Kentucky Returns To No 1 In AP Basketball Poll
Kentucky reclaimes the top spot after NC State upset by North Carolina and Kentucky’s 14-1 record. North Carolina ranked second with 33 first place votes, Kansas State rose to third, while Auburn sits fifth unbeaten and set for two showdowns. The tally reflects votes from 114 sports writers and broadcasters.
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Bradley
West Virginia
Louisville
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N.C. State
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Tennessee
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Ambressionpys State
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Oklahoma City
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Portland
Northwestern
Villanova
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Cadets Host Owls In Key Frederick Basketball Clash
Westminster Owls bring a 63 cage mark to Frederick High as cage play resumes after a weather layoff. The Owls, coached by Chuck O Donnell, rely on man to man and boast Hill averaging 24 ppg and Martin around 12 ppg. Frederick aims to extend its undefeated history against Westminster and improve to 37 wins under Coach Homer Brooks.
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Frederick High School
Martinsburg
Bel Air
Gettysburg
Chuck O'Donnell
Mount St. Mary's College
Owls
North Hagerstown
North Carroll
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Hill
Owl
Martin
Homer Brooks
Brooks
Ball Players May Strike in 1959 IL Contract Row
International League players pledged not to sign 1959 contracts or report to spring training without a pension plan. Eddie Blake and Bob Chakales said IL officials refused to discuss a compromise or arbitration. League president Frank J. Shaughnessy supported the players but said no pension plan is affordable. If players strike, clubs will operate as usual and those who refuse to report will be placed on the restricted list. The IL teams include Montreal Rochester Richmond Miami Havana Buffalo and Columbus Ohio.
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International League Baseball
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Bob Chakales
International League
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Lewis
Dkite
Washington
Frank J. Shaughnessy
Montreal
Rochester
Richmond
Miami
Havana
Buffalo
Columbus
Ohio
Olson Settles Tax Case but Still Owes 53200
San Francisco AP reports former boxing champion Olson reached a settlement on a tax dispute but remains liable for 532,000. Details are unclear as the Hawaiian-born fighter’s finances and gate receipts are referenced with garbled wording.
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Reynolds rides winners at Charles Town meet
Larry Reynolds, 16, apprentice from Geneva Ohio, rode three winners on Monday the first triple of the current Charles Town meeting. He guided Precisi onist in race two Eglantine in race five and Nanette in race nine. The track resumed operations after snow and ice caused two-day cancellation. Taragon’s Puree saw Dec M.D. win the featured $1,500 event paying 313, 2,982 fans on the day. Middletown drops W Virginia game. Dr Albert Sanderson to address Sportsmen banquet in Frederick County.
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City Rec League Highlights Campers Top Terps and Cadets Dominate
City rec league action saw the Campers beat the Terps 15-25, the Cadets defeat the Tubs 35-21, and Rebels A top Rebels B 13-4. Bartgis led all scorers with 30 for the Campers, while Slendinnere anchored Bowling Leagues statistics and team totals featured Walkersville and Cloverdale standings.
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Kelly's Mill Kline
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Navy May Move Notre Dame Game To Philadelphia
AP reports Navy weighs moving the 1960 Notre Dame game from Baltimore to Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia to reduce a deficit. Navy athletic director notes low turnout in Baltimore and a 1960 budget near 625,900 with receipts around 707,090. Officials say business interests may push for Philadelphia venue.
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Mt Airy Faces North Carroll In Key County Showdown
Mt Airy High School meets North Carroll tonight at 8 p.m. in a pivotal Carroll County cage clash to decide the lead. Mt Airy relies on Win Winkies and high scorers Elsroad and Canwels, while North Carroll counters with strong defense and sharpshooting, aiming to stay undefeated.
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Paul Canwels
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Mr. Airy
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Bob Penn
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Mt Airy
Hawks' Pettit Leads Hawks with 22.4 Point Avg
AP reports St. Louis Hawks star Bob Pettit remains the league scoring leader as of last week with 22.4 points per game, despite questions over mechanics of play and contract talks. Pettit sits at 1,196 total points for the season amid a 28.5 point pace last week. Team standings and upcoming Urbana Area League matches are listed, including Grace United vs Mother's Class and Fort Union contests.
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Boutainburg High Defeats Lincoln
Boutainburg High School defeated Lincoln in a district game. The report notes a countywide scoring trend with players averaging around 23 points per game, highlighting strong offense and a close finish.
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Connie Johnson Signs Bird Contract For 1959
Baltimore AP report notes pitcher Connie Johnson signed for 1959 with Orioles General Manager Lee MacPhail announcing 168 contracts signed by four coaches. Johnson joined 39 Orioles to agree to terms. had a 9-9 record in 1958 after 14-6 the prior year. Johnson returned home to Baltimore after a post season tour with Willie Mays. The piece also mentions Washington Redskins hiring Bill McPeak as backfield assistant to new head coach Mike Nixon and confirms holdovers Dick Evang and Joe Tereshinski.
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Mike Coachington
Washington Redskins
Billy Mc Peak
Pittsburgh Steelers
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Mc Peak
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Paret Wins Bout Outpoints Zalazar and More Boxing Results
The Associated Press reports New York's Benny Kid Paret outpointed Victor Zalazar in a 155 pound bout. Other results include Wilf Greaves stopping Henry Bronko in Jackson Michigan, Clive Stewart outpointing Jimmy Martinez in Phoenix, Bert Whitehurst besting Boom-Boom Lester in Bel Air, Bonnie Espinosa outpointing Tom Romulo in the Philippines, Willie Greene stopping Henry Jones in Providence, Jerry Jordan defeating Lee Rossano in Chicago, with road accident notes on Roy Campanella. We also cover RCAP taking over DEW line control, honors for Johnny Unitas and Pete DaPkins, and results from Brisbane tennis and college basketball scores.
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Victor ‘Bullet Zalazar
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Ohio
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Edmonton
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Jackson, Mich
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Australia
Clive Stewart
Jimmy Martinez
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Ariz
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Chicago
Lee Rossano
Indianapolis
Baylor hires Joan Bridgers as head football coach
Baylor University in Waco Texas named Joan Bridgers 37 defensive line coach of the Baltimore Colts as head football coach and athletic director. Bridgers a former Auburn and Hopkins assistant joins on a five year contract with a reported salary around 17500 annually. He vows to return to intercollegiate football after pro play and will sign on after visiting the campus.
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