Radio broadcast fees debate hits Coalfield conference meeting
At El Chico the Coalfield Conference discussed whether radio stations should pay a $25 fee to broadcast football and basketball games. The motion was tabled, with critics calling it a “hot potato” and predicting further debate at the next meeting. Also noted was Kermit Gentry of West Virginia Tech hailed as a potential sleeper for the 1960-61 NIBL season, with background on his high school and college achievements and marriage to Sandra Wood.
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Coalfield Conference
el Chico
Gentry
Oklahoma
Kermit Gentry
West Virginia Tech
Eddie Solomon
Peoria Cats
George Swyers
Akron Goodyear Wingfoots
Tech
Phillips
Ravencliff
West Va
Glen Rogers High School
West Virginia
Solomon and Swyers
Neal Baisi
Sandra Wood
Fox Robertson Only Returning Author Regulars
The Mark Twain Authors open the 60 61 hoop season Friday night vs Sophia on their home floor with two returning lettermen Johnny Robertson and Richard Fox both seniors Other seniors include Lanny Burnette Russell Mahan Bill Dearman Danny Profitt and Kenny Waters Sophomores are Tommy Puckett and Emmitt Hutton The 14 man squad plays a 20 game schedule ending February 20 at home vs Stoco with games listed through February 20
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Mark Twain
Sophia
Johnny Robertson
Richard Fox
Lanny Burnette
Russell Mahan
Bill Dearman
Danny Profitt
Kenny Waters
Tommy Puckett
Emmitt Hutton
Evan Maynard
James Hickman
Kenneth Skeleton
Ronald Taylor
James Dews
Stoco
Marsh Fork
Byrd-Prillerman
Clear Fork
Spanishburg
Sandstone
Trap Hill
Glen Rogers
Stratton
Spanisburg
Steco
Chamberlain Baylor Poised For Top NBA Seasons This Year
Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor, the league's top scorers, push toward their best seasons yet as Chamberlain scores 41 to lift the Philadelphia Warriors past Los Angeles 117-114. Baylor adds 28 for the Lakers after an illness absence, with Chamberlain at 798 points in 21 games and Baylor at 786 in 22.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Elgin Baylor
National Basketball Association
Chamberlain
Baylor
Philadelphia Warriors
Los Angeles
Lakers
Bayer
Warriors
Boston
New York
Dolph Schayes
Syracuse
Cincinnati
Royals
Oscar Robertson
Stratton High School Banquet Scheduled by Coaches
The Stratton High football banquet is set for tonight at Central Street Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Coaches and sponsors Murray Jeffries and General Hannah announced the event with all Bulldog players' fathers as special guests.
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Stratton High
Central Street Baptist Church
Murray Jeffries
General Hannah
Bulldog
Bally Ache Death Premium Highest Ever
New York AP reports the largest insurance payout in horse life history will be paid today. A $1 million check goes to Bally Ache’s syndicate representative after the 3-year-old winner of $758,522 died October 28, a week after retirement to stud. The Animal Insurance Company of America underwrote the policy.
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New York
Bally Ache
Animal Insurance Company of America
Gotham Bowl Canceled Over Team Shortage
New York AP reports Gotham Bowl canceled after organizers failed to secure teams for December 10. Director Bob Ready announced the decision citing lack of eligible opponents and logistical challenges, ending the planned football event.
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New York
Bob Ready
High School and College Scores in One Night
Alumni 47 Greenville 46 and a sweep of college results across states show tight finishes. Notable upsets include State Tech 79 over Bluefield State 78 and WVU Frosh 109 over Wesleyan Frosh 68 with lengthy scorelines and multiple regions.
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State Tech
Bluefield State
W. Va. State
WVU
Wesleyan
Villanova
Scranton
Mississippi
Southeastern Louisiana
Howard
Athens
Ala
Auburn
Livingston State
Nebraska
Iowa Teachers
National Hockey League
Montreal
Toronto
Boston
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Syracuse
Cincinnati
St. Louis
TV St. Louis
Rochester
Minn
Duane Horsman
Chatfield
Henry Burton
Houston
Cologne
Germany
Peter Mueller
Joey Giardello
Hoop season opens in Tri County with eight games
The Tri County region launches the 1960-61 basketball season with eight games on the slate. Glen Rogers visits Stoco as several schools battle for early form. Alumni matchups feature Shady Spring versus a first‑team alumni lineup, while Clear Fork faces the grads.
Today's Schedule Shows Weeknight High School Matchups
Herndon plays Baileysville while Alumni meets Shady Spring Glen Rogers hosts Stoco Byrd Prillerman faces Gary Dist Alumni. Clear Fork hosts Rainelle and Ansted hosts Trap Hill Elkhorn clashes with Conley Sophia plays Mark Twain in a busy slate of Thursday games.
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Tri-County
Shady Spring
Clear Fork
Bbs
Glen Rogers
Stoco
Byrd Prillerman
Raleigh County
Mercer
Gary
Ansted
Rainelle
Elkhorn
Conley High
Mullens
Sophia
Mark Twain
Herndon
Baileysville
Frank Bailey
Glen O'Neil
J. T. Pruett
Bill Cochran
Dale Adkins
Tigers
Tommy Peters
Kyle Farmer
Charles Farrow
Clinton Treadway
Bob Mickis
Billy Cole
Larry Gravhovac
Ken Wheeler
Byrd-Prillerman
Athens
Gary District
Byrd- Prillerman
Jim Hambrick
Bill White
Alumni Defeats Stoco Jr. 48 to 36 in Local Hoop Showdown
The Alumni of Stoco Junior High School defeated their alma mater 48 to 36 on Thursday night at Stoco. Walker led with 24 points, half the Alumni total, while Bill Zeigler scored 18 for Stoco Jr. The game remained close early, with a 6-4 first period, before the Alumni surged in the second and final quarters to pull away.
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Stoco Junior High School
Stoco
Walker
Bill Zeigler
Stoco Jr
Zgler
Bran
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