Peterson Chooses West Virginia Football Over Dixie Pursuit
Tony Constantine reports Ray Peterson has committed to WVU for next fall. The 6 foot 180 pound back from False Church impressed in Washington indoor meets with 63 and 9.9 second dashes. WVU eyes him for football while planning to use him in track as well.
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False Church
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Shockey
WVU
Stem
Big Dixie
North Carolina
Jim Tatum
Maryland
Fayette County League Nightlings Bring Regional Matchups
Fayette County League games feature Mt. Hope at Fayetteville and Lookout at Ansted while Shady Spring visits Hinton in a Coalfield Conference clash. Baileysville travels to Oceana in Wyoming County intracounty play and Trap Hill goes to Pax.
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U S Bobsledders Bid and Alpine Skier Wins Grand Slam
U S bobsledders push Olympic bid amid fast, crash prone Alpine racing. Austrian skier achieves grand slam by winning downhill, while Americans suffer injuries and chase standings. Notable results include Swiss sleds in top times and Russian lead in unofficial team tally.
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New York
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Austria
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Norway
Local high school hoops recap with scattered results
Travelers surge led by Bill Smith with 29 points as they toppled Gauley Bridge. Stoco crushed Hinton as Fred Whitt scored 24, while Pineville edged Gary by Butch Goode 28 points sparked Pineville. Kingston edged DuBois by a late free throw. Junior highs Mt View beat Whitesville 46 34 and Stoco defeated Trap Hill 52 45.
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Beckley Teams Tackle Rival Bluefield and Huntington Showdowns
Beckley travels to Bluefield as the Flying Eagles and Mullena Rebels chase wins after Beckley’s 646 victory at Bluefield. Idle since Monday, Beckley seeks similar success ahead of a home showdown with Huntington on Saturday. Huntington begins its southern swing with a two game stand against the Rebels.
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Baker to Tackle Jackson Tonight at Madison Square Garden
New York boxing preview shows heavyweight Bob Baker facing Tommy Hurricane Jackson at Madison Square Garden. Baker seeks a dramatic win to revive his career after a string of uneven performances and prior defeats, with Jackson known for his aggressive, extending style.
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Rocky Marciano
Title Bout Strikes a Snag in Los Angeles
The proposed Sugar Ray Robinson vs Bobo Olson world middleweight title fight hits a snag as venue conflicts and scheduling push back plans. Wrigley Field is booked April 27, Gilmore Field hosts Portland April 2, forcing promoter changes. The International Boxing Club and American Legion face tight timelines to prepare the venue, with a guaranteed purse reportedly at 508 dollars.
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Sign of the Times in Thoroughbred Capital Blue Grass Day
In Lexington, Kentucky a book operator warns customers that 1 bets cost 95 cents and 50 cent bets go for 45 cents during Blue Grass Day. The event could mirror a Marciano match, with Harricame as a 2 underdog aiming for top ranking after a decisive victory. NBC will broadcast and telecast the bout.
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Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
Don Jordan aged 139 stopped Paddy De Arco 140 in Brooklyn in a boxing bout reported by The Associated Press with details from Los Angeles observers. De Arco faced a 5.9 decision draw.
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Los Angeles
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Os Angeles
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Brooklyn
Hawks Upset Pistons to Move Out of Cellar
The St. Louis Hawks defeated the Foot Wayne Pistons 98 to 90 to climb to third in the Western Division. Bob Pettit scored 27 for St. Louis, while Andy Phillip led Fort Wayne with 17.
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