AS OARS ROUNDUP
Basketball notes from New York center on Vince Borgia praised by Ellison Ketchum and comparisons to Ernie Vandeweghe. Various college and pro mentions include Hardin-Simmons Bowl plans and Penn State matchups, plus jokes about Wistert and Ward Cuff defenses.
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Associated Press
New York
Ellison Ketchum
Denver
Vince Borgia
Colgate
Ernie Vandeweghe
Hardin - Simmons College Cowboys
Ledi
Calif
Little Rock
Ark
Lafayette
Border Conference
American Bowling Congress
Dominic ‘Tomasi
Michigan
Alvin Wistert
Cleveland Indians
Roberto
Avila
Philly Warriors
Savard
Ward Cuff
Wisconsin
Ward
Penn State
Northwestern
Cornell
London
New York Times
Woodcock
Beckley College Blue Hawks edge Salem in late thriller
Beckley College Blue Hawks defeated Salem 60 to 58 in a pivotal State College Conference clash at Mount Hope. Millard Bowman scored the deciding basket with two seconds left as Beckley rallied from a two-point deficit, overcoming a Salem comeback and gaining momentum for Friday's showdown with Alderson Broaddus Battlers.
Glen White tops Eccles in Raleigh County Junior High hoop opener
Glen White defeated Eccles 29 to 15 in the Raleigh County Junior High School Basketball League opener. Lilly led the night with 11 points, supported by Calberto two, Clemens six, D. Malone four, and O Neal six for Glen White while Murray two, Congini four, Cox five, Moore two, and Carter two for Eccles.
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Glen White
Lilly
Eccles
Calberto
Clemens
D. Malone
O'Neal
Eccles Murray
Congini
Cox
Moore
Carter
Major League Trade Rumors Highlight Minor League Meet
The 47th annual minor league convention opened in Minneapolis as executives circulated about possible big trades. Giants and White Sox officials discussed deals involving Eddie Waitkus Clyde McCullough Cliff Chambers and Bob Dillinger with other clubs also in the frame. A separate Wyoming hoop clinic led by Paul Vonauri was announced for Pineville High School tomorrow night with basketball films on fundamentals and rules.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Nicollet Hotel
Chicago
New York Giants
Leo Durocher
Walker Cooper
Johnny Mize
Bob Hannegan
St. Louis Cardinals
Cooper
bJatter
Red Munger
Murry Dickson
Giants
Eddie Waitkus
Clyde McCullough
Cliff Chambers
Cubs
Charlie Grimm
Bruins
Mize
Frank Lane
Chicago White Sox
David Harum
Bob Dillinger
St. Louis Browns
Eddie Robinson
Cleveland Indians
Bill de Witt
Browns
White Sox
Dillinger
Dave Dhilley
Tom
Lane
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Robinson
Bill
Robby
Billy Johnson
Steve Souchock
Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
Dizzy Trout
Detroit
Ffor
Johnny Berardine
Cleveland
Frankie Gustine
Pittsburgh
Bob Scheffing
Chicago Cubs
Phil Masi
Boston Braves
Oalfickler
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Pirates
Billy Southworth
Braves
Eddie Stanky
Boston
Wyoming Hoop Clenic Y Register
Pineville
Cules
Paul Vonuari
Beckley
Wyoming County Coaches and Officials Association
Pineville High School
Groza Named Captain of Kentucky Basketball Team
Kentucky's six foot seven All-America center Alex Groza was chosen team captain ahead of the Naval Air Station trip to Louisville and Baltimore. The announcement followed a slate of scores from several games including Wake Forest 80 and Virginia Tech 49.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Kentucky
Alex Groza
William & Mary
Norfolk
Naval Air 44
Louisville
Baltimore
Univ
Gallaudet
DePaul
Parker to Speak at Eagle Fete Tonight
Ace Parker, Duke backfield coach and 1937 All American, will address the Beckley Flying Eagles at a banquet honoring the state champions at the Beckley Hotel. Parker later played for the Chicago Bears and manages Portsmouth in the Classy B Piedmont League during baseball season. Union Radiator and Battery Company hosts the event.
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Ace Parker
Duke University
Beckley Flying Eagles
Beckley Hotel
Parker
Duke
Chicago Bears
Portsmouth
Union Radiator and Battery Company
Eagles
Miami Open Opens As Pros Face Early 68s
The Miami Open opens with a silver jubilee edition as two unknowns shoot 68s in qualifying. Buster Mills, 31, and Ned Cooper, pro from Charlotte, led a pack of 68s including George Bolesta Harold Paddock Bob Taski and Ollie Kay. The field lists 150 top pros and amateurs with Ben Hogan, Cary Middlecoff and Jim Ferrier absent.
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Associated Press
Miami
Igeorge Bolesta
Palma Cela
Tampa
Harold J. Paddock
Aurora
Ind
Bob Taski
North Hampton
Mass
Ollie Kay
University of Miami
Ben Slogan
Cary Middlecoff
Jim Ferrier
Five-Point Tuesday Wrap Up Local College Upsets
West Virginia teams faced tight results after three Tuesday games decided by five points. California PA beat Bethany 61 60 as Don Olara scored late. Beckley edged Salem 60 58 with Millard Bowman hitting a game winner at two seconds. West Liberty beat Steubenville 42 40. Bud Worthington led Salem with 10, Henry Healy 13 for West Liberty, Ely Mumley 11 for Beckley before injury.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Cagers
California
Bethany
West Liberty
Steubenville
Beckley
Salem
Bud Worthington
Heckley
Paul Romano
West Liberity
Henry Healy
Ely Mumley
Mumley
Ferello Tangles Colon Garcia In New York Bout
Sol Ferello outpoints Jose Colon Garcia in a lightweight clash at Park Arena New York. Ferello wins card 8 rounds with a clear decision over Colon Garcia of Puerto Rico.
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New York
Park Arena
Sol Ferello
Jose Colon Garcia
Puerto Rico
Maxim Beats Bivins as Heavyweight Title Bets Grow
In Cleveland Joe Maxim outpointed Jimmy Bivins over 10 rounds before 11,164 fans. Maxim weighed 182, Bivins 178, as both eye moves toward a Louis title clash. Saddler won his 10 rounder earlier, while high school basketball schedules for Shady Spring and Mullens were released for December through February.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Joe Maxim
Joe Louis
Maxim
Bivins
Louis
Ion
Sandy Saddler
Eddie Giosa
Philadelphia
Saddler
Giosa
Cleveland News
Joey Maxim
Jimmy Bivins
Sandy Laddler
New York
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