Polar Bears crown state basketball champions of Fairmont West
The Fairmont West Polar Bears earned the state title in a standout tournament. Key players included George Davis, Pat Mezzanelle, and George Calich, with guards Sandy Welton and Charles Arbogast providing steady defense. Coach Paul Biz Damson led a cohesive unit noted for sharp shooting and precise ball movement, finishing with a team shooting average around 419 for the three games and a final score in the championship run.
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Immortal Cy Young Turns 82 On Farm Party
Newcomerstown reports celebrate Cy Young, baseball’s immortal Hall of Famer, turning 82 with a local birthday gathering. Neighbors recall his 28-year major league career and no-hitter feats while he jokes about dairy skills and judging today’s umpires.
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LSU Caps Boxing Tourney Honors
Louisiana State University's boxing team won the Southern Invitational College Tournament with 26 points led by champions Ray Avant and Kim Briggman. Maryland tallied 22 points with Spencer Hopkis claiming Featherweight, The Citadel had 12 points finishing fourth, and Carl Bernardo of Miami was named outstanding boxer after a tight final.
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Giants Behind 1948 Homer Pace Mize Hits No. 1
In spring training notes from multiple sites the Dodgers begin camp travel with 26 players, while the Giants pace early homer totals. Mize belted his first of the year as the Giants won 18-6 over the Cubs, and Chicago’s camp heads east for 17 exhibitions before April.
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Fairmont Declared State Cage Capital After Title Win
Fairmont High School claims state basketball supremacy as Coach Biz Dawson's Totar Bear quintet defeated Wheeling 61 54 in Morgantown to clinch the state scholastic tournament. Wheeling coach Everett Brinkman praised Fairmont's shooting as the team ends the season with 24 victories and one loss, following earlier wins over Princeton and Washington Irving.
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Spring sports hopefuls report at WWHS with track and baseball
WWHS coaches greet spring sport hopefuls as about 60 track candidates report to Track Coach Vic Peelish and about 40 aspirants join the 1949 baseball team under Coach Lawrence Wise. Both squads include several veterans, as reported by The Associated Press. Copperlight, a thressem-old pacer, escaped the Saratoga barn fire that destroyed 23 standardbreds, with sire Torchlight.
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McCarthy Predicts Red Sox Power in 1949 AL
Joe McCarthy argues the Boston Red Sox can rival any American League club, citing home run power from Ted Williams Vern Stephens and Bobby Doerr. He expects improved pitching from Mickey Harris and Tex Hughson, and notes Walt Dropo could be a daily player while Billy Goodman fills other infield spots.
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Maryland Racing Season Underway at Bowie Meet
The Maryland racing season opens at Bowie with a 12 day meet starting today. Eight races on the first card. five events filled with 16 overnight starters and a tight sixth race the Rowe Memorial Handicap. Gustav Ring of Washington fields a strong trio Kitchen Police Rare Jewel and Top Pitch in the six furlong event. Nether eligibles include Tict trisen Brigeron Tight Squeeze Darby D’Amour Flag Drill Flying Weather King Midas Nearways and Gatn A' Foot. The circuit will move to Havre de Grace and Pimlico after Bowie.
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Softball League Sponsors Meet Tonight With Board
Sponsors of In the City Softball League will meet with the league board of directors tonight at the Recreation Building to discuss plans for the coming season. Chairman H. B. Fillmer calls the meeting, set for 7 38.
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Groza Leads Kentucky To Second Straight NCAA Title
Kentucky center Alex Groza scored 25 points as the Wildcats defeated Oklahoma A and M 46 to 36 at Edmundson Pavilion to capture their second consecutive NCAA basketball title. Groza fouled out late after setting scoring records, while Bob Harris of A&M fouled out early in the second half.
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Today’s Pro Baseball Schedule Across Cities
Associated Press briefs list games in Pasadena St. Petersburg Clearwater West Palm Beach and Phoenix with teams Pittsburgh Chicago Detroit St. Louis New York Philadelphia Toronto Nogales and Havana. Yesterday’s results include scores for Boston Philadelphia San Diego Cleveland San Francisco Washington Detroit St Louis New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
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Three Games Tonight in Girls Hoop Tourney Opener
The Working Girls Basketball League opens its championship at the Recreation Building with Purity Match vs Grant at 7pm The Nurses face Murphy's in the second game as the three games set to tip off tonight
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Longshot Victory at Aintree Grand National 203-1 Play
Russian Hero stunned 400,600 spectators winning the Grand National at Aintree at 203-1 on the totalisator. Owner Bill Williamson and backers collected large sums as the crowd reveled, while several other winners emerged on a night of dramatic upsets and jubilant celebrations.
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Eastern Glovers and West Renew Inter city Bouts at MSG
The Associated Press reports the 22nd annual Eastern Glovers versus West tonight at Madison Square Garden. Sixteen fights feature champions and alternates. last year ended 8 8. Notables include 112-pound Eugene Smith and heavyweight Bob Baker with co captain Noel Humphreys. The East vies as the best in years. West brings top amateur talent from the Alleghenies to the Pacific Coast.
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West Virginia State Takes 3rd in CIAA Boxing Meet
West Virginia State's Bow man won a finals bout at the CIAA Boxing Tournament. Clarence Epps of Delaware lost to Bowman in the 130 pound class. Howard University topped the tourney with 20 points, Delaware State second with 16, and WV State third. Raymond Woodard of Delaware defeated Lxsman Cenner of WV State in the 125 pound class, while Chuck Goldsby of Morgan knocked out Millard Caesar of WV State in 1:35 of the first round. New River ends season with Beckley College.
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Snead Mangrum playoff for Greensboro Open title
Lloyd Mangrum and Sammy Snead faced off in an 18 hole playoff at Greensboro Open Golf Tournament with Snead aiming for a record three time win and Mangrum pursuing back to back victory. The event at Star Mount Forest Club saw final leaderboard adjustments and prize breakdowns with Worsham and Stranahan among top finishers.
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Roundup hints at spring training and sports notes
New York reports spring training mixed about the Cardinals Braves and Dodgers with caveats on key players and health. Mentions include Stan Musial Enos Slaughter and Kurowski plus Marion Schoen and Brecheeny. Also notes on Red Grange anniversary and Coach Hanks as coach of the year.
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Opening Trout Season Hints From Anglers and Magazines
Fishermen report early trout loads this week though opening day is near. The Brown trout is praised for size and adaptability, while the Rainbow and Brook cannot exist in the same waters. The American Rifleman notes large outdoor spending, underscoring fishing and shooting as dominant US pastimes.
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Weirton Wins Moose Bowling Tournament Victory
Weirton's team won first place in the third annual West Virginia Moose Lodge Bowling Tournament held over the weekend with a team score of 2614. Logan's Walls led singles with 649, and Weirton teamed Samples and Naymich to take doubles at 1176. Ditello of Richwood won the all-events with 184?
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Gonzales Sweeps U.S. Tennis Titles in Historic Grand Slam
Richard Pancho Gonzales, 26, of Los Angeles, completed an unprecedented sweep by winning the National Indoor title to hold the U.S. championship on grass, clay, and hard courts. He had already claimed the U.S. championship on grass at Forest Hills and the National Clay Courts in Chicago, a feat no player had achieved before. Projections say he may challenge Jack Kramer at the international championships.
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Rod and Gun Club Sets Prize List for Fishing Contest
The Raleigh County Rod and Gun Club announced a 15 prize list across five divisions for its annual fishing contest. Prizes include Pflenger Supreme reel, Shakespeare glass seed, Tyre temper rod, and various reels and gear from Beckley Hardware Co and others. H. Snead moved to second in the bass division, while Dayie Wilanis retained first in the pike division with an eight pound ten ounce catch.
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Red Rookie Twirler Signed by Senators
Charleston President Jack Meyers announced the signing of Moe Saviansky, a left handed pitcher, to the Charleston Senators pitching staff. Saviansky will join training in Columbia, South Carolina, after training with the Cincinnati Reds in Tampa, Florida. The deal comes as the Reds parent club provided his contract.
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