Beavers Lead 1944 Southern Conference All Stars
Bluefield West Virginia report on Beaver highs providing three first team selections for the 1944 Southern West Virginia High School Conference grid squad. Princeton and Oak Hill also place multiple players, with Mercer County powers Bear and Princeton dominating the season. The article profiles standout players from Beaver Beckley Hinton Princeton and Oak Hill, noting line strength and backfield balance.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Beaver High
M-Southern West Virginia
Beavers
Princeton
Hinton
Oak Hill
Welch
Beckley
Cunsle
Bilehaen
ICCN
Mercer Coun
Mercer Unty
Bear
Javinder and
Old Lace
Conrence
Tommy Wallingford
Dickie Clarken
Beaver
Robin Cooper
Ak Hill
Jack Arson
Welchester
Brown
Rinceton
Tom Wallingford
Tommy
Hilbert
Ram
Stample Beckley
Roy Lee Harmon
Tom Hartley
Vinton
Everryone
Aye
Grover Elmore
Grover Elmoreas
Tigers
Robt
Cooper
Red Devil
Paul Falk
Ackage
Reaver
West Virginia
Rainelle Rangers Announce 20 Game Basketball Schedule
The Rainelle Rangers unveil a 20 game slate for the season led by two lettermen Bob Bennett and Sammy Gilkerson. Coach Catt Gobbert welcomes eight newcomers from the junior varsity and begins practice after equipment issue as they travel to Ronceverte in the season opener.
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Rainelle Rangers
Ronceverte
Catt Gobbert
Bob Ben~nett
Sammy Gilkerson
Bob Altizer
Bob Zoop
Buddy Bennett
Jack Harrah
Lewisburg
Rupert
Richwood
Summersville
Talcott
Alderson
Alcott
Buddy Young To Go On USO Tour
Pittsburgh Courier editor James Reid announced war department approval for a morale building U S O tour featuring Negro athletes Brad Hollan Stachel Paige and Jesse Owens with Buddy Young possible addition. Young said he planned to join the group leaving this month to visit London Cairo and Paris after passing his pre induction physical.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Courier
United States
Special Service Department
War Department
James Reid
Reid
Brad Hollan
Cornell University
Stachel Paige
Jesse Owens
Buddy” Young
University of Illinois
New York
Courier
Joe Touis
U.S.O
Champaign
Claude
Buddy’ Young
USC
Young
Tondon
Cairo
Paris
Teresa Wright Delivers Baby Boy in Hollywood
Actress Teresa Wright and husband Niven Busch welcomed a son, weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces, marking their first child. The event adds a new chapter for the Americana star and her celebrated screenwriter husband.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Teresa Wright
Mrs. Minniver
Niven Busch
Alvin Dunkley Transferred to Camp Fannin for Basic Training
Private Alvin T. Dunkley husband of Mrs Wanda D Dunkley of 501 Paint Street is transferred to Camp Fannin Texas for basic training.
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Alvin T. Dunkley
Wanda D. Dunkley
501
Paint Street
Camp Fannin
Texas
Church League Opens Play Tomorrow Night
The church league basketball season starts tomorrow with four games at 7 o clock. First Baptist vs First Methodist leads, Mabscout Baptist vs Catholic follows, Episcopal vs Methodist Temple, and Christian vs Presbyterian. Season runs through March 12 with a split schedule and playoff to determine champions.
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First Baptist
Methodist
Mabseolt Baptist
Catholic
Episcopal
Methodist Temple
Christian
Presbyterian
Paul Harless
League
Howard Fillmer
Fillmer
Raleigh Register
Ronceverte Opens Basketball Season Versus Butch
Greenbrier high school in Ronceverte begins its 1954-55 basketball campaign under coach Loudin who enters his tenth season. Thirty-five players report with five lettermen returning including Piercy Irons Ford Boyles and Arthur. Coach Loudin expects strong depth from five more players as the squad aims to repeat a successful previous season despite playoff setback.
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Greenbrier High School
Ronceverte
Laoudin
Yough
George Piercy
Bill Irons
Frank Ford
Wayland Boyles
William Arthur
Toudin
George Persinger
Bobby Clincbel
Razorbacks overpower Aggies to claim state title in dramatic fourth
In Fayetteville Arkansas routs Arkansas Aggies 40 to 0 sealing an unofficial state collegiate championship. Razorbacks built a halftime lead then blitzed in the fourth quarter for the lopsided win.
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Associated Press
Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Arkansas Anpies
Ait
Parkers
Religious school league schedule shows early February matchups
The record lists multiple February and March games among Episcopal Catholic First Baptist Presbyterian Christian Mabscott Methodist Temple and related teams. It outlines a fourth game in several weekly pairings with dates February 19 February 26 March 5 and March 12, detailing who plays whom each round.
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Baptist
First Methodist
Mabscout Baptist
Episcopal
Methodist Temple
Christian
Presbyterian
Catholic
First Baptist
Mabscntt Baptist
Mabscott
Mabscott Baptist
Methodist
Makesott Baptist
Fi Methodist
Tanuary
Methodist Tempie
Mabscot
Methodist ‘Temple
Mabsced Baptist
Catholic l
Mabscal
Mabseal
Oak Hill honors football team and band at banquet
A Friday night banquet at the Methodist church honored Oak Hill high school football team and band. Over 2000 attendees heard WVU coach Johnny Brickels praise football’s lessons and the value of education, with brief remarks from local educators and boosters.
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Oak Hill
Oak Til
S. D. Morton
Johnny Brickels
West Virginia University
Brickels
B. C. Peters
Fayette County Board of Education
Otway Gunnoe
G. B. Bobbitt
Lava
Schooks
H.R. Cole
Paul Fulks
Roy
Jack) Johnson
Fayette Tribune
Roy Lee Harmon
Post- Herald
Emile Hodel
The
Raleigh Register
Steve Harrick
West Virginia
Yechioach
CR. Hill
C. P. White
Boosters Club
Cole
Board of Education
Blue Eaglets Begin Workouts With Large Turnout
Coach Ross Inle's Central junior high announces basketball practice starts tomorrow at 4:30 in the junior high gym. About 150 boys show initial interest, with cuts planned to around 80 after a week. Leader is Billy Sigenund, while football players earn heavy involvement from Earnest Allen and others. A game is planned before Christmas with teams Charleston Montgomery Oak Hill Mt Hope Hinton and Raleigh County June on the slate. schedule near completion.
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Ross Inle
Blue Eaglets
Irie
Billy Sigenund
Tetterman
Inle
Earnest Allen
Bile Chandler
Tilly Guallico
Richard Martin
R. Davis
Collins
Daniel
Harvey
Johnson
Jim Turner
Bob Alley
Army Completes Dominant Championship Win Over Navy 23–7
West Point Cadets led by Felix Blanchard and Glenn Davis beat Navy 23 to 7 before 70,000 at Municipal Stadium. Army converted two interceptions into touchdowns, blocked a punt for a safety, and secured a perfect season with nine wins. Dick Wallerhouse set an extra point record with 47 conversions in 59 tries.
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Baltimore
Army
Par
Jhas
West Point
Navs
Felix
Doc) Blanchard
Blebe
Bishopville
8. C
Glenn Davis
Los Angeles
Spear
West Painters
America
Kings
Davis
Capt
Tom
Lombardo
Dick Wallerhouse
Allhree
Clyde Laforce
Tulsa
Wallerhouse
Navy
Ardy Arnold
Mack
John Hansen
Mangen
Arnold
Anury
Mnaarching
Toueddown
Blanchard
Hamberg
Bob Jenkins
Hansen
Bill Barron
Bramsett
Clyde Scott
Vic Fines
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