Ray of Huntington eyeing three college offers
All-State star Ricky Ray of Huntington, WVU, Duke, and West Point are the contenders after leading the Pony Express to a 78-71 state title over Beckley. Ray, who averaged about 20 points per game, said he has not yet decided and will discuss options with his parents. Coach Stewart Way praised his versatility and scoring ability.
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Ray earns first state title in 25 years coaching surge
Ray returns to lead a Pony Express rally to claim his first state title in 25 years of coaching, finishing with 22 points. West Virginia University coach George King attended the tournament and praised Ray's versatile play. King, with three full scholarships, hinted one could go to Ray if he enrolls. He plans to speak at the Pony Express banquet Wednesday night and will press Ray to decide.
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Mossberg Introduces 1961 Carbine Models 642K and 402
The Mossberg line for 1961 adds two carbines, Model 642K and Model 402. The 642K is an 18 inch, 38 1 4 inch long 5 pound 22 Magnum carbine with two position fore-end and adjustable strap. The 402, aPalomino rifle carbine version, weighs 434 pounds and measures 37 1 2 inches, featuring hand checkering and sling swivels. Montana moose hunting remains strong with 441 taken in 1960, ranking third behind Alaska and Wyoming. 470 was the record in 1958, with 289 bulls and 152 cows. South west Montana yielded the best moose hunting.
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Big Bets Open New York Racing Season At Aqueduct Yonkers
New York racing fans wagered over 5.7 million dollars on opening day pari mutuels at Aqueduct and Yonkers. Attendance reached 44,119 for the afternoon Aqueduct flat track program with 3,619,031 in bets, while 30,276 attended the Yonkers night trotting program wagering 2,090,372.
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Opening Day Pitches Highlight Busy Spring Week
Managerial choices loom as Cleveland tabbed Perry for opening duties while New York leans to Coates. Perry shined against San Francisco with four hits allowed in nine innings over two starts, and Coates beat the Dodgers as the Yankees halted a skid.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
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Five games close first round of AAU tourney in Denver
Five games wrap up the first round of the 54th national AAU basketball tournament at the Denver Coliseum. Stevenson Roofers led by Bill Bridges and Cedric Price beat Old Southern Foods 101 83, and Cheyenne Merchants defeated the Navy All Stars 98 83. Clarkson Realty advanced by forfeit as Baton Rouge Teamsters did not show. Bridges 34 points and Price 21 paced the Roofers, while Roger Strickland scored 39 for Old Southern Foods.
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Minor League Boss Sees Expansion Need
Tampa Florida UPI reports Minor League President George Trautman says the minors must expand to at least 30 clubs to stock 20 major league teams in 1962. He argues major league clubs rely on the minors to provide players and cannot meet demand with the current setup.
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Dodgers Acquire Lefty Perranoski From Minor Leagues
Los Angeles Dodgers purchase pitcher Ron Perranoski, a left hander then on Omaha roster, from the minor league system. He compiled a 9-8 record for Montreal and a 3-3 mark for St. Paul last season.
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West Virginia coaches consider rating system to replace tournaments
Willis Hertig proposed a statewide rating plan at Huntington to replace sectional and regional basketball playoffs with a system like football. It would top eight teams per class at the state tourney, boost schedules, and reward top teams while reducing weak entrants. The plan faces resistance over time, but proponents argue it preserves only the strongest contenders.
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Barboursville
Cabell County
West Virginia Coaches Association
Huntington
Wheeling
Beckley
South Charleston
UPI
Seven-man all tournament team named from three classes
The selection names seven players for the all tournament team across three classes. Forwards are Jake Mullett of New Martinsville Rodney Weikle of Beckley Bill Allen of Huntington Carter Castillon of New Martinsville and Bane Sarrett of Beckley. Guards are Ricky Ray of Huntington Johnny Swann of White Sulphur Springs and Billy Karbonit of Beckley.
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New Martinsville
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Beckley
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Huntington
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Bane Sarrett
Ricky Ray
Johnny Swann
White Sulphur Springs
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