Beckley Flying Eagles longest win streaks in history
A review of Beckley basketball history shows the Flying Eagles’ longest undefeated run was 22 games in 1966, followed by a 23 game streak to start 1970 before Elkins snapped it. The article lists notable streaks from 1928 to 1992, with multiple state championships and tournament runs shaping Beckley’s hoops legacy.
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Oakland boxer outpoints Davis in AP boxing note
The Associated Press report lists Johnny Gonsalves of Oakland beating Henry Davis in a points decision. Other results include Jimmy Soo stopping Naz Zarrano Vitale in Philadelphia and Armand Savoie with Johney Busso bouts postponed in Tampa.
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Armand Savoie
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Staco and Hintom Highs Game Rescheduled for Tomorrow
Staco Principal Sherman Trail announced that the basketball game between Staco and Hintom high schools, originally set for January 30 and postponed due to weather, will be played tomorrow night at the Coal City gym.
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Lakers Seek Second Wind In N B A Western Race
Lakers climb from last to second in the Western Division after a 92 86 win over Rochester as George Mikan scores 19 and Clyde Lovelette 20. Hawks beat Celtics in St Louis while Knicks rally to top Philadelphia 106 95 in an Eastern clash. Rochester falls to third. Royals edge Hawks in early standings.
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National Basketball Assn
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Mikan
Clyde Lovelette
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Hawks
Boston
Celtics
New York Knickerbockers
Dick McGuire
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Royals
Pookie al Ferrari
Bob Pettit
Knicks
Ex-Champ Faces Andrade Tonight in Chicago
Jimmy Carter, a former lightweight titleholder with a three-time reign, meets Cisco Andrade in a 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium. The bout marks Carter’s 100th pro fight. he has been idle since October 28 after losing the title to Bud Smith in Cincinnati. Andrade, 26, was unbeaten until a loss to Ralph Dupas on January 1, 1955, with a prior loss to Salas and a rematch win. ABC will televise at 10 p.m. EST.
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U S Skiers Struggle in Cortina Olympic Events
In Cortina d Ampezzo Italy Madeleine Berthod led a Swiss Finnish double triumph in women s downhill with 1 40 7 over Fredia Danzer and Lucille Wheeler as Mirja Hietamies upset Russia in the 15 kilometer relay notching a 1 09 01 nine miles 564 yards finish Russia won the relay with 1 09 28 Sweden 1 09 48 United States 9 5 points after hockey win over Canada.
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Werner
Steamboat Springs
Colo
America
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Parshall
Lawrence
Oslo
Siiri Ramtanen
Russia
Ampezzo
Ljubovj Kozyreva
Mirja Hietamies
Siykka Polkune
U S Ice Hockey Coach Denies Moscow Play Rumor
In Cortina d Ampezzo Italy the U S coach Robert Ridder says the team will not switch to Moscow after the Winter Games. He cites lack of Russian approach and confirms commitment to Switzerland and Sweden for post games. Police enthusiasm draws concern from Olympic officials amid reports of roughing photographers and reporters during opening ceremonies. Grade League Results.
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Baker and Jackson rise in boxing ratings and signings
Richie Ashburn signs a new contract with the Philadelphia Phillies after a strong season with a 338 batting average, with GM Roy Hamey praising the deal and wishing for more power in the outfield. In boxing, Bob Baker and Tommy Jackson sit Nos. 2 and 3 in Ring magazine’s February ratings, while Archie Moore leads the challengers to Rocky Marciano. other movers include Holman, Vaides, Pastrano, Savage, Lightburn, and newcomer Jordensen replacing Salas in featherweight.
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Richie Ashburn
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Roy Hamey
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Bob Baker
Tommy
Hurricane) Jackson
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Ring Magazine
Archie Moore
Rocky Marciano
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Jackson
Johnny Holman
Chicago
Bob Satterfield
Reuben Nino Vaides
Willie Pastrano
New Orleans
Milo Savage
Salt Lake City
Ludwig Lightburn
British Honduras
Paul Jordensen
University of Houston
Laura Salas
Beckley Matmen open season with Shady tilt postponed
Beckley varsity wrestlers, led by coach Vic Peelish, scheduled to meet Shady at 2 15 p m in Woodrow Wilson gym after a weather delay. Meanwhile Beckley sophomores trounced Shady Spring Highs new team 44 0, with seven falls and two decisions, led by Thompson 34 seconds pin and Wills 56 second pin.
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Beckley Grapplers
Tony Manchin
Smooth High Smookies
Woodrow Wilson
WWHS
Eagle Sophs
Sophia
Shady Spring High
George Thompson
Beckley
Grady Kendrick
Three State Hoop League Games Slated Tonight
The Associated Press reports three West Virginia college basketball matchups on tap tonight. Davis and Elkins meet Alderson-Broaddus in Philippi, West Liberty faces Wesleyan in Buckhannon, and Salem plays West Virginia State at Institute.
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Tech Falls Back as State Conference Leads Narrow
Tech drops to 105.1 points per game yet remains atop the State Conference offense led by Bluefield State and Fairmont in key shooting and free throw categories. Bethany wins at Thiel, Bluefield State defeats Johnson C. Smith, and several conference games produce home wins with Glenville, Morris Harvey, Fairmont, and West Virginia State posting notable results.
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Wake Forest Baseball Coach Resigns After Job Security Refusal
Deacon baseball coach Taylor Sanford, 47, resigns citing no assurance of continued employment after this season. He follows head football coach Tom Rogers and athletic director Pat Preston who resigned in December. Sanford led Wake Forest to the NCAA baseball playoffs and was named Coach of the Year by the American Association of College Baseball Coaches. DUCK ON THE WELL Hominy farmers Floyd and Mrs. Turner recount their first wild duck dinner of the season after a wounded mallard crashes from a maple tree into their well.
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Friendly Loan Pitch From Royal Finance Manager
D. E. Davis, manager at Royal Loan and Finance Co., says he has cash ready for everyone with loans from $25 to $100. He promises quick Get-Acquainted loans, easy approval on good credit, and possible further money if existing payments are high. Visit 112 1-2 N. Heber daily or call 8579 for in-person cash in minutes.
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