Flying Eagles Clinch Fourth Straight Triumph In Roundup
Beckley area junior high roundup shows Flying Eagles remain unbeaten with a 76-68 win against Princeton Tigers as Mullens Nets 71-70 over Oceana and Gauley Bridge, Lookout post third straight wins. Stratton loses to Lincoln Lions 49-42. Other results include Glen Rogers 102-92 over Gilbert, Oak Hill 65-64 over Shady Spring, Baileysville 78-50 over Jaeger, Marsh Fork 73-61 over Scott High, Pax 70-40 over Talcott, Fayetteville 63-58 over Summersville, Montgomery 64-41 over Sherman High, Mt View Junior High 48-23 over Sophia’s Freshmen. Tonight Wyoming County cards include Oceana at Welch and Mark Twain at Herndon, Rainelle at Ansted, DuBois at Elliott.
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Beckley
Flying Eagles
Mullens Rebels
Gauley Bridge
Lookout
Stratton
Princeton Tigers
Mullens
Oceana
Ansted
Mt. Hope
Lincoln Lions
Hinton
Atlantic Union
Glen Rogers
Gilbert
Browning
Oak Hill
Shady Spring
Beaver
Baileysville
Jaeger
Marsh Fork
Scott High
Madison
Pax
Talcott
Fayetteville
Summersville
Montgomery
Sherman High
Seth
Rebels
Theryl Willis
Roger Baughan
Travelers
Elwin Skaggs
Highlanders
Buford King
Harold Snuffer
Kermit Gentry
Don Nichols
Louis Dotson
Larry Cassell
Clint Stover
Pax High
Dick O'Neal
Nets
Bill Dotson
Norman Southern
Sam Caudill
Howard Hurtee
Julian Trail
Dennis Skiles
Bob Longs
Paul Hutchinsons
Bob Alexanders
Princeton
C. W. Blecher
Ron McLaughlin
Gary Johnson c
John Porterfield
Jack Forbes
Dave Pendleton
Sam Bowlings
Dave Stearts
Oceana Paynes
Jerry Burkett
Bernard Short
Gary Burkett
Jerry Mays
Vic Morgan
Hinkles
Me! Frazier
Darrell Mann
Bob Tabscott
Danny Frzeier
Gordon Brooks
Dean Tolbert
Carroll Jones
Willie Akers
Bud Mann
David Miller
Sonny Mason
Terry Penn
Jim Montgomery
Jerry Lamberts
Clayton Cline
Joe Hatfield
Pax Clinton Stover
Junior Browning G
Bill Stover
Jim Lester
Jim Craddock
Bob Smiths
Ralph Stokes
E Max Tyree
Charles Sheaves
Darrell Davis
Lowell Payne
Jack Clement
Pat Humphrey
Harry Kegler
Bobby Holly
A. Thompson
Terry Smith
K. Thompson
Virgil Goode
Jim Kountz
Tommy Lambs
Bobby Phillips
Kermit Gentry c
Charlie Hall
Mr. Hope
Bill Tyree
Kenny McKeon
Tucker
Larry Green
Nichols G
Virgil Dillon
See Toth Halls
Fred Summers
Douglas Domnis
Pax Mike Fisk
Don Fletchers
Meee Bill Thompson
Mikey Trotskys
Carl Bragg
Bill Hurt
Bobby Philvans
Raydon Sheppards
Earl Lay
Jerome Pizzino
Joseph
Mason F
Mt. Hopell
Cardinec
Cooper G
Gauley Bridge F
Sutphin G
Mike Forloinell
Shabdues
Howard Taylor
Haddad S
Julian Taylor
Mynes
Roger Baugham
Bob Johnson
Gogus S
Steeles
Jarrell S
John Skaggs
Montgomery Eddie Blume Ce
Stearts
Darrell Lithicum
Johnson
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Darrell Parrish
Gage G
Sizemore G
Jarrett S
Phillips S
Maries
Turners
Ballards
Leth Sl Uv
Lincoln
War
Pineville
Flying Eagles and Rebels Roll Over Opponents in County Hoops
Beckley’s Flying Eagles dominated Princeton at halftime then withstood a late Tiger rally to win led by Howard Hurt and Norman Southern. Lincoln Lions toppled Stratton as Crockett brothers and Buford Nelson sparked a 40-point outburst. Mullens-Oceana thriller saw Mullens take control late with Willie Akers and Bob Tabscott aiding a 20-point Mullens effort, while Jerry Burkett led Oceana with 27. Big Creek knocked Pineville from the unbeaten list in a key southern WV matchup.
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Edly
Hart
Southern
Tigers
Belcher
Crockett Boys
Len
Monte
Buford Nelson
Stratton
Bulldogs
Lincoln Lions
Howard Barrett
Jim Rowland
Ray Crisp
Lincoln
Mullens-Oceana
Oceana
Indians
Rebels
Willie Akers
Mullens
Bob Tabscott
Terry Penn
David Miller
Jerry Burkett
Big Creek
West Virginia
Pineville
Basketball Scores From Beckley to Gary
A compilation of basketball scores across counties listing teams and their opponents with final tallies. Notable matchups include Beckley 76 Princeton 68, Glenville 60 Lost Creek 57, Charleston Reds 73 Point Pleasant 68, Huntington High 77 Wheeling 78, and Berkeley Springs 48 Charles Town 46 among many others. The results cover numerous small towns and high schools indicating a vibrant regional league play.
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Forest Hill
Williamsburg
Richwood
Webster Springs
Matoaka
Spanishburg
White Sulphur
Green Bank
Ronceverte
Meadow Bridge
Hillsboro
Renick
Greenville
Sandstone
Rupert
Crichton
Marlinton
Frankford
Alderson
Union
Logan
Man
Elkins
Buckhannon
Davis
Circleville
Stonewall Jackson
Clendenin
Bellaire
Moundsville
Huntington High
Wheeling
Linsly Military
Triadelphia
Wheeling MecKinley
West Liberty
Cameron
Sistersville
Middlebourne
Mingo
Ohio
Parkersburg
Spencer
Grafton
Morgantown
Newburg
Masontown
Kingwood
Tunnelton
Martinsburg
Harpers Ferry
Berkeley Springs
Charles Town
Hedgesville
Wardensville
St. Joseph's of
Cumberland
Allegany
Petersburg
Romney
Elk Garden
Fort Ashby
Mathias
Harman
Moorefield Sanders
Berryville
Huntington Marshall
Hamlin
Chattaray
Lenore
Bluefield
Gary
Bourne Disagrees Over WVU Sugar Bowl Performance
Robert Bourne writes that West Virginia University was unfairly criticized after the 1954 Sugar Bowl but argues WVU and Mississippi played weak schedules. He compares Georgia Tech and Navy opponents from 1953-54, cites Pepper Rodgers and Tony Rados, and contends WVU could compete with top teams on better days.
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Mullens
Robert Bourne
Bourne
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Mr. Bourne
Bob
WVU Mountaineers
Ga. Tech
WVU
Navy
Mississippi U
Mississippi
SMU
Auburn
Notre Dame
Alabama
Duke
Pitt
Army
Tech
Waynesburg
VMI
VPI
N. C. State
Texas State
Villanova
Vanderbilt
Tulane
LSU
Memphis State
Houston
New Orleans
Pepper Rodgers
Pepper
Robert
West Virginia
Panthers
Lewis
Pappy
Bruce Bosley
1954 Area and State Champions Football Summary
1954 area, city and state champions across multiple sports including Southern Conference West Virginia and U. Sugar Bowl Georgia Tech 42 Vanderbilt 19. Morris Harvey dominates high school class A, B playoffs at Parkersburg and Beckley factors in Coalfield Conference. State titles spread through Woodrow Wilson, Pax Piedmont, Beckley tratton, Institute finals, and Morgantown finals. Golf, tennis, bowling, track and field crown winners. Joe Taylor and Sam Snead featured in golf. Warren Williams League and Raleigh County League show top teams. state honors awarded to several individuals and Morris Harvey earns multiple championships.
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Morris Harvey
Beckley Tratton
Coalfield Conference
Mullens
Raleigh
Stoco
Fayette County
Wyoming County
New River Valley
Beckley Church League
Johns
Town Baptist
First Methodist
Concord
Parkers High School
Lewisg
Coal City Colts
Amigo Redbirds
Tigers
Giants
Charleston Midwestern
Babe Ruth
Modern Furniture
King Photo
Modern
Stonewall
Charleston
Lincoln
Coalfield
Oak Hill
Ed Tutwiler
Joe’ Taylor
Berry Hills
Joe Taylor
Sam Snead
Raleigh County
Ray Carper
Paris Sutphin
Black Knight Club
Jack Burger
E. B. Wray
Joe L. Smith
Tom Shrewsbury
John Howard McCullough
Black Knight
Harry Ellis
W. M. Duncan
Hinton
Dick Foutche
Buck Atherton
Atherton
John Lutz
Frances White
Huntington State
Judy Scharf
Snookie Woods
Wheeling
Harrison Straley
Princeton
Dot Boll
Beckley Tennis Club
Clarence Hancock
Alan Wein
Buzzy Raglard
J. W. Berry
Glenville
Ralph Maddox
John Kafer
Weson
C. H. Englefried
Beckley Gun Club
John P. Hindsley
Gene Keatley
Henry Payne
Beckley Rifle Club
Doug Schwank
Ronald Gunter
W. Va
Hunter Nicholas
Wellsburg
Beckley Woodrow Wilson
Bill Tweel
Huntington
Beckley
Eddie King
Kennedy
Noel Whipkey
Liberal substitution rule eyed by AFCA coaches
The American Football Coaches Assn plans a more liberal substitution rule for next fall pending NCAA approval. Players who start a quarter could re-enter once, while non-starters could not. A lineman movement rule targets avoidable shifts, and kickoffs may feature a three inch tee to improve spectacle.
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New York
NCAA
American Football Coaches Assn
Ncaa Rules Committee
AFCA
American Assn. of College Baseball Coaches
AACBC
Pistons Beat Lakers Again In Tight Win
The Fort Wayne Pistons moved six games ahead in the Western Division by edging the Minneapolis Lakers 93-92. It marked Fort Wayne’s fourth win in five meetings with the defending champions this season, while the Milwaukee Hawks topped the Rochester Royals 92-80 in the other game.
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Associated Press
Fort Wayne Pistons
Minneapolis Lakers
Fort Wayne
Lakers
Milwaukee Hawks
Rochester Royals
Charleston Purchases Pitcher from Redbirds
The Charleston Senators announced the purchase of right handed pitcher Jim Kirk from the St. Louis Cardinal organization. The 26 year old pitched for Columbus in the American Association for two seasons, going 8-14 in 1953 and 7-5 last year, mainly in relief. He is 6-3 and 210 pounds and also played with St. Joseph in the Western League.
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Charleston
Charleston Senators
American Association
Jim Kirk
Kirk
Columbus
St. Joseph
Football Deaths Rise Again in 1954 Findings
New York report by Dr. Floyd Eastwood to the AFCA cites 25 football-related deaths in 1954, highest since 1949, with most caused by equipment issues and heart conditions. Recommendations urge full pre and midseason physicals, no players with heart history, immediate X rays for concussions, bans after serious concussions, on-field physicians at games, and stricter tackling and blocking practice.
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New York
Floyd Eastwood
Los Angeles State College
Eastwood
American Football Coaches Assn
Afca Board of Trustees
Snead Favored In Pro Am at Miami
Sam Snead the Old Slammer from White Sulphur Springs West Virginia is favored to win the 7500 Mac Naughton Pro Amateur Golf Tour event Sunday at Bayshore Club in Miami Beach Florida if his ailing back holds up He withdrew from the Miami Open a month ago due to an old back injury but reports say he is ready to repeat last year s MacNaughton victory
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Miami Beach
Fla.p
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Bayshore Club
Snead
Meets Joe Rindone Sugar Ray Starts Comeback Tonight
Sugar Ray Robinson returns to action in Detroit at Olympia Stadium in a nontelevised 10 rounder against Joe Rindone of Boston. The former middleweight champion, 34, last fought in 1952 and seeks a June title shot at Bobo Olson while fans crowd workouts and debate how his 30 month layoff has affected his prime.
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Detroit
Sugar Ray Robinson
Olypia Stadium
Lean
Joe Rindone
Boston
Robinson
Bobo Olson
Olson
Sugar Ray
Yankee Stadium
Joey Maxim
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Ronnie McLaughlin
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Frank Miller
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Charle Fields
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Charles Currys
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Gene Deitzs
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Jim Midkiffs
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Jack Wallace
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Lewis Reddens
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