Sound Eagles Set For Section 11 AA Opener At Fayetteville
Beckley facing Dupont in the Section 11 AA tournament opener at Fayetteville. Coach Lawrence Wiseman says Beckley is in peak condition with only Dave Davies missing, and starters list Barnard Cohn Price Sarrett Quintier. Weather could delay multiple sectional games across Regions 7 and 9 while snow and travel hazards affect scheduling.
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Oak Hill
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Montgomery
Madison
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Bill Barnard
Sam Cohn
Scotty Price
Bane Sarrett
John Quintier
Hinton
Peterstown
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Summers
Park Central
Bluefield
Mercer County
Gauley Bridge
Mount Hope
Recreation Building
Shady Spring
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Jim Easley
Final Raleigh County junior game canceled
The deciding game of the Raleigh County Junior High Tournament is canceled per Shady Spring High School principal John Saunders. Beckley, Class A champion, was set to face Class B winner Clear Fork in the final.
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Stoco Shady
Sophia
Marsh Fork
Princeton
Mercer County
Union
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Herndon
Athens
Summersville
Clay
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C. P. Wells
Raleigh County
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Shady Spring High School
Beckley
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Carol Heiss Clinches Fifth Straight World Title
Carol Heiss won her fifth consecutive world women's figure skating championship in Vancouver. She led all judges with nine ordinals and a total of 1696.4 points, while Stoukie Dijkstra placed second with 1642.3 points and Barbara Ann Roles third. The men’s competition began with Alain Giletti leading after compulsory figures, followed by Donald Jackson in second.
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Carol Heiss
Miss Heiss
Squaw Valley
Stoukie Dijkstra
Temple City
Calif
Barbara Ann
Miss Dijkstra
Alain Giletti
France
Donald Jackson
Canada
McCartan to Report to Rangers for Pro Tryout
New York AP reports Jack McCartan former Minnesota star and U S Olympic goalie will report to the New York Rangers for a workout today and could play Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings. He is on leave from Ft. Carson Colorado and slated for discharge later this month under NHL amateur rules allowing five pro games without forfeiting amateur status.
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Burgess Breaks MAC Scoring Record In Season
In Columbus Ohio AP Bob Burgess of Marshall set a Mid American Conference season record while Darrow of Bowling Green led the league with a 30.0 point average and 371 total points across 12 games A note lists Burgess 24.778 career average and 282 147 shooting details along with other top marks from Marshall Ohio University Toledo and Miami for rebounds free throws and scoring records.
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Howard Joliff
Jee Byrd
Dick Howard
Western Reserve
Oceana Beats Pineville 59 to 47 in Section 11-AA
Oceana Indians beat Pineville 59 47 to open tournament play in Section 11 AA. Baileysville and Mullens clash Friday at 7 30 PM, with the winner earning a spot against Oceana in Saturday's title game.
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Willie Mays Poised For Fire In New Giants Park
In spring training at Phoenix Willie Mays shows power with multiple homers and hints at his 1954 1955 form while Orlando Cepeda and Willie McCovey push for lineup spots. Giants new Candlestick Park dimensions loom as Mays continues to hit for distance.
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Willie
California
New York
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Giants
Mays
New York Giants
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Pirates
Fort Meyers
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Bad Weather Forces Cancellations At Pineville Tournament
Snowstorm hits as Jesse Houck, director of the Pineville event, calls it a tragedy for local sports fans. He notes many spectators planned to attend and cancellations ruin the buildup and expectations for the tournament.
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Jesse Houck
Pineville
Capital May Get Pro Game In Charleston Next Year
New AFL Titans seek a $20 000 guarantee to play a pre season game in the Capital against Boston at Laidley Field which seats 12 000. Promoters must pack the venue to turn a profit. Lamar Hunt, founder and head of the AFL, aims to bring Dallas to the league and shows a frugal, hands on style while courting fans and players.
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All-Americans In Pros See All-Star Alumni Rise
The article traces AP All-American selections from 1955 to 1958 and notes many players advancing to professional ranks, including Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Jerry Lucas. It discusses later recognition by UPI and critiques the AP selections for 1960.
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Engl Says Skiers Spoiled By Too-Easy Courses At Harriman Cup
Sun Valley official Sigi Engl says FIS demands for control gates ruin speed in downhill races. He notes 70 mph runs lose challenge as gates rise, cites Squaw Valley courses and Harriman Cup setup for Olympic skiers. Fifty men and 25 women from 14 nations compete in the special invitation event.
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Sigi Engl
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Squaw Valley
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