Beckley Eagles capture fourth straight state title in Morgantown
Beckley coach Jerome Van Meter deflects praise noting the price of success as Beckley High School secures its fourth consecutive Class A crown by defeating Mullens 84 66 in Morgantown. Wingler shines with a 44 point final, while Pax Stratton claim Class B and Institute wins Class A baseball finals.
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Mayer's 18-Foot Putt Wins Miami 4-Ball Tourney
Dick Mayer and Tommy Bolt win the International Four Ball at Normandy Shores after a sudden death playoff against Julius Boros and E. J. Harrison. Mayer holes an 18-foot putt on the first playoff hole to clinch the $3,000 top prize for Mayer and Bolt while Sam Snead and Ferrier move from 11th to tie for third at 259.
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Faulk Ziske Meet In Women's Golf Finale
Faulk of Thomasville Ga meets Joyce Ziske of Waterford Wis in the North and South Women's Amateur final in Pinehurst N C after Faulk’s earlier semifinal win over Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta 4 and 3 Ziske edged Barbara Romack of Sacramento Calif to reach the final with a late par at the 19th hole
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WVU Postpones Spring Football Start After Hawley Death
West Virginia University delayed the start of spring football drills due to Athletic Director Roy M. Hawley's death. Coach Art Lewis said practice would begin Wednesday after Hawley's funeral, extending 36 days to complete 20 sessions under NCAA rules. Lewis notes 16 of 28 lettermen return for the Mountaineers.
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La Salle Clamps Bradley In Championship Showdown
La Salle defeated Bradley 92 to 76 to claim the championship as the NCAA Tournament coverage notes the result. Penn State routed Southern California 61 to 7 in the third place game. AAU action saw Peoria Caterpillars beat San Diego Gridalva Buicks 63 to 55 for the title.
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High Jump Marvels at Michigan Meet
At the Michigan track squad meet, Milt Mead, 6 feet 7 inches tall, soared to six feet 8 1/4 inches, best in NCAA and Big Ten. Teammate Mark Booth, 5 feet 8 inches, leaped six feet 7 1/4 inches with a faster starting burst, edging above his head by nearly a foot.
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Mullens Rebels vow title defense after Morgantown return
Crowds greeted the Mullens Rebels as they rode home from Morgantown with 400 cars joining a motorcade to honor the team. Coach DAntoni thanked supporters while players pledged to win the state championship next year, despite losing one starter and three substitutes.
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Pax to Celebrate Victory Tonight
Pax High School’s Class B state basketball champions celebrate with Beckley and Stratton this morning and will host a community party tonight. Alfred Taylor and A L Walker will attend with dignitaries to welcome the Wildcats and coach introduces players. The Fayetteville High band may supply music for the event as the town releases pent up emotions.
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Weekend Fights Highlight Mixed Results Across Cities
In Toledo Cisco Andrade edged Hoacine Khalfi by decision at 135 pounds, while Waterbury Irish Pat Mallane stopped John Lemmon at 130 pounds. The event featured fighters from Los Angeles Algeria and Union City Conn with scattered outcomes.
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Inheritance Causes Half of U S Blindness Says Institute
The Better Vision Institute states hereditary factors account for about half of blindness in the United States, signaling a major role for genetic screening and early detection in eye health.
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Funeral Services Arranged Tomorrow for Legs Hawley
Morgantown West Virginia University mourns Athletic Director Roy M Legs Hawley who died Saturday night at age 53. He led WVU sports 19 years and shaped the Mountaineers rise to prominence in the big time. Funeral is tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Davidson Funeral Home with burial in East Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include his widow and 14-year-old son William Post Hawley. Hawley is remembered as a tireless, energetic leader who helped build the Southern Conference presence and mentored coaches across WVU.
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Motor trucks move 90 percent of goods for families
A West Virginia Motor Truck Association series outlines how fast economical transportation through motor trucks brings fresh fruit and vegetables from distant states to grocery counters. It argues trucks render an indispensable service daily, enabling diverse foods for children regardless of season.
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