May Induct 4F Athletes Pace Service Draft Debate
Defense Secretary Marshall signaled 4F athletes and all eligible men could face draft if needed, with non combat roles possible to free fit personnel for front lines. House committee discussed universal service, with MLB and NFL backing draft plans though current rules largely limit to 19 to 25 year olds and exemptions. Players like Erv Palica and Mickey Mantle were among those receiving notices for further physicals as the debate shifts to broader mobilization.
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Associated Press
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Marshal
House Armed Services Committee
Washington
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Selective Service Boards
Erv Palica
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ralph Branca
Brooklyn
Joe Adcock
Herm Wehmeier
Cincinnati Reds
Mickey McDermott
Boston Red Sox
Cass Michaels
Washington Senators
Mickey Mantle
NC State Stuns Virginia Tech 114 66 in Southern Conf Thrilla
NC State Wolfpack crushed Virginia Tech 114 to 66 as Sammy Ranzino poured in 47 points to set a Southern Conference single game scoring record. Paul Horvath added 27 as State opened a 60 26 halftime lead and reclaimed top form after Duke forced OT previously.
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Virginia Tech
North Carolina State
Everett Case
State
Wolfpack
High Point College
Sammy Ranzino
North Carolina
George Glamack
Clemson
Case
Duke
Tech
Ranzino
Paul Horvath
Dick Sayre
Villanova
Real McCoy Tablets Promote Weight Gain Promise
Advertises Real McCoy Tablets claiming to increase appetite and aid weight gain for those with vitamin deficiencies. Promises money back after 30 to 40 days if no gains, notes iron content to help anemia, and prices at 98 cents in drugstores.
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Monty
Boxing results from last night boxing matches
The Associated Press reports several bouts with outpoints and stoppages. Sandy Saddier of New York defeated Dave Shade in Buffalo. Roger Donoghue of Yonkers outpointed Louis Ortiz of New York in White Plains. Doc Williams of New York stopped Chubby Wright of Reading, PA in Miami. Conscripto of Mexico City outpointed Herman of Los Angeles in Los Angeles.
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New York
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Detroit
White Plains
Roger Donoghue
Yonkers
Louis Ortiz
Miami
Fla
Doc Williams
Chubby Wright
Reading
Los Angeles
Conscripto
Mexico City
Herman
Orts Sof Spun take two of three in A League bowling
Orts Sof Spun led by John Romick Jack Larrick and Kenny Lake posted a 631 team game and 1680 team set to beat Elliott Motor Lines and later edged O Sullivan Office. Sarah Zane Fire Co led with 1603 while O Sullivan Plant posted 1591. Harold Dawson's 148 aided National Fruit in a middle game upset.
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Life Ins
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Buncutter Tire Co
No. Va. Power Co
Elliott Motor Lines
American Legion
National
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Orts Sof
O Sullivan
Johnny Romick
Jimmy Shiflette
Gene Funkhouser
Ralph Lamp
Riley Loy
Kenneth Lake
O' Sullivan
Milt Radcliffe
Home Beneficial Life Insurance
Harold Dawson
Bud Miller
Paul Cadwallader
Northern Virginia Power Co
Lions Club
Shirley White
Clem Babb
Irwin Hoke
Bob Jasper
Richard Buncutter
Artie Kiracofe
Douglas Bulldogs Bow to Howard HS
The Douglas Colored High School Bulldogs lost 63 32 at Piedmont West Virginia to Howard cagers led by A Donald with 19 points and M Perry 16 The Bulldogs P Burns and E Watkins each had six Pacers and E Curry five The next game is against Charles Town in the Armory at 7 30 p m with a subsequent meeting against Luray.
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Howard Cagers
Piedmont
W .Va
Howard
A. Donald
M. Perry
P. Burns
E. Watkins
E. Curry
Winchester
Charles Town
Armory
Luray
Four Changes Made In City Cage Card
Winchester Senior Basketball League alters schedule with no games on Friday the 26 for March of Dimes events. Royal Crown Cola vs National Fruit at 7 30 pm on the 31 and Junior Chamber of Commerce vs Royal Crown Cola on February 10 at 7 30 pm. This Sunday the 28 features Winchester All Stars against Falls Church va boys and girls teams.
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Winchester
City
Charles L. Aikin
Royal Crown Cola
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Winchester All- Stars
Falls Church, Va
Mr. Aikin
Liu's Home Court Streak Reaches 139 Straight Wins
The LIU Blackbirds extend their home winning streak to 139 games, dating back to a 1947 defeat at home to Marshall College, reportedly the longest such streak in the nation.
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Liu
Brooklyn
Blackbirds
Marshall College
Pro-Amateur Prelim Draws Top Golfers in Phoenix Open
The opening round at Phoenix Country Club drew top players for the $10, Phoenix Open. Varry Glosser led with 66 while Walt Romans and others shot 68 and 69 to qualify for the tournament.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Phoenix Country Club
Ben Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Byron Nelson
Phoenix Encanto Park
Varry Glosser
Cloumbus
Ohio
Walt Romans
Baltimore
Jack Coyle Springfield, Jr
Eldon Briggs
Saginaw
Mich
Dick Lundahl
Caldwell
Idaho
Paul Gore
Ansel Snow
Indians Sell Al Benton to Sacramento Solons
The Cleveland Indians announced the sale of pitcher Al Benton to the Sacramento Solons of the Pacific Coast League. The deal was described as cash, but the club did not disclose the purchase price.
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WEST
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Sacramento Solon
Tribe
Buddhist Influence Spreads Beyond Tibet Across Asia
The Tibetan Lamaist tradition extends its reach into other Asian regions influencing local religious practice and monastic networks. Monastic orders, lineages, and teachers connect across borders shaping ceremonies, education, and devotion in neighboring countries.
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Asia
Caribbee Poised in Fort Lauderdale to Cat Cay Race
The 57-foot yawl Caribbee skippered by Carleton Mitchell won the Bahia-Mar race in 2 hours 44 minutes 5 seconds. Aboard Ariel Ir, Horace Binney placed second, Away, skippered by H N Davock, finished third. Seventeen boats entered the Fort Lauderdale to Cat Cay race across the Gulf Stream. Malabar XIII, defending champ, did not participate in the Bahia-Mar race but will compete in Cat Cay.
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Fla
Fort Lauderdale-to
H. N. Davock
Louis to Box Walker in 10 Round Civic Auditorium Show
Old Joe Louis, still a major draw, faces San Francisco’s Andy Walker for the California state title in a 10 rounder at Civic Auditorium on February 23. Promoter Jimmy Murray reports $8,000 in advance tickets and most of the 1700 ringside seats nearly sold. About 9,000 fans are expected and receipts could exceed $40,000. Ticket prices start at $7.50.
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San Francisco
Joe Louis
Louis
Andy Walker
California
Civic Auditorium
Jimmy Murray
Ore Louis
City League Basketball Opens Tonight in Armory
Senior City Basketball League action begins at 7:30 p.m. in Winchester Armory with Nurses facing O'Sullivan in the girls game, followed at 8:30 p.m. by American Legion versus National Guard in the men’s clash. Nurses sport a 1–1 record, while O'Sullivan debuts. Legion beat Elks, and National Guard has losses to RC Cola and Elks.
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O'Sullivan
American Legion
National Guard
National Fruit
Capon Bridge
O'Sullivan Bunch
Legion
Elks
RC Cola
City Bowling Leagues Elect Their Officers
A Saturday night meeting at 9 30 pm at Health Center Bowling Alley elected officers for 1951 league activities. Representatives from A B Ladies Commercial Major Church Ladies Evening Star Girls Afternoon Mixed Doubles and James Wood Boys and Girls Afternoon leagues attended. Co chairman Oscar Ziegler and Yearl Lake named as officers with prospective committees.
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Health Center
Ladies Commercial
Major
Church
Ladies Evening Star
James Wood
Oscar Ziegler
Yearl Lake
Notable contributions and burials noted in local column
Secretary Myrtle Cooper and Treasurer W E Bridgeforth will announce all committee members at the next meeting. Jack Zimmerman owner of the Health Center contributed to the banquet cost and pledged full support. Billy the Kid, outlaw of the Old West, is buried near Fort Sumner New Mexico.
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Myrtle Cooper
W. E. Bridgeforth
Jack Zimmerman
Billy the Kid
Old West
Fort Sumner
New Mexico
Athletics sign 14 players to contracts
Philadelphia Athletics have received contracts from 14 players. Four arrived by mail yesterday from outfielder Paul Lehner, pitcher Bobby Shantz, rookie Franklin Robinson, and Bob Stewart, a rookie shortstop promoted from the A's Lincoln Neb farm.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Paul Lehner
Bobby Shantz
Franklin Robinson
Bob Stewart
Lincoln
Neb
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