Pender Beats Sugar Ray For World Middleweight Title
Paul Pender, ex-fireman turned boxer, wins a 15 round split decision over Sugar Ray Robinson in Boston, with the NBA stripping Robinson of the crown earlier in 46 states. Pender, 29, vows to defend anytime anywhere in a fight that drew 10,608 to Boston Garden. Robinson receives a larger purse but loses the title as judges favor Pender 147-188, 148-142 while referee Zapustas scores 146-142 for Robinson.
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John Norton
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Souchak Takes Narrow Lead Into Third Round at Bing Crosby
Mike Souchak posted a 66 to sit 139 after two rounds at Monterey Peninsula Country Club, one stroke ahead of Gene Littler and Dick Knight who share second. Littler carded 67-73 to reach 140, while Knight slipped to 77 for 144 as Art Wall and others chase the $4,000 first prize. Ken Venturi of Palo Alto and Ed Oliver of Denver stood third at 141.
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Dick Knight
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Palo Alto
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Denver
Pomona Beats Lane 62 52 in Franklin County clash
Pomona Lions fell behind early and lost to the Pomona Pirates 62 to 52. Warren Chambers scored 29 for Pomona while Don White led Lane with 15. The Pirates stay in title contention in the Franklin County League. Pomona B team edged Lane B 62 58 in overtime.
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Lane Lions
Pomona Pirates
Warren Chambers
Don White
Lane
Orioles Aim for Punch as Young Core Grows
Baltimore manager Paul Richards outlines a plan to boost power from first base and the outfield for a pennant run in 1960. He cites a "youngest big four" with Milt Pappas Walker and Jack Fisher, plus Estrada, Wilhelm, Brown, Brandt and Nagel, and details rotation, infield shifts, and catching depth.
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Waxahachie
Tex
Baltimore Orioles
Milt Pappas
Jerry Walker
Jack Fisher
Chuck Estrada
Estrada
Vancouver
Hoyt Wilhelm
Hal Brown
Billy Hoeft
Rip Coleman
Billy O'Dell
Giants
Billy Lees
Jackie Brandt
Brandt
Willie Tasby
Gene Woodling
al Pilarcik
Gene Greer
Albie Pearson
al Nagel
Jerry
Williamsburg Clinches Lead With 61 46 Win At Rantoul
Williamsburg Clubs beat Rantoul 61 to 46 to move sole possession of first in Franklin County league. Jim Milliken led Williamsburg with 27 points, Ned Bethell added 19, while Jay Evans scored 21 for Rantoul. The win put Williamsburg 8-2, a half game ahead of Princeton.
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Ned Bethell
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Jim Milliken
Bethel
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County Tournament Opens Monday at Wilson Field House
The Franklin County Tournament starts Monday with three varsity games and one B contest at OU Wilson Field House. Princeton faces Williamsburg in the 6 p.m. B game, followed by Apparoose versus Richmond at 7:15, Princeton versus Lane at 8:30, and Rantoul against Pomona in the 9:45 finale.
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Richmond Cubs Cup Triumph Over Appanoose 60-46
Richmond Cubs move to 6-4 in the league with a 60-46 win over Appanoose. Highman Larry Briggs led with 20 points on nine field goals and two free throws, as Appanoose slipped to 4-5 in league play. Richmond also won the B game 41-35.
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East Defeats West in All Star clash 125 115
Philadelphia witnessed the East defeat the West 125 to 115 in the NBA All Star Game. Wilt Chamberlain earned MVP with 23 points 25 rebounds and 4 blocks in 30 minutes. Bill Sharman Richie Guerin and Tom Gola sparked the East comeback and sealed the win.
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Gola
Smith Lewis Lead Ottawa To Victory Over Atchison
Ottawa High powered by Dennis Smith and Bob Lewis beat Atchison 75-57 as Smith tallied 28 and Lewis 24. Morrisey added rebounds and Allen Glenn helped preserve a halftime lead, while Miller paced Atchison with 24. Ottawa remains 2nd in the Northeast Kansas League with 3-1 record. The Ottawa B team also defeated Atchison B 52-45 led by Bill Jensen with 20 points.
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Pierce Signs 1960 Contract With White Sox
Lefty Billy Pierce, oldest Sox regular by tenure, signed a 1960 deal at roughly $38,000, the same pay as last year. At 32, he posted a 14-15 record last season and will begin his 12th White Sox season.
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Billy Pierce
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Lance Sees 600th Victory Milestone In Pittsburg Matchup
The Associated Press reports Pittsburg State Gorillas eye a 600th win milestone as they face Omaha University in Omaha. Coach John Lance already reached 599 after defeating Washburn 62-54 in Topeka. Lance, in his 39th year, joins Hank Iba Ed Diddle and Adolph Rupp as the nation’s 600-win coaches. Washburn dropped to 3-1 in conference play. Tonight’s CIC schedule includes Emporia State at Fort Hays and Pittsburg at Omaha.
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Bowling Scores Friday Night Ladies and Teams
Bowling scores listed for Friday night leagues with high games and series. Trout-0 Meador leads 205-490. Royal T-4 Pogue 203-544. N Kuntz 183-442. V Hoffman 213-502. N Solar 190-516. K Boyer 137-088. Toumbertin 170-425. B Hughes 163-464. D McFadden 166-471. P Jackson 178. P White 468.
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P. White
Church League Games Scheduled
The Ottawa Recreation Commission Church league enters the fourth round with four Senior division games at the Junior High gym and six Junior division games at the Senior High gym. Senior matchups: Church of the Nazarene versus First Baptist at 6:30, Sacred Heart versus Baptist Mission at 7:15, First Methodist versus North Baptist at 8, and Wesleyan Methodist versus Trinity Methodist at 8:45. Junior games: Sacred Heart versus Trinity Methodist at 6, First United Presbyterian versus Wesleyan Methodist at 6:35, Calvary Baptist versus Boys' Club at 7:10, First Christian versus First Methodist Green at 7:45, Main Street United Presbyterian versus First Methodist White at 8:20, and First Baptist versus North Baptist at 8:55.
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Melvern Triumphs Over Quenemo 50-46 in Osage County Tilt
Melvern led 18-8 after one quarter and 28-21 at halftime before Quenemo surged in the third to take a 34-33 edge. Gary Bitts and Dale Lilly each scored 14 for Melvern, while Dennis Bolen had 16 for Quenemo. Oliver’s Bob Sellers hit a late jumper to seal a 46-45 win over Carbondale in the loser's bracket.
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Bob Sellers
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Pro Football Absent Agreement On New Commissioner
NFL club owners failed to choose a commissioner after three days of meetings in Miami Beach. Marshall Leahy led with seven votes, Don Kellett had four, and one abstention remained. Art Rooney added names to the list but no candidate gained traction. They also agreed on nylon cleats with metal tips and took a break to attend a dog track opening. Rooney urged a one year trial contract for Acting Commissioner Austin Gunsel.
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San Francisco
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Wellsville Defeated as Baldwin Wins in League Tourney
The Wellsville Eagles lost to Baldwin 47 to 38 after Baldwin rallied from a halftime deficit 24 21 to claim fifth place in the Little Seven League tournament. Wellsville struggled at the line making 4 of 11 in the second half. Gardner defeated DeSoto 67 47 for third place and Eudora beat Louisburg 57 54 to capture the championship.
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College Basketball Scores From Across Regions
Bradley 86 Notre Dame 65. Northeastern Okla 68 Okla Baptist 59. Oregon St 62 Washington St 59. Washington 63 Oregon 56. Pittsburg State 62. Washburn 84 McPherson 67. Bethel 65 Westminster 75. Drury 72 overtime William Jewell 48 Culver Stockton 46. Chanute 80 Iola 63. Parsons 58 Pittsburg 85 Ottawa 175 Atchison 57. Clay Center 47 Emporia 42. Leavenworth 53 Highland Park 60 Coffeyville 55. Fort Scott 29 Columbus 49 Independence 39. Ward 48 Argentine 46. Topeka 58 Mission East 56. Sumner 66 Kansas City Lincoln 84 Mission North 40. Washington Bethel Clat her 60 Rosedale 49. Paola 72 Turner 47. Holton 22 Osage City 20. Haskell 71 Seaman 60. Burlington 64 Humboldt 52. Eudora 657 Louisburg 54. Gardner 67 DeSoto 47. Baldwin 47 Wellsville 38. Washburn Rural 58 Wamego 48. Fredonia 47 Yates Center 46 Bonner Springs 68 Osawatomie 40.
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Bristol Star Pete Cimino Leads 134-86 Victory Over Palisades
Bristol High School forward Pete Cimino, 6-2, scored 114 points in a Friday night win over Palisades, converting 44 field goals and 26 free throws in the high scoring game.
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