Beckley Eagles Rally For Big Win In State Hoop Tilt
Beckley fans hailed the Flying Eagles after a hard fought victory over West Fairmont’s Polar Bears. Frankie Rodriguez directed the offense with Pat Nickell guarding Leskovar, who scored nine points before fouling out, while Lilly McLean Wood and Sanna supplied pressure and relief. Despite gaps and missing players, coach Van Meter’s squad showed heart and potential as they pursue another state title.
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Junior Hi Teams Secure Three Cage Victories
Beckley junior high squads won three Central Gym games yesterday. The varsity routed Hinton 44 to 20 led by Joe Conte’s 12 points. Central B beat Shady Jayvees 27 to 18 and the seventh grade edged Mabiscott 21 to 14 in preliminaries.
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Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles throttle West Fairmont 55- four
Woodrow Wilson defending state champion Eagles defeated West Fairmont Polar Bears 55-4. Frank Rodriguez led with 18 points while Bill Leskovar was held to nine. Pat Nickell and Nickell’s defense contained the Fairmont star, as Becktsey’s attack and strong bench effort sealed the win.
Baseball Prospect Morale Sparks Roundup Debate
A round of quick notes covers Carl Hubbell touting baseball prospects by state lines, the Rose Bowl ticket issue facing the Big Nine, Army opposing recruiting, and humorous remarks at the NCAA convention. Also noted: Eddie Leishmann of Ventura bets on oceanfront saving for the baseball club, plus Oklahoma A&M practices after a loss, and Detroit Tigers set to mail 1947 contracts to about 40 percent of players led by Hank Greenberg and Hal Newhouser as unions and transportation costs loom.
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Long Island U
Hank Isa
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Bruce Wand
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Detroit Tigers
Hank Greenberg
Hal Newhouser
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Mountaineers Defeat St Francis 72 to 42 at MSG
West Virginia improved to undefeated status with a 72 42 win over St Francis of Brooklyn before 18 000 fans at Madison Square Garden. The Mountaineers showcased crisp teamwork and shooting as they moved to six straight wins over the Terriers and sized up as strong tournament material.
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Five Teams Enter Polio Charity Tournament
Five teams join the March of Dimes independent basketball tourney with Carlson's in Beckley and Mont Coal Montreal entries. Carlson's is led by Lacy Wood with a 16 man squad. Montcoal is headed by Carl Jarrell. Sectional games set in Mt Hope Alderson Mullens Beckley with Raleigh county event dates to be announced. all proceeds go to the March of Dimes.
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Montcoal Cam
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Carlson
Rubin
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T. Winner
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Short
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Larabee
Acord
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Jarrell
Barrett
Farley
Mt. Hope
Alderson
Mullens
Lions Begin Lighting Project at Shady Spring High
The Beaver Lions Club announces the first community project of the newly formed group the erection of lights at Shady Spring High School football field President L E Green said after the project was adopted last night. The next meeting is set for January 23 with E W Dunkley invited to speak Principal speaker at the meeting was Ted G McDowell editor of the Beckley Post Herald.
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Beaver Lions Club
L. E. Green
E. W. Dunkley
Ted G. McDowell
Beckley Post- Herald
Grid League Seeks Bribery Criminal Offense Across States
The National Football League plans to push laws making athlete bribery a criminal offense in all states where it operates. Commissioner Bert Bell urged action after Alvin Paris was convicted for offering bribes to New York Giants players, and he asked the Detroit Lions to pursue measures in Michigan while suspending Frank Filchock and Merle Hopespending disposition of their cases.
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Washington
Blue Hawks edge Shenandoah 52 37 in basketball
Beckley College Blue Hawks defeat Shenandoah College of Dayton Virginia 52 to 37 with 10 field goals and 2 free throws by Beckley guard Wally Diehl in the season opener. Beckley led 14 8 after one quarter and 28 14 at halftime, then held firm on a strong fourth period.
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