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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1956

Page

9

Tech Advances to Hofstra Invitational Final 88-70

West Virginia Tech defeats Hofstra College 88 to 70 to advance to the Hofstra Invitational final. Tech missing scoring ace Kenny Hammond due to an ankle sprain, yet Dale Russell 19 and Dick Cantley 17 lead the scoring with Don Thompson 15. Bucknell won 94-67 to reach the championship game.

Hempstead N. Y West Virginia Tech Kenny Hammond Hofstra College Tech Golden Bears Bucknell Mee Bucknell i Hammond Gettysburg Tor ‘Morrow Hofstra Neal Bassi Béars Res Haremond Dale Russell Dick Cantley Don Thompson Smith Fatty O West- Virgi

WVU All-Stars Top State Sports Story of Year

The Associated Press poll ranks four WVU graduates among the state's top 10 sports stories for the year. WVU players Joe Marconi Bobby Moss Bruce Bosley and Sam Huff led the All-Star game selection against the Cleveland Browns in Chicago on August 20.

Associated Press West Virginia University Etewe of TORR WVU Art Lewis Mountaineer Cleveland Browns Chicago Hhalf Joe Marconi Bobby Moss Bruce. Bosley Sam Huff Moss

Vazquez Stops Rosi in Seventh Round TKO

Mexican lightweight champion Vazquez defeated Italian Paolo Rosi by seventh round technical knockout at Biscayne Arena Miami. Referee Mike KapHan halted the bout at 1:53 of the round as Vazquez bled from the left ear and Rosi endured a tough toe to toe slugfest despite both men bleeding and not ranked in the top ten.

Ben Funk Miami Fla Vazquez Mexico Paolo Rosi iit_a Su A Tae Cestra

Giammatva Dominates Aussies In Three-Set Victory

Report notes Giammatva earns praise as he defeats the Australian opponents in three sets over a three day competition. Mentions Tal and remarks on his rising form and potential through the events.

Giammatva Talert

Utah routs West Virginia 83 66 in Dixie Classic semis

Utah built a 19 point first half lead and defeated fourth ranked West Virginia 83 66 in Raleigh North Carolina. Milton Kane scored 22 for Utah while Rod Hundley led WVU with 16 points. Wake Forest beat North Carolina State 73 60 to reach the final. DePaul edged Iowa in overtime. NC trimmed Duke 87 71 to face Wake Forest. West Virginia meets Utah in the consolation finale tomorrow at 1 45 p.m.

Raleigh N. C Utah West Virginia Wake Forest North Carolina State DePaul Towa North Carolina Duke Laws Mountaineers Milton Kane Utes Kane Rod Hundley State Jack Williams Carr Deacons Ernie Wiggins Wilams Maglio Wolfpack Iowa To . Utan West Nears Hungrey McCleary Smith Bhore Gardner Pastrell Ee Gid Retton Mronton SiClousson O Benson Ftat Shhrrar Kishh Pollard Vincent

Dunbar B Team Wins Narrow 62 to 49 Victory

The Dunbar B team edged to a 62 49 win at the Dunbar gym. Stanley Cadd scored 21 points to lead the triumph. Jerry Whittington added 14 points and Blair sparked DuPont with 24 points.

Dunbar Dans Stanley Cadd Pate Jerry Whittington Blair DuPont

Marshall to Host Arizona State in Basketball Return

Marshall's fast breaking quintet resumes action with a home 8:15 tip at the Field House facing Arizona State after a one week layoff. The Herd also schedules a 6:15 preliminary versus West Liberty. Sun Devils bring a 25 season mark under coach Kajiyikawa noted for depth and height.

Huntington Marshall Arizona State Marshall Frosh West Liberty Big Green Sun Devils Arizona Bill Kajyikawa Colorado AEM Hatikawa Kajikawa Royce Youree Garth Wilson Willard Nobley Jim Newman Pete Homer Guarts Wilson Jule Rivlin Sonny Allen Watsuga’ Invita Johnson ‘Ent Riviin Jack Freaman

East Bank Alumni Triumph Over East Bank High in Nineteen Thirty-Six

Harless and West Virginia Tech alumni led a 72 to 63 victory over East Bank High School. Harless top scored with 29 points, followed by Greer with 22 and Akers with 12. Coaches included Joe Butta.

Basil Harless Jerry East ‘Bank West Virginia ‘Tech Leonard Greer Roy Akers Joe Butta Vam Maries Bate Landers

Clendenin Alumni Defeat Cardinals Varsity 54 to 50

Clendenin High School alumni led by Charles Watt and Bob Sholes beat the Cardinals varsity 54 to 50 last night. Watt scored 14 points, Sholes added 10, as alumni opened a quick 18 8 lead and held on for the win.

Charles Watt Bob’ Sholes Clendenin Cardinals Watt Glenville College Sholes Morris, Harvey College Darnell Parsons Weeds Glendenin -Alumini Officielss Carl Nutt

South Charleston Tops Alumni Team 73 to 57

South Charleston built a 32 point third quarter to pull away from the Alumni squad 73 to 57. Delbert Kidd led with 31 points while Jerry Shambin and Jack Jarvis contributed关键 plays as Alex Richardson directed the offense for the victors.

Charleston Jerry Shambiin South Charleston Delbert Kidd Jack I Jarvis Alex Rome“ Richardson Oy

Red Edge Thriller as Cowen Wins Narrowly

The Charleston Reds edged Cowen High School 59 to 58 in a tight finish. Jim Dawson led Cowen with 27 points while Hamilton contributed in a close back and forth night of hoops.

Cowen Inghon

Bears and Giants prepare for historic title clash in New York

The Chicago Bears arrive in New York for the NFL title game with the Giants at Yankee Stadium. A sellout 67,000 crowd and NBC television set the scene as both teams seek their first big playoff showdown in years. The Bears, eager for a repeat of past title wins, face a Giants squad that watched tape of recent Bears Lions highlights. Evidence of cold, fair weather and final drills mark the buildup with officials named for the title contest and prize money of about 3800 for the winner and 2300 for the loser.

New York Chicago Bears New ‘York Giants Othe ‘Bears Concourse Plaza Hotel The Detroit Lions NBCY Bice Wek

Basketball Results From St Albans Game

Basketball results show St Albans defeating Linely Mil with a score of 34 to 8 in a rugged early season contest. The matchup highlighted St Albans’ defense and Linely Mil’s offense struggles throughout the second half.

San St. Albans

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