East Bank and Barrackville win WV state hoops titles
East Bank defeated Morgantown 71 56 to claim the Class A title while Barrackville beat Piedmont 62 52 for the Class B crown at Morgantown’s WVU field house. Jerry West starred for East Bank with 38 points and a season record 926, as Barrackville secured the regional and state showings.
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Coaches and Scribes Shape WV High School Tournaments
Morgantown events tied to the state tournament spurred the West Virginia High School Coaches Association to seek statewide coach input on basketball class structure. They consider two, three, or single-class formats with votes sent to all coaches. Ernie Perkins proposes three-class setup splitting 32 largest schools in AA, next 64 in A, rest in B. Separate action by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association shifts All-State selections to eight regional chairmen under the association’s oversight.
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Solomon Named MVP In National Industrial Basketball League
In Akron Ohio on March 24 the National Industrial Basketball League selected a 10 man all star squad and named Eddie Solomon guard for the Peoria Cats as the league MVP. Solomon a 62 former West Virginia Tech student scored 45 points in 3 games this season and is noted as a playmaker and rebounder. Former Yankees Spud Chandler and Babe Dahlgren are scouting for the Kansas City Athletics.
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Little League World Series to Continue at Williamsport
The Little League World Series will continue as the feature of youth baseball after a national congress rejected a plan to abolish the world series and move to regional tournament play. Proponents warned that ending the series would weaken the organization despite arguments over travel time and cost.
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Baker Makes Network Ping Debut Against Lowry
Larry Baker a 19 year old welterweight from Vernon New York makes his network television debut at St Nicholas Arena in New York facing Pat Lowry a 26 year old ex Marine from Toledo. Lowry holds a 49 2 knockout record and is favored. Baker carries a 16 103 record with seven Fayos in his pro ledger.
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Big Man Added to Bears Roster
Dominic Klawitter a 22 pound 67 year old lineman with four seasons at South Dakota State College joined the Chicago Bears II roster in a bold spring move.
Macias Retains Bantam Crown in Mexico City
Raul Macias defended his NBA bantamweight title by stopping Leo Espinosa in the tenth round before about 50,000 at Plaza Mexico. Espinosa, fatigued after altitude, dropped later rounds but could not overcome the champion who weighed 117⅔ pounds to Espinosa’s 115¾. Macias now calls out Robert Cohen as a potential next foe.
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Maxwell Folds Dickinson Wins At Miami Beach
Gardner Dickinson surprised himself by winning the Miami Beach Open with a final round 69 for 274 total. Billy Maxwell led by five at the start but faltered with a 75, tying Don Finsterwald for second as Cary Middlecoff and Bob Inman shared fourth at 273.
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Six Rules Revisions Adopted by Basketball Committee
The National Basketball Committee approved six rule revisions at a two day meeting. The 12 foot free throw lane will extend to high schools in 1957 58, and a five second rule for offensive players was revised. A dunk shot lane change was adopted to standardize court lines and ball handling. A three second rule was introduced to ease guiding a teammate s shot, and a limit on the jump ball was discussed along with foot placement near the circle during taps.
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West Named Greatest Player After Morgantown Run
East Bank star Jerry West claimed the state Class A title and broke multiple tournament records in Morgantown. He outscored Huntington’s Leo Byrd, with 926 points in the season and 44 field goals in a key game, while Byrd’s 858 points and 19 field goals also marked historic totals. The piece compares West’s performance to Byrd’s record pace and notes possible college prospects.
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Second Round Begins In Town District Grade Tournament
The 26th annual Town District Basketball Tournament returns with second round games at the Recreation Building this afternoon. Sixth graders play four games starting at 1 p.m. Defending champ Institute starts its first action after a bye facing Crab Orchard. last year’s champs beat Hollywood Friday. Other first round results include Teeland Crescent over Sprague, Central over Cranberry, Sylvia over Mabscott. Winners advance to the Wednesday semi finals.
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Charleston Receives Four Detroit Players for Farm Club
The Detroit Tigers optioned four players to their Charleston West Virginia farm club over the weekend. Pitcher Gene Host catcher Charley Lau infielder Tom Sarna and outfielder Emil Kartik were reassigned. Kartik posted a .254 average with Little Rock and .372 with Augusta last year. Sarna hit 17 homers for Augusta and .? with others. Lau batted .298 for Durham while Host went 10-13 with Little Rock.
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Eagles Sign Walston To 1966 Contract
Bobby Walston, veteran end with 156 receptions for 2,755 yards and 30 touchdowns in six NFL seasons, signed his 1966 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles as announced by General Manager Vince McNally.
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Pistons Rally Past Hawks as Nats Edge Warriors in Playoffs
The Wayne Pistons beat the St Louis Hawks 107 to 96 to stay in the Western playoff race while the Philadelphia Warriors lost 122 to 118 to the Nationals in Syracuse. Yardley and Houbreys led the Pistons with 19 each. Corky Devlin and Chuck Noble added 16 and 15. Pettit was limited to 16. The Nats had six players in double figures with Dolph Schayes totaling 38. Johnston and Arizin scored 43 and 37 for the Warriors.
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Macias Stops Espinosa for Bantam Title Defense
In Mexico City Raul Macias nicknamed Raton, of Mexico, stopped Leo Espinosa of the Philippines in ten rounds to retain the National Boxing Association bantamweight title. Manila and Japan references indicate other weekend bouts featuring Akiyoshi Akanuma and Ben Escobar with notable stoppages.
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