WVU Opens Season With 93 78 Win Over Vols
West Virginia defeated Tennessee 93 to 78 as coach Fred Schaus praised the team’s fast break and rebounding but noted too many ball handling errors in the opener. Jerry West led WVU with 21 points and 22 rebounds as Jim Warren added 18.
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Beclsey Blue Hawks Fall Narrowly To Morris Harvey
Beckley Blue Hawks nearly upset Morris Harvey before a pulsating finish as the Golden Eagles held on 82 81. Danner and Hurt led Beckley in a late rally while Stover and Mor ris contributed key plays for Morris Harvey in a high scoring clash before 500 fans.
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DeJohn Beats Richardson in Fury-Filled One Rounder
Syracuse heavyweight Mike DeJohn survives a pressured bout against Dick Richardson in Wembley Stadium. DeJohn bleeds from cuts but edges Richardson on a 1 round decision as boos rain from 11,000 spectators.
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Navy lineman Tom Hyde earns AP Lineman of the Week
Navy halfback Joe Bellino and quarterback Dickie Allen also receive weekly honors after Navy’s 43 12 win over Army. Hyde, a 62 end from Arlington, VA, capped a four year career and overcame a bad back from last season’s injury to shine on offense and defense.
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WVU Freshmen Slam Fairmont State In Season Opener
WVU freshmen cruised to an 111 to 35 victory over Fairmont State College jayvees. Rod Thorn led with 26 points in 25 minutes, followed by Mike Wolfe 19 Steve Yambor 14 Dave Shuck 13 Gay Elmore 11 Jim McCormick 11 and Donnie Weir 10. Shuck grabbed 18 rebounds as WVU shot about 48 percent.
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Surprises Mark Opening State College Round in Basketball
The opening night of State College Conference games produced shocks as Bluefield State toppled Alderson-Broaddus 96-82 and Glenville State beat Fairmont 76-66. Morris Harvey edged Beckley 82-81 on Bob Danner’s final foul shot. West Virginia Tech crushed Davis & Elkins 102-70 while West Virginia State beat Bethany 82-73.
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Marshall College improves with 92 to 66 win over St Joseph's
Marshall College's basketball team, ragged in spots, beat St. Joseph's of Indiana 92 to 65. Captain John Milhoan led with 18 points as Marshall staged a 12-0 run and built a commanding second-half lead.
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Cannon Receives Heisman Trophy Victory for LSU Star
New York AP reports Billy Cannon of Louisiana State University won the Heisman Trophy as the nation’s top college football player. The Downtown Alliance Club announced the 25th winner from a field of 935 electors. Cannon will receive the trophy at a Dec 9 reception in New York, with Vice President Richard M. Nixon presenting.
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Cardinals trade Gene Green for Orioles outfielder Bob Nieman
The St Louis Cardinals announce the trade of outfielder Gene Green to Baltimore for Bob Nieman. The deal delayed as G M Bing Devine and Lee MacPhail sought to add more players including Chuck Staniland from the Chester farm to the Orioles. Penn State is playing its 73rd football season.
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Duvall Named Coach Of Year By West Virginia Writers
Harold Duvall of Fairmont State College receives the State College Conference Coach of the Year award from the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Fairmont State is named league football champion despite an eligibility probe finding no violation. Duvall earned 22 votes to Hank Ellis 14, with other coaches receiving single votes.
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Frank Scores 35 As Kansas State Wins
Kansas State defeats South Dakota State 85 to 52 in a season opener at Manhattan. Wally Frank scores 35 points on 16 of 24 shooting, leading the Wildcats as Tex Winter uses all 17 players. Don Jacobsen tops SDSU with 15 points.
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Stratton Opens 1959-60 Hoops vs Kingston Dec 15
Stratton High School Bull dogs start the 1959-60 basketball season December 15 at Kingston against the Kingston Mountain eers. Under coach Murray Jeffries an 18 game schedule is set with nine home games including nonconference and conference rivals.
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Brown Defends Crown Tonight Against Charnley
Joe Brown defends his world lightweight title for the eighth time against Dave Charnley in Houston. Brown seeks to tie Benny Leonard with eight title defenses while Charnley aims to become the first British holder since Freddie Welsh and the first southpaw champion. Brown, age 24 years in the sample, is the betting favorite and could net further big offers if successful.
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Tepper To Talk With Johansson On Title Fight Return
Joe Tepper and three backers plan a three week meeting with world heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson to discuss a return bout with Floyd Patterson for New York in June. Tepper expects to promote the fight with Johansson and adviser Edwin Ahlquist aiding talks after Johansson’s son completes his South American exhibition tour.
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