Little Normantown Captures State Basketball Championship
Logan defeats Beckley Woodrow Wilson 54 to 49 in the 1945 West Virginia State High School tournament final. Char lie Porter scores 25 for Logan while Bob Goldsmith suffers a sprained ankle hindering Becl key. Edsel Ashworth and Goldsmith lead a late rally as the Wildcats prevail in a thriller.
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State sports bodies back high school baseball title plan
West Virginia coaches and sports writers backed organized scholastic baseball, urging a state playoff and tournament financing. A three member coaches committee will work with the State Board of Appeals. writers proposed regional champions meet in a best of five state series. The meeting coincided with the annual basketball tournament.
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South Charleston
Ed Rhodes
Parkersburg
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Spectator Dies During 32nd State Scholastic Tourney
In Morgantown a 73 year old Grafton man Howard Heffner collapsed in his balcony seat as Normantown edged Morgantown 37 to 35 in the semi final opener. Heffner was part of a 4000 strong crowd and died discreetly in place.
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ROUNDUP SPORTS SIZZLE FROM 1944 SEASON AND NOTES
A compact sports roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr surveys early season buzz at Brooklyn bleachers and DePaul in the invitation tourney, along with Ohio State coach moves, West Point football tweaks, racing ethics at Brooklyn College, and a host of eclectic Player notes from baseball, football, boxing, and golf circles. It highlights the Ram tackling of forward-pass mischief, Ignasiak’s two-handed bowling and switch hitting, and boxing style quips during a charity event in San Francisco. The piece also covers the San Francisco Saiane hospital fundraiser and Ray Dumont’s Youth Baseball Congress registration push with a $100 prize for signups.
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Morris Son Seriously Ill in Pickett Virginia Hospital
Mr and Mrs Scott Morris of Summersville have received word their son Parris Morris is seriously ill in a Pickett Virginia hospital. The report states the family is awaiting further updates from doctors.
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Register
Summersville
Scott Morris
Parris Morris
Pickett
Virginia
Training Camp News Highlights Four Spring Exhibitions
Pete Gray drove in the winning run for the St. Louis Browns in an 4 3 victory over the Toledo Mudhens as the game extended eight innings. Ignasiak of Toledo hit the first exhibition triple, while Don Gutteridge collected three of four at bats for the Browns. In Maryland, the New York Giants played Bainbridge naval center to a 6 6 tie in their first 1945 exhibition, using two full squads and three pitchers. At West Point, Brooklyn topped the Army baseball team 9 10 5 in the Dodgers first 4 exhibition, with Bill Hart homering in the first inning. In Cairo, Max Lanier signed his 1945 contract after a pre induction physical, awaiting army call. Evansville saw the Tigers beat the Regulars 2 1 in Detroit’s first spring practice game, with Art Houtieman the winning pitcher. Detroit also swore in Michael F Higgins to the navy, following his induction physical. Ed Heusser of Cincinnati weighed his 1945 plans amid draft rules and winter work.
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Lewisburg Couple Observes Golden Wedding Anniversary
Register staff writer notes Mr and Mrs R D observed their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on the big draft road near White Sulphur Springs. All eight children attended, eleven grandchildren were present, and a great grandchild could not attend.
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Greene Recommended For Postmastership
Brown district announces Greene has been recommended for appointment as postmaster in Richwood Wheeler This recommendation comes from Congressman Cleveland Bailey and aligns with party and local post office plans.
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Richwood—Wheeler Greene
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Iman Cleveland Bailey
Policeman's Hat Missing At Local Movie Show
Policeman Porsinger misplaced his hat after attending a moving picture show. It was later returned in a paper bag on Ed Banton's porch. A knock on the door preceded the finder leaving.
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Quinwood Soldier Wounded But Prisoner in Germany
Private William L. Adams of Quinwood has been captured and is listed as a prisoner of war in Germany per a war department dispatch. In Lewisburg jail, 19 prisoners were reported Friday, the winter peak being 21 inmates.
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Register
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Marlinton Man is German Prisoner
Marlinton Pvt Albert L Broyles of Marlinton son of Mrs Maude Broyles is a prisoner of war in Germany per war department. Lewisburg marriage license issued to Uriah John Lewis and Goldie A Maynes both residents of Pittsburgh and Lewisburg respectively with ages 49 and 47.
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War Department
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Normantown Captures WV Scholastic Basketball Title
The Normantown high school team from Gilmer County won the 32nd West Virginia scholastic basketball tournament, defeating the favored Logan Wildcats 50 to 49 in the championship. Key players include Earl Gainer, Glen Vanney, Richard Bennett, and Ernest Duskey, with Logan's Charlie Porter scoring 27. The win came after a tight comeback in the third quarter, before a 4,500-strong crowd at Morgantown’s Mountaineer Field House.
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Nelson Leads At Greensboro Open Halfway Lead
Byron Nelson shot a four under par 67 to reach 137 at Greensboro, leading Johnny Revolta by one stroke at Starmount Forest. Revolta followed 68 with 70 as 5,000 fans watched Nelson’s surge with four consecutive birdies and a near flawless back nine.
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