Boxing Card Set for April 6 at Armory
George McLaughlin previews the Raeigh County Armory Field House boxing card. Promised are top bouts including 6 round Partlow vs Martin semifinal, Hunsaker vs Sheldon main event, Sensabaugh vs Workman, and Whittenberg vs Bailey. Tickets $1.50 general, $2.50 ringside. 24 rounds scheduled.
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Ohio State NCAA Tourney Game Televised By WSAZ
Ohio State will have its NCAA tournament game televised on WSAZ TV Channel 3 Huntington, the Buckeyes facing Wake Forest in the first semifinal Friday with Cincinnati and UCLA in the other. The winners play for the crown Saturday with consolation at about 7 p.m. and the title at about 9 p.m.
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Tech's 3rd Grid Clinic Set For Saturday
West Virginia Tech hosts its third annual football clinic Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with guest speakers Whitey Gwynne of West Virginia University and Al Nida of St. Albans. Charley Cobb leads sessions on the T formation, psychology, backfield play, conditioning, training, injury care, the kicking game, and a check-off system with door prizes from sporting goods dealers. Free lodging is offered for visiting coaches and meals are at student prices.
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AFL Antitrust Suit Heats Up in Baltimore Trial
In federal court the AFL's 10 million anti-trust case against the NFL nears its end as Carroll Rosenbloom testifies on NFL Minneapolis franchise and Houston stadium lease. Paul Brown denies AFL quotes about monopolistic aims, while the case extends into its fourth week with no jury.
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Bombers Take Pro Lead In ABC Tournament
Fresno Bombers climb to the pro division lead in the American Bowling Congress event as Vern Downing, formerly of Brentwood Bowl San Francisco, posts a 665 helping the team reach a 3,241 block and a 6,233 six game total. The Falstaffs of St. Louis had led with 6,218 earlier, while Detroit’s Continental Plastics dropped from 6,144. Downing sealed the lead with two clutch strikes in the final frame.
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Oakwood and Gordon's Cup Tourney Wins
Oakwood Auto defeated Van 72 to 47 while Gordon's of Logan edged Van Teachers 83 to 72 to reach Wharton Independent Basketball Tournament semifinals. Babe Riffe led Oakwood with 22 points and Teddy Spadaro added 24. hall paced Gordon's with 24 as Akers scored 12 for Logan. Semifinal games set for Friday, finals Saturday at Wharton.
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Pirates Lack Too Much To Figure In NL Race
The 1962 Pirates face an uphill pennant bid with Vern Law’s status uncertain. Manager Murtaugh cites Law’s return, a catching partner for Smoky Burgess, stronger reserve outfield, and left-handed relief as needed. Burgess and Meade backfield shed, Clemente Virdon Skinner form a strong outfield but depth concerns linger without Law.
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Girls Crown To Be Decided Thursday Night
Beckley Wrecking and Beckley College battle for the Girls Basketball League crown 6 30 Thursday at the Recreation Building as Marie Wilson leads Beckley College past Thurman's Garage 36 34 sending both teams to the playoff. Damon's Hair Fashions routed Sophia Independents 51 26 with Linda Mays and Linda Ellison contributing big second halves. First round of the post season tournament starts Sunday at 3 30 p m with Beckley College and Neal's, then Thurman's and Beckley Wrecking at 5 p m with winners moving to semifinals.
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Bearcats face UCLA in semifinal test after strong late run
Cincinnati coach Ed Jucker compared UCLA to last year's champion, noting the Bruins have surged late to win 14 of 16 after a slow start. UCLA visits Louisville for the semifinal with Cincinnati aiming for a title shot against Ohio State or Wake Forest. Cincinnati, 27-2, seeks to extend a dynasty run after beating Bradley and powering through the Midwest regional despite a grueling week.
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All-Sports Banquet Tickets To Go On Sale
Tickets for the April 24 All Sports banquet honoring Woodrow Wilson High School athletes go on sale early next week. The event at the Methodist Temple will feature WVU coaches George King and Gene Corum as speakers. About 220 tickets will be available at 3 each on a first come basis, with a 300 ticket capacity overall. Beckley civic clubs join to sponsor the event.
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Pirates Televising 33 Of 81 Road Games In 1962
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced they will televise 33 of their 81 road games this season. The broadcast network spans six stations including KDKA TV Pittsburgh WJAC TV Johnstown WICU TV Erie WJPB TV Fairmont W Va WSTV TV Steubenville and WKBN TV Youngstown Ohio.
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Beckley Eagles Baseball Gears for 1962 Title Bid
Woodrow Wilson resumes its baseball program as Coach Lawrence Wiseman returns six regulars and two lettermen for 1962. Pack Hindsley Bill Karbonit Pat Fragile David Barksdale Steve Wood Charlie Thompson Bob Dyke Ronald Thompson expected to start. Sophomores Rudy Coleman Buddy Gravely and others add depth. Team captain is David Barksdale. last season the Eagles went 16-1 before losing to Huntington in the state finals.
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Smith Named Nation's Top Sportswriter
SALISBURY N C UP I D Sponsors announce winners for the national sportswriters and sportscasters awards banquet. Red Smith of the New York Herald Tribune named top sports writer and Lindsey Nelson of NBC and the New York Mets broadcasting system named best sportscaster. Gov Terry Sanford to present April 3 at Catawba College with Miss North Carolina Susan Kay Woodall assisting. State winners announced last week. Finalists named include Mel Allen, Joe Garagiola, Curt Gowdy, and Chris Schenkel.
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Warrants Signed Against Hoon Fixer In N. C.
In Charlotte Mecklenburg County Solicitor Kenneth R Downs and FBI Agent William S Hunt signed five warrants for the extradition of Frank Rosenthal on charges of conspiring to bribe a basketball player and fix an NCAA regional game in 1960 Rosenthal who has a $20000 Wake County bond for similar charges is likely to contest extradition to the state Raleigh will consider the governor The grand jury last week indicted Rosenthal of Miami and David Budin of New York for allegedly steering Paprocky to shave points in the NYU West Virginia game two years prior
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Rivlin Retained As Head Coach At Marshall
Huntington Marshall University president Stewart H. Smith announced Jule Rivlin is retained as head basketball coach. Smith's statement ended speculation Rivlin might not be re employed after a third straight losing season for the Thundering Herd.
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Weir High Falls in State Final as Beating Spirit Shines
Weir High School of Weirton saw Woodrow Wilson win 71-69 to claim the Class AAA title. Weir students and fans displayed sportsmanship, applauding Beckley as the champions while Beckley and Weirton supporters cheered the runners-up trophy. WVU coach George King expressed interest in Beckley players Bane Sarrett and Ritchie Simmons and noted Donnie Weir’s rising performance and self-made path to college basketball.
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