Statistics Dont Uphold Cries To Abolish Boxing
A defense of boxing amid calls to ban the sport after injuries to Benny Paret and Tunney Hunsaker. Dr Ward Wylie rebuts critics, cites safety, supervision, and historical injury rates, arguing boxing remains a worthy sport with proper oversight and moral purpose.
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Phillies and Senators win openers plus Dodgers open new stadium
Opening day highlights feature the Philadelphia Phillies routing the Reds 12 4 and the Washington Senators defeating the Detroit Tigers 4 1 behind Bennie Daniels five hit effort. Dodgers unveil Chavez Ravine Stadium with Podres on the mound and a record 56 000 crowd as Ford and Spahn prep for the new season across the league.
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Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles open state baseball at Beckley
Woodrow Wilson Eagles host Stoco Indians at Beckley Field in the Coalfield Conference opener. Ernest Jacobs starts on the mound as Wiseman fields a lineup with letter winners at every position after an eight year layoff from the state tournament. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 for students.
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Route 41 Little League Meets Wes at Stanaford
Route 41 Little League holds its first meeting Wednesday at 7 p m in Union Hall Stan aford to discuss registration tryouts and season opening. Fourth season on this route the big issue is personnel with parents urged to attend and help as managers officers and helpers.
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Tacoma Giants Trade Sends Don Choate to Rochester
In a Pacific Coast League move, the Tacoma Giants ship pitcher Don Choate to Rochester of the International League in exchange for infielder Bill Hain.
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Major League Clubs Trim Rosters To 28 Players
United Press International reports major league rosters reduced to 28 as Nuxhall McDevitt and Tanner move to the minors through last minute cuts. Burgess to Angels farm, James optioned, McDaniel sent to Oklahoma City, Christopher to Syracuse, with Kanehl promoted at Nashville. Braves promote Fischer and Krsnich. Twins swap Pleis for Vancouver and add Orlando Martinez. Pirates re sign 13 minors, Dodgers trim 11, Mets retain Ruffing and Kress as coaches.
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Pipers Win First ABIL Championship Over Steers 106 102
Cleveland comes back from 0-2 to take the ABIL title 106 102 at Kansas City. Dick Barnett scores 26 for the Pipers while Bill Bridges leads KC with 31. Pipers convert 30 of 38 free throws to seal the crown.
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Lakers Celtics clash in third playoff game at Sports Arena
Los Angeles hosts Boston in game three of the NBA series with the Lakers seeking homecourt edge after splitting the first two games. Celtics won Saturday 122 108, Lakers countered with a 129 122 win Sunday. Game four set for Wednesday. potential games five to seven on Boston and Los Angeles in April.
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Vance Named President of State Golfers
Vance, pro at Bridgeport Country Club, was named president of the West Virginia Professional Golfers Association at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. The group also elected Bud Harold secretary and planned later meetings for State PGA and Open tournaments.
Yale Names Henry Campbell Wrestling Coach
Henry P. Campbell has been appointed head wrestling coach at Yale University, effective July 1. The move announced from New Haven, Connecticut, places Campbell in charge of the program starting next season.
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Leopards Lose Ground in Civitan Bowling League
In Civitan Bowling League action at Bowl Wick the Leopards slim their two and a half game lead as Lions and Tigers close in. John Gorman led men with 211 198 549, while Mildred Christian topped ladies with 192 and Theresa Edwards 476 in a busy night across multiple teams and leagues at Sky Lanes and nearby venues.
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Searsburg Vermont births deaths marriages record stands still
In 1961 Searsburg Vermont, a 74-person village, recorded no births deaths or marriages for the entire year confirming a historic population standstill. The note highlights the town’s 136 year history without such events and mentions future outlook for graphite in the space age.
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