Woodrow Wilson Track Drill in Cold Weather
The Woodrow Wilson High School track team drilled Tuesday afternoon despite cold weather as they prepare for the Stonewall Jackson Invitational. Coach Nelson Bragg and assistant Vic Peelish worry about injuries while praising Bill Karbonit for his effort and potential in events like the Shuttle Relay and pole vault. The squad, including Bob Pruett Harold Shaffer and others, pushed through near freezing conditions hoping to sharpen for Saturday’s meet.
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Midway and Rhodell Lead In Stone Coal Grade School Tourney
In the eighth grade at Coal City, Rhodell beat Bacontown 43 27 and Midway toppled Helen 34 20 to reach semifinals. Sixth grade opened with Rhodell facing Stoco and Killarney against Helen as Bacontown edged Fireco 13 10 and Coal City beat Princewick 24 7.
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SC Baseball Teams Take To Field Today
Seven Southern Conference teams take the field with Virginia Tech at Virginia the only in league action. Davidson visits Mercer Furman hosts Rollins Vermont plays George Washington University West Virginia meetsBridgewater Colgate faces VMI Colgate had beaten Virginia 7-5 Tuesday. Virginia Tech snapped a seven game skid by beating West Virginia 3-0. the Gobblers lost the second game of a doubleheader.
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DeGraff Reales Perfect Game in ABC Tournament
Ardith De Graff watched her husband Robert De Graff bow a perfect 300 in the American Bowling Congress tournament in Detroit. She recorded the moment on film but forgot to press the camera shutter.
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Hershey AHL semifinal bid faces Buffalo sweep
Hershey Bears aim to sweep their semifinal series with Buffalo after an easy path to the final round, while Springfield Indians push toward the same goal in the American Hockey League playoffs. The Mountaineers break a 4-4 tie with a six-inning surge, as Tech bats rally behind Don Coleman’s early homer. Wake Forest dominates Furman 13-5 and then rolls past Rollins 14-1 in a twin bill.
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Celtics Hawks Set For 2nd Final Showdown
Celtics and St. Louis Hawks meet at the Garden for game two of the title series after Boston won the opener. Red Auerbach warns against repeating last year's slow second game, while Paul Seymour vows faster attack to lift the Hawks.
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Fayette County Invitational Opens with Cook and New River Wins
In the Fayette County Independent Basketball Tournament Cook Department Store of Fayetteville, the defending champion, and New River Supply Company of Oak Hill advanced from the first round in Oak Hill. New River defeated Gannon's Esso Station 95-39 with Paul Winston scoring 30, while Cook Department Store beat Long Airdox 56-35 as Tony Lusk led losers with 20 and Cook’s John Webb and Pete Francosa added 14 and 13 respectively.
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Pitchers Start To Shine As Regular Season Near
Solly Hemus backs Lindy McDaniel as the Cardinals end spring with elite relief form and name Ernie Broglio to start Opening Day. McDaniel, a former $50,000 bonus signee, fanned confidence with a 12-4 season, 2.09 ERA last year and one earned run in 13 spring innings. Other arms like Ray Herbert and Dave McDaniel shined in exhibitions as clubs finalized Opening Day plans amid a flurry of spring standings and scores.
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Ditka To Receive Certification Tonight
PITTSBURGH UP I reports that 1960 first team All America end Mike Ditka of the University of Pittsburgh will receive a certificate tonight. Ditka, from Aliquippa Pa, finished three varsity seasons and was highly sought after in the NFL draft before the Chicago Bears selected him in the first round. He earned a strong spot on UPI's All America first team and formed a notable Pitt end duo with teammates.
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Giants Stars Jailed on Drunk and Disorderly Charge
Phoenix officers jailed San Francisco Giants players catcher Bob Schmidt Jim Davenport and Harvey Kuenn after a loud dispute with private citizens on a downtown street. They were booked for suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and placed in a cell. Club secretary Bran nick posted $30 bail for each. hearing set for April 18 before a city magistrate.
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Karbonit to Manage Eppys in Warren Williams League
Charlie Karbonit Sr who ran Harrys Mens Shop in Beckley for four years will manage Eppys team in the Warren Williams Junior League. The 16 18 year olds league replaces Schiff s Shoe Store with Frank Barksdale announcing the decision. Karbonit previously won three titles with Harrys. He may face his son Bill as he moves up to the Warren Williams loop. Harry Lewin also said Frank Fragile would manage his Babe Ruth team and select an assistant.
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Dan LaRose to Fill End Positions at Souri Sports Banquet
The University honors Dan LaRose for end position assignments while the UPI certificate will be presented to Ditka at the All Sports Banquet tonight at the university.
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Lakers Sign Jerry West To Three Year Contract
Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Lou Mohs announced a three year contract for former West Virginia star Jerry West after tearing up the old deal. West averaged 17.6 points a game in the regular season and 22.9 in the playoffs, ranking among the team's top scorers. Coach Fred Schaus praised West's growth and said he was glad to have him for three more seasons.
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Burr captures three winners at Gulfstream Park
Jockey Charlie Burr rode three winners at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Florida on Tuesday. He also piloted the second half of a $147.80 daily double.
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West signs new three year contract with Lakers
Jerry West, a strong rookie for the Los Angeles Lakers, secures a new three year deal as GM Lou Mohs praises his season. West’s prior contract had one year remaining, but the club offers a better package after a fine NBA season.
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