Patterson Credits Confidence For Heavyweight Victory
Floyd Patterson credits his confidence and Archie Moore’s cockiness for his November victory. He said Moore’s threat of one punch nearly ended the fight and noted Moore’s frequent jab in the press built his own belief. Patterson also teased a potential future bout with Rocky Marciano.
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Marshall coach stresses study and character at banquet
The Marshall and Stonewall football squads honored seniors, with Royer urging that after high school or college players keep studying and build character. Stonewall’s Pud Hutson praised team spirit amid a 2-7-1 season, while WVU basketball notes mention Bob Smith and Sharrar taking bigger roles as the Mountaineers beat an unspecified opponent 86-83.
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Tech Quantico Advance In Warm-Up Tournament Finals
West Virginia Tech crushed West Virginia State 121-75 in the opening round while Quantico Marines defeated Alderson-Broaddus 85-69 to set a final versus Tech Golden Bears. Ken Hammond led Tech with 42 points and Alderson-Broaddus star Joe Miller poured 34 at the foul line.
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Assn. Has No Right To Give Club Away Says Spokesman
Tampa public relations man Phil O Hara says the American Assn. holds no right to turn the defunct Louisville baseball club over to Louisville. He represents a majority group led by Victor G. Menocal of Havana and says they will settle debts hire a GM arrange spring training and attend the minor league meeting in Jacksonville. Ed Doherty of the American Assn. had suggested turning over control to Louisville if finances are resolved. Dick Aloise from Rensselaer is noted as a Syracuse basketball team member.
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Snead Second In West Palm Golf Tourney
Bill Collins of Grossingers New York led the West Palm Beach Open after a first round 67 at West Palm Beach Country Club testing a sprained wrist. Sammy Snead of Boca Raton challenged with a 31 on the front but bogeyed the back nine to finish in second.
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Cochran tops Round Robin in opening night bowling action
Veteran Dick Cochran led the first round of the 15th annual Round Robin at Recreation Club with a 4&pin lead and a 210 average after games of 216 199 223 and 202. Bill White stood second at 796 while Grace Bott led the women at 770 with a high 234.
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Lucile Stuart
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Nitro to Use Shooting Skill and Speed to Win
Nitro coach Don Brown outlines a rebuilding plan for the Wildcats in Kanawha Valley Conference play. He notes the team will be faster with improved shooting and deeper depth, despite a 12-6 finish last season and the graduation loss of Bud Stone who averaged 22.7. Returning lettermen Lindner, McClanahan, and Justice provide leadership with several guards and forwards vying for varsity spots.
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Jim Allison
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Wesleyan Glenville Win Warm-Up Tourney Opener
Wesleyan defeated Salem 95 58 in the Glenville Invitational Warm-up. Glenville beat Fairmont 70 67 and both teams advance to tonight’s late rounds with a 9 PM showdown for the tournament title following a 7 30 PM third-place game between the losers.
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Greatest Milers Relay Teams Reach Finals
Relay teams posted strong times with 5.781 and 8.400 percent marks guiding performances. Sprint events showcased top combinations advancing to finals as listed in the standings.
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Sugar Bowl Set to Pick Foes This Afternoon
In New Orleans the Sugar Bowl committee will name the 1957 opponents this afternoon. The University of Tennessee and Baylor are the most mentioned teams, with Vanderbilt cited as a potential rival in the Sugar Bowl context.
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