Beckley Eagles No. 1 in UPI coaches poll for WV hoops
Beckley High School’s undefeated Flying Eagles top the final UPI board with 194 points, followed by Weirton, South Charleston, and Triadelphia as section 13 AA tournament previews loom. Coach Lawrence Wiseman notes three tough weeks ahead as state tourney opens this weekend for Class AAA.
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UPI
Beckley High School
Lawrence Wiseman
West Virginia
United Press International Board of Coaches
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Wiseman
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St. Albans
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Montgomery
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Mullens
Huntington East
Bluefield
Triadel
Sophia
Martinsburg
Flemington
Matewan
Buckhannon
Morgantown University
Roosevelt- Wilson
Beckley Flying Eagles
Beavers
Ohio State Remains Unbeaten Top in UPI Basketball Poll
New York United Press International coaches poll names Ohio State as the No. 1 team for the second straight week with a perfect 350 points. Cincinnati is No. 2 with 306, Kansas State up to No. 3, Kentucky No. 4, and Mississippi State No. 5, followed by Duke and Bradley in the top 7.
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State Waters May Be Limited To Lure Fishing
West Virginia waters could be restricted to artificial lure fishing by the Natural Resources Department director. Attorney General's Office says the authority would not infringe citizen rights, noting the old Conservation Commission lacked it. The Legislature expanded the director’s powers as the new department was formed.
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W. Va
UPI
West Virginia
Natural Resources Department
Attorney General's Office
M. Lane
Thomas B. Yost
Conservation Commission
Yost
WVU Coach George King Linked to Hawks Coaching Chance
West Virginia mentor George King denied reports he is the No 1 choice to coach the St Louis Hawks. The Gazette cited sources but King said he has not been contacted and plans focus on the Southern Conference tournament with WVU amid family ties and a strong WVU record of 44 wins against eight losses in two seasons.
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Morgantown
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia
George King
St. Louis Hawks
King
Charleston Gazette
National Basketball Association
Jeanne
St. Louis
Fuzzy Levane
New York Knickerbockers
Paul Seymour
Cincinnati Royals
Fred Schaus
WVU
Schaus
Los Angeles Lakers
Mt Hope and Lookout Face Off In Fayette Tourney Night
In Fayetteville tonight the Section 13-AA tourney opens with Fayetteville vs Gauley Bridge at 7 30 and Mount Hope against Lookout in the nightcap. Mount Hope led by Jack Shockey and 6 5 Robert Stanton seeks upset, while Lookout counters with Jimmy Treadway and Perry Osborne in a pacesetting clash.
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Treadway
Lookout
Stanton
George Priester
Perry Osborne
Osborne
Jerry Hypes
Mustangs
Roger Maris Signs for 70,000 in 62 Contract
Roger Maris signed for 70,000 to cover 1962 with the Yankees, stating he expects little change in his odds of 62 homers. He reflected that breaks helped him reach 61 last year and noted his weight, start timing, and a desire for a faster early-season pace. Mantle and DiMaggio salaries are referenced for context.
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Yankee
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Yankees
Kansas City Athletics
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Joe DiMaggio
Mickey Mantle
Grade School Drawings To Be Conducted Wed
Drawings for the annual Grade School Basketball Tournament will be conducted Wednesday at Central Elementary School at 4 p.m. The Spring Track Meet date will also be decided. Principals coaches or school representatives must attend. if unavailable contact Charles Akers and submit team numbers. The event is run by the Town District Grade School League. President is Coach Ross Irle of Bekeley Junior High School.
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Central Elementary
Charles Akers
Central School
Ross Irle
Beckeley Junior High School
Morris Harvey Opens NAIA Playoff Versus Tech
Morris Harvey aims for a third straight win over West Virginia Tech as District 28 NAIA playoff action begins. The best-of-three series decides who goes to the NAIA tournament in Kansas City March 12 to 17. Earlier, Morris Harvey captured the regular-season and conference titles with wins of 58-57 and 82-71 over Tech. The second game is Thursday at Montgomery, with a potential third on Monday at Fayetteville.
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UPI
Morris Harvey
West Virginia Tech
West Virginia
Kansas City
Tech
Golden Bears
Montgomery
Fayetteville
Correction Dates Set for Raleigh County Junior High Tourney
The annual Raleigh County Junior High Basketball Tournament dates are March 5, 6, and 7, not February 26, 27, and 28 as previously reported. Aubrey Jackson, Shady Spring High School principal and tournament director, issued the Sunday correction.
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Aubrey Jackson
Shady Spring High School
McCormick Out for SC Tourney Opener at Richmond
West Virginia injury ends Jim McCormick’s bid to start Southern Conference tourney opener against Richmond. The New Martinsville junior faces two more weeks of rest after calciums deposits in his left thigh, forcing Dick Dubois to replace him against Richmond. McCormick averaged 15.4 points in 23 games and 89 assists.
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Richmond
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W. Va
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Dick Dubois
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Thorn Leads All Southern Conference Basketball Team
West Virginia junior guard Rod Thorn was a unanimous first team pick on the 1961-62 All Southern Conference squad. Teammate Jerry Smith of Furman and Howard Pardue of VPI joined Keller of Virginia Tech on the first team, with Daniels of Citadel also earning acclaim.
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Richmond
UPI
Rod Thorn
West Virginia
Thorn
Virginia Tech
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Howard Pardue
Jerry Smith
Furman
Citadel
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Newport News
Tech
Canton
Ohio
Funk Sprains Ankle Rest Ordered For Pitcher
Relief pitcher Frank Funk will rest for several days at the spring training camp in Tucson Arizona after spraining a knee. The 11-11 performer last season for the Indians, who finished fifth, was placed on light duties by trainer Wally Bock who deemed the injury not serious.
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UPI
Frank Funk
Tribe
Funk
Indians
Wally Bock
Don Rudolph
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