Scramble Covers West Virginia High School Basketball Playoffs
High school basketball dominates the week with Class B regionals and A sectionals across West Virginia. Regional pairings set for Regions 1 through 8, with key matchups including Green Bank vs White Sulphur and Gassaway vs Rupert in Region 5, Pax vs Greenville in Region 6, and Gilbert vs Baileysville along with Athens vs Chattaroy in Region 8, plus numerous A sectional battles and county junior tournaments.
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West Virginia
Clarksburg
Greenbank
Ronceverte
Gassaway
Widen
Rupert
Van
Madison
South Charleston
St. Albans
Washington Irving
Roosevelt Wilson
Gauley Bridge
Ansted
Wheeling
Bellaire
Ohio
Wheeling McKinley
Triadelphia
Everett Brinkman
Wildcats
Beckley
Stoco
Sophia
Shadey Spring
Hinton
Logan
Matewan
Big Creek of War
Mullens
Paden Ciy
Pennsboro
Paden City
Pine Grove
Sistersville
Cairo
Elizabeth
Fairview
Victor
Barrackville
Rivesville
Bridgeport
Lost Creek
Sand Fork
Pax
Arthurdale
Gilbert v
Baileysville
Chattaroy
Athens
Souchak’s Last Round 65 Wins Houston Prize
Mike Souchak won $6,000 for top money in the Houston Open after a 7 under par 65 final round. He completed 72 holes at Memorial Park in 273 to finish two strokes ahead of Jerry Barber and seven other contenders, with Burke Jr and Mayfield three behind. Souchak’s latest win followed a $2,500 Texas Open triumph and keeps him the year’s second leading money winner at $10,003.33.
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Houston
Mike Souchak
Baton Rouge
Souchak
San Antonio
Jack Burke Jr
Winer
Shelley Mayfield
Barber
Julius Boros
Mid Pines
N. C
Bueter Cupit
West Montere
Peter Thomson
Melbourne
Australia
Jack Harden
el Paso
Tex
Keydets Win Southern Conference Swim Title at Davidson
VMI defended its league title with a meet record 169 points across three days at Davidson. Dick Hoyt earned outstanding swimmer honors after winning the 150-yard individual medley and the 100-yard backstroke along with the 200-yard backstroke, while Bill Van Fossen swept the 1500-meter, 200-yard freestyle and 440-yard freestyle events. Virginia Tech placed second with 69 points, Washington & Lee and Davidson tied for third with 36, and West Virginia totaled 10.
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Davidson
N. C
Virginia Military Institute
VMI
Dick Hoyt
Virginia Tech
Washington & Lee
West Virginia
Hoyt
Bill van Fossen
Bradley Mt Hope II Meeting Set Tonight
Final formation of the new Little League for Bradley Mt Hope area planned for 7:30 tonight in the Mt Hope Lions Club. Ben Lewis invites all interested to attend as slate of officers and committees on fields and finances are ready. Lions clubs helped form the league with Joe Zopp and Joe Gries as prime movers. A Babe Ruth league of four teams may launch alongside. Little Leaguers up to 12, Babe Ruth for 13 through 15. Also included NBA scores: New York 95 Fort Wayne 83 Syracuse 105 Philadelphia 77 Minneapolis 93 Rochester 84 Boston 62 Milwaukee 57.
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Bradley-Mt. Hope
Mt. Hope
Joe Gries
Bradley
Pres. Lewis
Little Deas
New York
Fort Wayne
Syracuse
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Rochester
Boston
Milwaukee
Major league trades reshape spring training rosters
St Petersburgh reports mark the start of spring training as about 50 players shift clubs in a record off season. Key Yankees arrivals Turley Larsen Hunter and Woodling Smith Triandos Miranda and Byrd McDonald shape Baltimore recovery. Cardinals Reds White Sox and others add veterans and new faces. Ralph Kiner and Eddie Joost also figure in the evolving rosters as teams pursue a pennant bid.
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Bob Turley
Don Larsen
Billy Hunter
Yankees
Baltimore
Gene Woodling
Hal Smith
Gus Triandos
Willie Miranda
Harry Byrd
Jim McDonald
Orioles
Turley
Larsen
Cleveland
Paul Richards
Woodling
Smith
Byrd
McDonald
Richards
Billy Cox
Brooklyn
Johnny Pesky
Detroit
Hoot Evers
Boston
Saul Rogovin
White Sox
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Cardinals
Ray Jablonski
Gerry Staley
Frank Smith
Reds
Marty Marion
Walter Dropo
Bob Nieman
Ted Gray
Tiger
Bob Chakales
Oriole
al Brazie
Clint Courtney
Sherm Lollar
Lloyd Merriman
Bill Serena
Ralph Kiner
Tucson
Ariz
Indians
Eddie Joost
Athletics
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Fourth of Tribe Still Unsigned
Cleveland General Manager Hank Greenberg said the Indians head to Tucson with about a quarter of the roster unsigned for 1955 contracts. He warned three stars Early Wynn Bob Avila and Larry Doby may hold out past the first practice session, noting they are typically slow to sign each year.
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Cleveland
Hank Greenberg
Cleveland Indians
Tucson
Ariz
High Henry
Early Wynn
Bob Avila
Larry Doby
Arizona
Greenberg
Appy Planning 8 Team Circuit Eyes Eight Clubs
Wytheville and Salem may join the Class D Appalachian league. Directors grant voting power to representatives, plan an eight team schedule with 126 games per club, starting May 1 and ending Aug 29. Playoffs remain top four teams, best of three, six day limit.
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Wytheville
Salem
Appalachian Baseball League
Pulaski
Bristol
Virginia
Johnson City
Kingsport
Tennessee
Welch
Bluefield
West Virginia
Championship Results In State Mat Tourney 103 to unlimited
Parkersburg won the state mat tourney with 37 points, Beckley 34, Morgantown University 34, West Fairmont 22, Romney D and B 15, Weirton 4, and Rupert 2. Final results include James Guzzi 103 pounds and Otto Boles 145 pounds among multiple weight classes with decisive wins and pins.
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James Guzzi
Romney
J. B. Campbell
Parkersburg
Don Merrifield
Fairmont
Tom Zieliski
Morgantown University
John Summer
John Beafore
Red Harvey
Otto Boles
Charles Haga
Beckley
Bill Gurack
Joe Childers
Weirton
Bob Couch
Jim Ritter
Jim Ritter, Beckley
Charles Zieliski
Jerry Cook
University
West Fairmont
Charleston Catholic Clinches State Catholic Crown
Charleston Catholic won its third State Catholic High School Basketball Tournament title ending Wheeling Central's five year hold. St Joseph's of Huntington rallied from a 3-17 season, while Charleston Catholic defeated Huntington St. Joseph’s 53 in the final. Parkersburg Catholic, Morgantown St. Francis, and Grafton St. Augustine also competed in the eight-team field.
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Huntington
Wheeling Central
Charleston Catholic
Orchids
Huntington St. Joseph's
St. Joe's Fighting Irish
Parkersburg Catholic
Morgantown St. Francis
Charleston
Morgantown
Fairmont St. Peter’s
St. Joe
Parkersburg
Baker and Layne meet in Brooklyn boxing clash
Boxers Bob Baker and Rex Layne, once peers with Rocky Marciano, fight tonight at Eastern Parkway Arena Brooklyn. Baker seeks to extend a seven fight win streak and edge closer to Marciano’s contenders while Layne, once considered done, has won eight straight with one draw.
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Bob Baker
Rex Layne
Rocky Marciano
Eastern Parkway Arena
Brooklyn
Archie Moore
Miami
Baker
Marciano
Pittsburgh
Clarence Henry
Bob Satterfield
Moore
Layne
Heinz Neuhaus
Germany
Abc-Tv
Critical College Games Decide NCAA Berth Picture Tonight
Three major conferences battle for NCAA bids as Minnesota faces Iowa in the Big Ten and Colorado meets Missouri in the Big Seven while Kentucky hosts Alabama in the SEC. Ivy League could reshuffle bids with Penn, Princeton, and Brown in play and at-large spots eyed for eight Eastern teams.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Minneapolis
Colorado
Missouri
Kentucky
Alabama
Wildcats
Lexington
Ivies
Penn
Princeton
Quakers
Brown
Columbia
U S Men Face Switzerland in World Ice Hockey Title Quest
In Bonn, the United States, after a 6-3 win over Germany, seeks a path to the world championship as Russia and Canada lead with 3-0 records. Sweden thumped Switzerland 10-0 while the U S moves to two wins, one loss, and a showdown with Switzerland. Don Rigazio starred in goal.
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Bonn
Germany
United States
Switzerland
Russia
Canada
Sweden
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Finland
Don Rigazio
Weekend Fights Highlight Mixed Results Across Cities
Hollywood fighter Johnny McFalls outpointed Hans Friedrich in Los Angeles. Oscar Suarez defeated Bob Singleton in Philadelphia. Both bouts featured ten rounds and showcased top regional talent.
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Hollywood
Johnny McFalls
Los Angeles
Hans Friedrich
Germany
Havana
Oscar Suarez
Cuba
Bob Singleton
Philadelphia
West Virginia Catholic Tournament Results
Huntington St. Joseph's edged Morgantown St. Francis 73 72 while Charleston Catholic defeated Wheeling Central 68 64 in the same event, highlighting close finishes and strong performances from regional teams.
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W. Va
Huntington St. Joseph’s
Morgantown
St. Francis
Charleston Catholic
Wheeling Central
GW Seeks Revenge as SC Tournament Opens
George Washington faces Davidson in a Thursday night opener as the Southern Conference tourney begins in Richmond. GW aims to avenge 72-67 loss to Richmond and 83-74 setback to West Virginia while Furman leads scoring with Darrell Floyd.
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Richmond
George Washington
West Virginia
Southern Conference tourney seeds set for opening
The Southern Conference championship opens Thursday with seedings determining matchups. If no upsets occur GW would meet Richmond in Friday's semifinals and possibly West Virginia in the final Saturday. Contenders include Washington & Lee Furman and William & Mary with Davidson and VMI seen as remote threats.
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Richmond
West Virginia
George Washington
Washington & Lee
Furman
William & Mary
Jameson Wins Sarasota Open in Record 72-Hole Finish
Betty Jameson of San Antonio Texas defeated Louise Suggs of Sea Island Georgia by two strokes to win the Sarasota Women's Open Golf Tourney. Jameson posted 285 for 72 holes at the Bobby Jones Course on 6282 yards setting a new 72-hole record for courses with men's par 72 while Suggs shot 284 on a par 70 course. Jameson led with rounds including a final 73 while Suggs had a 70 final round.
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Sarasota, Fla
Betty Jameson
Miss Jameson
San Antonio
Texas
Louise Suggs
Sea Island
Miss Suggs
Two Seasonal Games Set For Tri County Quints
Two postponed games close regular season for four high school teams. Richwood’s Lumberjacks visit Montgomery High to face the Greyhounds while Stoco travels to Hinton for a Coalfield Conference clash. Both tune ups for Class A sectional tilts later in the week.
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Montgomery
Hinton
Richwood
Lumberjacks
Montgomery High
Greyhounds
Stoco
College basketball scores and overtime showdowns across conferences
Saturday results feature Columbia defeating Pennsylvania in overtime, Princeton edging Cornell, and Yale topping Harvard. The slate includes Virginia Union and other conference tournament winners, with notable upsets and overtime thrillers such as Colgate over Syracuse and Lemoyne over Villanova.
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Associated Press
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Cornell
Dartmouth
Brown
Yale
Harvard
Iowa
Michigan
Illinois
Ohio State
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Purdue
Indiana
Kentucky
Auburn
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Tulane
Georgia
Georgia Tech
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Louisiana State
Vanderbilt
Florida
Colorado
Kansas State
Iowa State
Nebraska
William & Mary
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Virginia Military
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St. Louis
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Detroit
Southern Methodist
Rice
Baylor
Texas
Arkansas
Texas A&m
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A&m
Brigham Young
Wyoming
Utah State
New Mexico
UCLA
Southern California
Stanford
California
Oregon State
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Western Reserve
Marshall
Syracuse
Colgate
Holy Cross
Connecticut
Fordham
NYU
Villanova
Lemoyne
LaSalle
Temple
Penn State
Pitt
Dayton
Duquesne
Oklahoma A&m
Kansas
DePaul
Notre Dame
Oklahoma City
Bradley
Chicago
Loyola
Louisville
Niagara
John Carroll
Navy
Army
West Virginia
Morris Harvey
Alderson- Broaddus
Ohio Valley
Eastern Kentucky
Murray
CIAA
Virginia Union
Winston- Salem
Maryland State
Morgan State
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Toledo
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the Citadel
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