All-State hoops pick names 15 WV stars led by Ray
Ricky Ray of Huntington captains the 15 member United Press International all West Virginia high school basketball squad. Dick Tomlinson of Wheeling repeats from 1960 and leads a strong list including Carter Castilow New Martinsville Jim Hawkins Charleston Teddy Darcus Barrackville Larry Tincher East Bank Bill Treacy St Josephs Bane Sarrett Beckley Walter Smittle Paden City Jim Stewart Oceana Dick Lejeune Washington Irving Tim Bartock Martinsburg Bill Francis Triadelphia Bob Fletcher Chattaroy Junior Types Morgantown.
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Geoffrion Wins NHL Hart Trophy as MVP
Montreal Canadiens star Geoffrion, nicknamed Boom Boom, earned the Hart Trophy recognizing the league's most valuable player. He reached a 50-goal season, the second in NHL history to do so, trailing Rocket Richard who achieved the mark 16 years earlier. Geoffrion played 64 games in the 70-game era, missing six due to injury.
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Yankees Trade Duren and James for Cerv and Clevenger
In a six player deal the New York Yankees send Ryne Duren Johnny James Leroy Thomas and an unnamed player to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for slugger Bob Cerv and relief pitcher Tex Clevenger. Angels GM Fred Haney and manager Bill Rigney voiced satisfaction with the trade saying Duren would help them long term while noting Cerv could debut against Kansas City or Boston.
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Poisoning Hits Shenandoah Lake Fish Reopening Delayed
Richmond Virginia United Press report notes 42 900 newly stocked game fish killed at Lake Shenandoah near Harrisonburg. Virginia Game Commission cites insecticides or chemical pollutants. tests by State Water Control Board underway. Lake opened 1958 as trout lake, now bass bluegill, 39 000 bluegill 3 900 bass stocked prior to kill. Reopening postponed for the year.
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Ray Hawley to Speak at Little League Meet
Beckley Little League district director Ray Hawley will speak at the Elks Club ballroom tonight at 8 p.m. for Parents Night. Exalted Ruler John C. Ashworth and league officers will greet guests. Hawley will discuss National Little League Congress activities from Los Angeles in March and invite parents and interested guests to meet league officers and managers after the talk.
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Helinski to Lead West Virginia In Interstate Classic
Moundsville coach Charlie Helinski, a Benwood native and star of the first Ohio West Virginia all star game, will coach the West Virginia team in the 19th Interstate Classic in Wheeling on August 14. Helinski joined Moundsville staff in 1955 after a year in California and has a 40 8 2 record in five seasons.
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McCord Wins AHL Eddie Shore Plaque as Top Defenseman
New York UPI Bob McCord of the Springfield Indians was named the Eddie Shore Plaque winner for the 1960-61 season. He earned 23 of 35 possible points in the league-wide voting and will receive a $300 check.
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June 16 Set For West Virginia Derby
Wheeling Downs has set June 16 for the third running of the mile and a furlong West Virginia Derby for three year olds. Executive Director Jack Tocco said the purse is $3,000 with gross likely over $4,000 and $2,500 to the winner. The last Derby was in 1959.
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WVU Takes Doubleheader to Lead SC Baseball Race
West Virginia University swept a doubleheader from William and Mary to seize first in the Southern Conference. WVU won 30 in the opener and 7 1 in the nightcap, extending its winning streak to six and moving to 6-2 in conference play and 11-6 overall. William and Mary stood 2-10 in the league and 2-12 overall.
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Bonnies Lose Coach and Player Tuberculosis Hits Team
St Bonaventure University faces a grim basketball outlook after coach Eddie Donovan left for the New York Knickerbockers on a two year deal and 19 year old Fred Crawford is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. Crawford and teammate All America Tom Stith are hospitalized at Mt Morris sanatorium with continued treatment expected. Stith was already hospitalized and diagnosed last week. Crawford will be moved to Mt Morris for ongoing care with an estimated seven months confinement, possible return in 1962 63 season.
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Fred Crawford
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New York Knickerbockers
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70 Register For Youth Baseball In Oak Hill
About seventy boys aged 13 to 15 registered Saturday for a postponed youth baseball league in Oak Hill. President Elmer Sheaves announced tryouts for four teams will be held this Saturday at 1 p.m. at Summerlee field. Managers will select players Monday evening, with a full roster to appear in the Raleigh Register on Tuesday, May 16.
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Vikings Sign Three Defenders In Minnesota Reveal
The Minnesota Vikings announced the signing of defensive tackles Bill Bishop Ed Culpepper and Ed Mazurek in Minneapolis. The moves bolster the line as the team builds depth for the season.
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