Tech runners up barred from NIT by Southern Conference rule
The Southern Conference prohibits runner up teams like Virginia Tech from NCAA post season play in the NIT. Supporters urge rule change arguing Tech could gain national recognition by winning the NIT while critics point to NCAA ties and conference voting. Coaches in WVU and others favored allowing runner ups to participate.
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Pony Express Tops AP Final High School Rankings
Huntington's Pony Express leads the final AP high school basketball ratings, overturning South Charleston and Montgomery. Montgomery stays undefeated but settles for second as Clarksburg Washington Irving rises to eighth and other teams hold their spots.
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Ansted
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Trap Hill Wildcats Win Section 25 A Tournament
The Trap Hill Wildcats upset Mark Twain to claim the Section 25 A Tournament title. Despite an 8-13 season record, the underdogs advance on grit and determination and celebrate a sectional victory before likely facing tougher regional play.
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Cleary brothers spark U S Olympic hockey win
The Cleary brothers Bill and Bob plus Captain Kirrane and others received a hero’s welcome after the United States defeated Czechoslovakia 4 3 to win the first hockey gold. Cleary said the Czechs defended in the final period to protect a 4 3 lead but the U S broke through to seal the victory.
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Malden
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Grimm to coach Cubs in 3rd term in Mesa lineup
In Mesa Arizona manager Charlie Grimm announces a threefold coaching staff with himself as manager and third base coach. Lou Klein will coach at first base Charlie Root handles pitching Elvin Tappe runs bullpen duties.
Charles Town Track Tied to Historic American Episodes
The Charles Town race track sits near sites tied to John Brown's hanging after the Harper's Ferry raid and to meetings of Horatio Gates with Revolutionary War generals about Washington's strategy, linking the venue to pivotal moments in U S history.
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West Virginia high school basketball scores and college results
A roundup of recent basketball results includes Clendenin over Stonewall Jackson 73 59 and St Albans 87 over Sissonville 3 %. Dunbar beat DuPont 72 58 with Gauley Bridge 76 56 over Fayetteville 56 and other area boys games The college slate features NYU 72 CCNY 5 Maine 78 New Hampshire 70 Vermont 84 Massachusetts 72 Providence 99 Fairfield 57 and South Florida 95 Georgia 82 plus Louisville 83 over Miami Ohio and Western Kentucky 69 Kent State 60. Nationally the NBA and NCAA show several results including Notre Dame 76 Creighton 64 and Texas A M 64 T C U 3% with many matchups listed in brief.
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No Wives Allowed at Pirates Spring Training
Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh announces a new rule banning wives from road trips as spring training opens in Fort Myers. He says day trips for wives could tire players, and the team will focus on night games and rest.
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Half-Brother of Nail Tops Saratoga Yearling Sale
A half-brother of Nail, the 1955 Pimlico Futurity winner, commanded 80000 dollars at the current Saratoga Yearling Sales, drawing strong bids from buyers seeking valued racing stock.
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Winter Games Site Quiet as Evacuation Nears Complete
Squaw Valley Calif amid 250000 visitors over 11 days lays out cleanup after the Winter Olympics. Japanese team departs, timing and computing gear being dismantled. California keeps ice rink and lifts operating with open access and fixed pricing.
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Buckeyes Fall as Texas and New Mexico State Clinch Spots
Ohio State’s bid for the national title faltered as Indiana beat them 99-83. Texas and New Mexico State claimed conference crowns with wins over Rice and Arizona, boosting their NCAA tournament chances alongside other league champions and at large contenders.
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Associated Press
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Mabe Gels Try At Pro Baseball
Virginian pitcher Bob Mabe, 155 pounds, attempts a major league crack with the Baltimore Orioles during spring training in Miami. He previously flopped with the Cincinnati and St Louis camps after a 10 year drive to the majors. Despite losing his right eye in an accident, Mabe believes his size will not doom his chances.
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