Beckley Routs Bluefield in Lone Valley Showdown 95-66
Beckley avenged a prior loss by routing Bluefield 95-66 as Gauley Bridge notched its 19th straight win and Shady Spring closed regular play with a 18 2 record in tri county basketball. The Flying Eagles led 16 points before Bluefield struck and then cruised to the victory.
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Mountaineers eye tie for Southern Conference crown
West Virginia must beat William and Mary in Morgantown to join George Washington atop the Southern Conference race. GWU, already 10-2 in league play, would still be the top seed if tied, as it beat WVU earlier. The conference crown is decided at the Richmond tournament March 1 2 3.
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St Louis Hawks Win Streak Posts Narrow Playoff Aim
The St Louis Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 101 97 to pull within one game of the Minneapolis Lakers in the Western Division race. Bob Pettit and Chuck Share each scored 27 for St Louis while Bill Sharman led Boston with 26. Syracuse edged New York 108 107 in double overtime to seize third in the East as Walter Dukes sat out.
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Cary Middlecoff Favored To Win Houston Open
Cary Middlecoff, the golfer most often picked to win the Houston Open, tops the field for the $30,000 event at Memorial Park. He compiled 14 birdies in two days of practice as 51 players posted 66s to share medalist honors in the qualifying round.
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PCC Clears McElhenny Probe Over Income
San Francisco and University of California scenes surface as PCC Commissioner Victor Schmidt says there is no jurisdiction left over Hugh McElhenny and he would not pursue further inquiry. McElhenny notes a combined $800 monthly income in 1951 with $75 from campus work.
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West Virginia State Plans to Leave CIAA
West Virginia State College intends to withdraw from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. President William J. L. Wallace cited new directions for the college and integration, noting that maintaining schedules in both the CIAA and the State Conference plus non conference games is unfeasible. The decision will be discussed at the CIAA meeting March 22-24 in Washington.
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Basketball Should Be Fun For Players and Fans
Montgomery. West Virginia Tech's Neal Baisi, coach of the nation's highest scoring team, aims to keep basketball fun as the Golden Bears seek a repeat of 1955. They average 106.1 points in 22 games this season and 109.1 per game over 47 games under Bassi.
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Foul Shooting Record Broken by Rhode Island Star Marozzi
Ron Marozzi of Rhode Island set a major college record with 35 consecutive free throws before missing. Rhode Island shot 25 of 32 as a team and beat Colby 83 to 61, surpassing the previous 33 in a row.
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Bears Build Starting Five for Tech Team in Limited Facilities
The article describes Tech's basketball program under coach Basil, assembling a starting five of two juniors Ken Hammond and Bob Foster, two freshmen Dick Brown and Adam Coffman, and a sophomore Dick Cantley. The team lacks gym space and uses Montgomery High School for home games, with key reserves unable to practice due to class schedules.
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Brooklyn Boss Warns Dodgers On Confidence In Spring Training
Brooklyn Dodgers began spring drills in Vero Beach as Walt Alston urged vigilance against overconfidence. He plans a strict routine with one daily workout and a “get tough” approach to ensure 1955 readiness, noting past disappointments that shaped the players. Carl Furillo Gil Hodges and Rube Walker attended the opening session.
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Rosen in Shape Again Expects Better Season
Al Rosen the Cleveland infielder, a former MVP, is back in spring training shape with a finger injury healed and ready to boost the Indians. He hopes to sync with teammates like Bobby Avila and Vic Wertz as Cleveland eyes a pennant run. Meanwhile, Milwaukee’s Charley Grimm says Law Burdette will begin spring workouts after hand surgery, and Baltimore rookies Leo Moncada and Joe Cristello suffer minor injuries not expected to sideline them long.
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