NBA Owners Adopt Rule On Floating Big Men Defense
New York UPI reports NBA owners approved a permanent rule penalizing big men who hover near the keyhole area after the offense enters the front court. A three second limit requires active guarding with a technical foul on violations. The Celtics open against the Royals in Boston this afternoon.
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National Basketball Association
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Reig
Bill Russell
Boston Celtics
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Walter Dukes Holding Out
Detroit center Walter Dukes met with GM Nick Kerbawy for nine minutes as he refused to sign his 1959 60 season contract. It followed a four hour session the day before. Dukes demands 32 3500 more than the Pistons offered and faces suspension if not signed before Sundays opener with the Lakers in Minneapolis. Ed Comin and Barney Cable also remain unsigned.
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Record Set By Vista at Lincoln Downs
Vista set a new track record at Lincoln Downs in a 1:31 25/16 for one and a half furlongs. Eternal Bim paid $3.60 and $2.80, Grey Beau $5.00. Manville, Bim beat Grey Beau for second, with Sweet N Tangy and Sound of Dain combining for a $42.09 daily double.
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Radio and TV Sports Schedule Highlights
Tomorrow programming lists football matchups Notre Dame vs California Michigan State vs Army Duke basketball and pro leagues across stations WRGB WICA WHDH WPIX WAST WENC etc. Highlights include NFL Colts Lions NBA basketball roller sports and a Champagne thoroughbred race with major league baseball best games of the part season.
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Cardina
Torres Dominates Teen Sensation In Two Round KO
Los Angeles reports Johnny Busso praising teen prodigy Raymundo Torres from Mexico after an undefeated 27th win in a two round knockout. Spectators paid large sums as Torres, 18, delivers knockouts and draws high praise from veteran boxers and experts including Russo and Jack Kearns.
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Freshman Football Result Holy Cross Defeats Dartmouth
Holy Cross freshman team beat Dartmouth 36 to 19 with Boston Cuil contributing a field goal and Harvard A scoring. The card notes the college football score and notable scorers in a conciseSUMMARY style.
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Tigers Trade Casey Wise From Braves
Detroit sends Casey Wise Denner Rourke and Mike Roarke to Milwaukee for infielder and two players. Wise appeared in 31 Braves games in 1958 with a .191 average at Wichita. Rourke hit .207 at Louisville in 1959, Lee won 28 games in two seasons with Charleston, Lau batted .280 with Louisville.
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Chicago White Sox
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Donora Adds Angelo Babiero to Notre Dame Halfback Line
Donora, long noted for Stan Musial, welcomes Angelo Babiero as a sophomore halfback at Notre Dame. Arnold Galiffa, ex Army quarterback, also makes the area his home, continuing a strong football connection here.
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Dodgers Set To Revise Pact On Coliseum Use Next Year
Los Angeles Dodgers win permission to renegotiate use of the Los Angeles Coliseum for 1960 until they build a Chavez Ravine stadium. State Attorney General Mosk and city attorneys ruled such renegotiation legal, conflicting with a prior county ruling that Dodgers must pay 10 percent of gross receipts plus concession profits, under Coliseum arrangements.
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Gibson and Fageros to launch world pro tennis tour
Harlem’s Althea Gibson and Karol Fageros will leave amateur status next week to begin a 12 week US and European pro tour. They start Dec 28 with a Harlem Globetrotters show at Madison Square Garden as a preliminary. Gibson, Wimbledon and US champion in 1957 58, returns to competition after a season off. Fageros, a glamorous blonde and screen tested actress, has drawn European attention as a top US woman player.
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Death of Arthur Joseph Peacock Sr. of Windsor Conn
The Pittsfield Sporting Chat notes the death of Arthur Joseph Peacock Sr. of Windsor Connecticut at St. Francis Hospital Hartford after a long illness. It recalls his hockey fame with Pittsfield in 1903, his coaching and sports work, and his late-life reflections. It also mentions Dan Healy’s Berkshire connections, Dan’s farewell tribute, and various local sports happenings and personnel moves.
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Lopez Named Top Manager In American
Tampa AP report notes Al Lopez named American League manager of the year after guiding the Chicago White Sox to their first AL pennant in 40 years. Lopez credits his players Landis Aparicio Kluszewski Smith Shaw and others for the success. He predicts continued improvement and possible trades to strengthen the club next season.
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Pastime Rolls Rose Bowl InW NE Match
The Pastime team of the Western New England Candlepin Bowl League meets Rose Bowl Lanes of Spring Held tomorrow night at 7. Pastime trails the visitors by half a point and is three behind Orchard Lanes of Indian Orchard for the top spot. The public is invited.
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GE Ordnance Golf Tourney Set for Berkshire Club
The 10th annual GE Ordnance Department golf tournament will be held tomorrow at Berkshire Hill Country Club with tee times from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. A smorgasbord dinner at the clubhouse will conclude the event.
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First Round Matches Set for Davis Cup Eastern Zone
Tokyo AP reports the Japan Lawn Tennis Association announced the 1960 Eastern zone first round pairings. India meets Ceylon, Japan faces South Korea, while the Philippines and Thailand receive byes. First round play begins March 21.
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Dodgers Victory Is Boost For Adequate Farm System
Los Angeles Dodgers built a championship from within, aided by a strong farm system. Key players emerged from Spokane to St Paul, with Larry Sherry, Maury Wills, Don Drysdale and others stepping up. team executives Bavasi and Thompson provided dual roles as GM and farm director, enabling internal growth that carried the Dodgers from seventh to first in their pennant race.
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World Series Hero Sherry Reaping Financial Harvest
New York AP reports World Series star Larry Sherry will not play winter ball this year. The Los Angeles pitcher, 24, plans TV appearances and light practice in Los Angeles on Sundays. Sherry earned between 3500 and 6000 from TV deals this week and could make between 3500 and 26000 before spring training.
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Pirates Resell Harry Simpson To White Sox
Pitts burgh Pirates announce sale of outfielder Harry Simpson to the Chicago White Sox for an undisclosed sum. Simpson, 34, had been acquired from the White Sox Aug 25 in a waiver trade for first baseman Ted Kruszewski. The Pirates choose between keeping the option of $ after 1959 or sending him back.
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Braves Release Pafko and Lopata
Milwaukee Braves announce the release of aging veterans Andy Pafko and Stan Lopata. Pafko, 39, was signed as a coach. Lopata, 34, was released outright.
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