Floyd leads SC scoring race with 35 point average
Darrell Floyd of Furman dominates the Southern Conference scoring chase with a 35.0 average through nine league games. He boasts 118 field goals and 79 free throws for 315 points, ahead of Rod Hundley 26.8 and Hobby Cobb 22.4. Floyd’s 62-point game vs The Citadel propelled him to lead national scoring honors.
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William Penn Tigers Roll Past Dunbar in 51 34 Victory
William Penn Tigers win third straight by defeating Dunbar High 51 to 34. Charlie Simmons leads with 23 points while Green adds 13. Simmons repeats with 27 against Dudley High as Thomas Marks scores 11 for second high. Junior High beats Dunbar but loses to Dudley.
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Dudley
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Senators Sign Hurler Al Curtis of Louisville
The Washington Senators signed rookie pitcher Al Curtis a right hander who went 12 and 8 for Louisville in the American Assn last season. Curtis arrived six weeks ago in a nine player trade that sent Mickey Vernon and Bob Porterfield to Boston. The club also announced coach Marty Lavagetto has signed for next season.
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Washington Senators
al Curtis
Louisville
Curtis
Mickey Vernon
Bob Porterfield
Boston
Senators
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Eekie) Lavagetto
Villanova Dominates Boston Invitational Track Meet
Villanova tops teams at the Boston invitational Knights of Columbus Games. standout performances include Phil Reavis clearing 6 feet 9 and 3/4 inches in the high jump, Ron Delaney winning the mile in 4 11.2, Charlie Jenkins 1 11.4 in the 600, and a 3:20.0 mile relay victory. Don Bragg tied for 14 feet 6 inches in the vault and Pittsburgh set a two mile relay meet record at 7:39.6.
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Tea Checkers
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Somerville
Mass
Ron Delaney
Dublin
Elon
Charlie Jenkins
Pistonsis
Neuromecenae
Manhattan
George Sydnor
Don Bragg
Bob Richards
Don Laz
Jerry Welbourn
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Braves Count on Rookies for 1956 Pennant Run
Milwaukee Braves list a large rookie crop led by four pitchers and 19 newcomers in spring training at Bradenton Florida. Notables include John Muris Humberto Robinson Frank Torre West Covington and prospects Bob Trowbridge Felix Mantilla Charlie Gorin Don McMahon Carleton Willey Ed Charles Arnie Hallgreen Bob Malkmus and catcher Mike Rourke among others. Covington led the Sally League in hitting last season and Torre drew praise for fielding and improving power.
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Red) Muris
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Dallas
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Robinson
Toledo
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John Quinn
Atlanta
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Eau Claire
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Army
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Felix Mantilla
Charlie Gorin
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iShreveport
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Carleton Willey
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Dick Grabowski
Ed Charles
Corpus Christi
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al Spangler
Arnie Hallgreen
Boise
Idaho
Mike Rourke
Boston
Mrs Hagge Wins Sea Island Invitational Golf Title
Marlen Bauer Hagge of Asheville won the Sea Island Women's Invitational Tournament in Sea Island Georgia finishing 36 holes tied with Mary Lena Faulk and Joyce Ziske at 152. Hagge then parred a tough sudden death hole to claim the title and $630 while Faulk and Ziske split second and third prizes. Betsy Rawls finished fourth and Kathy Cornelius fifth with scores 153 and 154 respectively.
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Asheville
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Thomasville
Joyce Ziske
Waterford
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Mrs. Hagge
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Spartanburg
S. C
Kathy Cornelius
Lake Worth
Fla
Mrs. Cornelius
Betty Shelton Tops Four Speed Records in Beach Run
Betty Shelton bettered four speed records at Daytona Beach driving a Chevrolet Corvette on the measured mile. She averaged 130.838 mph in two way runs and 85.59 mph in standing starts. Records were set under the supervision of NASCAR.
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AP Basketball Scores Roundup From Early Season Action
The AP reports numerous college results across regions with wins by St. Peter’s, Princeton, Temple, Pitt, Seton Hall, Villanova, Duke, and others. Notable line scores include Ohio State 100 over Wisconsin 98 in double overtime, and North Carolina 103 over Clemson in the East.
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Chicago
New Cavalier Grid Mentor Appears Set
Charlottesville reports indicate Virginia has chosen its new football coach with formal announcement pending contract clearance. The Advisory Athletic Council interviewed three candidates Ben Martin Harrison Nesbit and Bill Leckenby with Martin seen as likely successor to Ned L McDonald after a 5 win 28 loss ACC record.
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Athletic Council
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Eddie Erdelatz
Navy
Harrison Nesbit
Virginia
Bill Leckenby
Lehigh University
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Martin
Ned L. McDonald
McDonald
Scranton Wins 2-0 Forfeit Over St Peter's
Scranton University was awarded a 2-0 forfeit after a melee near the Scranton basket halted the game. St Peter's led 59-56 with 1:40 remaining before the incident involving players and fans led to the Jersey coach claiming concerns of physical abuse and the game being forfeited.
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Palmer Wins Panama Open in Sudden-Death Playoff
Arnold Palmer of Latrobe Pennsylvania captures the Panama Open title after a six hole sudden-death playoff with Sammy Snead. Palmer, tied for second in regulation, sinks a 10-foot birdie at the sixth extra hole to win $2000. Snead earns $1400.
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Two From NC Are Honored By Wisemen
A NC pair earns team spots in a national poll by the Wigwam Wisemen of America with 14 others receiving honorable mentions. Don Stallings of Rocky Mount made the second team and Earl Butler of another NC school on the seventh. Players from NC named include Bunny Bell Doug Mauldin Stuart Holland Cornell Johnson Don Coker George Harris Bobby Crummie Lou Glascock Johnson Ross Johnny Johnson tackle Mike Marr Mike McGee Billy Ratliffe Jim Markham End Johnny Johnson guards and others. The ninth annual All America Football Classic will draw from these honorees and be played late August in Memphis Tennessee.
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Raleigh
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Fayetteoe
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Elizabeth
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Wadesboro
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Memphis
Enn
Purdue Racks Up Big Ten Victory
Purdue defeated Michigan State 66-62 in a televised Big Ten game. Joe Sexson sealed the win with two free throws in the final minute and Dan Thornberg added insurance free throws as Purdue held a 63-62 edge late. Julius McCoy led MSU with 24 points.
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Torgeson Injured In Auto Accident
ST. PETERSBURG Florida Earl Torgeson Detroit Tiger first baseman was injured in a car crash yesterday suffering a serious finger cut and head cuts. Police say he was charged with reckless driving while intoxicated and driving without a license.
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Minor Loop Meet Site Is Announced
CHICAGO George M Trauteman president of the minor case examined the venue for the Minor Loop meet and announced Jacksonville Florida as a potential site. The date has not been set.
Havana Lightweight to Meet Fuentes at MSG Feb 10
Isaac Logart the Havana lightweight, ranked fifth, will fight Ramon Fuentes of Los Angeles in a 10 round Madison Square Garden feature on Friday February 10. The match was announced by the International Boxing Club.
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Furnished bedrooms and apartments for rent local ad
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