Gobblers Seek Upset as WVU Tops Mountaineers Lead
Virginia Tech faces Davidson after West Virginia stayed perfect in the Southern Conference with a 94-74 win over William and Mary. The Mountaineers hold a 6-0 league mark and a 56 game home winning streak while Tech hopes for a third straight league win and a possible title scenario to discuss after the tourney. George Washington crushed Richmond 89-58 as WU improves to 4-3 in league play. William and Mary finishes its road swing with a 75-55 loss at Pitt.
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Waterfield Named Rams Coach at 39 in LA
Bob Waterfield, the former Rams quarterback, was named head coach of the Los Angeles Rams at age 39. He signed a five year contract Tuesday, replacing Sid Gillman. Waterfield led the Rams to two NFL titles during eight seasons with the club and formerly helped Gillman in 1958. He is married to actress Jane Russell and has three children.
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Bison Lead Scorers Pace Narrow Win In Conference Clash
Carmichael topped 4A scoring with a 23.3 point average heading into last night. Mike Dunlap added 17 for the Bison. Lexington’s Donnie Leonard and Terrell West each had 13 points to pace their team.
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Panthers Rally To Take Lead In North State Standings
Pan thers started strong in the second half and led by 15 with under two minutes left. Gaston Seal scored 21 for the Catamounts, Jones added 11, and Dave EL Toro 15. High Point excelled at free throw line but outshot by the visitors who hit 42.9 percent to 41.1. High Point’s 76 percent charity work boosted the win to reclaim first in the North State Conference as Appalachian and Lenoir Rhyne rested.
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Basketball Results From Associated Press Tuesday Wins
Syracuse defeated Boston 127 to 120 and Philadelphia topped St. Louis 126 to 108. New York beat Cincinnati 141 to 123 as the day’s results rolled in with several games and upcoming matchups listed for Wednesday and Thursday schedules.
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Gene Fullmer Sugar Ray Robinson Fight Planned
In Las Vegas AP reports middleweight title bout planning stage between NBA champion Gene Fullmer and Sugar Ray Robinson. Marv Jenson says negotiations may wrap up in New York this week. Robinson is New York and Massachusetts champ, Fullmer holds title elsewhere.
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AAU Boxing Arrives for Carolinas Championship in High Point
Over 100 fighters descend on High Point for the Carolinas AAU tournament at High Point High School gym opening tomorrow. Weighing-in tonight at 7 at the Y gym with Mercury Athletic Club organizing. Entrants from 10-12 Carolina cities compete for Toledo and Olympic trials berths. notable local boxers include Barnes Hampton Beck Sturett Durham Hayes Cooper Chambers Ellington and Vuncannon. Tickets from Mercury Club and High Point Key Club. ducats at the door.
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Dallas AFL NFL grid feud pits Hunt against Murchison
In Dallas a pro football split hardens as Lamar Hunt and the AFL clash with Clint Murchison Jr and Bedford Wynne backed by the NFL. The two groups vie to place a Dallas team, Rangers, in the field with Landry and Schramm steering the front office while Dallas awaits a final NFL decision. The city faces two franchises and heavy losses amid the standoff with the NFL and AFL.
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Charlotte Clippers face replay games after goalie ineligibility
Charlotte officials dispute Eastern Hockey League replays with Greensboro as Ken Wilson notes Horack’s club loaded with 11 games in 19 days and skipped January 26 at Greensboro. League decision bans goalie Ray Mikulan, prompting protests over two Greensboro wins and two losses in standings.
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Day Of Decision In College Football Substitution Rule
In Miami Beach the college football Rules Committee faces a decision on substitution rules for next fall. Unlimited substitution is unlikely to return, with possible changes to the rule in effect this past year. The 14 voting members’ preferences are being kept secret, but a compromise likely excludes unlimited substitutions, though the substitution checkoff rule is still being considered.
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Aussies Seek Winter Olympic Gold in 1960 Squaw Valley
Sydney reporters note Australia will send its largest Winter Olympic team to Squaw Valley 1960 with 31 competitors in skiing ice hockey speed skating and figure skating. It marks the third Australian Winter Games attempt and medals have yet to be won.
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Schayes Reaches 15000 Point Milestone in Nba History
Dolph Schayes became the NBA’s first 15000 point scorer as he tallied 34 in Syracuse’s 127-120 win over Boston. Teammate George Yardley added 47 while the crowd at Convention Hall cheered. Schayes noted his longevity and love of basketball after the milestone, saying he’s played more games than anyone else and last night marked his 800th game.
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