28 Bouts Booked In Second Round Of Regional Meet
Huntington area hosts 28 boxing bouts in the regional Golden Gloves second round at Memorial Field House. Beckley entries face tough draws as Lee Walker is eliminated by Roger Phillips after a third round KO. William Benjamin and Robert Downing advance in open class matches. other Beckley boxers draw or wait for tomorrow.
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Basketball to decorating: Regis coach Ollie Olson opens course
Regis College basketball coach Ollie Olson and his wife have started a home decorating course at the Jesuit school. Olson, formerly a Northwestern football player, brings a diverse sports background to the program.
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Baptists Clinch Church Title Playoff Set Monday
Andy Lawrence wins second Olympic medal as she blazes to a stunning women’s slalom victory. Dick Button remains the overwhelming favorite to defend his Olympic figure skating title after a near perfect run. U.S. performances boost morale as five former champions fail to repeat. Norway leads unofficial standings with 101 points while the United States climbs to 56 points.
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North Conway
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Britain
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Newton Center
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Long Island
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Detroit
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Veikko Hakulainen
Yankees Readied To Face Stronger Rivalry This Year
Casey Stengel outlines the 1950 Yankees as a pennant threat despite tougher AL competition led by Cleveland Detroit and Chicago. He praises pitching depth with Raschi Lopat and the potential of new players like Mantle Cerv Wil son and Jensen while noting the loss of DiMaggio and possible military calls.
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Jim Brideweser
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Beckley Matmen Fall to Roanoke in Team Victory
Beckley High wrestlers lost 121 to 16 at Woodrow Wilson Gym last night against Jefferson Senior High of Roanoke. Richard Allen pinned Gerald Willy in 1 minute 46 seconds and Mike Techak added a fall in 47 seconds, with Beckley earning draws from Powers DeHart and Ferry.
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Beckley
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Edgar
Dickie Powers
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Pat Ferry
Carroll Britton
Alvin Newman
Tommy McMananay
Gene Ware
Kenny Williams
S. Webster
Rick Hubbard
Sat DeHarto Beckley
Gordon i Lowe
iRoanoke
Johnny Duran
Bo Marsh
Pat Peery
Carter Fox
Charles Tanner
Robert Bolling
Champs Clinch League Title With 77 20 Victory
First Baptist clinched the Church Basketball League championship with a 77 20 win over Episcopal as the regular season ended at the Recreators Building. Baptist’s Mth in 14 games set a high team score, with all starters in double figures led by Harry Boggs 21. Catholic defeated Beth E 35 19 to tie Presbyterian for fourth, Christian took third with 36 30 over Presbyterian, and Johnstown Baptist beat Methodist Temple 40 30. Playoffs begin Monday with eight teams. first round pairings include Presbyterian vs First Baptist and Catholic vs Episcopal.
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Florida Camp Seen as Secret of Yankees Success
The Associated Press reports on a New York Yankees instructional camp in Lake Wales Florida where Casey Stengel and coaches sift farm hands for a premier league shot. Of 28 players there 10 are on the Yankee list with eight as pitchers. Stengel hints at surprises and says names may be revealed when decisions are made.
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Mikan Reclaims Scoring Lead With 25 Points
George Mikan, star center for the Minneapolis Lakers, regains the NBA scoring lead after a flu layoff by scoring 25 points in a 93-78 win over Baltimore. Mikan's return marks his familiar top spot atop the league scoring parade.
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Tournament pairings set for sections 21 and 22 B
Section 21 B at Hinton High Feb 29 opens with single games Forest Hill versus Union Talcott versus Sandstone. Section 22 B at Oceana has Oceana versus Pineville then Glenareas and Oceana Pineville winner faces Barleysville vs Herndon before Saturday final. Winners advance to Region 6 at Mullens.
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Bratton Beats Cardell In 10 For March Graham Bout
Johnny Bratton, once NBA welterweight champ, won a split decision over Vic Cardell in Chicago. Bratton earns a March 26 title showdown with Billy Graham, as Cardell falls short. Bratton weighed 149, Cardell 145. crowd was 2,890 in Chicago Stadium. Bratton is ranked No. 3 contender to Kid Gavilan's title.
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