Sims Holding West Virginia Up to Nation Ridicule
Morgantown reports quote Farrington of George Washington University defending conference procedure in Sugar Bowl receipts dispute with West Virginia University. Sims criticizes Southern Conference as a blue sky outfit while noting WVU gained about 16000 from the January 1 game and seeks legal review by State Attorney General John Fox.
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West Virginia
Max Farrington
George Washington University
Sims
West Virginia University
WVU
Georgia Tech
New Orleans
Farrington
Sugar Bowl
Virginia
Mountaineers
North “Central Association
North Central
Roy M
Hawley Sims
John G. Fox
Irvin Stewart
Robby Robinson Cleared Over Bat Throwing Incident
National League officials say Jackie Robinson did not intend to throw his bat into the stands after a dispute with umpire Lee Ballanfant in Milwaukee. Mrs Wolinski claimed the bat struck her and her husband but did not state if she joined in clearing Robinson. League president Warren Giles said he is convinced the Brooklyn Dodger did not mean to throw the bat, which he tossed after being ejected. Robinson admitted the bat slipped from his hand and said he held on too long. He was fined $50 for the argument with the umpire.
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Jackie Robinson
Peter Wolinski
Milwaukee
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Jackie
Warren C. Giles
League
Brooklyn Dodger
Lee Ballanfant
Ballanfant
Landy Aims For Four-Minute Mile In Scandanavian Run
Landy of Australia seeks to break Roger Bannister's 3 59.4 world record in Stockholm as part of a Scandinavian tour. Denis Johansson Nils Toft and Sune Karlsson pace the field with Johansson the likely rabbit. Landy hopes a 1 57 5 half then an all out effort to become the second man under four minutes.
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John Landy
Australia
Roger Bannister
Landy
Bannister
Finland
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Nils Toft
Sune Karlsson
Sweden
Sandy
Johansson
Toft
Patton Qualifies In National Open
Billy Joe Patton from Morganton North Carolina qualified for the National Open at Baltusrol after a tense sectional. He tied for sixth in his group of six and birdied the first playoff hole to survive despite a self imposed two stroke penalty earlier in the round.
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New York
Billy Joe Patton
Baltusrol
Morganton
N.C
Patterson
Patton
Two Pancho Gonzales Nets Win in LA Tourney Opener
In the U S Professional Tennis Championships at the Los Angeles Tennis Club Pancho Gonzales rallied to beat Bob Harman 6-4 8-6. Pancho Segura defeated Ben Gorchakoff 6-0 6-2. Sam Match beat Wayne Sabin 6-1 6-0. Bob Rogers topped George Toley 6-3 6-4. Sedgman and Kramer won doubles 6-1 6-3. Kramer leads with 7500 prize money, singles winner 1500.
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Los Angeles
Richard
Pancho) Gonzales
Bob Harman
U. S
Gonzales
Pancho Segura
Ecuador
Ben Gorchakoff
Sam Match
Wayne Sabin
Dallas
Lacrosse Seeks Spring Shift for Football Players
New York reports a drive across the Eastern states to move spring football players to lacrosse. Ivy League schools and alumni push coaches to support the change, arguing lacrosse trains endurance and toughness with less risk of severe injuries. Early trials show beginners must adapt before becoming contenders on top teams.
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Ivy League
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
A's and Jewel Nines Cup Softball Tilts at Ballard Stadium
Inter-City Softball League action last night featured two games. Fitzpatrick and Cox combined for two-hit pitching as the A's edged Powermen 2-0 thanks to a first-inning two-base error on Bob Thomas and a Rogers score on a wild throw. Eric's Jewelry routed Sports Center 16-0 in five innings behind Mike Lacek’s three-run homer and four RBI, with Bill Turner and Cox collecting multiple hits. Tonight Pinecrest A faces Beaver, while Sports Center meets Pinecrest B.
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Ballard Stadium
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Leslie Cox
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Rogers
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Bob Daniels
Cox
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Wekin
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J. Lares
John Thomas
Jack Thomas
RBI
Raileigh County Coaches Retain Wise Veterans
The 1954-55 Raleigh County coaching lineup remains unchanged with Jerome Robert Van Meter retained at Woodrow Wilson High School as announced by the Board of Education.
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Jerome Robert van Meter
Woodrow Wilson High School
Lawrence Wiseman
Vic Peelish
Nelson Bragg
van Meter
Woodrow Wilson
Clear Fork
W. C
Bill) Montgomery
Marsh Fork
Carleston Robinette
Mark Twain
Edsel Ashworth
Stoco
George W. White
Sophia
James K. Lowry
Trap Hill
al Harper
Stratton
General Hannah
Grand Slammer Clinches Keatley Victory In BR Game
Johnny James hit a sixth inning grand slam for Keatley's in a 7 6 win over Harry's after trailing 5 0 three other games in Babe Ruth action at Woodrow Wilson diamond Modern beat Silver Brand 8 3 as Summers won, while Harrah Bryner and Mollon starred for Harry's and Modern respectively and a trade rumor linked Beckley’s Perkowski with the Reds Giants.
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Babe Ruth
Woodrow Wilson
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Silver Brand
Frank Shrewsbury
James
Keatley's
Gene Bryner
Harry
Black Knight
Police
King's
Perkowski
Co. D
Perk) Perkins
Duncan-Catron Auto
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
Beckley
Harry Perkowski
Perk
Lou Smith
Cincinnati Enquirer
Enquirer
Smith
WVU Confirmed for Birmingham Hoop Classic Return
West Virginia University will participate in the second Birmingham basketball classic December 17 18 joining Alabama Texas and Wake Forest. Alabama won last year’s finals over Auburn. Outfielder Lloyd Merriman formerly of Stanford and Cincinnati Redlegs was a standout at Stanford and shifted to football with the Bears before focusing on baseball.
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Chicago Bears
Two Coaching Changes in Wyoming County 1954 55
Wyoming County boards announce 1954 55 coaching shifts Pineville High to get James C Goddard as basketball coach replacing Sonny Phillips Jr and Baileysville High to hire Joseph Taylor for football Ed ward Lakes departs Mullens sees new staff assignments Goddard an Army served graduate of local alma mater in 1948 Taylor previously coached Pineville basketball 1952 53 Phillips surprise departure and Pineville upheaval noted
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Wyoming County Board of Education
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Sonny) Phillips Jr
Pineville High School
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Edward Lakes
Baileysville High
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Oceana High
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Itmann Mines
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Kanawha County Board of Education
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Phillips
Pineville High
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Ray Caldwell
T. C. Wyatt
Ray Cook
Oceana
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Richard Phillips
Horndon
Paul Greer
Glen Rogers
Andy Porter
Baileysville
Buren Hill
Conley
Leonard Valentine
Lions and Moose Win at Mullens
Mullens Lions beat Legion 8 1 as Thompson pitched a two hit game. Moose defeated Rotary 10 by Bil Robertson who also homered twice three run in fourth and solo in sixth. Babe Ruth League games set Cards Indians Giants Red Sox. Sam Snead fired 66 and 65 to win Westbury Round Robin Invitation.
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