Region 3-AAA Tourney Could Be Moved to Beckley Armory
Raleigh County’s new Armory impressed West Virginia officials and players at a Sunday clinic. Executive secretary Gordon Eisman considered relocating the Region 3 basketball tourney from Fayetteville to Beckley, citing a reasonable rental and neutral court benefits. Beckley officials welcomed hosting. planned March 9-10 with Oak Hill and Beckley in sectional play aiming for regionals.
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Gordon Eismon
Raleigh County
Eismon
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Beckley
Tom Minter
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George McLaughlin
Raleigh Register
Eisman
Webb Porter
Tennessee Activities Commission
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Minter
Beckley College
Princeton
Oak Hill
Barksdale
Romig Named Lineman of the Year in 1961 Poll
Colorado guard Joe Romig captured United Press International Lineman of the Year honors for 1961. He edged Utah State tackle Merlin Olsen and Alabama end Billy Neighbors, with 315 votes cast among 47 players. Romig acknowledged for his genius at reading plays and his academic excellence.
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UPI
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Colorado
United Press International
Michigan State
Sonny Grandelius
Romig
Taickle
Merlin Olsen
Utah State
iTackle
Billy Neighbors
Alabama
Gary
Jarman scores 39 but Davidson falls to George Washington
George Washington defeated Davidson 95 77 as Bill Jarman poured in 39 points for the Wildcats high scoring effort. Jarman converted 23 free throws and Jon Feldman added 32 for the Colonials who led most of the game. Other Southern Conference results and upcoming games at East Tennessee State and with West Virginia are noted.
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UPI
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George Washington
Wildcats
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Jarman
Furman
Jerry Smith
Colonials
Jon Feldman
East Tennessee
Paladins
West Virginia
William & Mary
Virginia
Coach Owens Reaffirms UW Football Pact for Five Years
Seattle Washington United Press International reports coach Jim Owens ended weeks of rumors by signing a five year extension to remain head football coach at the University of Washington. President Odegaard issued a letter confirming the term extension as Owens plans to attend the Big Five meeting in San Francisco. Salary not fixed publicly, a regent hints at under 25 thousand dollars yearly. Owens has earned about 20 thousand previously and is paid from athletic events.
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Odegaard
San Francisco
Board of Regents
Trap Hill Five Faces Another Rough Season
Trap Hill Wildcats enter a tough year with a 2-18 record last season and a very small lineup. Coach Glen Daniel, in his first year, must juggle a mostly under six foot squad against larger county and non league teams. Despite doubts, he remains optimistic, planning to test players early and aim for at least one county win. They travel to Shady Spring tonight for a Raleigh County clash with the Tigers.
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Tigers
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