Beckley Hosts Victory in West Virginia Gridiron Sacred Matchup
Beckley’s Flying Eagles, coached by Jerome Van Meter, host Victory High School’s 1941 state champions at 8 p.m. Referee John Goetz will oversee the clash as Beckley aims to avenge earlier losses to Victory. Victory carries two regulars and two substitutes from the title squad. Beckley lines up Sam and Aubrey Jackson, Johnny K. Allen, Steve Alaki, and Bill Shumate.
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West Virginia
Flying Eagles
Howard Hutson
Victory High School
Clarksburg
Morgantown
Fairmont West
Hutson
Polar Bears
Woodrow Wilson
Victory
van Meter
Eagles
Beckley Basketeers
Buckhannon
Paul “Moose
Adamos and Company
Adamos
Charleston
Jerome van Meter
Sam
Aubrey Jackson
Johnny K. Allen
Steve Alaki
Bill Shumate
Manuel Alxeraz
Manuel Garcia
Ultri
Voldeck
John Lucente
Roundup of boxing, football and coaching notes from sports pages
New York reports Billy Conn fuming over lack of hype for his bout with Tony Zale while Sam Pian mocks him as the thin Tony Galento. Trainer Frank Trendacosta, killed in the Normandie fire, led St. Francis basketball. Pacific Coast League orders spring umpire training. Green Bay coach Curley Lambeau travels with a Red Cross check. Dixie Walker credits Billy Herman for guidance in outfield positioning. Chicago Times suggests service-team tournaments in Chicago Stadium inviting Chanute Field and Camp Davis, plus Pensacola and Corpus Christi naval bases. Navy figures discuss army commissions. Governor Edison names a new NBA commissioner amid fight-circle chatter. Washington University finishes.
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New York
Wide World
Billy Conn
Tony Zale
Billy
Sam Pian
Zale
Tony Galento
Frank Trend
Trentacosta
Normandie
St. Francis College
Pacific Coast League
Curley Lambeau
Green Bay Packers
Red Cross
Anniston
Ala
Dartmouth Will Stress Condition Football For War Time
Dartmouth coach Tuss McLaughry outlined a wartime program focusing on conditioning and morale rather than victories. With 10 of 21 varsity lettermen lost to service and more departures expected, he aims for a 90-man squad, emphasizing toughness for whatever lies ahead.
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Associated Press
Boston
Armed Services
Tuss’ McLaughry
Dartmouth
McLaughry
Name Power Fuels Washington Coaching Race
Louis received forty applications for the football coaching vacancy left by Frank Loebs and yesterday awarded to Tom Gorman. Nearly the same number of coaches seek to assist Pete Welch at the University of Washington as applied for the head job. Must be the name that gets them.
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Louis
Frank Loebs
Tom Gorman
Pete Welch
University of Washington
Ruth's Longest Funniest Homer Noted in Trip
Los Angeles A spring training tale recalls Babe Ruth recounting his longest and funniest homer. He says it occurred in Asheville North Carolina while the Yankees and Dodgers toured the South, off Dazzy Vance, with a ball landing in a tree and dozens of pickannies scattering.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Brooklyn
Stoutest Punch Looms in Conn Zale Fight at Madison Square Garden
Sid Feder reports on the Friday night bout feared to be unlucky for Sweet William Conn as he meets Tony Zale in MSG. Weigh-in chaos looms with Conn around 178 pounds against a 175 limit, promoter Jacobs expects 12 000 to 13 000 fans and a $50 000 purse. Bookies quote Conn 1 to 5 favorite. outcome could affect a possible June Louis rematch for the heavyweight title.
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Associated Press
New York
William Conn
Pittsburgh
Sweet William
Tony Zale
Madison Square Garden
E.w.t
Tony
Conn
Zale
Sam Pain
Billy
Mike Jacobs
Man of Steel
Gary
Ind
Former Pirate Tops Golfers In Medal Play Finale
Miami veteran Ray Lenahan, who pitched for Pittsburgh in 1918, led the 54 hole golf championship as players opted to revert to match play. Lenahan held an eight stroke edge entering the final round with a 145 after a 73, while Heinie Manush stood second at 153 and Merv Shea and Wes Ferrell tied for third at 154.
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Associated Press
Miami
Ray Lenahan
Pittsburgh
Lenahan
Heinie Manush
Merv Shea
Detroit Tigers
Wes Ferrell
Night of Pro Boxing Fights Across Several Cities
In Rochester Muscato overpowered Teddy Yarosz in eight in a 187 pound bout. In Elizabeth Cox and Wint fought to a draw. Caruso outpointed Velez in Jersey City. Donato beat Leon in Philadelphia. Pimpinella stopped Roy in Burlington. Tordiglione outpointed Camuso in Fall River.
Lettuce Capital Demand Drives US Acreage Need
Lettuce crop in the United States requires 162,000 acres to meet demand. Industry analysts note this target reflects growing consumption and regional farming capacity across key states.
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U. S
Techmen Topple Davis and Elkins
West Virginia Tech defeated Davis and Elkins 62-50 as Lefty Vaughan and Jimmy Carson led with 13 and 14 points respectively. Tech built a 21-19 halftime edge and surged in the final periods to seal the victory. Oliver scored 20 for Davis Elkins.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Lefty Vaughan
Jimmy Carson
West Virginia Tech
Davis and Elkins
Tech
Oliver
Davis Elkins
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