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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1948
Page
5
Four-game sessions unfold tonight as the Church and Tri County Basketball Leagues take center stage following yesterday’s upset of defending champion Keatley’s quintet in the opening round.
CHS hoop star Mark Workman, six feet eight, was named amateur athlete of the year by the West Virginia sportswriters and will attend the Victory Awards Dinner in Charleston. He led Charleston High to a strong season, with a standout 26 game total and a 19.7 point average. The event also celebrates WVU recruit workman and other high school talents from Richwood, Mullens, Logan, and Beckley.
In a full NFL postseason preview, the Chicago Cardinals visit Philadelphia for the National League crown defense against the Eagles, while the Cleveland Browns host the Buffalo Bills in the All America Conference decider. The Cardinals rallied past the Bears 24 21 to seal the Western division title, as Buffalo roared to a 28 17 victory over Baltimore to capture the Eastern crown before a 27 327 crowd.
West Virginia hosts Wake Forest on Tuesday and Bucknell on Saturday as the Mountaineers start a 20 game college basketball slate. Marshall travels west for the Los Angeles Invitational December 28 to 30, with Glenville debuting in conference play against Salem tonight.
St Joseph’s and Douglass High Schools renew West Virginia’s only basketball rivalry between white and Negro schools tonight at Radio Center arena. The series began last year and is coached by Father Sylvester Staud. St. Joe quintet won two close games previously this season.
Frank Stranahan of Toledo wins the $10,000 Miami Open with 270 10 under par to beat Melvin Harbert by four strokes. Stranahan first amateur to win the Miami Open and major PGA event this year. Harbert sets 62 course record but cannot catch Stranahan. Prize money totals and other finishers listed. includes pre tournament favorites and secondary results.
Philadelphia report notes Joe Louis says Charles Charles Bates proved himself a leading heavyweight after beating Baksi in 11 rounds at the Garden. Louis contends the Cincinnati slugger could claim the throne by defeats of Savold and Conn and cites his MSG performance as proof. Louis prepares for a six round exhibition with Arturo Godoy in Convention Hall.
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