Roundup of West Virginia Schoolboy Basketball Results
Pax High Wildcats edged Glen Rogers 52 50 in a top Class B clash as Pax and several Raleigh and Fayette County teams posted wins. Sophias Sophia Stoco Mark Twain, Oak Hill and others won in league play while Oceana Pineville Meadow Bridge lost to outside teams. Jim Lillys Travelers suffered no trouble against Gauley Bridge as Stratton Mullens Ansted and other rivals won.
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Pax High School
Wildcats
Glen Rogers Owls
Gauley Bridge
Stratton
Mullens
Ansted
Sophia
Stoco
Mark Twain
Oak Hill
Fayette
Oceana
Pineville
Meadow Bridge
Fayetteville
Shady Spring
Marsh Fork
Clear Fork
Lookout
Pax
Glen Rogers
Bobby Phillips
Raleigh County League battles decide titles and standings
Pax clinched the title with two late free throws. Glen Rogers moved to 9-3. Kermit Gentry led Owls with 20, while Billy Tyree had 14 for Pax. Gauley Bridge dominated to stay atop NRWC and Fayette County League at 9-0 and 7-0 respectively, Julian Taylor scoring 23. Fayetteville fell to third in NRWC, 2-2 in FCL. Mullens outpaced Mt. Hope to notch Coalfield win. Rebels led by Miller Penn Akers and Blankenship. Mt. Hope’s Hurt top-scored with 12 as four Reds posted double figures. Gary beat Stratton 33-22 at halftime behind Rowland 31 points. Gary’s Andrew Kyle 19 paced their offense. Ansted’s Eddie Blume scored 37 in a win over Talcott.
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Sophia
Shady
Blue Hawks
Eddie Atkins
Jack Wallace
Tigers
Stoco
Marsh Fork
Dick Heath
Indians
Bulldogs
R. W. Powell
Bob Bowers
Bob Sturgill
Larry Cassell
Bob Brumfield
Dennis Hanshaw
Fred Vaught
Mark Twain
Clear Fork
Delano Dillon
Oak Hill
Lookout
Red Devils
Ken Parnell
Donald Hall
Logan
John Glavaris
Hall
Oceana
Pax
Glen Rogers
Kermit Gentry
Owls
Billy Tyree
Gauley Bridge
Julian Taylor
Gauley
Fayette County
Fayetteville
Dick O'Neal
Mullens
Mt. Hope
Dave Miller
Terry Penn
Willie Akers
Wilbur Blankenship
Rebels
Bob Tabscott
Virgil Dillon
Bill Hurt
Fred Summers
Mike Frisk
Hurt
Reds
Gary
Stratton
Murray Jeffries
James Rowland
Ray Crisp
Howard Barrett
Andrew Kyle
Eddie Blume
Peachbasket
Ansted
Talcott
High school basketball scores compiled state wide
A long list of game results across West Virginia and nearby areas with numerous high school matchups. Notable scorelines include California Pa. over West Liberty 101 to 91 and W Va Tech 127 over Western Kentucky 106 in college action, plus heavy district results throughout the region.
WVU Tickets Remain For Fayetteville Tilt
About 1,000 WVU Washington & Lee basketball tickets left for the Memorial auditorium game in Fayetteville on Saturday February 12. Mgr Bob Kent urges fans not to delay in sending for tickets. Mail orders accepted for $2 ducats with self addressed stamped envelopes and checks.
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Washington & Lee
Memorial Auditorium
Fayetteville
Mgr
Bob Kent
Mountaineers
Coach in Feud With Referee
Washington referee Phil Fox accuses LaSalle coach Ken Loeffler of an unethical letter before a LaSalle game. Loeffler says accusations are unfounded and blames ACC rules for not letting coaches veto officials. Loeffler released the letter noting Fox’s prior NC State calls and warned of motion picture footage of the game.
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Washington
Phil Fox
Ken Loeffler
LaSalle College
LaSalle
Fox
Wilson Teachers College
Loeffler
Carolina State
North Carolina State
Illini Coach Sees Big Ten 5s in Turbulent Balance
Chicago article quotes Illini coach Harry Combes on Big Ten parity and unclear top team. Conference race tight with no team under two losses at halfway mark, suggesting champion could have four losses or multiple co leaders. Big Ten with 49 wins 25 losses vs nonconference foes. only three Big Ten schools in AP top 20. Penn tops as toughest foe, beating Iowa and Michigan State while tying Minnesota.
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Chicago
Harry Combes
University of Illinois
Big Ten
Associated Press
North Carolina State
Marquette
Missouri
Minnesota
Michigan State
Michi
Thunderbird Tourney Opens With 42 Pros In Palm Springs
Forty two selected professionals tuned up for the $15000 Thunderbird Invitational Golf Tournament a 72 hole event starting tomorrow in Palm Springs Calif The field includes 1954 money leader and invitees while Ed Furgol and Bob Toski are absent Fred Haas Jr the 1954 winner competes with Tommy Bolt Cary Middlecoff and Gene Littler fresh from recent wins all in the California tourney circuit.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Ed Furgol
Bob Toski
Fred Haas Jr
California
Tommy Bolt
Cary Middlecoff
Bing Crosby
Gene Littler
Maxim Back As Top Challenger For 175 Crown
Maxim returns as the leading challenger to Archie Moore in the light heavyweights after Paul Andrews KO'd Boardwalk Billy Smith. The recap notes Maxim’s easy win over Andrews last November and updates several spot movements across weight classes based on recent results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxim
New York
Joey Maxim
Archie Moore
Paul Andrews
Boardwalk Billy Smith
Andrews
Pal Joey
Smith
Rocky Marciano
Jimmy Slade
Earl Walls
Toronto
Rex Layne
Lewiston
Utah
Charley Norkus
Port Washington
N. Y
Nino Valdes
Cuba
Rocky
Moore
Vince Martinez
Paterson
N.J
al Andrews
Carmen Basilio
Kid Gavilan
Ramon Fuentes
Vince
Johnny Saxton
Jimmy Carter
Paddy DeMarco
Sandy Saddler
Teddy
Red Top
Bobo Olson
Joey Giardello
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Tiberio Mitri
Italy
Bobby Jones
Oakland
Calif
Gustav Scholz
Maryland President Elkins Champions Balanced Sports Scholarships
SISPORTS ROUNDUP notes the inauguration of Dr. Wilson Elkins as University of Maryland president who defends athletic scholarships as a path to achievement. He vows changes to balance aid, insisting scholarships go to deserving students and that Maryland remain a major athletic power.
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College Park
Wilson Elkins
University of Maryland
University of Texas
Oxford
Maryland
Jim Tatum
Dr. Elkins
Tech 5 rolls past Wesleyan 127 106 in round up
Tech 5 Golden Bears led by George Swyers 44 points crushed Wesleyan 127 106 as it notched a 12th straight 100 point game this season and 15th since December. Ken Hammond 21 joined Swyers in double figures. Kristiek 22 led Wesleyan. California Pa 101 91 over West Liberty and W Virginia State 85 59 over Wilberforce also reported.
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Wesleyan
Ed Hood
Roy Miller
Jim Smith
T Rutherford
Mike O'Toole
John Pitcher
Bill Leonard
Ed Kristosek
Dave Trader
Jeff Masser
John McCullough
W.V. Tech
George Swyers
Ken Hammond
Don Thompson
Bob McClain
Dave Long
Gordon McCune
Dale Russell
Jim Hart
Richard Cantley
Bob Foster
Tech
New Martinsville
Middlebourne
Wellsburg
Bethany
Bellaire
Ohio
Benwood Union
Wheeling Linsly
Warwood
St. Johns
McKinley
Moundsville
Wheeling Central
Wheeling
Triadelphia
Toronto
Weirton
Williamstown
Cairo
Grantsville
Harrisville
West Union
Pennsboro
St. Marys
Elizabeth
Ripley
Walton
Lowell
Parkersburg
Catholic
Pocahontas
Matoaka
Big Creek of War
Jaeger
Wahama
Racine
Charleston Reds
Van
Salem
Bristol
Summersville
Sutton
Shinnston
Elkins
Tygarts Valley
Belington
West Milford
Walkersville
Lost Creek
Flemington
Webster Springs
Burnsville
Glenville
Tanner
Allegheny
Keyser
Lonaconing
Golden Bears
Swyers
California
West Liberty
West Virginia State
Wilberforce
Fairmont
Alderson
Broaddus
Davis
St. Valentine's Day
Beckley
Mountain State
Bears
Ed Kristiek
Bobcats
Holman Credits Win Over Brion To Louis Advice
Chicago heavyweight John Holman credited Joe Louis for guidance that helped him stop Argen tina Brion in the fourth round at Miami Beach Auditorium. Referee Jimmy Peerless halted the South American after Brion twice went to his knees and clutched Holman’s legs as Louis’ instruction to work the body paid off with a final chin shot and knockdown.
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Miami Beach
Fla. U
John Holman
Chicago
Joe Louis
Cesar Brion
Jimmy Peerless
Louis
Holman
Brian
Out of Bounds Raid Triggers Wade Divorce
New York police describe a hotel raid on golfer Bob Sweeney with Mrs Pamela Curran Wade allegedly nude. Cotton broker Joseph Austin Wade 40 seeks divorce after testimony that Wade and Mrs Wade were found with no clothes in July. Custody awarded to each father and mother for two young sons, William and Joseph.
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New York
Bob Sweeney
Pamela Curran Wade
Joseph Austin Wade
Wade
Sweeney
Joseph Barrett
John Hearst
Elsie Berry
William
Joseph Austin Wade JU
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Mustangs
Kingston
Kimball
Byrd-Prillerman
Pax Jrs
Coalfield Conference
New River Conference
W. Blankenshp
Gordon Brooks
Ronnie Cook
Roy Stone
Tim Wyatt
Bob Bolt
Larry Greer
Carl Bragg
Bill McCutcheon
Bill Thompson
Earl Lay
David Anderson
James Mullens
Elwood Buchanan
Frank Steen
Ken Campbell
W. Va. Athletic Union
Fayette County League
Gary Tommy Swayne
James Harrison
Edgar Mills
Robert Hamblin
Fred Smith
James Webb
Pha Swanson
Stratton Howard Barrett
Sam English
Archie Sutton
Floyd Goff
Donald Baxter
Guy Moore
R. Christian
Robert Allen
June Price
Clements
King
Goode
Isaacs
Hypes
Martin
Koutz
Ward
Parrish
Austin
Oak Hill Fields
Pannell
Oyler
Dotson
Miller
Joe Sibio
Nick Troskzy
Don Nuckols
Tommy Lamb
H. Sprouse
J. Cottrell
Pax Ralph Parsons
Clinton Stover
Clyde Wilson
Lowell Payne
Richard O'Neal
A. Thompson
J Andrews
A. Jennings
Houchins
Bill Stover
Mike Gavin
Pax Il
Gauley Bridge i Fayetteville
Raleigh County League
Larry Meade
Harold Bryant
Ed Bottome
Alden Davidson
Bob Wagner
Edwin Burdiss
Chuck Perry
Frankie Carr
Don Carter
Don Sadler
Bob Rutledge
Bob Payne
Tex Williams
Jack Burkett
Gary Burkett
Mark Twain Vernon Short
D. Handshaw
Jerry May
J. D
Ansted Clear Fork
Scooter Skaggs
John Skaggs
Shady Spring D. Linthicum
Sam Grose
Darrell Parrish
Wayne Shepard
Dan Linthicum
Ken Ward
Larry Fox
Guy Skaggs
Roger Cochran
Talcott Wetzel Brammer
Bob Cole
Victor Morga
Roy Lilly
Danny Frazier
John Walker
Carroll Jones
Lewis Redden
Sonny Mason
Boyd Hogan
Darrell Mann
Melvin Frazier
Dean Talbert
Curtis Caldwell
Eddie Adkins
Harold Ellison
Hubert Leslie
Jimmy Eanes
Bud Mann
Harry Davis
Robert Blair
Bobby Lester
David McKinney
Mike Griffith
Gilkerson
Lloyd Coskey
Church
Norman Stone
Blankenship
Allen Lawrence
Thompson
Austin Basham
Woolwine
Hinton
McDowell
Marsh Fork Fitzpatrick
Bailey
Don Hopkins
Cooper
Carl Bradford
Pack
Basham
Percy Jarrell
Hedrick
Roger Jarrell
Crawford
Jim Midkiff
Gne Dietz
Willey
Bul Trystuck
Princeton
Rainelle
Hillsboro
Crichton
Frankford
Smoot
Greenville
Union
Lewisburg
Marlinton
Forest Hill
Williamsburg
Spanishburg
Sandstone
Moorefield
Green Bank
Rupert
Ronceverte
White Sulphur
Renick
Graham
Bramwell
Athens
Northfork
South Charleston
Charlesto Catholic
East Bank
Sissonville
Stonewall Jackson
Rivesville
Monongah
Washington Irving
Buchannon
Roosevelt-Wilson
Weston
Philippi
Kingwood
Smithfield
Wallace
Jewett, Ohio
Chester
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Paden City
Sistersville
Reader
Cameron
New Cumberland
EY al Marer
Illini
Gan
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Penn
Quakers
Purdue
Thunderbird
Sisports
By Gayle Talbot
State College
THE
Hilltoppers
Joe Giamalva
Tom Ackerman
James Boone
W. Va. State
Thomas Young
Merchants League
Duncan Catron
Coca Cola
Colony Drug
Steppery Cleaners
Beckley Theate
Raleigh Wyoming
Wheeler Plumb
Wheeler Plumbing
Cottrill
Bellamy
C Ferrell
H Fisher
McKinney
P Bowles
Wheeler Plumbing RB. Shumate
L J. Grubb
ATS Cc Calloway
Ihe St Mullins
D. Manning
F. Sievers
R Diehl
J Houchins
Cc Jones
Duncan Patron
B. Hagy
M Ford
F. Helemeczi
C Perkins
Lynch
Beckley Theater Co. Nutter
Blind
Halley
G C. Porter
G Wise
F. Barone
Cox
G Lilly
Stepp Dry Cleaners
Hancock
H Stansbury
Coldburg
Beckley Insurance
Eagles Club
Cc & RK Music Co
Moose Club
Thyile
Bank of Raleigh
Lily Quality Lumber
Kirby Lumber Co
Bank Or Raleigh
Ind
Si Mullins
Robinette
Marshall
Ir Rorrer
Ferrell
IG Lilly
Fearell
Quality Lmb Co
R. Richardson
T. Callee
K, Evans
Shumate
Manning
Kirby Lmb
Collins Ki
Spencer
T. Greco
E. Robinette
Eagles Cclur
B. McManus
L Shomoa
J Saunders
Jule
Eens Moose Club Mullins
M Carpenter
H. Poling
E Slater
N. Hajash
Bank OF Raleigh B. Hawley
B. French
Waugh
J. Warden
C & R Music
J. Gilmore
E. Berginnis
C Calloway
W. Humphrey
R. Robinette
Beckley Ac
Eet
F. Seivers
B. Epling
E. Hutchinson
Brion
Mark
J. H. Chastain
Beveau
E. M. Payne
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