WVIAIC officials hiring eyed for cost cuts and reform
The West Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Conference faces calls to cut costs by reshaping how officials are hired. Currently two officials from distant cities raise travel costs, while Charleston officials could save money. Supporters urge appointing George Springer as full time commissioner to plan a better schedule and reduce college expenses.
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WVIA
Parkersburg
Beckley
WWC
Charleston
George Springer
WVC
Springer
WVIAC
Duke to Start Spring Grid Practice in Durham
Duke Blue Devils begin off season football drills in Durham with a three o’clock first session led by coach Bill Murray. The team aims to replace 13 departing lettermen including all four fullbacks and key backs while relying on 26 returning lettermen such as quarterbacks Walt Rappold and Gil Garner to form the 1962 eleven.
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Durham
N. C
Duke
Blue Devils
Bill Murray
Murray
Dave Unser
An Gelbert
Rex Adams
John Lomax
Gene Kendall
Dean Wright
Joel Arrington
Jack Wilson
John Tinnell
Red Burch
Roy Bostock
Gary Wilson
Randy Clark
Walt Rappold
Gil Garner
Mark Leggett
Billy Futrell
Pete Widener
Ed Chesnutt
Stan Crisson
Jay Wilkinson
Art Gregory
Dick Havens
Dave Condon
Fred McCol
Beckley Blue Hawks trample Mt State 124 to 67 in Barkersburg
Beckley College powered to a 124 67 win over Mt State at Barkersburg led by Larry Sumpfer with 33 points. Mason Fox added 29 and 31 rebounds, Doug Bailey 22 in a late run. Beckley improved to 10 21 on the season and face Rio Grande next. Coach Joe Cook praised Mt State’s effort and noted a full court press had limited impact.
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Beckley College
Morris Harvey
Mt. State College
Barkersburg
Beckleyans
Blue Hawks
Rio Grande
Ohio
Beckley
Rio
Rec
Hawks
Larry Sumpter
Oak Hill
Mason Fox
Ansted
Doug Bailey
Oceana
Bob LeMaster
Joe Cook
Mt. State
West Named NBA Player of the Month for January
Los Angeles Lakers star Jerry West won the Fleet Award as the NBA player of the month for January. His 63-point game against the New York Knicks set a backcourt scoring record, and he averaged 38.5 points over 14 January games while teammate Elgin Baylor served in the Army.
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UPI
Jerry West
Los Angeles Laker
Fleet
National Basketball Association
NBA
West Virginia University
New York Knicks
West
Elgin Baylor
Army
Palmer Opens Phoenix Open With Three Stroke Lead
Arnold Palmer shot seven under par 64 to lead the Phoenix Open after the first round. Art Wall trails three strokes, while Palmer outdrove partners by up to 50 yards and showcased a dominant driving display with strong putts.
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Phoenix
Ariz
UPI
Arnold Palmer
Ben Hogan
Sam Snead
Palmer
Art Wall
Wall
Jay Hebert
Bob Rosburg
Davey Hill
Rosburg
Archie Moore May Lose New York Light Heavy Title Today
The New York State Athletic Commission meets to decide Archie Moore fate as title defenses miss deadlines. Moore, 47, faces removal of New York recognition as world light heavyweight champion after delays and no defense plan with Harold Johnson or Doug Jones. NBA already vacated its title last Oct. 25 1960, with European and other bodies watching.
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UPI
New York State Athletic Commission
Archie Moore
Archie
Moore
San Diego
Calif
Harold Johnson
Philadelphia
Doug Jones
Califor
Nia
Europe
British Empire
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NBA
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Canada
Central and
South America
Orient
European Boxing Union
British Boxing Board of Control
California Commission
New York Commission
GMS Edges Augusta in Tight Virginia Military League Clash
Greenbrier Military Academy trailed by five after three quarters but rallied to beat Augusta Greenbrier Military School 56 to 55 at Fort Defiance Virginia. John Krieger delivered an eight foot hook shot with seconds left as Greenbrier claimed their fifth VMI victory in eight starts. Krieger led Greenbrier with 18 points while Blaylock scored 20 for Augusta. Greenbrier travels to Waynesboro Friday to face Fishburn in another VMI game.
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Greenbrier Military School
Augusta Military
Fort Defiance
John Krieger
Virginia Military League
Greenbrier
Augusta
Krieger
Blaylock
Waynesboro
Fishburn
VMI
Greenbrier Military Chambers
Grim
Rusch
Albright
Ile S
Pruett
Stuart
Pro Boxing Tickets Go On Sale Today
Ringside and reserve seat tickets for the first pro boxing card on February 24 at the Raleigh County Armory Field House are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased at Keatley's Inc Columbia Grill The Smoke house in Beckley Mohawk Inn of Ansted New River Supply Oak Hill Fayetteville Jewelry Fayetteville Mt Hope Grill Mount Hope and Jack Kyle's Place Naoma. Ringside seats are 2.00 and reserve seats 1.50.
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Raleigh County Armory
Keatley’s Inc
Columbia Grill
the Smokehouse
All of Beckley
Mohawk Inn
Ansted
New River Supply
Oak Hill
Moore Stripped of Light Heavyweight Title in Defense Flap
The report states Archie Moore loses the lineal light heavyweight title for failing to arrange a defense. It notes Harold Johnson of Philadelphia and Doug Jones of New York ordered to sign articles to fight for the title. Johnson is recognized as champion by the National Boxing Association.
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International Olympic Committee
Jack Hurley
Liston
Patterson
Adam Clayton Powell
Sonny Liston
National Boxing Association
Cas D'Amato
New York
UPI
New York State Athletic Commission
Archie Moore
Harold Johnson
Philadelphia
Doug Jones
Johnson
U S Hopes Dim For World Ski Games Challenge
The United States faces slim odds against France and Austria in the world ski games in Chamonix. Bud Werner of Steamboat Springs and Chuck Ferries of Houghton carry the main U S hopes among 66 skiers from 21 nations after East Germany was barred from travel, leaving the event without its official world championship designation.
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France
UPI
United States
Wallace
Bud) Werner
Steamboat Springs
Colo
America
Chuck Ferries
Houghton
Mich
U.S
International
Harvard Declines NCAA Hockey Tournament Bid
Harvard University will not compete in the NCAA hockey tournament, citing Ivy League ideals and western powers recruiting Canadians with commercial tendencies. For the third straight year Harvard declined a bid for Utica New York events March 15 to 17, with a faculty committee noting the team may play in ECAC playoffs if invited.
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Mass
UPI
Harvard University
Harvard
Utica
N.Y
Eu Rasia wins $33800 ee Handicap at Hialeah
Greentree Stable's Eu rasia defeats El Loco by three quarters of a length in the $33,800 ee Handicap at Hialeah.
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Miami
Greentree
Eurasia
el Loco
Hialeah
Golden Gloves Sectional Tourney Sets Weigh-In Session
Paul Gillespie and Garner Byrd, among about 100 anticipated fighters, will compete in the fourth annual Golden Gloves Sectional Tournament to be held February 12 13 and 15 at the New Raleigh County Armory Fieldhouse. Weigh-ins occurred at Columbia Grill with a second and final session planned Sunday afternoon. Tournament director John Tanner urged all contestants to attend the sessions. The event opens Monday at 7 30 PM.
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Paul Gillespie
Garner Byrd
Gillespie
Byrd
Columbia Grill
John Tanner
Raleigh County Armory
Marshall edged Morris Harvey as Clark seals win
In Charleston Marshall coach Jule Rivlin credited his team's composure for an 89 83 victory over Morris Harvey at the Civic Center. Butch Clark sank four straight free throws in 30 seconds to ice the game after leading by two late. Rivlin praised Clark and noted rivals Miller Komives and Newsome as top scorers in the MAC. Morris Harvey coach Sonny Moran cited cold shooting from starters Hewitt and Moore as a major setback. Gene Markey's Calumet Farm led money won on tracks in 1961 with 758 756.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPID
Jule Rivlin
Marshall
Morris Harvey
Civic Center
Rivlin
Butch Clark
Clark
Gene) Miller
Howard Komives
Bowling Green
Manny Newsome
Western Michigan
Moore
Miller
Dick O'Neal
Golden Eagle
Mullens
Mickey Sydenstricker
Phil Carter
Clarksburg
Dick Wildt
Marshall G Carter
Sydenstricker
Burgess
Wildrese
Sword
Williams Bewoes
Hewitt
Summers Te Beee
O'Neal Erate Nee
Miller Ve Beeees
Moore Ee
Jivide
Kinder Acatees
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