Cox Appeals Life Ban From Baseball In Hearings
William D. Cox, former Philadelphia Phillies president, spent six and a half hours appealing to Commissioner Landis to reverse a lifetime ban on betting on games. Cox argued his bets were part of a plan to expose disloyalty within the Phillies, while witnesses supported that he did bet. Landis called witnesses and referenced Cox’s radio remark about making some small sentimental bets.
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SD Feder
Associated Press
New York
William D. Cox
Philadelphia Phillies
Kenesaw M. Landis
Cox
Landis
Phils
Phillies
Nathan Alexander
The
Bucky Harris
Limber Company
Stoco Expected To Have Top Team
Editor notes the Stoco high basketball outlook as Virgil Sarratt’s squad returns four of last year’s starting five and adds promising sophomores. Practice runs daily ahead of December 2 opener with Clear Fork at Coleard school, with Lewis and Farmer in defense and White and Martin leading offense.
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Raleigh
Wyoming
Summers
Fayette
LEGO
Virgil Sarratt
Stace
Big Sam White
Alvin Martin
Sterling Lewis
Jimmy Farmer
Glen Rutlege
Sarratt
Dick O'Neal
Shorty Price
Eddie Trnpe
Lester Smith
Jimmy Roles
Hunter
Clear Fork
Coleard School
Serratt
Lewis
Farmer
White
Martin
Flying Eagle of the Week honors Glenn Sallack
Woodrow Wilson high school band instructor Glenn Sallack earns the Flying Eagle of the Week for providing musical entertainment at local football games, adding spirited performances to the season.
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Glenn Sallack
Woodrow Wilson High School
Conference publicity and northern split for Southern Conference
Southern Conference members meet in Bluefield to award Princeton the football title while debating publicity and a proposed two region split with north and south divisions. The article urges a dedicated publicity agent and notes local leaders favor improving coverage and staying with the current setup with reforms.
Five Bainbridge Stars On Teams
The 1943 Associated Press Mid-Atlantic squad selects service men from Maryland Virginia and North Carolina. Bainbridge Navy members e Howard Wickey and Cecil Hare anchor guard positions with other Bainbridge players including Charlie Justice and Phil Ragazzo. The listing covers ends tackles guards centers backs and more across Camp Davis Camp Lejeune Greensborough BTC and other bases.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Mid-Atlantic Arts Service
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Howard Wickey
Bainbridge Navy
John Mellus
Camp Davis
Garrard Ramsey
Bain- Littles Navy
Joe Sabasteanski
Camp Lejeune
Chuck Drulis
Phil Ragazzo
Charlie Justice
Norm Stanmlee
Joe Nessing
George Murphy
Larry Sullivan
Cupy
Lejeune
Yand Elwood Gerber
Bainbridge
Stan Rachimas
Fort Monroe
Stan Erickson
Louis Sossamon
Bainbridgebacks
Bill de Correvant
Lee Hutto
Richie Air Base
Charlie Trippi
Greensboro Btc
Hillard Cheatham
Church League Opens Tomorrow in Beckley Gym
The City Church League opens its 1948-44 season tomorrow with four games at Beckley Junior High School Gym starting at 7 o'clock. President Howard Fillmer announced Jim Kuhn from Woodrow Wilson High School will referee league games this season. Opening matches feature Christian and Metherlist Temple. Mabscott Baptist vs Catholic. Presbyterian vs First Baptist. Episcopal vs First Methodist. Tickets are on sale. a good opening crowd is expected. The first half schedule lists December 6 and December 9 matchups including Presbyterian vs First Methodists and Methodist Temple vs Third game.
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City Church League
Beckley
Howard Fillmer
Jim Kuhn
Leaneh
Woodrow Wilson High School
Temple
Mabscott Bappist
Lad
Presbyterian
First Baptist
Episcopal
First Methodist
Fillmer
Christian
Mabseatt Baptist
First’ Baptist Episcopal
First Alethodist
Methodists
Episcopals
Methodist Temple
Conference Will Meet Next Sunday in Bluefield
Members of the Southern Conference Athletic association will convene in Bluefield a week from today for their annual winter meeting. The main topic is awarding Princeton the football championship with basketball schedule planning and a four team cage tournament draw for January 8 and 9 in Berkeley and Mount Airy. Notables include Beckley and Parkersburg as contenders.
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Southern Conference Athletic Association
Bluefield
Princeton
McDowell County
John Faulkoner
Hinton Sportsman
John
Beckley
Mullens
Hinton
Oak Hill
Mount Hope
League
Olives
Beriley
Jannday
Atacent Lane
Miiens
Oak Hart
Tee
Prinerton
Parkersburg
Study Begun By Governor Neely on Soldier Vote
Governor Neely announced an investigation into mitigating the temporary disfranchisement of West Virginia voters in the armed forces. He suggested possible legislative steps, possibly a special session to amend election laws to permit soldier voting, with a decision expected next week. The Senate had rejected federal oversight of servicemen ballots, backing state control.
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Caarlfelton
Neely
West Virginia
Congress
America
Senate
Kampouris Sold To Milwaukee Club
Milwaukee Brewers announce purchase of Second Batsman Alex Kampouris from Washington of the American League. Kampouris batted .207 in AA1 games last year. Home is Sacramento California. Also sale of Pitcher Henry Dana to Buffalo International League.
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Register
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers Today
Alex Kampouris
Washington Club
Kampouris
Senators
Sacramento
Cal
Brewers
Henry
Prince) Dana
Buffalo
Eight Named For James E. Luthison Memorial Award
In Columbus Ohio the Amateur Athletic union nominates eight candidates for its James E. Luthison Memorial Award as the athlete of the year. A committee of about 400 sports writers and athletic figures will vote later this month.
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Fritz Howell
Associated Press
Columbus
Amadeur
James E. Luthison
Cornelius Warmeredamn
Naval
Chapel Hall
S.C
Walliam Fydlusse
New York A.C
A.A. U
Mary Winslow
Jackson Jenn
Aga Curtis
George Washington High School
Sau Brine
Wither
Gilbert HH. Doris
Rustin Divin
Willian Bulli Watson
Miehigiat
Defio Police Athletic Club
Decath
Fon Cilampion
PH Dhuse
Ame Sander
Kenneth Saders
Wyem- Jings
Natonal
Jail Snouth
Ohio State
Hickailin-boyn
Pesaler
Great Lakes
Dosepin Platuk
Chiedan
Princeton Second in Annual West Virginia Football Poll
Logan High School in WV was named state football champion, winning the Henderson Peebles trophy. Parkersburg, Princeton, and Mannington finished as top contenders with perfect records. Princeton placed second with 08 points, while Parkersburg led first-place votes.
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Poy
Associated Prices
LOGAN
Parkersburg
West Virginia Sportswriters Association
Henderson Peebles
Charleston
Jimmy Scott
Big Reds
Peebles
Charles Hylton
Parkershig
Bill Barrett
Beckley
Princeton
Weirton
Mannington
Reds
Stonewall Jackson
Wheeling
Wellsburg
Washington
I Reds
New Martinsville
Wes
Huntington Central
Marietta
Fence
Ald
Hudson
Dick Hudson
Charleston Daily Mail
Oselevied
Eieht
Harantheses
Princeteau
Alamington
Assington Irving
Williams
Roosevelt Whron
Clarks
Durst
Bluefield
Weston
Martins
Fury
St Albans
Oak Han
Prrten
Chester
Cher
Alderson
Victory of
Clarksburg
East Bank
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Stoco
Clear Fark
Sophia
Marsh Fark
Shady Spring
Trap Hall
Pineville
Marsh Fork
Trap Hill
Mount Hone
Mark Twain
South Charleston
Collins
Flying Eagle
Main
Bob Goldsmith
Harold Riffe
Steve Ulaki
Bob Johnson
Paul Brown
Jack Turner
Bob Carpenter
Parkersburg High School
Whitehead
Johnson
Turner
Linch
MoIlohan
Weaver
McKibben
Allman
Mason
Gilbert
Berger
Nedert
Mitchell
Rader
Morgis
Little Red
Bud Shelton
McFarland
Neale
Lantz
W. Clevenger
Wains
Bosworth
Swain
Anthony
Lafferce
Waller
Scott
Mathers
HL Clevenger
Sellers
Hefner
Jones
Rice
Shutz
Wharton Hardman
Powell
Joe Johnston
Bainbridge Stars
Saltair
Utah
Ogden Army Arsenal
Sunset Beach
Arsenal
Des Moines
Clarence A
Dunagan
U. of Iowa
Army Air Force
Pepass End Een
Uthilahaad
Gary
Compinger
Beaver
Scott Back
Big Creem
Phkiligss Hinton
Fraidson Hornopnaay
Mullins
Crosss
Waad
Mt.hope
Champ
Sat
Louis
Beckley Cullege
Jethro Calvert
Mr. Shttoyers
Clifford Meadows
Becley College
Beckley, W. VA
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