East Beckley Dominates North Beckley in Midget Football Showdown
East Beckley wins its 8th straight, 28-13 over North Beckley as Jerry Richmond leads the offense with key passes and runs. West Beckley edges Bowling Addition 7-0 after Robert Short's 60 yard kickoff return. Bowling finishes 4-4-0, South 3-3-2. East Beckley to face Bluefield Jenkins in Woodrow Wilson Stadium at 1:30 Saturday for the league title game.
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Tommy Jarrell
Changes Predicted For Minor Leagues
MEMPHIS Tenn AP Franchise shifts and possible mergers may emerge from a two day meeting of seven high classification minor leagues Representatives of 54 teams attend The discussions center on affiliating with different leagues and potential consolidations after upcoming draft meetings in Washington
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National Assn
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Major League Fund
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Albuquerque
Sioux City
Death Of Sand Recalls 1924 Baseball Scandal
New York AP reports Heinie Sand died in San Francisco recalling the Jimmy O Connell bribery scandal of 1924. O Connell and Giants coach Cory Dolan were banished after a Philadelphia bribery incident during a pennant scramble, with Landis presiding. Funeral services set for Thursday in Salt Lake City era veteran Sand, who started in the Pacific Coast League, died after a two month illness.
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Largest harness daily double pays $2238 at Rockingham Park
At Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire AP reports one of harness racing history s largest daily doubles paid $2238.80 to four $2 tickets on Tuesday night. Maryland Amazon a 44 to 1 shot won the first race Iris Mae 23 to 1 won the second. Marvly and Amazon have four wins in 28 starts this year Iris Mae has two wins in 30 starts.
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Little Brown Jug Stakes Mount Hope Oak Hill Clash
Oak Hill Red Devils and Mount Hope Mustangs meet for their 39th series game at Oak Hill field at 8 p.m. with the prize the Little Brown Jug. Mount Hope seeks revenge after last year’s 12 6 win. Oak Hill holds 24 wins to Mount Hope 11 with three ties in the rivalry.
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Brookie Watkins
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Penn State vs West Virginia and Notre Dame vs Pitt picks
AP roundup lists weekend college football picks across conferences. Notable selections include Notre Dame over Pittsburgh, Penn State over West Virginia, LSU over Duke, Iowa over Minnesota, Army over Rice, and Texas over Oklahoma State among others.
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Beclkey and Hinton Meet in 37th Rivalry Friday Night
Beckley Flying Eagles and Hinton Bobcats clash at Avis Field in the 37th Beckley Hinton battle. Beckley needing a victory to salvage a disappointing season while Hinton brings a 7-2 mark hoping to extend a series resurgence.
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Fugler Named Lineman Of Week At LSU After Ole Miss Shutout
LSU center Max Fugler, 21, earned Associated Press College Lineman of the Week for his pivotal play in the 14-0 victory over previously undefeated Mississippi. Coach Paul Dietzel praised Fugler's football intellect and leadership as LSU extended its stay atop the AP poll.
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Brown Favored 13-5 Over Busso
Lightweight champ Joe Brown a 13-5 favorite to defeat Johnny Busso in a nationally televised 10 round non-title bout in Miami Beach. An estimated 6,000 ringside spectators will attend the Exhibition Hall as Brown boasts 71 knockouts in 86 fights with 15 losses and nine draws. Busso stands 34-7-1 with 15 KOs. The Florida rules scoring favors Brown if decisive rounds occur and ABC-TV will carry the bout.
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