County League All-Stars Triumph 5-4 in Centennial Clash
In a Centennial championship at Woodrow Wilson High School, the County League defeated Black Diamond 5-4 in ten innings. Pitchers Jimmy Foster Bobby Williams and Charley Bill Simmons shut down the BD hitters, while Robert Scott led the County with three hits including a triple. Ballard finished strong for the County, and Scott earned the Centennial prize as outstanding player.
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Coal City
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West Virginia high schools open season with rivalries
Charles R. Lewis reports the Charleston area kicks off football with cross-town rivalries and traditional clashes. Muntington Vinson meets Huntington Central while Clark Roosevelt-Wilson faces Huntington Irving Friday. Wheel ing Central hosts Triadelphia Saturday as Huntington East eyes Milton. Other games include Madison vs Charleston, Oak Hill at East Bank, Mullens at Beckley, Buckhannon at Parkersburg, and Graham of Bluefield at Beaver.
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Charles R. Lewis
Associated Press
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West Virginia
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Untington Central
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iMullens
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Bluefield
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Monongah
Turner's Move Highlights Tech Football Shift and Friday Schedule
The article notes Jim Turner moving to tackle at Tech and details Friday matchups across the region including Stonewall Jackson disruptions, suspensions, and lineup changes at multiple schools. It also covers West Virginia Tech practice tweaks and roster shifts for the season opener.
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Jim Turner
Tech
Union Opens First 11 Man Football Season
Union High School begins its first 11-man football season with a Thursday night game against Lewisburg High School at 8 o clock under Lewisburg lights. Coach Charles Allen fields a 30 man squad with promise as the program builds its early lineup and schedule remains to be finalized.
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Lewisburg High School
Lewisburg
Union High School
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Pauline Martin Wins M-D Crown in Golf Sweep
Pauline Martin of St. Clairsville captured the Mason and Gixon title at White Sulphur Springs by defeating Bonnie Randolph of Columbus 9 and 7. The 21 year old OSU junior used steady play and three birdies to close the match on the 29th hole after a morning 79 to Randolph's 81. Randolph, the women's filist at Columbus University Club, had reached the final by upsetting Mrs Lyie Bowman in the semifinals.
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Cleveland
Three Centennial Events Unplayed in Raleigh County
The Raleigh County Centennial wrapup moves forward with three postponed events. The Tams Black Sox Raleigh Clipper game is slated Monday afternoon at Clipper Park for the Centennial plaque. The Has Been softball finals feature Civilians versus Moose on Thursday night at 4 30 and Elks versus Police Fire Ten for the title in the second contest. A Late League game remains rain delayed with a date to be announced.
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Raleigh County
Tams Black Sox
Raleigh
State Chess Tourney 1st Round Concludes in Huntington
State chess tournament closes its first round at Huntington with games completed late yesterday. Competitors advance to the second round, following last year’s West Virginia event.
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Register
Nnal
West Virginia
Huntington
WVU Dropkicker Faces Induction Examination Order
West Virginia University's football squad began a double workout as 40 pound dropkicker Gene Simmons from Elkins received orders to report September 14 for a pre induction physical to determine fitness for military service. Walter Glenn, Charles Town junior halfback, sat out drills with a sacroiliac condition after an injury.
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West Virginia University
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Charles Town
Chess tournament unfolds at Beckley Elks Home
The Beckley chess event operates under the Swiss system with six rounds ending Monday noon at the Elks Home. Notable results include Dr. J. Sie Blagg of Charleston defeating A. H. Duvall and Edward Foy drawing with John Hurt Jr. Leaders Wie Werthammer and Foy vie for champion in the Champion Flight.
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