Final Curtain Call for Hot Rod at Morgantown
West Virginia hosts William & Mary in a Southern Conference clash as Hot Rod Handley closes his college career. WVU has clinched the league title, aims for win to finish the regular season, while William & Mary, 9-15, seeks late-season momentum.
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West Virginia U Sets New Academic Standards for Athletes
West Virginia University announced revised eligibility rules to raise academic standards for intercollegiate athletes. Beginning with the 1957 58 year freshmen entering fall 1957 and current athletes must reach GPAs of 1.68 after year one 1.84 after year two and 1.89 after year three with a C grade equating to 2.0. The changes, announced by Athletic Director Robert Brown, keep the same 24 credit hours per year but raise grade requirements, not affecting Board of Governors scholarships which use a C average. The report also notes WVU freshmen defeating Pitt Yearlings 85 60 as Willie Akers led with 24 and Jerry West added 23.
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Tech Slips in Buckhannon Semi Final Drama
West Liberty dominated the state semifinal scene, defeating Tech 92 to 82 after a lengthy playoff run. The Golden Bears now face Glenville State in a bid for Kansas City in the NIT, while Tech contemplates next season with key seniors and staffing changes.
Tuesday Meeting Set For Little League
The Beckley Little League schedules its monthly meeting at the Elks Lodge Tuesday night at 7 30 led by Executive President Bill Harmon. All league personnel should attend as opening dates and league conduct will be discussed along with committee reports on finance and light improvements.
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NAIA Playoff Tilt Sees Tech Seek Revenge in Final
In a tense NAIA playoff, West Virginia Tech seeks revenge after a 92-89 defeat as the Hilltoppers chase a tourney title. Beck is toppled 77-? in the toss up at Glenville. Bluefield State notches 92-85 victory while the march continues toward the finals.
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Late Scores Across Conferences Highlight Upsets and Big Wins
Saturday’s late games featured Princeton losing 56 38 to Yale and Harvard routing Cornell 98 49 while Penn edged Temple 67. Notable upsets included Kentucky 95 over Mississippi 83 and West Virginia 107 Pitts 93 as major programs posted decisive road wins.
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Garver Signs with Kansas City Athletics
Ned Garver said his sore arm from last season with Detroit is back to full strength and he signed a contract with the Kansas City Athletics today in Kansas City.
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