Boxing commission hardly necessary says Ward Wylie
Dr. Ward Wylie former NBA president argues a national boxing commission is unnecessary and state bodies can curb racketeers. He notes boxing faces greater evil influence but cites NBA investigations and reforms as progress while Kefauver presses for hearings on a federal commissioner and advisory board.
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International Boxing Club
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Chicago Brass Talk Of ALL U S Stanley Finals
Chicago Black Hawks executives optimistic about an all US Stanley Cup final pairing with Detroit if they defeat Montreal in the semifinal. Hawks hold a 3-2 edge over the Canadiens as Detroit swept Toronto 4-1 to reach the semis. President Jim Norris GM Tommy Ivan and coach Rudy Pilous discussed ending the series Tuesday at Chicago Stadium. Pilous praised Saturday's 3-0 win in Montreal and prepared a light workout.
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Rudy Pilous
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Casey to Face Andrews in 10-Round Seaside Fight
San Francisco upi reports middleweight Hank Casey meets Eddie Andrews of Las Vegas in a 10 round fight at Ke var Pavilion tonight. Casey was upset by Rory Calhoun on New Year's Day while Andrews has been idle since November 7 when he beat Charley Smith in a 10-round decision.
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Andrews
Charley
Tombstone) Smith
WVU to switch to winged T offense next season
West Virginia University football coach Gene Corum announced a transition from a straight T and split-T to the winged T for the 1960 season. He cites improved use of quarterback running ability and has studied the formation with Dave Nelson, the creator, and other coaches. Colvard, Evans, and Tracewell are among the signal callers.
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West Virginia University
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University of Delaware
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Iowa
Mountaineer
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Larry Tracewell
Freddy Colvard
L Logan High School
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Vanderbilt
Boston
George Washington
Taylor Begley Pace Teams In Tri-County Loop
The Tri-County League at Elite Friday night featured Dennis Taylor and Jennings Begley who excelled in doubles from last year’s state ABC tourney. Begley led Beckley Insurance with a 601 series, while Taylor had a 226 singles high as Raleigh Wyoming fell to Long Airdox.
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Ohio University Wins Greenbrier Intercollegiate Golf Meet
Ohio University captured the Greenbrier Intercollegiate golf tournament at Sulphur Springs West Virginia on the par-70 Old White Course. The six man squad totaled 954 over 36 holes, with Virginia 36 strokes back at 990 in an eight team field. West Virginia placed third at 1008 followed by George Washington 1022 Washington and Lee 1038 Colgate 1049 Davidson 1064 and Dennison 1068.
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Edwards Makes WVU Freshmen History as First Negro Athlete
Morgantown 19 year old Phil Edwards joined the West Virginia University freshman track team, becoming the first Black athlete to represent WVU in varsity athletics. Coach Stanley Romanoski notes Edwards could jump 23 feet with training, and may compete in sprints and hop step events. first action slated for April 29 against an AAU squad from Jeanette, Pennsylvania.
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