Shockers fall as Cowboys surge in Big Eight play
Oklahoma State, now Big Eight members after leaving Missouri Valley links, beat Wichita 36-42 as they chase an at large NCAA bid. The Cowboys sit 1 loss on the season, with four Big Eight games and six non conference showdowns ahead. Maryland beat Georgetown 55-45 as West Virginia eyes No 13 against Pitt. Clemson topped Wake Forest 81-72, Texas A&M beat Baylor, and other scores noted.
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Basilio Aims For Rematch With Sugar Ray Robinson
Carmen Basilio, lauded as 1957 Fighter of the Year, plans a March title rematch with Sugar Ray Robinson after a September split decision. Basilio and managers Johnny DeJohn and Joe Netro will meet with Jim Norris of the International Boxing Club to discuss terms.
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Ex-Champion Jim Carter Drops Verdict to Lopes
Sacramento lightweight R Koey Lopes won a ten round decision over ex-champion Jimmy Carter in Sacramento. Lopes, weighing 137 to 138, led most rounds and landed steady blows as referee Morelli and judges Bottaro and Ducchini scored the bout for Lopes. The crowd paid $9870. No knockdowns occurred.
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A's Hec Lopez Balks At Taking Pay Cut
Panama infielder Hector Jones of the Athletics balks at a salary cut and returns his unsigned 1958 contract. He cited golf and horseback riding as reasons and hinted the offer was substantially lower than prior pay. Kansas City and Seattle figures tied to the note.
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Elroy Hirsch Leaves Rams for Union Oil Sports Director Role
Elroy Hirsch known as Crazylegs quits football to become sports director for Union Oil Co. He will host a sports show and run the company's youth program while pursuing a Rams adviser role. Hirsch, 34, set league records with 66 receptions 17 touchdowns and 1,495 yards the Rams won a title that year.
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Texas A&M In Coaching Search After Navy Chief Walks Out
Navy’s Eddie Erdelatz ends Aggie interview after blasting coach selection process. He will remain at Annapolis. Dispute centers on committee authority vs college leadership and missing formal permission from Admiral Smedburg. Finney says he sought proper approval before inviting Erdelatz.
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Foul Costs a Bowler An All Star Record In National Action
Tom Hennessey of 81 Louis slips foul costs nine pins in the All Star bowling tournament. He finishes with a 24 game total of 5 177, leading 94 high scorers into the semi finals where Don Carter and Bill Lillard continue exhibition series. Chuck O Donnell’s 1403 record from 1950 remains in sight.
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Turner Martinez Elimination Bout Sets Path to Title
In Philadelphia Gus Turner and Vince Martinez clash in a 147-pound elimination match for a shot at the welterweight title. The NBA will recognize the series winner as champion after Carmen Basilio vacated the crown. Logart has already beaten Ortega in the same eliminations.
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Bowling Notes From Trusrgay Night Standings
Odds and ends from a local bowling event list team standings and top performers. Names include Rankin Tyrie Dairy Queen from KLAN VEW Atx Huppy Hal Cher Mas Alto Glass Brumseys Tah St Merchants Charlton Ins George's Mipe Shay and Edtoonda Conat with several two point splits noted.
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Boxing card results from last night bouts
The Associated reports score results from last night’s boxing card. Lopes defeated Carter on points in Sacramento while Wilte To Weel beat Orlando Zulueta in London. Several other decisions included Hartford 128 and 10 rounds and 135 point verdicts in New York and South Africa.
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Finals Beckon After Semi win in Detroit
Seeded players advance to the finals in Detroit after solid semi performances. One finalist averaged 3,844 for the season, scoring about 192 per game, outpacing other semi-finalists and securing a strong entrance to the championship.
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Blasingame signs for substantial raise with Cardinals
St Louis second baseman H Don Blasingame becomes the 26th Cardinal to sign his 1958 contract as GM Bing Devine declines to disclose the salary but calls it a substantial increase over last season. Blasingame hit .271 in 1957 with 58 runs batted in and 21 stolen bases.
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