Thorn Thriving On Pro Ball Grind
West Virginia alumnus Rod Thorn discusses adapting to the NBA with the Baltimore Bullets after 32 games. He cites travel, defense, and coaching changes as challenges while praising the pro life. Thorn notes plans to pursue a degree next summer and contemplates basketball as a full career.
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Oy College
Rod Thort
Rod
West Virginia University
NBA
Trad
Baltimore Bullets
Bullets
Boston
York
Balli
San Francisco
Baltimore
Ea Red
Princeton
Ivil
Jayed
St. Louis
Hit
Newmore
Ted
Detroit Pistons
WVU
Gene Shue
Knickerbocker
West Coast
Kevin Loughery
Piston
Pistons
CAL Times
Thorn
Gene Cantey
Dave DeBuschere
WVU Frosh Offered Big Money to Transfer
Charleston pastor Rev Willan A Benfield Jr says his son Bob Benfieldsung WVU freshman center was offered 600 a month to transfer to a southern college and 12000 under the table to attend another southern college while in high school. He cites NCAA limits and says he doubts action by NCAA.
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Bobsmitt
Willan A. Benfield Jr
Southern College
Benfield
First Presbyterian Church
Charleston
West Virginia University
Bob Benfinks
THU
Bob
Byrd High School
Shreveport
Benfields
Charleston Civitan Club
Cobleglata Atletic Assn
NCAA
Von
Virginia
CAGE RESULTS FROM LOSING TO KNOCKOUT SHUFFLE
A sprawling sports snippet lists numerous college and high school results with mixed teams and venues. Highlights include Morgantown, Parkersburg, Huntington, and Charleston area schools posting varied scores, with occasional noted tournaments such as Holiday Classic and invitational events across Ohio and West Virginia.
Trojans rout West Virginia in opening round
Los Angeles based USC beat West Virginia 73 63 as Allan Young led with 20 points while John Lesher added 20 for WVU. Yale trailed NYU 49 21 at halftime but pulled closer. Kaminsky top scored for Yale with 23 as Stairston and Bennett led NYU with 27 and 22.
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Los Angeles
California
Virgin Milas
New York
Vale Aml
Michygin
UCLA
Pittsburgh
Trojans
Yale
Yale Sium
NYU
Nye
Rossini
Youle
Stick Kaminsky
Harald Stairston
Jay Bennett
Ralston Seeks Tennis Clincher In Davis Cup Final
ADELAIDE Australia AP Dennis Ralston of the United States faces Roy Emerson in the first of two Davis Cup final singles matches at Memorial Drive as the U S and Australia battle for the Cup. McKinley meets John Newcombe in the second, with Fraser and Emerson also playing later as the U S aims to win its first Cup since 1958.
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Australia
Dennis Ralston
America Saturphy
Roy Emerson
Chuck McKinley
Trinity University
St. Ann, Mo
John Newcombe
Ayama Emerson
Emer
Tharsson
Halston
News
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Dl. Fel
Vice
McKinsey Emerson
United States
Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
McKinsey
Emerson
Neale Fraser Fe
Yanks
Dennis
McKinley
St Dent
Trinity University of Texas
University of Southern California
Fron
von Grass
Memorial Drive
Fraser
U.S
Nypper
Brida Ha
Campy Brightens Life of Invalid at Montefiore
BREW YORK AP A hospital visit brightened the life of paralyzed jockey Claude de Janseval who was brought to Montefiore Hospital on December 18. He teased Campanelli, asking if he would be a good jockey for an elephant, as Campanelli, a former Brooklyn Dodger catcher, expressed relief and gratitude for the meeting. The two spoke through an interpreter, sharing a rare moment of humor despite injury from a race crash in Vichy France.
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Noy Campanelli
Montefiore Hospital
Claude de Janse Tial
Brooklyn Dodger
Cay Fe
Mince
Aveniceria Top
Fas
Vichy France
Barmy Hospital
Companellit
Blanda to Lead Oilers In 1964 Pro Season Bid
The article reports Ollie Pro Football Hall of Famer George Blanda agreeing to join the Houston Oilers for the 1964 season under Bud Adams. It notes coach and management plans, with references to players and prior Oilers’ division titles and past championships.
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Houston
Cary Cone Blandi
Fenn Keisha
Houstonileers
Qiler Affierls
Dbyeeoks
Bud Adams
Awier
Blanda
Crary
Papivy
Local Florida Race Twin Double Payout Sets Record
Mik Anoun identified a man in a Tropical Park crowd as he won 90,678.60 by picking the twin double. He invested two dollars to win the prize, with officials paying 30,000 in 100 bills and the rest in smaller notes plus coins. The payoff is the largest in Florida racing history and third largest ever in the United States.
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Mik Anoun
Twiat Tropical Park
Fis
Vrack
Florida
Roosevelt Raceway
New York
Royals Pummel Celtics as Robertson Shines in Cincinnati
Cincinnati routs Boston over with Oscar Robertson starring. Robertson key in 49-38 halftime lead. Sam Jones scoring spree for Celtics before intermission. In second half, Cincinnati breaks away after Jones leaves game following a clash.
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Sam Jones
Ragtin
Arlan Beckhorn
Western Michigan fires football coach Merle Schlosser
Merle Schlosser is dismissed as Western Michigan football coach after seven seasons, with a 2-0-4 overall record. University president James W. Miller announced the move Friday following a recommendation from Athletic Director Mitchell Gary and a players’ expressed dissatisfaction.
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Kalamazoo. Mich
Merle Schlosser
Western Michigan
James W. Miller
Schlosser
Hei
Miller
Athlntic
Mitchell Gary
University of Wisconsin
Green Faces Alumni Team at Memorial Field House
The baseball game features a 4 14 p m start at Memorial Field House with Marshall freshmen coach Sonny Allen directing the alumni squad. Expected starters include Jack Freeman Paul Underwood John Milhoun Cobe Price and Leo Byrd with a lineup of alumni such as Ray Frazier Joe Hinnicutt Jerry Pierson Tex Williams Louw Mott Dick Wildt Phil Carter Dave Pugh Dave Kirk Carl York and Eddie Lambert.
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Memorial Field House
Sonny Allen
Marshall
Jack Freeman
Paul Underwood
John Milhoun
Cobe Price
Leo Byrd
Allen
Ray Frazier
Joe Hinnicutt
Jerry Piersson
Tex Williams
Louw Mott
Dick Wildt
Phil Carter
Dave Pugh
Dave Kirk
Carl York
Eddie Lambert
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