Tourney Returns To Morgantown With Notable Absences
Morgantown hosts the State High School Basketball Tournament as longtime WVU director Roy Hawley and broadcaster Jack Zeillmann are remembered. Rex Barney steps in to broadcast, Beckley’s elusive Becktley team struggles, Mullens earns praise for a strong showing, and record notes recount Beckley Mullens and Huntington in the tournament’s history.
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WVUI
Beckley
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Ed Sullivan
Buckhannon
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Mullens Faces East Bank in WV State Tourney Opener
Mullens Rebels meet East Bank Pioneers in the Class A opener as Morgantown hosts the 43rd annual State High School Basketball Tournament. Jerry West leads East Bank while Willie Akers stars for Mullens. both squads seek to upset Morgantown’s favorite status and advance toward the final.
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Bob Short
Rebels
Beckley
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Clendenin
Reds
Triadelphia
Coe Ort Wees
Hunt
Ington Marshall
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Bruce High
Fairview Emport
University
Better Bowling Practice Pays Off on Tough Spares
The fifth feature on Better Bowling by Seve Nagy highlights improved technique and consistent spare conversion. It notes tougher lanes and a steady practice routine yielding higher scores for top bowlers.
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Nicks Diner Pi. Vv
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Robinette
Green
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Hill
Jordan
B. Wyant
Cook
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Steve Nagy
Williams Considers First Base as Legs Wore Down
Sarasota notes Ted Williams aging and fearing stiff legs may push him toward first base. He recalls a possible move years ago and explains left field demands and lighter running at first. The piece also references team standings and past players in regional high school action.
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Ted Williams
Williams
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St. Louis Cardinals
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West Virginia State resigns from CIAA amid integration shift
West Virginia State College announces resignation from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association as it moves toward the racially segregated West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. President Wallace cites new directions for the college and scheduling conflicts with other opponents like Central State and Wilberforce. Coach Caldwell notes a hard season balancing conferences and commitments.
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Writers Predict Mullens To Repeat In Class A
Eleven AP sports writers favor Mullens to defend the Class A title with Morgantown a frequent runner up. Barrackville leads Class B, with Huntington Marshall and Pax also named. comments note Mullens strength on the boards and a Mullens Beckley win boosting odds.
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Morgantown
Paul Semon
Parkersburg News
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Charleston
Barrackville
Tony Constantine
Morgantown Post
Akers
Blankenship
Tourney Games Broadcast on 22 Stations Across State
Morgantown hosts state high school basketball tournament games today and tomorrow to be aired by a 22 station radio network. Play by play announcers Gene Morehouse of WWNR Beckley and Rex Barney of WCAW Charleston will describe the action. Stations listed include WOAW WHIS Bluefield WHAR Clarksburg WDNE Elkins WMMN Fairmont WSAZ Huntington WVOW Logan WEPM Martinsburg WMON Montgomery WAJR Morgantown WMOD Moundsville WETZ New Martinsville WCOM Parkersburg WWY0 Pineville WLOH Princeton WRON Ronceverte WE Weirton WMCD Welch WHAW WBTH Williamson.
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WWNR
Beckley
Rex Barney
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Esso Standards Oil Co
WOAW
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WHAR
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WVOW
Logan
WEPM
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WMON
Montgomery
WAJR
WMOD
Moundsville
WETZ
New Martinsville
WCOM
Parkersburg
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Pineville
WLOH
Princeton
WRON
Ronceverte
Weirton
WMCD
Welch
WHAW
WBTH
Williamson
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