Americans Face Tough Sledding in Olympics
The United States struggled in the Oslo winter games led by a 5,000-meter record by Norway’s Hjalmar Andersen, as Austrians led the overall medal table with 41 points while the U S stood second with 34 12.5. American skaters faced tough competition in cross country and speed skating events ahead of the 1500-meter, 18 kilometer cross country, and Nordic combined programs. Paul Wegeman’s fall ended his event with a concussion and leg injury, while Andrea Mead Lawrence failed to medal in downhill after two falls.
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Oslo
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Netherlands
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Austria
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Minneapolis
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Roald Aas
Histmar Andersen
Darling
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Finland
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U. S
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Denver
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Bislett Stadium
Hospital Insurance for 60 to 85 in Kansas City
A campaign-style notice targets men and women aged 60 to 85 in Kansas City offering hospital insurance for a few cents daily. It promises coverage for both accidents and illness, with a free inspection policy and no obligation. send a postcard stating age to Old American Insurance Co. Department H-2475.
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Kansas City
Old American Insurance Co
Record Breaking 260 Wins Texas Open for Burke
Burke Jr. won the 25th Texas Open in San Antonio with a 260 for 12 holes and two rounds of 64. The $2,000 prize boosted his year earnings and set a new Texas Open record by four strokes and tied the all time 72-hole mark. Doug Ford was runner up with 266 and $1,400.
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Houston
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Seattle
Byron Nelson
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
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Hogan
Portland
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Harrison
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Coaches Brawl Marred NBA Tilt Between Hawks and Celtics
The Milwaukee Hawks beat Boston 99 to 97 as tempers flared and coaches led the fracas. Red Auerbach sustained a poke, and Bud Lowell ruled a double foul after a late altercation involving Auerbach and Doxie Moore. Paul Arizin scored 29 in Philadelphia 90 Baltimore 83.
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Chuck Cooper
Milwaukee
Dick Mehen
Eagles and Cats Battle in Rainelle and East Bank
Seven scholastic basketball games on tap led by Meadow Bridge at Rainelle and Beckley at East Bank. Meadow Bridge, leading Greenbrier Valley Conference south division, must win at Rainelle to hold slim lead over second-place Rainelle Rangers. Beckley seeks its 11th win in 16 games at East Bank as the Kanawha Valley Conference Pioneers push for more victories.
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East Bank
Meadow Bridge
Rainelle
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Pax
Renick
Marlinton
Greenbank
Hillsboro
Washington
Lee
Jayvees
Greenbrier Military School
Stoco Junior High
Mt. Howe
Wildcats
Greenbrier
College Season Turns for Home
College basketball races tighten as Meadow Bridge hosts Rainelle and Beckley defends home floor against rival teams. South Charleston, led Kanawha league, suffered a 65-34 loss to Beckley, while Meadow Bridge aims to extend its 16-1 mark. Rainelle seeks an upset at Meadow Bridge, as Greenbrier Valley Conference play weighs on the standings. The NCAA and NIT selections loom with Louisville and St Louis among early hopefuls, and WVU leads in the Southern.
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Meadow Bridge
Wildcats
Rangers
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Greenbrier
Charles R. Leap
Charleston
West Fairmont
Huntington East
Stong
Huntington Fast
Portsmouth
iPeb
Hothern
Southern
Morgantown
Warwood
Benwood Union
New Martinsville
Mounds
Title choices for Class A title race spark debate
Fairmont West and Huntington East emerge as top contenders with a tough regional trek ahead. The piece outlines sectional and regional paths, with Warwood and South Charleston among early favorites, and notes shifts in Class B contenders like Newell and Fairview as the state tournament looms.
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Fairmont West
Huntington East
Coaches keep long runs in North Dakota league grid
In the North Dakota Intercollegiate Conference five coaches have served at least 21 years in their roles across nine member schools. Earl Bute of Wahpeton Science College leads at 28 years as athletic director and football coach, followed by Sean Stemmons, Harry Wienbergen, E. J. Cassell, and Lewy Lee with 27 to 22 years. All five are athletic directors but none is an alumnus of the college where he coaches. Bismarck Junior College shows turnover with four football and three basketball coaches since joining in 1948.
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Earl, Bute
Wahpeton Science College
Sean Stemmons
Ellendale Normal and Industrial College
Tigis
Harry Wienbergen
Dickinson Teachers College
E. J
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Jamestown College
Lewy Lee
Mayville
Bismarck
Alabama defeats LSU in Tuscaloosa with four new records
The University of Alabama basketball team beat Louisiana State 94 to 67 in Tuscaloosa, setting four school records for total points by each team and for team field goals as well as individual scoring marks.
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