Raleigh County Basketball Schedules Set For 1945 Tourney Plans
Seven Raleigh County high schools completed 1945 basketball schedules at a Beckley meeting. Officials were named for a March tournament with dates March 2 9 and 40. The league will send constitutions to each school and coaches will attend a January 20 principals meeting to set 44 46 football and basketball schedules.
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T. F. Bartlett
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Sophia
Pas
Stoco
Shady
Colcord
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Pax
Montceal
Stoen
Montreal
Stoco High School
Alan
Hinton
Mark Twain
Clear Fork
S. Charleston
Seth
Marsh Fork
Pineville
Sophia Haight
Shady Spring
Herndon
Away
Rainelle
Shady Spring High School
Talcott
Gauley Bridge
Kingston
Af Dan
Oak Hill
Trap
Marsh Fork High School
Alumni
Dan
Glen Rogers
Tan
Williamson Wolfpack Chosen As State Scholastic Grid Champions
Williamson high school Wolfpack wins West Virginia scholastic football title with 175 of 180 points. Charleston, Mannington and Weirton high schools follow as runners up in a 13-team poll. Henderson L. Peebles trophy awarded. Marvin Varney-coached Williamson posted 19 points against nine opponents.
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Wolfpack
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Ironton
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Pikeville
Man
Matewan
Huntton Central
Welch
Logan
Mt. Hope
Association
Ohio State Trio Named to National Writers All American
The National Football Writers Association of America announced its first All American team for 1944. Ohio State placed three players on the roster, led by standout quarterback Les Horvath and tackle Don Whitmire joined by Bill Hackett. Also honored were Glen Davis of Army, Felix Blanchard of Army, and Joe Stanowic of Army among others with Yale Navy Southern California Indiana Oklahoma A M and Purdue represented. The selections cap a poll of over 175 writers across 26 states chaired by Bert McGrane.
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Army
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Doug Kenna
Bill Eckbert
Hearley Damon
Pete Molia
Eddie Kelleher
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National Football Writers Association of America
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Southern California
Indiana
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Tack Duger
Paul Walker
Don Whitmire
John Ferraro
Southern Calif
Bill Hackett
Les Horvath
Glen Davis
Football Writers’ All-America
Bert McGrane
Association
J. Horvath
Horvath
Felix Blanchard
Fiy
Stillwater
Okla
Bob Fenimore
Mickey Guard
Woodward
Bay
Aggies
Fenimore
Oan
Denver University
Tulsa
Cecil Hawkins
Conley Beats Alumni 45 23 In Mullens Match
Conley high school defeated Alumni 45 to 23 at Mullens. Kelly led Conley with 13 points, Johnson added 12, while Meadows and Carter each scored seven for the Alumni. Referee H Thomas of Bluefield State Teacher's College officiated.
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Ben Dunman
Kelly
Johnson
T. Meadows
Carter
H. Thomas
Bluefield State Teacher’s College
Pas
Meadows
T Carter
Blalock
Ff Mizell
Caldwell
A Meadows
Oak Hill Posts 15-Game Basketball Schedule
Oak Hill Red Devils announce a 15-game basketball schedule excluding Coal Field tourney games. Key dates include January 9 at Mount Hope and home clashes with Beckley Kingston Shady Spring and Mullens through February and March, with 35 tryouts and six returning lettermen led by Coach Paul Fulks.
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Red Devils
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Mount Hope
Beckley
Paul Fulks
Grabosky
Terry
Lee
Francow
Cooper
Colondra
Shady Spring
Ansted
Hinton
Fayetteville
Mullens
Kingston
East Bank
Revolta and Harrison Lead Miami Open At 205
Johnny Revolta and Staff Sgt. Dutch Harrison shared a 66 today to reach 205 after 54 holes of the $10,000 Miami Open. Maurice OConnor and Henry Picard chased at 207 and 208 as Ford led amateurs at 219. The pair hold a two stroke edge over the field with final round looming.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Johnny Revolta
Husky
Dutch Harrison
Maurice O'Connor
Belleville
N. J
Revella
Harrison
O'Connor
Henry Picard
Harrisburg
Gene Kunes
Hallywood
Revolta
Miami Springs
Doug Ford
Coast
Kingston High Adds Five Lettermen to Basketball Squad
Kingston high school welcomes 14 boys to basketball practice under new coach John Narra five veterans include Jimmy Mathers Kenneth Salters Marshall Lester Clarence McCon nell and Junior Sprouce newcomers are Blaine Tyre Buddy Nugen Eric Edwards Noel McMillan Arthur Kinley Bill Martin Howard Bowyer Billy Sal ers and Bill Shaw. Schedule lists games from January to February at various locations.
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John Narra
Kingston High School
Jimmy Mathers
Kenneth Salters
Marshall Lester
Clarence McConnell
Junior Sprouce
Blaine Tyre
Buddy Nugen
Eric Edwards
Noel McMillan
Arthur Kinley
Bill Martin
Howard Bowyer
Billy Salers
Bill Shaw
Pax
Shady Spring
Gauley Bridge
Oak Hill
Montgomery
Lookout
Fayetteville
Ansted
Alumni
Mount Hope
Second Church League Playoff Set For Monday Night
Tomorrow night at 7 o clock the Beckley Junior High School gym hosts the second week of the Four Church Loop playoffs. Methodist Temple faces Presbyterian in the first game and Episcopal takes on the remaining church in the second contest.
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Ihe Beckley
Methodist Temple
Presbyterian
Episcopal
National Pro Grid League May Run Into Postseason
New Yorks finals beat the Washington Reds 16 13 last Sunday and unless they repeat tomorrow the NFL may schedule a postseason game to decide the Eastern division. If the Giants fail to repeat the Eagles could top the standings with a Philadelphia Cleveland matchup looming in December.
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New York Cluhs
Baseball czar power debated as meetings open
Major league meetings begin with talks on defining new powers for a potential baseball czar after Landis. An advisory council may temporarily run baseball with Leslig O Connor joining Harridge and Frick, while decisions on a permanent commissioner are deferred. Trades buzz as managers plan for next week. Philadelphia Athletics announce signing of Ad Levy from Milwaukee Brewery.
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Mountaineers Rout Fairmont Teachers in Opener
Morgantown West Virginia University freshmen opened their season with a 68 to 38 victory over the Fairmont State College Fighting Teachers. Captain Sam Stalems led the charge with Dave Wilson and Jack Dial providing steady inside and outside scoring help.
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Morgantown - West Virginia University
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Jack Dial
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Johnny Brickels
Big Ten Coaches Target Forearm Block In T Formation
Big Ten coaches at their winter meeting in Chicago pushed to ban the forearm block aiding the T formation. They urged study of a 40 plays per period rule and allowing forward passing behind the rough scrimmage line. Other proposals favored standardizing college football code and a two inch tee for kickoffs.
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Big Ten
National Football Coaches Association
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Tan
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18-Point Buck Tops County Deer Reports
Reports from Raleigh Summers Mercer Lincolny and McDowell counties indicate several deer were bagged as the southern West Virginia Open season nears close. Notables include an 18 point buck near Beach Neck Summers county and a 17 point buck in Summers Creek area. Other hunters cited include Hager Canterbury Ballengee and Lilly with multiple bucks weighing around 200 to 250 pounds.
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Mercer
Loiguny
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Walt Canterbury
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Joe Lilly
Cherry Creek
Cecil Vogt
Beach Neck
Summers County
B. J. Grimmett
Hinton
Ed Harvey
Madame's Creek
Fred Gurton
Minton
C.j.thompson
Pocahontas County
Boots Wallingham
Charles Hannah
Zaeeh Richmond
Markets Report From Pittsburgh Wholesale Prices Slowed
W F A notes slow demand as apples in 8 car lots show 2.75 to 3.00 per basket in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Potatoes in 28 car lots stay steady with U S No 1 at 00 to sacks Maine Katahdins mixed between 1.50 and 1.55 for smaller sacks.
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Mountaineers Overwhelm College Team In Fast Break Victory
West Virginia led 39 to 22 at halftime and pulled away as reserves from the Mountaineer lineup contributed to a dominant win. The game featured 2,500 fans and marked Jasber Colebank's first year as head coach.
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Jas Jber Colebank
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West Virginia
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