Celtics Rally Past Hawks to Edge Warriors Ahead
Celtics rebound to extend Eastern lead despite Cousy and Russell injuries. Gene Conley stifled Hawks star Clyde Lovellette as Boston raced to a 134-112 win after a 114-78 third period, while Wilt Chamberlain scored 42 to force overtime in the earlier Warriors win. Ernie Beck’s late shot capped the overtime upset over Syracuse, as Detroit beat New York 114-113 in Fort Wayne.
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Mantle Expects a Cut in 1960 Yankee Plans
New Yorks Mickey Mantle, star outfielder for the Yankees, after an off year in 1959, anticipates a cut in his earnings or role as he plans for the 1960 season.
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Mantle Reflects After Salary Cut Following Rough Season
Mickey Mantle discussed his 1959 performance and a $70,000 salary cut, telling Dick Young from Dallas that a poor year warrants pay adjustments. He compared his .285 batting average in 1959 to .304 in 1958.
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Prescott Star: Brown nets 52 in Prescott win over Blue Mound
Donnie Brown scored 52 points to lead Prescott High School past Blue Mound 61 56. The 5 foot 10 inch senior center drilled 18 field goals and 16 free throws, boosting his season average to 25 points.
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Trader Horn Leads Yonkers Harness Money Winners
Trader Horn topped the Yonkers harness scene with 84,875 dollars in money won during the 1959 trotters season at Yonkers Raceway in New York.
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Sex Appeal Brings Glamour to Women Golfers Tour
AP reports Barbara Romack says touring women golfers are embracing glamor to attract fans. She notes changes since 1958 including fashion magazines, hair curler routines, wardrobe focus, and colorful outfits as Betsy Rawls loses fans to tennis stars like Maria Bueno.
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Tennessee Ace Tops NAIA Scoring Amid Early Stats
NAIA statistics show Bethel College guard Severn Garner leading scorers with 285 points in nine games for a 31.7 point average. West Virginia Wesleyan center Ken Remley is the top rebounder at 24.2 boards per nine games. West Virginia Tech leads team scoring at 108.2. McNeese State holds opponent scoring at 49.5.
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Washburn Beats Emporia 69 65 in CIC Clash
Washburn defeats Emporia State 69 to 65 to hand Emporia its first CIC loss in three starts. Mote scores 17 for Washburn as Quick and Mote seal the win in the final minutes. Pittsburg State crews past Benedictine Heights 62 55 while McPherson erups late to top Baker 98 84.
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Brunner and Neal Lead Scoring In Conference Thriller
Dennis Brunner of McPherson scored 30 points and Mike Neal of Baker added 25 as McPherson moved to 4-3 and Baker to 3-4 in conference play.
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Bradley Coach Remains Calm Ahead Of Cincinnati Showdown
Bradley coach Ozzie Orsborn, preparing his No. 4 Braves (11-1) for a high-stakes home game against No. 1 Cincinnati (13-0), recalls Oscar Robertson’s dominance while highlighting Bradley’s 30 straight home wins and recent rally against Wichita. Robertson scored 42 in Cincinnati’s earlier 86-71 win.
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