Jaycee Relays Preview and State Track Notes
Stonewall Jackson leads in seven events across Big Five Coalfield CV meets with top marks in 100 yard dash 440 and hurdles plus discus broad jump and pole vault. Manuel Collins shines for Charleston while Hunt’s record stands as target with state meet May 13 in Charleston. Two key events today include Cincinnati Reds exhibition and WVU All-Stars versus Weekley Moose at the Rev Building.
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Stonewall Jackson Ifigh
Woodrow Wilson High Oval
Parkersburg
St. Charleston
Huntington Central
Chemical Valley
Charleston
Beckley
Oak Ill
Mt. Hope
Fayetteville
Milton
Barboursville
Dunbar
Farhersburg
Jaycee
Stone
Stonewall
Oak Hill
Oak Hal
Jimmy Canterbury
Huntington Centre
Farkersburg
Warnock
Jack Childs
Manuel Collins
Lawrence Hunt
Hunt
Callins
Coun
Coalfield
WVU
Cincy Reds
Heston Braves
WVU All-Stars
Weekley Moose
Rev Building
Anderson Packers Quit NBA Amid Broad League Restructure
The Anderson Packers dropped out of the NBA as the league considers a two division format of 10 to 12 teams. NBA President Maurice Podoloff called the current 17 team setup unwieldy and impractical and noted a $50,000 posting requirement could deter fragile franchises.
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Associated Frees
NEW York
Anderson Packers
National Masketball Association
Maurice Podoloff
Chicago
Tes
Basketball Association of America
National League
Anderson
NBA
Packers
Tke Duffey
Anderson Fackers Civic Association
Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported by AP
In Providence Jimmy Cooper outpointed Black Pico. In Hartford George Dunn outpointed Sonny Bay West. In Newark Sandy Saddler stopped Rubin Davis. In Washington Gene Smith knocked out Danny Dancowse. Sports results from multiple venues noted by AP.
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Associated Press
Providence
Jimmy Cooper
Washington
D. C
Pico
Navana
Hartford
Conn
George Dunn
Sonny Bay West
Washington, D.C
Newark
Sandy Saddler
New York
Rubin Davis
Philadelphia
Gene Smith
Danny Dancowse
Manchester
Mrs. J. J. McIntyre Seeks Cheaper Thoroughbred Means
Mrs. J. J. McIntyre wife of a General Motors executive who spent $72 000 last year on horse racing weighs cheaper options. She is listed as breeder of a bay filly by Dean Hanover Lurmile foaled at Hanover Shoe Farms in Manover, Harrisburg area.
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J. J. McIntyre
General Motors
Imperial Hanover
Harrisburg
Ex Mountaineers Top Blgood Hot Shots 78 to 54
Ex Mountaineers beat Blgood Hot Shots 78 to 54 in a charity game at the Rec Building. WVU All-Stars featured former Mountaineers amid a strong Moose Club lineup with added players and a full crowd expected for the event.
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Mountaineers Top
West Virginia University
Beckley Moose
Rec
Mountaineer
Hill Ballard
Carl Payne
Jesse Lilly
Glenville
Elkview High
jArt Burrus
University of Tennessee
Press Mara Lvnch
Wesleyan
WVU
Ohio
Scotty Hamilton
Werth
Millard
Bowman
Heckley College
Sheriff Okey Mills
Red Crook
Sam White
Cotton White
Moose
J.B. van Meter
WWHS
Ken Hunt
Richwood
Coach Brown
Jackson
Leone
W. A
Gene” Burke
Beckley
Flying Eagle Band
WVUI
Wright
Elgood
Princeton
Freddie Schaus
Fort’ Wayne
Leland Byrd
Clyde Green
Eddie Beach
Joe Duff
Eddie Sterling
Bob Jackson
Nick Cavallaro
Roy Lester
Associated Press
Bob Miler
Boston
Beach
Hawaii
United States
Bob Belcherg
Jack White
Wvui Stars
Duff
Boston Garden
Schau
Graen
Seeee
Byrd Reer Bodo
Cavallarog
Alale
Ward
B. Belcher
W. White
J. White Ce
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J. Blankenship
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B. Blankenship
Espeed
Indians See Flag Key In Giant 1st Baseman
Tucson report on Leseleus Luke Haster the 234 pound San Diego born rookie. The Indians tout him as key to the pennant and a possible rookie of the year. He explains knee issues and plans to hit major league pitching with a long ball approach.
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JY Milkray
SIN AF
Tucson
Ariz
Cleveland Indians
Leseleus
Luke) Haster
San Diego
Tribe
Easter
Cincinnati Crescents
Homestead Greys
Cleveland
Indians
Greys
Marsh Samuels
Luke
Foster
Qualifying Dates Set for U S Open Golf Trials
The 30th National Open Golf Championship will run May 22 to May 29 at 29 sectional centers. The main event occurs June 8 to June 10 at Merion Golf Club Ardmore Pa. Trials on May 29 include Baltimore Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other cities.
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Associated Press
New York
Merion Golf Club
Ardmore
Cincinnati
Hyde Park
Cincy Reds and Braves in exhibition tiff at Bluefield
In an anticipated exhibition at Walt Powell Park Cincinnati Reds and Boston Braves clashed as rain threatened. Ewell Blackwell pitched a late inning gem to seal a 9-7 Rhinelanders win highlighted by two homers from Walker Cooper and Bob Usher and a strong showing by Raffensberger before a crowd of 5 743.
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Charleston
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Braves
Walt Powell Park
Luke Sewell
Herman Wehmeier
Reds
Billy Southworth
Braves
Bob Hall
Harry Perkowski
Eccles Southpaw
Wehmeier
Bluefield
Rhinelanders
Ewell Blackwell
Big Walker Cooper
Bob Usher
Boston
Warren Spahn
Ken Raffensberger
Redleg
Raffensberger
Cincinnati
Blackwell
Pete Reiser
Blackie
Gene Mauch
Sara Jethroe
Luis Olmo
Bobby Meeks
Speedy Jethroe
Reiser
Whitey” Ries
Tribe
Phils May Field NL's Youngest Yet in Spotlight
Philadelphia managers consider fielding the National League's youngest starting lineup this season. Only Eddie Waitkus and Andy Seminick are over 26. Waitkus is 30 after a shooting incident last summer, while Seminick is 29. Outfielders Ennis and Ashburn are 24 and 23 respectively, with 25 year old Snicki in contention. The Phillies, third-place finishers last year, beat Fort Worth 10 6 with Hamner homering twice and Jones Ennis once.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Eddie Sawyer
Eddie Waitkus
Andy Seminick
Waitkus
Seminick
Mike Goliat
Granville Hamner
Willie Jones
Hammer
Goliat
Jones
del Ennis
Richie Ashburn
Ed Sanicki
Phils
Fort Worth
Hamner
Ennis
Dewey Vetoes Bill Against Split Double Headers
Governor Thomas E. Dewey vetoed a bill that would stop major league clubs from staging split double headers with two admission charges. He called the act a restriction on a free country. Assemblyman Lawrence P. Murphy of Brooklyn sponsored the measure targeting Ebbets Field practices.
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Ae Associated
Albany
N.Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Brooklyn Dodger
Lawrence P. Murphy
Brooklyn Democrat
Ebbets Field
Dodgers dump Milliken as Arms trouble growls
Baseball dispatches recount pitching woes for the Dodgers as Burt Shotton cuts Bob Milliken after a shaky spring start. Ralph Branca’s sore elbow persists while Rex Barney heads to Montreal for seasoning and Burt Shotton tests Haines in minor league settings.
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Frew
Asbeville
N.C
Burt Shotton
Dodgers
Ralph Branca
Rex Barney
Vera Beach
Brooks
Bob Milliken
Shodon
Montreal
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W. Va
Bob Wills
Straystuff
Exlsel Ashworth
Beckley College
Alderson-Broadadus College
Philippi
Raleigh County Umpires Association
Raleigh County Baseball League
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Coal River League
Anderson Drops
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Cincy Cops
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Kruszewski
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Chilott
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Johnson
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Blackwe
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Cealan
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Haller’s County Fair
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Oyus
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Kirby Higby
Whitlow Wyatt
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Giants
Leo Durocher
Clint Hartung
Indianapolis
Bloom
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Tommy Henrich
George Bennett
Johns Hopkins
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New York Giants
Louis Sleater
Yoom
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Hank Wyse
Washington Senators
Connie Mack
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Wyse
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Fla
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Chicago White Sox
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