Shady Spring tops Marsh Fork in county tourney clash
In a Raleigh County League tilt Shady Spring upset Marsh Fork 59 to 51, continuing a pattern where county champions struggle in sectional play. The Bulldogs won the county title last season while Shady Spring previously swept opponents to claim the crown, reflecting the uneven progression to regionals.
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Kentucky Seeded No. 1 Picked To Retain '46 Crown
The Associated Press notes Kentucky is top seed for the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden. The Wildcats enter with a 32-2-1 record, defending champions, ahead of West Virginia, Duquesne, and North Carolina State, with Bradley, Utah, St. John’s Brooklyn, and Long Island also in the field. Bivins was knocked out by Ezzard Charles in a fourth-round stoppage as the champion pursued a clash with Louis.
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Better Bowling By Billy Sixty
A vintage bowling guide explains the final stride in a four or five step delivery. It stresses finishing with a long slide to maintain balance and control, preventing a forced follow through that misdirects the ball toward the Brooklyn side. The drill emphasizes keeping body weight on the right foot and completing the slide for accurate aim.
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Beaver Tigers Triumph In Tough County Tournament Clash
The Beaver team edged Shady 55-47 as Pilgrim Meadows hit a clutch one handed shot late. McCormick added a late field goal with momentum shifting to the Tigers while Marsh Fork coach L G Daniel shuffled in reserves. Fans are cautioned not to count on an upset in tonight’s Beckley championship against the Flying Eagles due to Beckley’s historically strong schedule.
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Tars To Defend Wrestling Title
Navy meets challenge as 12 teams vie for the Eastern Intercollegiate wrestling crown in New Haven. Navy, undefeated through 38 straight duals since 1942, is led by captains John Fletcher Wayne Smith and Newbold Smith, seeking a fifth straight title under Coach Ray Swartz.
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Tournament field shaping for NCAA and NIT doors
The eight team regional set includes N C State and St John s with many appearances while Kentucky West Virginia and L I U draw earlier rounds. Matchups Saturday place West Virginia vs Bradley and St John s vs N C State with Utah Duquesne and Kentucky L I U on Monday. The NIT field narrows as Wisconsin Oklahoma St Louis vie for district berths and three Eastern teams enter the Garden draw.
Wise Guy Sydnor Thrift A Rising Randolph-Macon Pitcher
Sydnor Thrift Jr., a Randolph-Macon College sophomore from Syringa Virginia, starred as a 16 year old freshman leading the Yellow Jackals to the state collegiate title with six wins no losses. He has drawn offers from Appalachian League teams but remains focused on finishing his prelaw studies and awaits the next baseball season.
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WVU Mountaineer Week Team to Visit State High Schools
The Mountaineer Week Team from West Virginia University will tour high schools statewide in April. Coach Dr. Richard Aspinall says the initiative aims to acquaint students with university courses and facilities while fostering a desire for higher learning, not solely boosting university attendance.
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Champ Underdog In Ortiz Bout Tonight
Los Angeles boxer Harold Dade holder of the bantamweight title faces challenger Manuel Ortiz in a title bout. Dade, though the reigning champion, is not the betting favorite to retain the crown in this anticipated contest.
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Feller Aims For World Series Pitching Glory
Tucson report notes Bob Feller, eyeing up to 80000 this year, longs to pitch in the World Series. The Indians ace, 28, notes his 348 strikeouts last season and two no hitters while reflecting on Cleveland’s promising but still improving pennant chances.
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FISPORTS ROUNDUP Highlights Fading Top College Teams
New York scrutiny of current season shows few teams from last December’s highly rated list remaining in line for Invitation or NCAA tournaments. Kentucky Utah Wyoming West Virginia and Texas stand out as late season expectations. General Bob Neyland watches SEC basketball.
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College Tourney Opens With Wide Field of Contenders
The 14 team state intercollegiate basketball tourney began with Buckhannon Alderson Broadus and Bethany challenging Potomac State. West Virginia Tech and Fairmont State faced Glenville State and Shepherd respectively as opening round play started. Beckley meets Concord and Salem plays Morris Harvey in later games, with Bethany emerging as a serious title contender after late season wins over the favorites.
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Mullens To Play Chattaroy Friday In Region Tourney
Athens draws for Region 8 Basketball Tournament place Mullens against Chattaroy Friday with Jaeger to open. Winners meet Saturday for the chance to represent the region in the state tournament. Also notes history on coal usage in iron smelting and carbon brittleness.
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Church League Postponed To Next Monday Schedule Set
The local Church Basketball League announced by President H B Fillmer that Monday games are moved to tomorrow then back to next Monday. Final season games include First Baptist vs Mabscott Baptist Episcopal vs First Methodist Methodist Temple vs Christian Presbyterian vs Cat holic.
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