Mountaineers Beat Florida State in Orange Bowl Classic
In the Orange Bowl Classic mountaineers topple Florida State 78-69 as Rhode Island, Seton Hall, and William and Mary perform in Richmond Invitational first round. W M's 100 points set a tournament record with Bull von Weyhe leading Rhode Island with 34.
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Rhode Island
Seton Hall
Virginia
New Jersey
Dick Gaines
Army
Cincinnati
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George Washington
Colgate
Indians
W&m
Bull von Weyhe
Passing Duel Eyed Between Pitt Tech In Sugar Bowl Tilt
NEW ORLEANS December 28 Pitt and Georgia Tech may stage an unexpected passing duel in their Sugar Bowl clash. Pitt shows a rugged defense with strong backs while Tech relies on a quick defense and speedy linemen. Both teams feature capable passers Vann and Salvaterra and regulars Mitchell and Neft in a potential air game.
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Michigan State UCLA Ground Game Expected In Rose Bowl
In Pasadena Michigan State and UCLA drill for the Rose Bowl with key players Morrall Kowalczyk Peaks Planutis starring for MSU and Brown Decker Davenport Knox leading UCLA ground attack. Coaches and fans anticipate a ground oriented shootout rather than aerial fireworks.
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Michigan State
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Jim Decker
Bob Davenport
Brown
Davenport
Ronnie Knox
Sooners Favored By Seven Points In Orange Bowl
Oklahoma labeled 7 point favorites to defeat Maryland in the Orange Bowl in Miami. Maryland coach Jim Tatum praised his underdog Terps while Bud Wilkinson emphasized team spirit and fatigue as decisive factors. Maryland held scrimmage with possible lineup shifts including Fred Tullai at guard. Oklahoma reported Bob Burris knee trouble but others in good shape.
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Princeton Tigers Defeat Mt Hope 78 58
The Princeton Tigers win their third straight, beating Mt Hope 78 to 58 at the Mt Hope Hardwood. Rod Thorn scores 22 and Dave Miller adds 19 as coach Buster Brown’s squad stays undefeated this season despite a rough third period.
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Magicians to Meet Olympians Tonight at Bluefield Auditorium
The Harlem Magicians including former Harlem Globetrotters will face the New York Olympians at Bluefield Auditorium tonight at 8 15. Star Bill Spivey leads the Olympians with a lineup featuring Haynes and other noted exhibition players.
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Million Dollar Offer Turned Down for Giants by Mara Family
NFL Commissioner Bert Bell announced a group offered one million dollars for the New York Giants, but the Mara family declined stating football is their business and they will remain in it. He noted the bid would be the largest for a pro football franchise and would have yielded a 400 percent profit on their 1925 purchase.
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Big Blues Open 195? Schedule vs Alderson-Broaddus
Bluefield State College's Big Blues resume basketball next Thursday January 5 at Bluefield Auditorium against Alderson-Broaddus Battlers of Philippi West Virginia. Alderson-Broaddus coached by Rex Pyles, famed for eighteen years with five tournament titles and five WVIAC crowns.
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College Basketball Tournament Roundup and Scores
A scattered summary lists first round results from the Orange Bowl and other tournaments. Notable: West Virginia 78 over Columbia 73 in overtime. Florida State 69 over William and Mary 100. Kentucky Invitational shows Ohio U 1 over Arizona 74. Southern Methodist 67 over Arkansas 42. Texas 66 over Texas Christian 60. Connecticut 72 over Brown 66. Amherst 53 over Penn State etc.
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Zulueta to Fight Italian Loi for World Shot in January
Cuban Orlando Zulueta will clash with Duilio Loi of Italy, European lightweight champion, in Milan on January 21 for a chance at the world lightweight title held by Wallace Smith of Cincinnati.
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Bud) Smith
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Boxing Ratings: Marciano Moore Basilio Remain Top
Ring Magazine lists Rocky Marciano as heavyweight champion with Archie Moore as top contender in both heavyweight and light heavyweight, and Carmen Basilio as welterweight champion. Contenders span Floyd Patterson, Willie Pastrano, Mario D Agata, and Pascual Perez among others in multiple divisions.
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Hurricane) Jackson
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Olson to Train Away From City for Sugar Ray Rematch
Carl Bobo Olson will leave San Francisco next week with manager Sid Flaherty to train in seclusion for a rematch with Sugar Ray Robinson. Robinson, who stopped Olson in Chicago on December 9, plans to begin training January 8 at Greenwood Lake, with February 24 tentatively set for the rematch at the Cow Palace in San Francisco.
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Bobo) Olson
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Marshall Opens Holiday Tourney
Marshall meets Boston College in Fayetteville at Memorial Auditorium to start the Holiday Tournament with Denver and VMI in the night’s twin games. Marshall, led by new coach Jule Rivlin, features returning starters Slack Price and Underwood. Denver carries a 5-3 mark and faces VMI, while BC sits at 2-3 after losses to Dartmouth Northeastern Rhode Island and others.
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Oler Aims to Break Scoring Record for Florida State
Jimmy Oler of Economy Indiana seeks to surpass last season record 549 points for Florida State. He has averaged 20.7 points through his first three games this season.
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Mountaineers Top Florida State 78 69 In Orange Bowl Tilt
West Virginia dominated the Florida State game with balanced scoring led by Rod Hundley seven points and Jim Oler 24 for the Seminoles high. Columbia defeated Santa Clara 76 73 in overtime earlier as Chet Forte poured in 30 points. Tulane prepares to face Miami while Columbia meets West Virginia in tonight action.
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