day nears. The deal follows another acquisition this week, part of a flurry of moves to shore up the roster, including Marshall from Boston and Worthington. Spring results hinge on whether the new additions lift a lineup that slumped in exhibitions.
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Orioles
Athletics Face Season With Rookies As Trade Talks Stall
West Palm Beach AP reporting that the Kansas City Athletics likely start the season with rookies at third base and shortstop unless they land infield reinforcements. GM Hank Carroll says talks with every club have not produced a deal, leaving Ken … at short and Lal Klimetich at third in a weakened infield.
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Sooke Iaining
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Mijor
Tia
Corp Kimehoek
Midget Team To Get Franchise For Mount Hope League
Mount Hope eyes a Little League charter through district director Bill File to enter midget baseball this season. Charles Canterbury, president of the elirealt Registration and tryout dates set for boys under 12. tryouts run April 25 to May 6 with daily practice at 4 p.m. at the Midget League field. Registration is April 9 noon to 3 p.m. at Maint Toneigh School. players must bring birth certificates.
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Canterbury
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File
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Iit Ue Midget League
Eld
Maint Toneigh
Pam
Boxing Fight Night Results Across Cities
A packed slate of results from various boxing matches across the country shows fighters from Oakland to Buffalo and beyond earning points and victories. Notable bouts included Elves defeating an opponent in Oakland and Clarence Williams securing a decision in a Chicago area venue. Other cards featured Donnelly, Randell, and Alvin Wali Janna among the listed fighters with mixed outcomes.
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Chatchler
Ariz
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Jayward
Calill
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Johnny Gon- Elves
Bobby Scanlon
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Las Angeles
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George Jerry
Los Angeles
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Tex
Manuel Fonwales
Orlensa
Randal
Ind
Tyat
Buffalo
N.Y
Taskie Don' Yelly
Ante Randell
Remo
Donnie Seaman
Wollothian
Lex
West Virginia stars open St Albans Tourney at night
West Virginia’s two time All American Jerry West headlines West & Company in the St Albans Sportsman’s Tournament opener at 7 p.m. against a West Virginia State select. The nightcap features Ohio University and Marshall players from the American Conference facing Ohio-based Dayton and Xavier. Semi finals are set for Friday with the final Saturday. WVU athletes West Akers Warren play under athletic scholarships.
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