Beckley High sports legend bells on two codes
Woodrow Wilson High focuses on J Robert Van Meter turning Beckley to a football powerhouse from a green 1947-48 squad. The Flying Eagles surged after a rough start to 1949 basketball with a 17-5 record and a close near miss in points. Regional tourney prep fills the days as coaching staff and cast of juniors push toward a championship push.
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Woodrow Wilson High
J. R. van Meter
J. Robert
Park Avenue
Casini
Suse Wee Ane
Jasfail
van Meter Toon
Flying Eagles
Mullens
Huntington Central
Charleston
Princeton
WWHS
Stafl
Oak Hill
Parkersburg
Bluefield
Mt. Hope
Hinton
Stoco
Beckley
Usharleston
Eagles
West Fairmont
Groves
Huntingson Central
Greenbrier Military School
Oak Ifill
Mr. Hope
Fayetteville
South Charleston
East Bank
Hinton Boe Ean
Presen Flying Eagle
Recreation Huilding
Bob Mickis
Yoacs
Morgantown
Clarksburg
Washington Irving
Eagle
Julius Caldwell
Charles Farley I. Daves
Lee Estep
von Lae
James Warren
Bill Turner
Bill Becginnis
Walph Beckett
Bob Crews
Ross Irle
Bill Warden
Iekna
Mickis
Greenies
All-Star Selections Highlight Mikan Dominance in NBA
The Associated Press reports George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers led the first team on the 1919-80 NBA All-Star ballot with 68 votes. Jim Pollard joins him on the first unit. the second team includes Adolph Schayes and Fred Schaus among others, reflecting era-wide star power acknowledged by nine writers.
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Associated Press
New York
George Mikans
Minneapolis Lakers
National Basketball Association
Joe Fulks
Mikan
Jim Pollard
Minneapolis
Bob Davies
Rochester
Alex Groza
Jiulianapolis
Max Zaslofsky
Chicago
iMikan
Tal Cervi
Adolph Schayes
Syracuse
Ralph Beard
Indianapolis
Frank Biran
Andersony
Fred Schaus
Fort Wayne
Walcott Knocks Out Skhor in First Round
Philadelphia heavyweight Joe Walcott wins by knockout over Baltimore’s Johnny Skhor in 1 minute 34 seconds of the first round. Walcott, 26, extends his knockout streak to four, following recent wins over Olle Tandberg Harold Johnson and Omelio Agramonte.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Joe Walcott
Uue
Baltimore
Johnny Skhor
Camden, N. J
Skhor
Walcott
Joe Louis
Fraard ‘Charles
Sweden
Olle Tandberg
Harold Johnson
Cuba
Omelio Agramonte
Catholic Upsets Calvary to Force Wednesday Playoff
Catholic defeated Calvary Baptist 29 to 22 to force a playoff for a postseason spot. Catholic led late in the fourth, aided by Jack Klaus's seven points in the final stretch, with Harold Staizer adding nine and Hob Cerruto scoring 10 for Calvary. First Baptist clinched sole first place by beating Christian 35 to 16.
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Joop
Catholic
Calvary ‘Baptist
Bethel
Presbyterian
Jnecessary
Beth- Iel
Calivary
First Baptist
Christian
Gunning Freeman
Afethorist Temple
Episcopal
Harold Hiffe
Dick Glass
Methodists
Presbyterians
Dan Janutole
Mabscott
HA Fos
US Warner
Pickus Perdue
Gottberg
Watherspoon
Cc Harvit
Manning
Levine
Follmer
G Reman
Peck
Widick
Powell
Ashworth
Janutoto
Beth
Freeman
Christan
Floyd
Wright
Ogg
Bosl
C. Catholic
Calvary
J. Klaus
R Shawver
Stayer
Tr Cermuto
Statzer
Cc Chandlers
L. Tepina
FP. Sanna
Falkenstein
L. Sanna
Holte
B. Kies
Ruzai
T. Tepina
Calgary
Cheetham
Painter
Temple
JR. Hilfe
Rahal
Gliss
Radford
Gunter & Janutols Smith
D. Rife
Meadows
Britton & Jarrett
Keister
Nelf, Smith
Farmer
UCLA
Football Yankees
Esso Quints Cup Semifinals Highlight Local Hardwood
Dias Floral, led by Dias 25 points, and Walker's 26, defeated Otsego and Harry's Men's Shop in a semifinal doubleheader. Esso beat Harry's as the Florist team advances to facing Dias Floral in Raleigh with 89-64 and 82-68 scores.
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Mullens
Dias Floral
Price
Orsego
Walker's
Yjo Ginnis
Esso
Harry's
Raleigh
Jane
Worthington
Lubicig
Mar
Claus
Dias
State College
Armentrout
Latack
Mypese
a/Rhodess
Johnny Lubich
Glen Bacord
Arm
Walker
Pennington
Farley
Rezzonico I
Tosing
Ray Flaim
Finney
Cecceseee
Greere
Smith
Pritchards
Harry
Selvey
Wyeo
Greer
Jay Warden
J. McGinnish
Bensley
Wheeling
Rezzunica
Waserchalks
Waldo Wyco
Uwarry
jCoach
Paul B
Biz) Dawson
West Fairmont
Association
Proposes New HSAA Ace Limit for Senior Athletes
Fairmont senior high students could compete in athletics until age 20 if the Monongahela Valley Athletic Association approves. In Dayton and Saginaw, Mich, managers Yank Camilli and Hank Camilli take over at Dayton and Saginaw respectively, replacing former personnel.
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Associated Press
Fairmont
Monongahela Valley Athletic Association
Camilli
Camelli Dayton
Dayton Land
Morris Harvey Faces Xavier in Cincinnati Invitational Opener
Morris Harvey of Charleston West Virginia meets Navier of Cincinnati in the Cincinnati Gardens Invitational opening game. The tournament features defending champion Cincinnati against William and Mary in the nightcap with a 9 30 p m title game likely Saturday. George King leads Morris Harvey with standout scoring as Xavier eyes an upset in this early round of the event.
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Associated Press Institute
W. Va
Garnet
Charleston
Bluefield Park
West Virginia Athletic Union
West Virginia
State College
Howard
Piedmont
Conley
Malens
Douglass
Huntington
Fikhorn
Byrd Prillerman
Amigo
Sumner
Parkersburg
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Morris Harvey
W.va
Navier
Delong
Nate DeLong
offRiver Falls
Wis
Kansas City
River Falls
Eastern Iinois State College
Kentucky Faces CCNY In NIT Debut Tonight
New York crowd watches Kentucky as Adolph Rupp bets on a talented sophomore core. CCNY’s Ed Warner, fresh off a rout of San Francisco, aims to upset the favorites with a tough defense. Duquesne and LaSalle meet earlier, with the semifinals set for Thursday and the final Saturday.
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Kentucky
CCNY
Associated Press
New York
Adolph Rupp
Darkhorse Ccny
Kentucky Five
Rupp
Rea
Ed Warner
CCNNY
San Francisco
Wildcats
Bradley
Duquesne
LaSalle
Pinsburgh Dukes
Arizona
Brad Joy
St John’s
Peoria
Braves
Syracuse
St. John
Western Kentucky
Mikan Sets 3 New Pro Heop Records
New York George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers sets three pro NBA records in a breakout season with 1000 points and top marks in field goals and fouls. Anderson moves to first in the Western Division by defeating Sheboygan 98 86 led by John Hargis with 25 points.
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Associated Press
New York
George Mikan
Minneapolis Laker
National Basketball Association
Mikan
Alex Groza
Indianapolis
Frank Brian
Anderson
Max Zaslofsky
Chicago
Adolph Schayes
Syracuse
Sheboygan
John Hargis
Winthers
FG F TP
Avgesevoe
Ifkan
Minneanolis
sAianae
Max Zalofsky
ehHriga
Ed Macauley
St. Louis
MR AA
Ken Sailors
Denver
Carl Braun
Jim Pollard
Mingeapalis
Tred Schaus
Fort Wayne
Class A Regional Setups Finalized for Charleston Area
Region 3 semifinals show West Fairmont vs Morgan town with Martinsburg meeting University High Morgantown in the opener at Fairmont Friday. Region 2 semifinals place Spencer against St Marys and Shinnston against Washington Irving in Clarksburg Friday. Finals set for Saturday night.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Fairmont
Morgantown
Fairmont
Martinsburg
University High of Morgantown
Clarksburg
Spencer
St. Marys
Shinnston
Washington-Irving
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Schaus
Touty Forcher
Missoula
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Fred W. Englist
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Gauley Bridge Travellers
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Richwood
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Ed Crewey
Bob Dye
Bobby Herndon
Bill Parsons
Bill Baker
Bud Skaggs
Lee Harless
J. C. Carson
Walcott Kayes
Echo Spring Distilling Company
Louisville, Kentucky
Iree Letfer Lion
Stress State College
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Xavier
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Grandfpa
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Finch & Company
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Richmond
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