Flying Eagles Rally Fans as Becketley Ducks In Hoops Battle
In Beckley on Tuesday afternoon March 25 1952 Eastern Pro Hoop scene featured Raleigh Register and Beckley fans clashing as rosters from nearby towns and counties become deadly foes only to cheer the Flying Eagles when they break from their own bailiwick. The report notes coaches teams and athletic fans are natural rivals yet unite to root for Beckley’s squad in local tournament play.
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Beckley
Flying Eagles
Bailiwick
George King and Mates Booked in Exhibition Friday
Syracuse Nationals eastern division champions of the National Basketball League will play an exhibition at Morris Harvey gym in Charleston on Friday night. George King, former Morris Harvey College star, starts for the Nationals. The game kicks off as part of West Virginia invasion with a second show in Fayetteville and other notes on local sports and community activities.
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Syracuse’ Nationals
National Basketball League
Fayetteville
George King
Morris Harvey College
Robert Kent
Soldiers & Sallora Memorial
Syracuse
West Virginia! i
Morris Harvey Gym
Charleston
Paul Arizin
Philadelphia Warriors
King
Luntil
Boston Celtics
New York
Lincoln 5 Continues Grade Title Defense
Lincoln in sixth grade basketball defends its Town Distinct Tourney title at the Recreation Building. Lincoln 23 Teel 9, with key runs in the third and final quarters. Central beats Institute 34-27 and Stanford defeats Sylvia 23-22 in day one. Semifinals Friday, finals Saturday.
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Teel
Raleigh
Lincoln-Raleigh
Lincolnz
Crab Orcharl
Hollywood
Tory
Jim
Cranberry
Central
Roddy Bailes
Lincolln’s
Stamford
Sprague
Boggess
Tees
Institute
Stanford
Sylvia
Qain
Bourbon Treet of the Century shines in Sylva game
In a tense Sylva contest, Stanaford edged Sylvia 5-4 after an 18-18 deadlock at the midgame. Lyons of Stanaford fueled the win with four baskets and a three for nine points, while Akers and Francisco paced Sylvia with six apiece. Conference note: West Virginia leads the northern division with Maryland as defending champion.
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Sylvia
Lyons
Stanaford
Akers
Francisco
Seared
Nationals Roster Includes Two Six Foot Nine Players
The Nationals list Reg Rocha from Honolulu and Noyle Jorgenson from Sheboygan Wis as two six foot nine stars. Other rosters include Dolph Schayes from NYU Bill Gabor Wally Osterkorn Al Ceryi Seymour and Galagrese. Kent expects more Syracuse details today with advance tickets at Keatley’s and the Sports Center in Beckley.
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Honolulu
Noyle Jorgenson
Sheboygan
Wis
Dolph Schayes
New York University
Bill Gabor
Wally Osterkorn
al Ceryi
Seymour
Galagrese
Kent
Syracuse
Beckley
Keatley’s
West Virginia U Announces 1952 Spring Sports Schedules
West Virginia University unveiled its 1952 spring sports slate. Baseball opens with two home games vs Davis and Elkins College and includes 13 home and 10 away games through May 21 with six doubleheaders. Track and other spring sports begin in early April under Athletic Publicity Director Eddie Barrett.
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Two Banquets Planned For State Hoop Champs
Beckley plans two banquets honoring state basketball champions the Flying Eagles and Blue Eaglets. Proposals include a WWNR hosted event at EL Chico Cafe and a March banquet jointly sponsored by the Beckley Senior and Junior Chambers of Commerce, with a guest speaker sought from WVU coach Red Brown.
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Eagels
EL Chico Cafe
WWNR
Charbers of Commerce
Robert N. “Red” Brown
West Virginia University
George Chambers
Morgantown
Ross Irle
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van Meter
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Toa
Howard Hurt
van Méter
Dwayne Wingler
Van
Local Quints Set to Feature in Beckley All-Star Clash
Malcolm Pickus announced April 7 as Beckley appearance date for Mark Workman with Leone's All-Stars. Invitations extend to Central, Junior High, Woodrow Wilson, and Strat. Mullens Moose Club and Pinecrest meet in prelims at 7:30. West Virginians star Fredy Schaus included. George King not joining due to Syracuse Nationals playoff run. Doors open 7 for advance ticket holders. on sale 7:30 pm at multiple outlets. admission $1.50.
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Harry “Moe” Moore
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Babe Zaharias Compared to Male Amateurs in Potential Match
In Miami Florida Mildred Babe Zaharias is praised by Fred Corcoran the ladies PGA tournament director as capable of defeating top male amateurs. Corcoran suggested several top women could reach the Men's National Amateur quarterfinals and that Babe Zaharias could win the tournament.
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Babe Zaherias
Texas
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