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Eight radio stations will carry the West Virginia College Conference Tournament in Charleston February 18 to 20 with WJLS Beckley among them. Telecast will feature Dick Rhodes and Bob Bower with Gene Morehouse cutting in for high school tilts. Giants move to Candlestick Park. first game April 12. Chuck Howley quits pro football. Sam Huff and Bruce Bosley remain WVU connections. Tex Williams at Marshall averages 88 points per game. Dallas hosts two pro teams this fall Hogan.
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Dick Stuart Aims to Improve Fielding at First Base
Pirates slugger Dick Stuart admits the defense is the weak link and vows to sharpen his fielding this spring. He cites help from George Sisler and Rocky Nelson while noting he boots easy plays but can make the hard ones. Stuart hit 22 homers and .296 last season and believes Mazeroski and Friend will rebound this year.
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Tech Beats State Top Conference Teams To Face Easy Victims
The Associated Press reports Tech defeated state powerhouses in a key conference matchup, signaling a favorable path ahead. The victory showcased strong offense and defense, setting expectations for upcoming easier opponents.
Unknown Pro Leads Tourney
A comparatively unknown pro led the Palm Springs classic into round three as Wes Ellis Jr. posted a 65 on Tamarisk for a 135 total. Bill Johnston and John McMullin trailed by one stroke while Arnold Palmer and others chased near the top in the Palm Springs event.
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VPI To Engage Davidson Team
Virginia Tech visits Davidson for a Southern Conference showdown as Tech seeks a win to stay in the hunt for the league lead and top tournament seed while Davidson aims to climb out of the basement. The Citadel also visits VMI, with both games shaping the standings.
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Rome Olympics Cost Guide: $15 A Day Plus Extras
AP reports budgeting for the Rome Olympics with $15 daily for lodging meals and a fair seat, plus $5 daily for extras. Transportation from New York around $600. cheaper options exist with youth hostels and limited hotel meals.
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Marshall Green To Play Pilots
Marshall's basketball team travels to Portland for a non conference rematch with the Pilots, a taller, deliberate squad led by 6-9 Bill Garner and 6-7 Chuck Rogers. Marshall brings an 8-9 mark into the game as Portland shows a 9-7 record and recent 52-45 loss to Xavier. Captain John Milhoan paces Marshall with about 22 points per game. the teams meet after Portland’s two-game road trip and before MAC battles in Ohio.
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Becerra Beats Halimi to Defend Bantamweight Crown
In Los Angeles at Memorial Coliseum Jose Becerra, age 118, from Guadalajara knocked out Alphonse Halimi, age 117 1 2 from Algeria in the ninth round to retain the world bantamweight title. Carlos Ortiz, 137 from New York, stopped Ray Mundo Torres, 138 from Mexico, in the tenth to preserve the world junior welterweight title.
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Adviser Says Return Bout Set for Johansson Patterson
Goeteborg Sweden AP adviser Edwin Ahlquist says the world heavyweight title rematch with Floyd Patterson is set for New York in June pending signing. He said Johansson will return to America later this month to sign. Bill Fugazy of Feature Sports Inc said the Polo Grounds might host the bout the week of June 1925 once NYSAC licensing is secured. Brown's basketball co captains are Cliff Ehrich and Dave Reed from Teaneck and Tenafly New Jersey.
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Ortiz and Becerra Triumph in Coliseum Title Cards
Jose Becerra retained the bantamweight crown with a knockout of Alphonse Halimi, while Carlos Ortiz defended and boosted his lightweight case with a 10th round KO of Raymundo Torres. The Memorial Coliseum outdoor doubleheader drew 31,830 fans and a $363,890 gate, surpassing recent outdoor boxing records.
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Becerra Knocks Out Halimi To Retain Title
In Los Angeles Jose Becerra, behind on points, delivered a ninth round knockout of Alphonse Halimi to defend the Ban tamweight crown. The arena of 31,830 erupted as Battling Torres fell in the next main event, round two. Ortiz praised Becerra while Torres eyed a rematch with Ortiz after a needed rest.
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Weekend high school scores across West Virginia and beyond
Oceana beat Princeton 78 to 61 while Elkhorn triumphed over Beckley Stratton 86 to 58 Huntington Vinson defeated Buffalo of Wayne 80 to 61 Huntington Douglass lost to Russell Kentucky 62 to 72 Wayne edged Huntington Marshall 66 to 44 Flemington over Salem 72 to 61 Lost Creek bested Wallace 73 to 63 Fairmont West won 76 75 over Clarksburg Washington Irving Philippi 59 Weston 57 Normantown 67 Spencer 65 Barrackville 104 Rivesville 30 Kingston 89 Clear Fork 79 Morgantown St Francis 87 Grafton St Augustine 70 Morgantown University Battlok of Putnam 93 Hamlerlane 72 Cedar Grove 70 in double overtime Oak Hill 68 Bluefield 66 Drake 62 Tulsa 9 Arizona St 86 Eastern New Mexico 55 Connecticut 71 Vermont 65 Bradley 80 Gonzaga Wash 69 Massachusetts 69 Rhode Island St John’s NY 85 Syracuse 68 St Louis 75 Wichita 67 NBA results Syracuse 137 Philadelphia 110 Detroit 121 Cincinnati 102 Friday Syracuse at Boston St Louis at Minneapolis Saturday Syracuse at Philadelphia TV 215 p.m. EST Minneapolis at Detroit Boston at New York
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