Louis Godoy Mexican Exhibition Opens Tonight
Louis Godoy and Chilear meet in a ten round no decision exhibition, inaugurating a Latin American event at a new 60,000 seat arena in Mexico City. Promoter Gene Lucas aims for a big gate of 400000 dollars as both fighters train in peak form despite altitude.
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Eaglets Edge Mullens Juniors 44 33 in Narrow Win
Beckley Junior High School Eaglets hold off Mullens Juniors 44 to 33 scoring eight point edge in third quarter. Stratton led Mullens with 18 points while Bob Daniels and Len Sanna led Beckley’s defense. Weather cancellations trimmed schedule. notable boxing notes mention a weight class and prize details.
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Varipapa Seizes Title With Push Away Bowling
Randy Varipapa wins the match champion title using a push-away method. He applies the technique three or four times, demonstrating a new style in handling the ball during the game.
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Montgomery to Box Pellone in Olympia Stadium Fight
Philadelphia’s Bob Montgomery holding the New York Pennsylvania world lightweight title was a solid favorite to defeat Tony Pellone of New York in a 10 round main event at Olympia Stadium. Montgomery won a split decision over Pellone last March 8 in New York and resumes a strong postwar performance as Pellone recently defeated Johnny Greco Ruby Kessier and Billy Graham.
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Golden Bears rout Beckley in WV Tech win
West Virginia Tech defeated Beckley 79 to 69 at Woodrow Wilson High. Alva Martin led the Montgomery squad with 21 points, while ex Stoco star Sam White scored 24 for Beckley. Tech keyed by turnovers and fast breaks, building a margin after the first period and holding on through a late Blue Hawks rally.
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Parkersburg Game Postponed and 14 Local Tilts Set
Parkersburg Big Reds vs Beckley Flying Eagles postponed due to bad roads. Tonight 14 area games feature Shady Spring at Matlens Fay Tonight Oak Hill at Hinton Clear Fork at Stoco Trap Hill at Mark Twain Fayetteville at Montgomery Lookout at Summersville Richwood at Rainelle Baileysville at Gilbert Shady Spring at Mullens Hillsboro at Crichton Alderson at Ronceverte Gauley Bridge at Mt Ho Alumni at Marsh Fork Meadow Bridge at White Sulphur Springs Sandstone at Beckley Jayetteville to Montgomery Gauley Bridge at Mt Hope plus strong clashes across Greenbrier and New River Valley regions.
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Embee’s Win In Girls Cage Loop
The Embee's Store sextet led by T Alderman and Giammerino who scored 12 and 13 points respectively notched their second straight win in the Working Girls Basketball League at Central Gym last night defeating the Raleigh General Nurses 28 to 13.
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Herndon Tops Oceana 68 67 In Overtime Thriller
Herndon High defeats Oceana 68 67 in overtime after Charlie Woody ties game with a corner field goal and free throw. Tot England’s late hoop sent game to OT. Mer riwell finish and Woody scoring seal first Herndon victory over Oceana.
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Babe Ruth Birthday Mis dated as He Rebounds
New York reports the ailing Babe Ruth marking his birthday while records show a day earlier. Friends phoned French Hospital to extend wishes as Ruth recovers from a three month illness. He told nurses tomorrow is his actual birthday.
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Texans Favored In Texas Open
The Associated Press reports a strong Texan field at the Texas Open in San Antonio with hopes of a Texan one two. Ben Horgan of Hershey is the favored small man in the field while Jimmy Demaret of Houston is noted as a glamor contender. Early pro-am results show par beating scores with several shooters at three under.
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Knothole Kid Holds Homer To A Triple
In Salem Oregon Woody Salmon of the Salem Western International League club hit a homer over the fence. High school youth retrieved the ball and returned to his fence perch before a second homer by George Vico. The ball was misplayed and Vico was tagged out as he rounded third.
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Woodrow Wilson High announces 12 game schedule for 1947
Woodrow Wilson High School reveals its heaviest 1947 schedule with a 12 game slate opening Sept 5 at home against Stoco High. The list includes nine away games at Parkersburg and Hinton, and home games against Stoco Huntington Dunbar Oak Hill Mullens Mt Hope White Sulphur, with road games at Charleston Princeton Bluefield and Parkersburg. Co captains named Richard Davis Tillie Galluccio and Zennie Wickline.
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A B Strengthens State Hoop Lead
Alderson Broaddus widened its lead in the West Virginia Collegiate Conference by routing Concord State 76 to 42 at Phillips. Morris Harvey defeated Davis and Elkins 81 to 62, West Virginia Tech beat Beckley College 79 to 69, and Glenville State edged out Salem in a tight game.
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President Wilson Proclaims Flag Day in 1915
June 14 was proclaimed as Flag Day by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915 marking the annual observance. The declaration established national recognition for the American flag and its symbolism, guiding public patriotic displays and ceremonies.
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