Salem, Morris Harvey clash in WVU A conference tourney semis
In Charleston West Virginia Salem meets Morris Harvey at 5 15 p m in the WVU conference tournament semi final Morris Harvey routed Bluefield State 83 60 while Salem edged West Liberty 70 59 West Virginia State the top seed faces Fairmont State at 7 30 p m with Fairmont aiming to counter rebounding strength LeFevre is listed hurt but expected to play Fairmonts Fielding Yost scored 21 and Techs Charley Kelly led with 29 in earlier games
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Hoop State high school games and riders at fair grounds
Thursday action lists Bluefield Beckley Sophia Stoco Park Central Stratton Marsh Fork Oak Hill Fayetteville Welch Pineville Clear Fork Mark Twain Beckley. Rides three winners Bill Skuse scored aboard Court Adjourned Merlin's Maid Count Chuck with $33.40 $7.20 and $5.00 respectively.
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Stratton Pineville At Home Oak Hill Seeking First Win
Eight tri county teams hit the floor for the final regular season night with five pivotal games including a Coalfield Conference clash and Raleigh County League tilt. Sophia vs Stoco, Sophia Hawks eye a new season record, while Oak Hill seeks a season finale win at Fayetteville. Stratton closes vs Park Central, Marsh Fork at Seth, Pineville vs Welch, and Pineville hosts Welch as Pineville aims 11-7 finish.
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Hartack suspended. cannot ride in Flamingo Stakes
Jockey Bill Hartack is suspended for 10 days by Hialeah stewards over rough riding in the Everglades Stakes. Films show Ridan bumping Sir Gaylord and Prego on key turns, leading to Ridan’s disqualification from third to fourth. Suspension starts Saturday and runs through March 5.
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Han nigan to be released from hospital today
New York Rangers forward Han nigan is slated for discharge from St. Clare's Hospital after treatment for a broken nose suffered Wednesday night in a game against the Chicago Black Hawks. He may return to the ice Sunday night.
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Magic Number 6 For Celtics In Eastern Division
Celtics stay within six wins of clinching sixth straight Eastern title with a 134-106 win over Syracuse in Providence. Bob Cousy 32 and Bill Russell 36 rebounds pace Boston as Philadelphia and other results shape the race. Wilt Chamberlain 61 for Golden State in a 139-121 win over St. Louis, Lakers edge Knicks 118-116.
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Leftridge Becomes WVU's First Black Football Scholar
Dick Leftridge, 17, of Hinton High, signed WVU grant-in-aid becoming the first Negro football scholar at the university. A 6-foot-3, 212-pound back, Leftridge projected as a top state prospect and chose WVU over Ohio State Purdue Villanova and others after visiting several campuses. He starred at Hinton with 137 points last season, and WVU notes he can contribute on offense and defense while handling kicking duties.
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Sports Briefs: Sobrzak nets 140-foot goal in tourney win
In Minnesota high school hockey action Coleraine beats Minneapolis Washburn 5 2 as Jim Sobrzak scores a record 140 foot goal. Also Olympic champ Livio Bergruti invited to Coliseum Relays in May and Oaklawn winners by Larry Spraker. UC opens baseball season 8 5 vs San Francisco. Bears sign Perkowski after Notre Dame kick heroics last season.
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West Virginia College Basketball Tournament Results
West Virginia conference quarterfinals saw Salem beat West Liberty 70 59 and Morris Harvey win 83 60 over Bluefield State. Other regional results include Marshall 75 over Morehead Kentucky 80, and Fairmont 77 defeating West Virginia Tech 76. Local section standings follow with teams such as Salem and Flemington advancing in sectional play.
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Hot Rod Hundley Compared With Cousy In Lakers Spotlight
Sports columnist George Hundley profiles Rod Hundley as a free spirited Laker in his fourth season. The piece praises his talent and talent potential while noting his carefree, rebellious nature and missed opportunities to become the era’s greatest. It highlights anecdotes from his West Virginia roots to Los Angeles and quotes teammates about his genius and indifference.
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Major League Spring Training Schedule Sets 287 Games
Major league teams will play 287 spring training games from March 10 to April 8. The plan includes 151 inter league games among the 10 clubs in each league, plus 64 AL games and 67 NL games. The Houston Colt .45s and New York Mets debut with opening day action on March 10. Manuel Santana defeated Rod Laver to win the Pan American tennis title in Mexico City, while Yola Ramirez beat Elizabeth Starkie for the women's singles title.
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