Regional Track Stars Lead Charleston Showdown at State Meet
Stonewall Jackson leads with 19 regional qualifiers, six more than Beckley and Oak Hill, as Charleston, Beckley, Parkersburg, Wheeling and Martinsburg regionals shape the state meet. Key marks include Harrah 52.7 in the 440, Jarrett 20.7 hurdles, Collins shot put 49 feet 8.5 inches, and the Oak Hill relay crews among top times. Also notes Connie Mack’s My 66 Years in the Big Leagues and other sports items on readers’ shelves.
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Stonewall Jackson High School
Charleston
Cinder Stars
Beckley
Oak Hill
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Martinsburg
Simmons
Dunbar
Thomas
Harrah
Stonewall Jackson
Warden
Canterbury
Warnick
Huntington Central
Good
Hedgesville
Holliday
Hilbert
Jarrett
Stover
Collins
Dugger
More
New Beckley
Barnhart
Ansted
Sharp
Adkins
Barboursville
Hando
East Fairmont
Fetty
Huntington East
Sothern
Fix
Conner
Pritt
Howard
Blake
Mt Hope 9 Gains Finals In Section 18 Tourney
Mt Hope rallied for four runs in the final inning to defeat Montgomery 8-7 and reach the Section 18 final against Summersville who advanced by ousting Richwood. Beckley hammered Hinton 12-1 behind Walter Craddock’s two hits, and Stoco beat Mark Twain 8-2 as Walker matched Craddock’s effort. Princeton pulled to 5-4 with a 4-3 win over McComas in a day of busy baseball results.
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Mt. Hope
Beckley
Stoco
Princeton
Mustangs
Montgomery
Summersville
Richwood
Seifinal
Walter Craddock
Bobcats
Hinton
Stoce
Mark Twain
Walker
Craddock
McComas
Greyhounds
Henry Hinte
Bob Pearl
Pearl
Jack Stone
Russell Woods
Billy Cox
Johnny Duran
Dick Phalen
Cassell
Paul Phipps
Len Sanna
Buddy Cooney
J. D. Kidd
Carl Legursky
Mose Lilly
Phipps
Eagles
Mullens Rebels
Sophia
Indians
Amigo
Sammy Sizemore
Princrton
Tigers
Big Creek
Dixon
Lopez
Hinte
Phalen
Stone
Woods
Nunley
Cox
Peters
Costner Upsets Kid Gavilan In Welter Bout
George Costner a Camden, New Jersey puncher scored a split decision over Cuba’s Kid Gavilan in a ten round welterweight bout in Philadelphia. Both weighed 149 1/2 pounds and Costner impressed with uppercuts while Gavilan pressed with bolo punches. Umpire-scored draw noted by referee.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
George
Sugar) Costner
Camden
N. J
Cuba
Kid Gavilan
Costner
Gavilan
Pinecrest Softball Field Dedication Night Opens League Play
Pinecrest hosts a double header with Beckley College and Appalachian as dedication ceremonies headline the first Church Softball League night. Pinecrest slugs Presbyterian 22 to 2 and Johnstown blasts Calvary Baptist 25 to 7, with Ballard Jr. tossing two hits for Pinecrest. Next games Thursday feature Catholic vs First Christian and First Baptist vs Beaver as the City League games kick off on the new field. Fans praise the bright lights and plan to attend the dedication program, cancelling tonight’s City Softball meeting. Line scores: Pinecrest 22 Presbyterian 2. Johnstown 25 Calvary 7.
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Beckley College
Appalachian
Pinecrest
Mullens Moose
Slab Fork
Johnstown
Presbyterian
George Ballard, Jr
Calvary Baptist of
Mabscott
Catholic
First Christian
First Baptist
Beaver
Pinecrest Field
Woodrow Wilson High Field
Church Loop
Pinecrest Nine
Ballard
Daniels
Farmer
Lovell
Kingston Leads Fayette Loop in Two Wednesday Games
Register Staff Writer reports Fayette County Baseball League action at City Park. Beards Fork faces Eppys of Oak Hill at 6:45 followed by Summerlee versus Brooklyn. Kingston leads the standings at 3-0 after a 20-6 win over McCreery, while Summerlee sits 2-0 after a 20-0 victory over Mary Frances. Clifftop beat Beards Fork 8-4 and Page edged Minden 7-4.
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Register
OAK Hill
Fayette County Baseball League
City Park
Beards Fork
Eppy’s
Oak Fill
Summerlee
Brooklyn
Kingston
McCreery
Mary Frances
Page
Minden
CL Pet
Kingston Summerlee
Oak Hill Eppy’s
Clifftop
Mary Frances Fn
Boxing Results From Cities Across the Nation
In Camden New Jersey Costner defeated Kid Gavilan by wide margin. Brooklyn saw George Kaplan stop John Melko in Worcester. Chicago hosted a draw between Paul Brooks and Ray Carter. Teddy Davis beat Elis Ask in Hartford. Beau Jack defeated Jackie Weber in Providence.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
George
Sugar) Costner
Camden
N. J
Kid Gavilan
Cuba
Brooklyn
George Kaplan
Johnny Melko
Worcester
Mass
Chicago
Paul Brooks
Cleveland
Ray Carter
Drew
Hartford
Conn
Teddy
Red Top
Helsinki
Finland
Providence
R. I
Beau Jack
Georgia
Jackie Weber
Pawtucket
Mandich Named Jr. Director at Camp Greenbrier
Mt. Hope coach Sam Mandich is named director of the junior camp at Camp Greenbrier near Alderson for youths eight and up. Camp owners include Garnett of Norfolk Virginia and Dawson of Alexandria with Bus Male of UVA aiding. Instructors include Shores and Wade. Activities cover horseback riding baseball swimming canoeing basketball softball tennis archery and track. Open June 22 through August 16 with one or two month stays available.
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MT. Hope
Sam Mandich
Mt. Hope High School
Camp Greenbrier
Alderson
Bill Wade
Vanderbilt University
Mandich
Mt Hope Softball League Seeks Eighth Team
Mt Hope City Softball League aims to add an eighth club before the May 15 meeting to set a three round schedule and Shaughnessy playoff among top four. Games run Mon Tue Fri at 6 15 p.m. with makeups the next day except Fridays. Entrants listed include Machine Shop Lions Pax Thurmond Quinnimont Bradley and Glen Jean.
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Register
MT. Hope
Mt. Hope City
W. L. “Bud” Jennings
Shaughnessy
Jennings
Machine Shop
Lions
Pax
Thurmond
Quinnimont
Bradley
Glen Jean
No De-Emphasis At WVU Stewart Banquet Speech
West Virginia University President Irvin Stewart defended athletics emphasis, stressing a focus on education at the third annual all sports banquet. 173 athletes from nine teams were honored. Albert Rowswell of Pittsburgh served as principal speaker.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Irvin Stewart
Colle Ce
Oak Hill Softball 9s Jockey for Position
Lochgelly and Mt Hope pulled ahead with second straight wins in City Softball League action. Lochgelly beat Mankin Lumber 18 7 as Bays and Curry homered in the six run eighth frame. Mt Hope rode a homer by Marks in the fifth to a 3 2 win over Oak Hill Moose. EMCO Fayetteville and Garden Ground each won once and chase leaders tonight.
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Mt. Hope
Mankin Lumber
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King Coal
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Blake
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Holstein
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Lewis
Rap Garrett
Blake Ie
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Hope
Spears
Webb
Wilms
Russell
Stover
Stone
Spadaro
Clifton
Dillon
Moose
Mt Hope
Mt. Ho
Bere
OH Grid Captain Undergoes Knife
Oak Hill High School star John Shorty Chmara underwent knee surgery at St. Mary's Hospital Huntington. As captain and quarterback of the Red Devils, he sustained the injury in the Princeton game and aggravated it while practicing for the Oak Hill Mt. Hope Turkey Day clash. He is expected to be in the hospital about a week and sat out much of the basketball season.
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al Simmons
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Mack
Bonor
Lou Gehrig
Jimmy Foxx
Register
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John “Shorty
Chmara
Oak Hill High School
St. Mary’s Hospital
Huntington
Red Devil
Princeton
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Mississippi State
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Len Bellas
Dad de Groot
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Way of
Charleston High
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Triadelphia High School
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Princes of Syracuse
Moose Club
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Columbus & Chillicothe, Ohio
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