Darkhorses Could Upset In 1954 State Class A Tourney
Morgantown reporters note underdogs like Warwood University High and Elkins may spark upsets as eight-team field opens tomorrow. Beckley faces Elkins in first round while Warwood and University collide Friday night. Class B semifinals and finals run concurrent with the A tournament at WVU field house.
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Elkins
Parkersburg
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Mullens Could Surprise At Morgantown State Tourney
Mullens, led by Jerome Van Meter with a 23-1 record, enters the Morgantown state tournament as a potential spoiler. The Rebels boast height and balance with starters Hurt Miller Tabscott Toler Akers and depth from Penn and McClain. If confidence and poise match their shooting, Mullens could contend, despite popular bets on Beckley Parkersburg Morgantown and others.
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Fense
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Vernon Hurt
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Akers
Terry Penn
Ed McClain
Penn
McClain
Katy
Lewis Dantoni
Injuries Mount in Spring Training Across Baseball
Bruton Kuenn Bauer and Hart among players sidelined as spring training injuries surge. Harvey Kuenn bruised wrist, Hank Bauer ankle sprain, Thomson ankle fracture, Miller hit on pitching hand, Raffensberger sprained ankle, Bruton another ankle sprain, Piersall hip bruise, Williams collarbone fracture, Grammas throwing arm strain, Alston back, Kryhoski left wrist fracture. Numerous clubs affected early in camp.
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Celtics and Royals Open Playoff Round With Wins
The Celtics beat the Knicks 93 to 71 at Madison Square Garden as Bob Cousy and Bill Sharman led Boston with 22 points each. Rochester Royals defeated Fort Wayne 82 to 75 with Bobby Wanzer scoring 18. Tonight Boston plays Syracuse and Rochester faces Minneapolis.
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National AAU Basketball Tourney Results Yesterday
Cleveland Carmack Realtors beat Des Moines Clarkson Realty 68 to 65. Artesia C V E Travelers defeated Amsterdam St. Agnello Club 74 to 52. Los Angeles Kirby Shoes toppled Milwaukee Allen-Bradley 72 to 65. Fort Sill Commanders routed Coronado Navy Phibo pacs 91 to 85.
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Florida Cold Wave Can't Stop Dodgers Winning Exhibition Tilt
The Brooklyn Dodgers push their exhibition win streak to seven as they beat the Washington Senators 3-2 in frigid Florida conditions. Weather delays and stiff cold have players like Carl Furillo and Walter Alston lamenting the chill while Jackie Robinson sits with a knee issue.
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Johnson Favored Over Andrews in Chicago Battle
Harold Johnson of Philadelphia, a top light heavyweight, is a 5-2 favorite in a 10-round bout at Chicago Stadium against Paul Andrews of Buffalo. Andrews, guided by Marshall Miles, ranks No. 9 among 175-pounders for Archie Moore's crown. Televised nationally on CBS at 10 p.m. EST, it marks Andrews first Chicago headline appearance after five preliminaries.
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Cunningham Believes Four Minute Mile Within Reach
Track legend Dr. Glenn Cunningham, holder of 4:04.4 indoor mile and 6:34.5 mile and1 2 records, asserts the four minute mile is attainable. He cites psychology over physics, recalls breaking Nurmi’s record with six 66 second quarters, and notes goal setting shifts in elite sport while continuing youth outreach from his Kansas ranch during a 11 day Beckley tour for the West Virginia Temperance League.
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Three area basketball teams head to Morgantown for tourney play
Mullens Rebels Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles and Pax prep for Class A and B tournament action at Morgantown with early morning departures from Wyoming County Pax faces Huntington Vinson Friday while Mullens meets Huntington East Thursday and Beckley meets Elkins Friday. Coach D Antoni notes Huntington East height advantage and plans for early workouts at Fairmont State. Pax community buzzes as fans travel Friday to cheer their team.
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Traveling Squads Named For Upcoming Event
The list of players includes Bob Alexander San Caudill Billy Hill Paul Hutchinson Howard Hurt Bill Jackson Clark Kesler Tony Lusk Norman Southern Julian Trail Rickie Thompson Dwayne Wingler Mer Dick Vecellio Vernon Hurt Terry Penn David Miller Billy Francis David Fowler Billy Toler W. D. Akers Bob Tabscott Eddie McClain Gordon Brooks Wilburn Blankenship Jan Caldwell Mer J T Davidson Mer Al Green Pax Don Stover Larry Tyree Jerry Phillips Bob Phillips Paul Humphrey Billy Tyree Arnold Thompson Kenneth Thompson Jackie Thompson Clinton Stover Pat Humphrey Marvin McBride Eddie Harless Lowell Payne Charles Hall Jim Craddock.
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Howard Hurt
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Mer. Dick Vecellio Mullens
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Mer
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Kenneth Thompson
Jackie Thompson
Clinton Stover
Pat Humphrey
Marvin McBride
Eddie Harless
Lowell Payne
Charles Hall
Jim Craddock
Beckley Cards Announce Seven Meet Track Schedule
Coach Vic Peelish unveiled a seven meet Woodrow Wilson High School track schedule opening April 3 with the Stonewall Jackson Invitational in Charleston and culminating May 15 with the State Meet. Junior and senior high divisions run full schedules including Jaycees Relays April 10 and Gazette Relays May 1.
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