Raleigh County tilts dominate basketball slate tonight
Eleven tilts highlight a full night with three Raleigh County League games. Beckley’s undefeated Flying Eagles host South Charleston in Beckley on the 1921 By-Pass for a possible 13th win as Sophia battles Stratton in a top Raleigh County clash at Sophia gym.
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Marietta Hands Tech Second Straight Loss
Wesleyan coach Hank Ellis employed tight man to man defense in the second half to shut down Alderson-Broaddus and win 98 73. Don Jimison and Bill Grimes led Wesleyan with 23 and 21 points while Ed Boyce paced Marietta with 23 as the Pioneers stretched Tech to a second straight defeat.
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Moore May Lose Remaining Part Of Title
New York boxing officials debated whether Archie Moore would lose the rest of his light heavyweight crown or only extend his defense deadline. The 47 year old champion has passed multiple deadlines while facing delays and legal entanglements involving rival Harold Johnson and challenger Doug Jones.
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Warriors Romp Over Cincinnati and LA Lakers
Wilt Chamberlain scored 53 as the Philadelphia Warriors routed the Cincinnati Royals 130-109. Bill Russell grabbed 24 rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 130-115 at College Park, Md, with Paul Arizin adding 22 and Oscar Robertson 21 leading scorers.
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Steers Edge Honolulu as Chicago Wins on Road
Kansas City nipped Honolulu 92 91 at Schofield Barracks in a wild game to tighten the American Basketball League race. Larry Staverman 23 and Bill Bridges 21 led KC, while Chicago moved atop the Eastern Division with a 109 105 win over Pittsburgh. Standings show San Francisco and KC near the top as action resumes tonight with Hawaii and Cleveland on tap.
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Eagles Bid Rec to Armory Opener in Beckley
Beckley Flying Eagles move from the Recreation Building to the Raleigh County Armory Field House for a 8 p.m. debut against South Charleston. Tickets available at Keatleys Sigmund McClean Harry s Men s Shop and Armory. expected sellout. Woodrow Wilson hosts practices at Rec Building. community support for the move hinges on attendance and backing of the team.
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Pole Vaulters Aim for 16-Foot Mark at Millrose Games
Eight 15-foot-plus pole vaulters, led by indoor record holder John Velses, seek 16 feet at the 55th Millrose AA U track meet at Madison Square Garden. The event features pole vault, high jump, and shot put with a sellout crowd of 15,000, while the Wanamaker Mile draws attention.
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Boston University
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