McNeeley Vows KO Patterson at Victory Awards Dinner
Beckley area boxer McNeeley promises a knockout under six rounds at Wheeling for the 17th Victory Awards dinner honoring West Virginia athletes. Speakers include Notre Dame coach Joe Kuharich and Gene Freese of the Reds. awards cover high school and college figures with Hall of Fame inductions planned.
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Beckley
Wheeling
Bill Karbonit
Woodrow Wilson
James Jones
Beckley Stratton
David Arritt
Fayetteville
West Virginia
Notre Dame
Joe Kuharich
State Sports Writers and Sportscasters Association
Cin
Cinnati Reds
Gene Freese
Karbonit
Jones
Arritt
Paul Alien
Huntington High
Kennedy
Marshall
Little Sleepy
Ohio State Bucks roll past Florida State in 72-57 victory
Ohio State, led by John Havlicek with 22 points, defeated Florida State 72-57 as Jerry Lucas scored 11 on seven shots. Cincinnati beat Indiana State 86-63 for its 23rd straight win at home, while Wake Forest, Kansas State, West Virginia, Southern California and Arizona State won their openers or key games. Ohio State faces Wake Forest next, with Lucas matching up against Len Chappell and Bob Wallard.
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United Press International
Fred Taylor
Jerry Lucas
Buckeyes
Lucas
Florida State
Ohio State
Pittsburgh
Wichita
Wake Forest
Taylor
John
Hondo) Havlicek
Cincinnatii
Indiana State
Bearcats
Southern California
Utah
Davidson
Kansas State
New Mexico
West Virginia
William and Mary
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arizona State
Winston Salem
N.C
Deacons
Len Chappell
Bob Wallard
Wake Forest Crew
Cincinnati
Tom Thacker
Paul Hogue
Church League Opens Season Tonight in City Play
The City Church Basketball League starts its 28th season with ten teams. Tonight at 7 p m at Beckley Recreation Building First Methodist faces Crab Orchard in the second game, followed by Christian vs Calvary and First Baptist vs Memorial Baptist, with Presbyterian meeting Johnstown Baptist in the nightcap. Johnstown won last season’s post season final. Tom Elkins becomes league chairman succeeding Kyle Cook.
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Methodist Temple
Catholic
City Church
Beckley Recreation
First Methodist
Crab Orchard
Christian
Calvary
First Baptist
Memorial Baptist
Presbyterian
Johnstown Baptist
Johnstown
Sydenstricker Showcases Scoring Burst Against Marietta
Marshall University guard Mickey Sydenstricker sparked a 68 66 victory over Marietta Ohio with four clutch goals in the final eight minutes and 24 points total. Coach Jule Rivlin praised his effort while noting poor first half shooting and previewed MAC opener at Ohio University.
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Huntington
W. Va
UPI
Mickey Sydenstricker
Marshall University
Sydenstricker
Big Green
Marietta
Ohio
Ohio University
Rivlin
Bowl Favorites In New Year Lineup From Odds Makers
Minnesota, Alabama, Louisiana State and Texas named as favorites for the New Year bowls in early line odds. Rose Bowl favors Minnesota over UCLA by 4 points, Sugar predicts Alabama by 6 over Arkansas, Orange forecasts LSU by 3 over Colorado, Cotton edges Texas by 6 over Mississippi. Georgia Tech and Penn State draw as a pick em in the Gator Bowl. Minnesota accepts Rose Bowl bid after Ohio State declines. Alabama and Mississippi fill Sugar and Cotton bids following perfect seasons. Crowd of about 7,000 greets Winnipeg Blue Bombers after Grey Cup win 21-14 over Hamilton.
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Fred Down
United Press International
Minnesota
Alabama
Louisiana State
Texas
New York
UCLA
Arkansas
Colorado
Mississippi
Georgia Tech
Penn State
Ohio State
Big Five
Navy
Army
Auburn
Mississippi State
Winnipeg
Man
UPI
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Arena
Bombers
Toronto
Hamilton Tiger Cats
Betting Men Writers Favor Heavy Champion Patterson
Tom McNeeley predicts a knockout of Floyd Patterson within six rounds in their 15 round world heavyweight title fight at Maple Leaf Gardens. Writers and bettors favor Patterson heavily as the 10-1 underdog McNeeley faces his toughest test. Patterson aims for a seventh defense as fans pack to a Canadian record gate.
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Jack Cuddy
Toronto
Ont
UPI
Tom McNeeley
Floyd Patterson
Maple Leaf Gardens
Canada
McNeeley
Patterson
Rockville Centre
N.Y
Floyd
Ingemar Johansson
Tom
Brewer Wins Palm Beach Open In Stroke Play Showdown
Gay Brewer Jr. won the Palm Beach Open with a 274 total after a final round 71, defeating Arnold Palmer by four strokes. Palmer shot 68 to take second at 278, while Johnny Pott and Bert Weaver tied for third at 279. Brewer's victory followed his Mobile Open title and earned him class A status, with $2,200 prize money and a rise to ninth in the year’s money list.
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West Palm Beach, Fila
UPI
Arnold Palmer
Gay Brewer Jr
West Palm Beach N
Palmer
Brewer
PGA
Johnny Pott
Bert Weaver
John Barnum
Sam Snead
Africa
Snead
Don Massengale
Bobby Nichols
King Warns WVU of Tough VMI Test in Charleston
WVU coach George King cautions a real tough game against VMI led by 6-7 center Bobby Watson at the Charleston Civic Center. Norm Halberstadt tops VMI scoring. Mountaineers beat William & Mary 69 53 while Rod Thorn and Jimmy McCormick pace WVU scorers. King notes Lowry and Shuck rebounded well and praises Ward and Catlett on defense ahead of next games at The Citadel and Furman.
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Morgantown
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia University
George King
VMI
Charleston Civic Center
King
Bobby Watson
Charleston
Watson
Norm Halberstadt
Mountaineers
William & Mary
Dave Shuck
Lowry
Shuck
Tom
Rod
McCormick
Kenny Ward
Gale Catlett
Heavy Title Hits Bottom In Patterson-McNeeley
New York boxing columnist Harry Grayson critiques Floyd Patterson and manager Cus D'Amato as promoting a low ebb for the sport. He notes Patterson’s $300,000 price, a Toronto bout with Tom McNeeley, and a double header promotion including Sonny Liston vs Albert Westphal. Grayson questions the credibility and ethics of the match setup and promoter Fuller.
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Patterson-McNeeley
Harry Grayson
New York
NBA
Floyd Patterson
Cas D'Amato
Bluenoses
Peter Fuller
Tom McNeeley
Patterson
D'Amato
Toronto
Fuller
Floyd
McNeeley
Michigan State
Pete Rademacher
Roy Harris
Brian London
Tigers
D‘amato
Ingemar Johansson
Lit
Boston
Massachusetts Boxing Commission
Philadelphia
Convention Hall
Sonny Liston
Albert Westphal
Erica Schopper
Liston Confident Of KO Victory
Philadelphia UPI reports Sonny Liston expects a knockout of Albert Westphal in Philadelphia in five rounds, aiming to restart his heavyweight title bid after a three month suspension. He also predicts a three round finish, as Patterson defends against Tom McNeeley in Toronto in the televised twin-bill opener.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Charles
Sonny) Liston
Germany
Albert Westphal
Liston
Convention Hall
Liston-Westphal
Floyd Patterson
Tom McNeeley
Toronto
Redskins expected to draft Ernie Davis today
CHICAGO UP I Washington Redskins under pressure to draft a Negro player were set to pick Syracuse star Ernie Davis as the NFL draft opened. Davis, the Heisman Trophy winner, was the centerpiece of speculation as the league began its annual selection process.
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Chicago
UPI
Washington Redskins
Stewart Udall
Syracuse
Ernie Davis
Davis
Patterson McNeeley Fight Facts and Figures in Toronto
Floyd Patterson of Rockville Centre N Y battles Tom McNeeley of Arlington Mass for the world heavyweight title in a 15 round bout at Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens. Promoted by Tom and Al Bolan with Frank Tunney license, expected crowd 11 000 and gate around 150 000 dollars. Teleprompter rights back a 200 000 minimum for Patterson while Liston gets 100 000. Closed circuit TV planned across 150 theaters in U S and Canada with radio in Canada and overseas. Referee Jersey Joe Walcott to oversee with two Ontario judges. Five point scoring and six ounce gloves in effect. Start around 10 30 to 11 p m EST.
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Ont
UPI
Floyd Patterson
Tom McNeeley
Rockville Centre
N.Y
Arlington
Mass
Patterson
Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens
Tom and
al Bolan
Championship Sports, Inc
Ontario
Frank Tunney
Philadelphia
Sonny Liston
Albert Westphal
Germany
United States
Canada
Canadian Broadcasting Company
England
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Japan
Teleprompter Corporation of
New York
Teleprompter
Liston
Jersey Joe Walcott
Draft Shake Brings Davis Into Pro Ranks in Capital
The article notes Davis being picked by Buffalo in the AFL draft, aiming to become the first Negro to join the George P. Marshall club in Washington. Canadian football also shows interest, while draft order was set by reverse standings across 14 clubs.
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Lner
George P. Marshall
Buffalo
American Football League
Davis
Chisox Accomplish Most At Meeting
Chicago White Sox agents emerged from the winter meetings as the most active traders. Manager Al Lopez praised the three deals that reshaped the club while noting they shed age with Roy Sievers Minnie Minoso Billy Pierce and Don Larsen exchanged for younger players. The talks also lingered on a Dodgers Orioles swap possibility. The major outcome was approval of a new bonus rule limiting clubs to one bonus player per season and raising risks for other signings.
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Chicago White Sox
White Sox
al Lopez
Tampa
Roy Sievers
Minnie Minoso
Lopez
Sievers
Phillies
Charlie Smith
John Buzhardt
Minoso
Cardinals
Joe Cunningham
Billy Pierce
Don Larsen
San Francisco
Bob Farley
Ed Fisher
Dom Zanni
Ford Frick
Byrd Prillerman and Mark Twain Open Basketball Slate
Byrd Prillerman and Mark Twain, after being largely forgotten in football, begin their hoop season tonight at Stotesbury in the area’s lone basketball game. The schedule features several regional openers including Glen Rogers at Baileysville and Sophia hosting Shady Spring in Coalfield and Raleigh County leagues, with Beckley Junior High at Princeton Jr. Thursday and seven games Friday.
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Byrd Prillerman
Mark Twain
Stotesbury
Glen Rogers
Baileysville
Clear Fork
Byrd-Prillerman
Conley
Park Central
Sophia
Shady Spring
Raleigh
Trap Hill
Stratton
Beckley Junior High School
Princeton Jr's
Excelsior
Herndon
Pineville
Northfork
Richwood
Stoco
Marsh Fork
Jets Top Rens as Spivey Shines Inside
Los Angeles Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Rens 88-76 as Bill Spivey, a 7-1 former Kentucky star, scored 26 points inside. Dan Swartz 21 and George Yardley 20 contributed for the Jets, while Connie Hawkins led the Rens with 19 and player-coach Neil Johnston added 15.
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United Press International American Basketball League
Big Bill Spivey
Kentucky
Spivey
Los Angeles Jets
Pittsburgh
Rens
Dan Swartz
George Yardley
Jets
Connie Hawkins
Neil Johnston
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