Villanova Faces State College In Greensboro Debut Test
Villanova, a top undefeated program, travels to the new Greensboro Coliseum to meet State College in a marquee preconference test. Coach Severance and Case each own 300 career wins as Villanova’s White leads with about 20 points per game. State seeks revenge after a Kansas upset and a recent loss to Kansas State.
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Clemson
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Everett Case
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al Severance
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Fight Results From Associated Press Boxing Card
Boston Ray Robinson stopped Bob Young in a non title middleweight bout. Paul Pender outpointed Gene Hamilton in a 10 round duel. Joe Denucci and Lee Williams won on points in Boston and ringside. Davey Moore defeated Hilario Morales in a non title. Johnny Gorman and Dave Hilton also recorded decisions in separate bouts.
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Massachusetts
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Brookline
Mass
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Joe Denucci
Eddie Connors
Sharon
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Nick Previtt
Lee Williams
Bert Whitehurst
Baltimore
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Davey Moore
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Ohio
Hilario Morales
Mexico
New Orleans
Joe Brown
Joey Parks
Omaha
Neb
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Johnny Gorman
Bobby Bartels
Montreal
Dave Hilton
Quebec
Andre Millette
Sorel
Dallas
Donnie Freeman
Midlothian
Tex
Garvin Sawyer
Arnold
A&I Team Preps For LA Bears
Texas A&I Coach Gil Steinke plans a brief workout in St. Petersburg Florida as the team prepares for the Holiday Bowl against Lenoir Rhyne. The 11-1 A&I squad arrives after a long trip and aims to win the national small college title, sharing the Lone Star Conference crown. Lenoir Rhyne coach Clarence Stasavich leads a 33 player squad into the event with an early workout.
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ACC sharpshooter Dick Knox lifts ACC in Quantico tourney opener
Dick Knox scored 24 points including 14 in the final eight minutes as Atlantic Christian rallied for a 75-72 win over Catawba. Elon fell 85-62 at Norfolk William and Mary behind Leo Anthony's 48. Western Carolina topped Pfeiffer 83-62 in the WCC Holiday tourney. Belmont Abbey visits Jacksonville in the Quantico bracket as further North State games loom.
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Bulldogs
Elon
Norfolk, Va
Leo Anthony
Norfolk William and Mary
Rob Bell
Western Carolina
Pfeiffer
NFL Faces Potential Player Revolt Amid AFL Comeback Talk
San Francisco 49ers players Dick Moegle Owens and others hint at switching to the AFL over playing time concerns. Bud Adams targets Texans to join the AFL, while NFL officials say contracts may bind players until May 1, 1961, with free movement possible if options are not renewed.
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R. C. Owens
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Jim Ridlon
Bud Adams
Houston
Chicago Cardinals
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John Crow
Bobby Joe Conrad
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Orangemen Grab Nine Grid Titles
Syracuse powered to nine major football titles in 1945 with record offensive output and strong defense. The Orangemen led in total yards per game, scoring, and several team defense metrics, while Stanford and Alabama set multiple individual and group records in other categories.
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Mississippi
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Marquette
Oregon State
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Thom asville Bulldogs vs Bessemer set for season opener
In Hauss Gym Thomasville hosts Bessemer for first wins of the year. The Thomasville boys seek their initial victory after two losses to Lexington. Girls also aim for their first win after a single setback against High Point College with games at 7 and 8 p.m.
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Thomasville Gals
Carolina Loop To Play Split Season In 1960
The Class B Carolina baseball league votes for a split season with April 19 to June 27 first half and September 5 finish. Directors split 3 3 with Winston Salem Durham Greensboro in favor and Burlington Raleigh Greensboro opposed.
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Detroit Titans Roar To Fifth Straight Win In Upset Packed Night
Sophomore Dave DeBusschere scores 22 as Detroit routs Xavier 95-71 at the Garden. Ray Albee also nets 22 and Charlie North adds 29, fueling coach Bob Calihan toward several big tests including Purdue Indiana and a looming Indiana showdown.
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Associated Press
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Detroit
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Charlie North
Ray Albee
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Toothpick Jones tops NL ERA title pace in 1959
Sam Toothpick Jones of the San Francisco Giants won the NL ERA crown with 2.82, narrowly beating Stu Miller and others. Warren Spahn led in complete games 21 and innings pitched 292, with 20+ wins for the 10th time. Elroy Face set a big league win percentage record while Don Drysdale led strikeouts.
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Lew Burdette
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Burdette
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Bill Henry
Cubs
Horvath Out Holds NHL Scoring Lead
Montreal AP Horvath of the bedraggled Bruins clings to the NHL scoring lead with 39 points 21 goals 18 assists despite missing his second game. Bathgate of the Rangers moves to second with 34 points followed by Howe of the Red Wings and Beliveau Hull tied for fourth with 32 points.
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Spotlight On Wilt Not Pettit In NBA Scoring Race
Wilt Chamberlain moved into the lead with a 34 point game as the Warriors beat Cincinnati 131 112. Bob Pettit continued strong scoring for the Hawks in a 129 111 win over Detroit, while Cliff Hagan added 31 and Archie Dees 26 for Detroit. Elgin Baylor led the Lakers with 29 as Minneapolis beat Syracuse 96 86. Syracuse protested a shortened third period.
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Royals
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