Boxing Night And League Tourney Promised In Raleigh
Flying Eagle cagers to be honored at a returning banquet with drawings for the Independent Cage League slated for Wednesday night. Seven mitt matches headline a card at the Memorial building with main event Andy Barbera facing Bob Clark. Independent Basketball League managers plan Friday to Sunday tournament at the State Guard Armory with Beaver and Pineville among the eight teams. Announcements of the drawings to appear in Thursday's Raleigh Register.
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Weirton Favored To Take State Cage Title
Beckley Chamber of Commerce plans a banquet next Wednesday honoring Woodrow Wilson High Eagles basketball team after Morgantown state tournament. The board voted to host the event with details to be announced by secretary W. R. Fugitt. Eagles hope to return with the state title. Beckley Junior High also received complimentary state tickets after Charleston victory.
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West Virginia state scholastic tourney opens in Morgantown
In Morgantown the 33rd West Virginia State Scholastic Basketball Tournament kicks off with Weirton favored to win after a 25–2 season. Stonewall Jackson of Charleston is rated second, eight teams compete, and first round pairings include Victory vs Logan and Beckley challenging Weirton in a marquee matchup.
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National High School Tourney Opens Tonight
Nashville Tenn four games open the annual National Invitation High School Basketball Tournament eight teams from southern states eliminated and two top teams from New Orleans and Kansas City meet tonight Gilbert academy New Orleans routed Pearl High 62 16 Kansas City beat Little Rock 59 17 others see Montgomery over Richmond 35 32 in extra period Beaumont over Madisonville 35 32 in two periods Morgantown beat Houston 44 33 Cushing beat Lexington 49 35 Tampa beat Oklahoma City 44 32 St Louis beat Kingsport 41 17 Tonight Morgantown faces Cushing Beaumont meets Montgomery St Louis faces Tampa
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Boxing cards from last night list multiple regional results
In New Haven and other cities results show several knockouts and decisions. Bob Montgomery knocked out Ernie Petrone in New Haven while Sugar Ray Robinson stopped Freddie Flores in New York. Lee Murray outpointed Perk Daniels in South Norwalk and Joe Green defeated Howard Bennett in Baltimore. Juste Fontaine beat Hubert Samuels in Pittsburgh. Doug Ratford outpointed Johnny Forte in Philadelphia. Al Victoria bested Billy Justine in Philadelphia. Jimmy Collins knocked out Rocky Program in Atlantic City and Mike Cestephano outpointed Johnny Brooks in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
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New York
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Baltimore
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South Norwalk
Perk Daniels
Newark
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Washington
Howard Bennett
Pittsburgh
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Hubert Samuels
Doug Ratford
Johnny Forte
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Billy Justine
Atlantic City
Jimmy Collins
Rocky Program
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Beckley Stags in State Tournament With Woodrow Wilson Band
In Morgantown the Beckley Stags face Weirton as Woodrow Wilson High School band travels with $500 support from fraternal groups. Kingwood five year old Carole Craig cheers, while WVU official Roy Hawley returns from New York to direct the scholastic floor event. Stonewall Jackson, Weirton, Weston, Victory, and Kingwood teams arrive for the 33rd State Basketball Tournament in Morgan Town.
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Associated Press
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Travel drills in Fairmont for Beckley and Logan teams
Football squads from Beckley and Logan met in Fairmont for travel and logistics drills. Teams practiced arrival routines, hotel check in, and bus transfers to upcoming away games while scouting routes and timing.
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Publicist Plans Large WV Sports Editor Seating at Tourney
B Crane of W V U public relations, back from Pacific naval duty, handles ticket sales and the seating of 20 or more sports editors and writers from West Virginia papers for the state cage tournament. Indications pointed to the largest representation in years.
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Silver Brand Clothes
State Boards and Coaches Meet Saturday Forenoon
State Board of Appeals, State Coaches Association, State Coaches Baseball Committee and State Sports Writers Association hold meetings on Saturday forenoon.
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Three-Way Race Seen In American League
The article notes managers and coaches discuss rule ideas while predicting a three-way race in the American League. Lou Boudreau leads the Indians with strong pitching from Feller Reynolds Gromek Embree and a lineup featuring Case Woodling Fleming Meyer Keliner Ross and Lollar, plus Lemons and Hayes catching.
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Jim Seerey
Clarence “Soup” Campbell
Gene Woodling
Saints exhibition fans attract at least one rooter
Gordon Gilmore notes from St Paul that reports from the South are silent on drawing crowds but guarantee at least one loyal supporter. He adds the Saints have a Piggeon third base in the lineup.
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St. Paul
Frank Patrick arrives as Puget Sound athletic director
Tacoma residents report an earthquake as Frank Patrick, former Chicago Cardinal fullback, takes over as athletic director and head coach at the College of Puget Sound. The article also mentions Joe Ryan, Linemen recall Patrick, and other sports figures like Al Ennis and John Dillon in brief notes.
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Mountain State
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Lake Placid
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Duane Pillette Rising Star in Newark Bears System
Duane Pillette, son of former Detroit pitcher Herman Pillette, is a promising rookie with the Newark Bears after catching scout Joe Devine’s eye while pitching for Santa Clara University. Man O’War to celebrate 29th birthday next week. Don Budge announces Frankie Parker’s forehand is now his best shot, noting emphasized rallying strategy.
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Senators B Team Cocky Over Grapefruit League Wins
The Washington Senators B team boasts six wins, two losses, and one tie in the Grapefruit League and has challenged the first team. A camp championship game may be played Monday.
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Fla
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Altman Cash Feed Store Ad Catalog Prices
A historical price list from Altman Cash Feed Store detailingTrojan Flour 25-lb bags, 25 lb fertilizer options 8-12-6 and 10-10-10, Scratch Feed and Oats Chick Starters, Hay and related bundles with listed weights and per unit costs, including 100 lb quantities and blends.
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Larkin Favored to Defeat Moran in MSG Rematch
The Associated Press reports Tippy Larkin of Garfield New Jersey is favored to beat Nick Moran of Mexico City in a 10 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Larkin won a close decision in their first meeting last November 16.
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New York
Tippy Larkin
Garfield
N. J
Nick Moran
Mexico City
Madison Square Garden
Larkin
First 1838 English coinage of the term Socialism
An anonymous 1838 English newspaper writer is credited with the earliest recorded use of the word Socialism, marking a key moment in the term’s emergence. The article notes the coinage and its historical context within early socialist discourse.
Marguerite Chapman Tops RC Cola Taste Test Spotlight
Marguerite Chapman, the Columbia film star in Counter Attack, is crowned best in taste test for Royal Crown Cola. Readers are urged to try RC themselves, with the slogan Say RC for me and enjoy a frosty bottle.
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Royal Crown Cola
Basketball Fever To Rise Higher
New York AP reports growing basketball interest as the sport expands in military use for recreation and training. At the National Association of Basketball Coaches convention, many attendees return from service assignments and predict a surge in spectator demand and skills, with coaches noting service programs produced top players and widespread popularity among servicemen.
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New York
National Association of Basketball Coaches
Blair Gullion
University of Connecticut
Cornell
Army Air Forces’ Technical Training Command
Gullion
Centennial Souvenirs Sold As Ten Cent Bananas
Report notes that during the Philadelphia Centennial of 1876 bananas were marketed as ten cent souvenirs, reflecting a quirky offbeat sales item characteristic of the era. The anecdote highlights consumer appetite for novelty in the exhibition’s shopping districts.
Helen Ball Club Plans Sunday Practice Session
Dr. W F Pomputius, general manager of the Helen club in the Raleigh County Baseball League, announced the first practice for the season will be Sunday afternoon March 24 at two o clock. A wealth of available players and many returnees give Helen a bright diamond outlook with start positions still to be earned. those interested are urged to attend. Plan to improve stands, fences and the field in early April.
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Pirates Release 35-Year-Old Pitcher Max Butcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates unconditionally released 35-year-old veteran Max Butcher after he rejected undisclosed salary terms for this season. Butcher, a 10-year major leaguer, remained home in Huntington West Virginia as the Pirates began spring training on the West Coast.
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Local horseman aims to field Roman Boy at Charles Town
Hagerstown Maryland trainer C H Fitzgerald said he hopes to have Roman Boy ready for summer racing at Charles Town West Virginia. Roman Boy was the champion sprinter at last December's Charles Town meeting.
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Waynesburg Prepares for Spring Football Practice
Waynesburg College begins spring grid training on Monday under new head coach Asa Wiley. He inspected football equipment unused since 1941, signaling a move to restart practice for the program in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
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Waynesburg College
NYU Loses East Title Bid In NCCA Semis At MSG
New York University, once a top national contender, fell 57 to 49 to North Carolina in the NCAA eastern semifinal at Madison Square Garden before 18 452 spectators. John Dillon sparked UNC with 15 points as the Tar Heels built a 20-10 lead and held off NYU’s late charge to reach the eastern final against Ohio State.
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Montreal Negro Players Barred From Sunday Tilt
Jackie Robinson and John Wright, Negro players from Montreal in the International League, are barred from Sunday exhibition with Jersey City in Jacksonville by the Jacksonville Playground and Recreation Board rules. White and Negro athletes cannot play together on board facilities, executive secretary George Robinson said.
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Cubs' Lowrey Hurt By Broken Bat in Practice
Chicago Cubs outfielder Harry Lowrey was struck by a broken bat during yesterday’s practice in Los Angeles. The injury is not serious and he is listed as probable for the upcoming game.
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Organization Of Eccles Baseball Club Completed
The Eccles Admirals of the Raleigh County Baseball League completed their organization and schedule a first practice on Sunday March 24 at 2:00 pm. August Pierson is president with Charles Keesee as secretary treasurer Roy Keesee as business manager and Chris Hinte as playing manager. Bays will be first line pitcher. a strong lineup is expected by April 21. Extensive renovations to the Eccles diamond include park refacing new screen wire road improvements and ample parking ahead of crowds for home games.
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Mountaineers Get Hero's Reception After NIT Run
Morgantown West Virginia University’s basketball team, third in the National Invitational Tournament in New York, returned home to a hero’s welcome. More than 2,000 students and townspeople greeted them and paraded downtown after speeches from students faculty and booster leaders.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
West Virginia University
New York
Relief At Last Cough Remedy Advertises Creomulsion
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as an effective cough medicine for chest cold bronchitis. It claims the product targets the throat to loosen phlegm, soothes inflamed bronchial membranes, and supports rest and sleep with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. It highlights beechwood creosote and non narcotic ingredients and urges asking a druggist to sell a bottle.
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