Minoso and Freese Boost White Sox Strengths for 1960
White Sox manager AL Lopez touts a 30 percent offensive increase with winter additions Minnie Minoso and Gene Freese. He cites stronger lineup depth, a revamped outfield, improved pitching led by Wynn Shaw Latman and a robust farm system headlined by Ed Hobaugh, plus a hopeful pennant run and World Series dream at Comiskey Park.
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Villanova Club Dominates Seton Hall In Big Win
Villanova men’s basketball crushed Seton Hall 94 65 as coach Fred Schaus praised Villanova’s elite class alongside California. The win followed West Virginia’s earlier defeat, with other notable results including Penn toppling Temple 50 47 and Maryland edging Navy 51 50.
Musial Accepts Salary Cut With Cardinal Return
Stan Musial signed his 19th St. Louis Cardinals contract, taking a reduced salary after a down year. He reportedly accepted about 90,000 for 1958 with a 100,000 cap previously, matching 1959 at 100,000 as owner August A. Busch Jr. watched.
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California seeks big name coach amid internal friction
California University hunts a football coach as big-name targets fall through. Dee Andros looms as a potential hire, with Pete Elliott open to his former aide. Oklahoma’s NCAA probe over a recruiting fund continues, and Kansas Iowa State game preview notes Whitney’s antics and ISU guards.
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Huskers Plan Protest Over Buffs Overtime Victory
Nebraska athletic director Bill Orwig said the Huskers will protest Colorado 62 57 overtime win claiming a timekeeping error cost them the game. He blamed a late start on the clock after a foul and noted prior timing issues at Boulder.
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Tribe Seaman Tangle Friday In Loop Match
The Haskell Indian basketball team travels to Topeka to face Seaman Vikings in a key Jayhawk League clash. A win keeps Haskell in the title race as Holton and Washburn Rural loom. Seaman holds a 5-8 record while Haskell is 4-4.
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Small College Leader Fires at 31.8 Average
Jim McDonald of West Virginia Wesleyan leads NAIA scoring with a 31.8 average over 13 games, moving ahead of Bethel Tennessee’s Severn Garner who slips to third at 29.5. Don Perrelli of Southern Connecticut sits second at 30.5, with Bob Iglehart of Central College fifth at 28.4 and Ron Slaymaker of Emporia State topping free throws at 49 of 52.
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Pastrano Seeks Archie Moore After Big Win
Willie Pastrano beat Jerry Luedee by unanimous decision over 10 rounds to move from heavyweight to light heavyweight contention. Trainer Angelo Dundee said Pastrano can beat Archie Moore now as Pastrano showcased speed and elusiveness on national television. The bout produced a cut and facial damage but no knockdowns with scores 98-94 and 98-93 twice.
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No Clearance For Jordan Title Bout
Providence, R I AP Anthony Maceroni president of the National Boxing Assn says the NBA will not sanction a proposed welterweight title fight between champion Don Jordan and former champion Carmen Basilio. Jordan must defend against one of the NBA’s top four welterweight challengers in a short time or the title will be vacated. Basilio was ranked No 3 in the middleweights and had no welterweight ranking two years ago. The top four challengers list was outlined by the NBA.
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Four foreign players on NBA roster with injury sidelining
The NBA features Luis Rodriguez of Cuba Rudy Stitch of Louisville Frederico Thompson of Argentina and Charlie Scott of Philadelphia. Stitch is sidelined with an eye cataract.
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College Basketball Scores From Various Games
Cage results list multiple matchups with final scores including Villanova 94 Seton Hall 65 Penn 60 Temple 47, Ithaca 62 Manhattan 80, Adelphi 69 Maryland 61, Navy 60 Memphis State 84, Tenn Tech 65, Louisville 78, Xavier 76, Western Kentucky 66 Eastern Michigan 58 Albion 46 Akron 78 Capital 75 overtime. Mich 103 Mich Tech Central State 62 Wilmington 61 Cornell Iowa 79 Lawrence 67 Far West Air Force 90 New Mexico Highlands 68.
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Pender Warns Against Turning Pro Before Sugar Ray Bout
Paul Pender a 29 year old Brookline firefighter ranked 10th challenges Sugar Ray Robinson 39 for a middleweight title in a nationally televised bout. He says he regrets turning pro and worries about permanent injury and the impact on a family man.
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William Gilmour Tops 1959 Harness Racing Wins
William Buddy Gilmour of Hamburg New York led harness racing in 1959 with 165 driving victories as the sport’s top driver.
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Buddy) Gilmour
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Haughton Dethroned After Six Straight Titles Loss
Dethroned Billy Haughton of Brookville New York who had led sulky pilots for six straight years finishes behind Gilmour who claims the top spot with 157 victories. Gilmour was second to Haughton in 1958.
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Pastrano Edges Luedee In Miami Bout
Willie Pastrano defeats Jerry Luedee by outpoint in Miami Beach last night. Pastrano, born in Miami, improves his record as Luedee of New Haven suffers the loss in a boxing match.
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Slim Down Fast with BEXTRON Weight Loss Promise
Advertises BEXTRON as a safe appetite depressant to lose fat in ten days without dieting or exercise. Claims customers will lose pounds or get a full refund, with price set at $3 and orders via Raney Drug Store at 909 Massachusetts St. Mall orders accepted.
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