Tennis interest wanes. Beckley courts seek turnout
In Beckley a revival effort aims to spark tennis play. City recreation officials led by Paul Vennari seek enough players for a tourney before summer. Beckley’s Woodrow Wilson High School courts host summer hours and potential Sunday play.
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Teresa Gilmore
Clarence Underwood
Coroner to Probe Ring Death After Doyle Knockout
Coroner Samuel J. Gerber pledged a full investigation into Jimmy Doyle’s death after he collapsed from injuries in the eighth round of Ray Robinson’s welterweight title bout in Cleveland. Gerber questioned Robinson and manager George Gainford. the inquiry examined Doyle’s fitness, prior injuries, and ring padding amid pressure claims.
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Sugar) Robinson
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Harrick Named Coach at West Virginia University
Steve Harrick is chosen as the baseball and wrestling coach at West Virginia University. The former West Virginia Tech leader built strong programs during tough wartime years and is praised for his rapport with players and versatile coaching background as wrestler, outfielder, and end.
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West Virginia Tech
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Chicago bouts end in knockouts and points decisions
Chicago fighter Gene Burton stops Nick Castigli in Chicago while Youngstown’s Sonny Horne earns a decision against Henry Jordan in Valley Stream. Loui Cassiano outpoints George Dunn in Hartford and Ernie Vigh defeats Joey Bennett in Newburgh. Al Pennino stops Curly Nichols in Brooklyn.
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George Dunn
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Newburgh
Joey Bennett
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al Pennino
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