Fairmont Quint Best on Defense in Conference Standings
Fairmont State’s Golden Bears top the West Virginia Conference in defense, yielding 74.5 points per game over 18 contests. Alderson-Broaddus follows in scoring defense, with Bluefield State and West Liberty also among league leaders in defensive metrics.
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Yankees Shrug Off Holdouts Across Pennant-Winning Era
New York Yankees players resist contract holdouts as the World Series champions begin spring training. GM George Weiss adopts a seasoned view, noting that winning titles brings higher demands and planning to discuss terms with Mickey Mantle over the weekend. The club has a history of managing holdouts, with 13 possible at one point in 1954 and seven missed in St Petersburg as they reported.
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Musial to Sit Some Games as He Gambles on Batting Title
Stan Musial signed an $80 000 contract with the St Louis Cardinals and said he will sit out some games next season to rest after approaching the National League consecutive games record. Manager Frank Lane supported the plan, hoping the rest will help Musial maintain a high batting average as he nears Gus Sisler’s mark and pursues the batting title.
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Lane Hopes Ruff Will Be Step to Title Shot
NARPOLE Va Kenny Lane and Frankie Huff two of the nation s leading lightweights meet in a nationally televised 10 rounder with Lane viewing it as a step toward a title shot Lane from Muskegon Mich is a southpaw and is rated No 2 behind champion Right of Accoville while Ruff is scheduled to fight Stratton Bulldogs in Beckley at a later date.
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Area High School Scores and College National Games
Area high school results feature Shady Spring Marsh Fork and numerous others with Feb. 4 6 results across West Virginia, noting wins for Meadow Bridge Minton Jr Montgomery and many more. College and national games include West Virginia State and Virginia contests with notable scores and standings.
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Wesleyan Upset By Eagles: Play At Tech Tonight
The Associated Press reports embattled West Virginia Wesleyan faces revenge-minded West Virginia Tech in a Mid-American Conference clash amid potential weather disruptions. WVU showed strength early, led 25-23 at halftime, but Tech surged to a 29-28 lead before WVU pulled ahead on a late field goal by Ronnie Retton, earning its 14th win in 17 games and maintaining a top scoring pace.
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Terps Now Top Threat to N C
A rough night in college hoops as West Virginia’s Hot Rod Handley led the Mountaineers with 18 points and a second half surge. Virginia Tech’s defense slowed WVU after a 9-for-34 start, while Maryland, Duke, and Wake Forest pursued the top ACC position with strong showings.
Pro Loop Completes Grid Draft Tomorrow In NFL
The NFL completes its four round 30 round draft with 49 players chosen by 32 clubs. Notable picks include Paul Hornung as the bonus selection for Green Bay and future All-Americans Joe Walton Ron Kramer Jim Parker Don Shinnick among others from schools like Notre Dame Michigan Ohio State and UCLA. Draft order will follow 1956 standings with last place chosen first and the Giants last.
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Mountaineers Win Keeps Undisputed Conference Run Alive
West Virginia Averages slip from 87.6 to 65.8 points but still roll past Virginia Tech 65 54 to extend their Southern Conference winning streak to seven and lift overall record to 14 4 Rod Hundley scores 18, Lloyd Sharrar 13 for WVU Tech leaders Terry Penn 5 and Lewis Mills 12 for the Hokies Furman spanks Wofford 89 74 in non conference action four Paladins score big with Dick Wright 26 Byron Pinson 20 Steve Ross 16 Bob Gaines 16 All conference teams are idle tonight
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Cards Not Conceding Anything to Anyone
Hutchinson predicts the St. Louis Cardinals will stay competitive as he lists plans and acquisitions from Philadelphia and Chicago. He expects Jones Ennis and new bullpen additions to boost pitching and infield depth, aiming for a stronger lineup with Musial Boyer Blasingame and Dark at key spots.
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Pro Draft Origin Tied to Commissioner Bell in Eagles History
The draft idea, attributed to NFL Commissioner Bert Bell then in Eagles roles, arose after Minnesota fullback Stanley Kostka refused to sign. Bell, wearing many hats, shaped the system to control talent flow, following the unsuccessful bid for Kostka.
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West Virginia Outdoor Notes and Ski Week Glimpse
Publicity on the ski business features a photo in the Washington News showing Queen Mary Léw Prehn with Sherman Adams amid West Virginia ski week activity. Davis lodgings were fully booked last weekend, signaling a strong winter tourism surge across Elkins Davis and Weiss.
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Kaline Signs 1957 Contract With Tigers For 30000
Detroit Tigers outfielder Al Kaline has signed a 1957 contract worth about $30,000 after a brief hourlong meeting with John McHale and a 10 minute call to GM Spike Briggs. Kaline, 22, already a feared hitter, expressed optimism for a strong season. Briggs Stadium deal ends any earlier tug of war over pay, with Kaline poised to help boost the team's standings.
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Mr Shortstop May Shift to Basketball in NBA Talks
Former major league manager Marty Marion, the ex Mr Shortstop of the St. Louis Cardinals, plans to pursue an NBA franchise. The Celtics beat Minneapolis 103-91 as New York defeated Philadelphia 111-110 and Fort Wayne downed St. Louis 91-85. Marion met NBA President Maurice Podoloff, visited Louisville to explore options, and said a basketball deal would not interrupt his baseball ties while under a Sox contract for 1955-56 remaining }
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