Beckley and Charleston Boxers Dominate Gloves Finals
Beckley and Charleston boxers led the gloves finals at the Tri State Regional event. Beckley nested six local leather slingers with two wins in six bouts, while Charleston claimed five in open division and three in novice. Semifinal rounds and results highlighted a sharp closing night with standout knockouts and technicals.
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Raleigh Register
Beckley
W. Va
Charleston
Bof Wills
Register Sporta
Charlie Sensa
Charleston Bhey
Huntington
Boxing results from Huntington tri state tourney
The Ohio River city hosted a boxing meet with multiple weight classes and open events. Notables include Claude Cox and Lawrence Burgess wins for Huntington, Marion Arogé and Ken Butler strong in Charleston, and Noel Humphreys leading open contenders for the upcoming New York Tournament of Champions.
Emory and Henry Defeats Concord in Home Finale
Emory and Henry College beat Concord College 91 to 80 in Athens last night, spoiling the hosts final home game of the 1949 50 season. The Mountain Lions trailed 36 38 at halftime, then surged ahead in the third quarter, scoring 31 to Concords 17 to take a 74 55 lead into the final period. Concord led early 8 7 and 29 15 before Emory Henrys surge, with notable contributions from Mullen and Zickafoose, sealed the victory.
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Emory and Henry College of Virginia
Concord College
Hall
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Fairmont
Buckhannon
Virginians
Concord
Charlie Harkins
Emory & Henry
Mullen
Bill Farmer
Lions
Hern Zickafoose
Markins
Marre Covenee
Jupingo
Farmer
Smith
Sreeree
Fulford
Zitkafoors
Cillian Posessees
Jsoree
Gorsica to Report to Padres Camp
Johnny Gorsica, ex Detroit Tigers pitcher, will travel Sunday to the San Diego Padres training camp. He signed a contract for an undisclosed amount with the Pacific Coast League club after missing baseball last season with a sore arm. Gorsica previously pitched for Seattle in the Pacific Coast League in 1943.
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San Diego Padres
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Padres
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Pacific Coast Loop
Gloves Title Bouts Tonight Across Six Divisions
Flyweight features Lawrence Burgess of Charleston facing Clarence Cousins of Eccles. Bantam pits Marion Arose of Charleston against George Adkins. Featherweight matches Noel Humphreys of Charleston versus Bill Tibbs of Parkersburg. Lightweight showcases Denver Beckner of Parkersburg versus Ken Butler of Charleston. Welterweight has Charles Sensa baugh of Beckley against Bob Samples of Charleston. Middleweight pairs Tommy Jones of Huntington and John Askew of Beckley. Light heavyweight matchups include Hosen Chapman of Huntington versus Crevon Murray of Beckley. Heavyweights feature June Larkin of Fireco opposing Patrick Thompson of Thessalia Virginia.
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Claude Cox
Kenové
Willard Selliff
Huntington
Lawrence Burgess
Charleston
Loren Bowen
Don’ Frye
Dunbar
Johnny Hinkle
Williamson
Jackie Saunders
Henry Fletcher
Ironton
Ohio
Marion Arogé
Flud James
Robert Williamson
Roger Phillips
Bill Tibbs
Parkersburg
William Brunty
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Noel Humphreys
Robert Holmes
High- Coal
William Jackson
Richard Chapman
Hustington
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James Martinez
Clarence Adkins
Tommy Jones
Pete Ellis
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Bud! Daily
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William Strickland
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Flud
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Beckley
Dave Hairston
Clarence Cousin
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Clevon
Samples
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Gut
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Ron
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Ken Butler
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Harbison
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Marion Arose
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June Larkin
West Virginia sports page buzzes with college stars and pro moves
Montgomery reports Randy Cooper of West Virginia Tech tops state ground gainers and is writing a sports column for Tech Collegian. George King nears a national scoring mark and may join Clarksburg Telegram's sports desk. Rumors place him with semi pro Clarksburg Tiremen after graduation amid interest from Freddy Schaus and the Fort Wayne Pistons. A Huntington featherweight bout dominates the night with Nick Humphreys versus Bill Tibbs at Radio City in Huntington.
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Randy Cooper
West Virginia Tech
Cooper
Oak Hill
Tech Collegien
George King
Broomy’ Abramovic
King
Clarksburg
Clarksburg Telegram
Sforris Harvey College
Tiremen
Als
Frank Carpenter
Het
Freddy Schaus
Fort Wayne (Indians
Pistons
National Basketball Association
Tech Winds Up Home Season Vs. A-B Friday
West Virginia TechGolden Bears host Alderson Broaddus Ratttlers for final home game in Montgomery. after a 75 60 win over Morris Harvey Tech stands 16 5 this season with two seniors Sims Martin Rogers set to bid Montgomery fans farewell while AB leaders Bowers Pelaez Harrison pace the visitors in a tight conference race.
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Golden Bears
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Morris Harvey
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Freddie Harrison
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Harrison
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George Swiyers
Bill ‘Bonds
Lou Yakunich
al Nida
Kenny Sims
Sims
Jane
Lew
al Martin
Johnny Rogers
Beckley
Casanova Says Pitt Post Tough PRO BASKETBALL Boxscores
Horace Ashenfelder and Curt Stone, former Penn State distance stars, still practice on campus and will run in 1950 meets. The junior tournament includes boxscores and notes on Pitt players.
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Casanova
Pitt
Curt Stone
Horace Ashenfelter
Penn State
Eaglets vs Shady in final round of junior high play
Junior high basketball sectionals across the state reached semifinals and finals with Beckley Eagles facing Shady Spring Juniors in Beckley at 2 15 pm after an Eccles forfeit. Other results included Mars Twain 42 Sophia 33 Oak Hill 28 Kingston 23 Mrs View 32 Marsh Fork 29 Clear Fork 36 Whitesville 23 and Marmet Leewood 36 Seth 13.
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Associated Press
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University of Pittsburgh
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St Albans Philippi Capture sectional titles in tourney play
St Albans joined Clendenin and Philippi among sectional titlists after last night’s junior high basketball action as 32 sectionals head to eight regionals next week. St Albans beat Hamlin 41 23 to win Region 5 Section 20. Philippi advanced by default to Region 2 Section 7 with others withdrawing. Clendenin won Region 6 Section 23.
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Wheeling Clay
Wheeling
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New Martinsville
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Farmington
Rivesville
Barrackville
Mannington
Shepherdstown
Charles Town
GMS Ends Hoop Play This Week
Greenbrier Military School's varsity and Jayvees wrap up the season this week. The varsity hosts Staunton Military Academy on Saturday while the Jayvees travel to White Sulphur Springs High on Friday. The Fighting Cadet varsity stands 14 5 with losses to Richwood High Beckley High and the West Virginia Frosh and wins against the V P L Freshmen and Bluefield College five. Jayvees hold a LC 1 record with a single 41 3 loss to Man High. Varsity scoring remains evenly spread led by Buzz Wilkinson, Bill Thompson, Ronnie Andrews and Greg Bradley. Johnny Middleton's floor work has been key to success.
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Greenbrier Military School
Jay‘vees
Staunton Military Academy
Jayvees
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Richwood High
Beckley High
Beckley
West Virginia Frosh
Morgantown
V.P.L
Bluefield College
Greenbrier
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Virginia
Man High
Man
Bob Dickerson
Klipa
Notre Dame gridder dies after gymnastics injury
Charles Raymond Espenan, 24 year old Notre Dame senior and football end, died following a neck fracture from a back flip on a trampoline during a gymnastics demonstration at Central High School. He was on a Notre Dame physical education teaching assignment.
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South
Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Charles Raymond
Ray
Working Girls League Completes First Round Of Tourney
Murphy's and Duncan-Cation, New River and Sunbeam win first round games in the Working Girls League post season at the Rec Building. Murphy's, sparked by Punk Daniels with 24 points, and Grant's 32 14 lead Duncan-Catron over VFW sextet. Johnnie Wright nets 25 for Duncan-Catron while New River downs Purity Maid 21-9. Sunbeam eliminates Raleigh Generals as Midge McCloud scores 1 and Lillian Beasley adds 13. Semifinals set for next Thursday with Murphy's facing Duncan Catron Sunbeam. title and consolation games a week later.
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Working Girls’ League
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Shel
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Johnnie Wright
New River
Purity Maid
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Midge McCloud
Lillian Beasley
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