Kiner Signs $65,000 Contract with Pirates
Ralph Kiner signed a two year deal worth 265000 per season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. General Manager Roy Hamey pushed the move after securing Paul Pettit, as Kiner projected a strong season aiming for a first division finish with Brooklyn viewed as the pennant favorite.
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Scholastic Boxscores Nips Locals in Tight Coalfield Clash
Beckley Rebels host Mullens in a pivotal Coalfield Conference showdown with the high-flying Mulllens team leading the area in scoring. A Rebels win would cement the title path while a loss could trigger a four way race involving Beckley Oak Hill and Hinton.
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Southworth Returns as Braves Aim for 1950 Season
Boston officials announced Billy Southworth is back as manager after health issues. He addressed a crowd at the baseball writers dinner vowing to meet the challenge and lead the team to give their best this year.
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Basketeers go serious as prep talk flags coaching zeal
A sports column notes basketball men study opponents and scout teams like football, citing Beckley Bluefield Marion and Fairmont figures. The writer ribbed the busy bus crew, warned of overemphasis, and apologized for boxing signups mix up as Golden Gloves plans face a hiccup at the Rec Hall.
Pirates Hunt Pettit Deal Amid High School Rule Scrutiny
The Pirates clinched a $100000 package for 18-year-old Paul Pettit with film agent Frederick Stephanie handling $85000 for rights and the boy receiving most of the sum. Commission Chandler backed the transaction pending rule review, while rivals Fred Saigh and George Weiss urged protest if found offside.
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Cousin Murray Salango Pierce Top Cards in State Bouts
Amateur boxing action headlines two Oak Hill and Beckley cards with a Beckley main event pairing Noah Salango of Beckley against Red Devil Pierce of Minden. Murray defends heavyweight title against Cousin in a high profile clash.
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Lions Edge Legion In Dimes Fund Game
New York fighter Al Rosasco outpointed Bobby James in Brooklyn to win by a narrow margin in a midcard fundraiser bout. The event raised funds and featured local boxers from Sunnyside Garden arena.
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Stretch Howell First Applicant for A Post
Kevin Stretch Howell, an assistant on the West Virginia Mountaineer football staff, became the first applicant formally interviewed by a University Athletic Council subcommittee. The panel aims to select a successor to Dr. Dudley DeGroot, who resigned to coach at the University of New Mexico, with work expected to finish within five weeks. Names of other applicants remain closely held, though Jack Curtice of Texas Western is mentioned as a possibility.
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Stretch) Howell
West Virginia University
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West, Virginia
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University Board of Governors
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Texas Western
NYU Hires Devore To Boost Grid Return
NYU appointed Hugh Devore as head football coach to revive the program after Ward Mylin’s departure. The move signals a broader plan by NYU athletics to improve the football team's status, with University officials hinting at future enhancements.
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