Mountaineers face Citadel in big week for WVU basketball
WVU coach Fred Schaus calls six days a pivotal stretch as West Virginia hosts The Citadel and Duke before a Charleston trip to face Virginia. WVU, riding a 23 game home win streak and 38 straight against Southern Conference foes, seeks consistency after beating Penn State 78 63.
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Pin Totals High In Qualifying Play
In NBA action the Syracuse Nationals swept Boston Celtics 101-92 and 108-104 to pull ahead of Boston in the Eastern Division, while New York moved into first place. Larry Costello sparked the Sunday win with 23 points, Johnny Kerr just one behind. In bowling, Eddie Lubanski led Chicago’s Invitational qualifying with 5,161 pins, edging defending champion Don Carter by 19. Dick Hoover placed third. Arion Ladewig topped the women’s division with 3,439 pins.
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Scanlon V Rosi Box Fight At Cow Palace San Francisco
Scanlon 22 seeks revenge against 30 year old veteran Paoli Rosi in the Cow Palace San Francisco. Rosi, a hard punching New Yorker, is a 21 favorite to repeat his Oct 13 knockout of Scanlon. The loss ended Scanlon's 33 fight unbeaten run and dropped him from 10th to lower in the NBA light welter ratings while boosting Rosi to No. 5. Stan Williams is noted as the 11th Spartans end to lead since 1896.
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Canadiens Clinch Sixth Straight Win Over Boston 4 1
Montreal, on a six game winning streak, defeated Boston 4 1 as Detroit closed in on the pace. Glenn Hall stopped 38 shots after Sid Abel pulled Terry Sawchuk, but Montreal rolled to the win with goals from Delvecchio’s former teammates.
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Denver University suffers disqualifications and baton woes
Boulder Colorado AP reports DU failed to score in the 440 and 880 relays at the Colorado University games. In the quarter mile DU finished second to Colorado but was disqualified after Denver's second runner Harry Douglas bumped a New Mexico runner post baton exchange. In the 880 the team faltered as no one remained to receive the final baton. Dayton Smith watched the pole vault indoors due to bad weather, mistiming the race.
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First Grid Bowl Battle Saturday
The 1958 college football postseason bowls begin this Saturday with Oklahoma State facing Florida State in the Blue Grass Bowl in Louisville. Other major bowls loom as teams return to workouts, including LSU preparing for the Sugar Bowl against Clemson on Jan 1 and California to face Big Ten rival in the Rose Bowl.
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TCU Frogs Ready for Air Force in Cotton Bowl
Fort Worth Texas. Texas Christian University begins one-a-day practice as Abe Martin lists pass defense as top concern for Air Force Academy game. Scout Fred Taylor praises Falcons passing and balance, noting Rich Mayo and John Kuenzel as threats. Martin warns of Air Force’s varied offense and potential trouble. A squad of 68 starts 12 days of workouts with team in top condition.
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11-Pointer Soldier with 11-Point Buck at State Park
Master Sgt Kenneth Manning and his father Howard Manning of Crab Orchard are pictured with the 11-point buck the soldier killed Wednesday at George Washington State Park in Pendleton County. The hunting party, 20 members strong, killed 12 deer in the first three days of the season.
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Harney Wins Dorado Beach Golf Tourney
Paul Harney captured the Dorado Beach Invitation in Puerto Rico with a 72 hole total of 204, beating Ted Kroll by one stroke. The Holy Cross alumnus, who trailed after three rounds, credited a hot finish with late birdie on the final hole and a decisive approach game. Wesley Ellis and Don Finsterwald tied for third at 287 while Tommy Bolt and Ernie Vossler followed at 288.
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Marshall Faces Kentucky Quint
Marshall College aims for a third straight win as it faces Eastern Kentucky led by 6-5 senior Dale Moore who has 55 season points and 29 in a win over Miami. Marshall, coming off wins over Virginia Tech and St Josephs, must contend with 6-11 Carl Paulas on the boards before starting MAC play with Western Michigan on Thursday.
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Air Force passes for 1 388 yards in 10 game schedule
Coach Martin notes the Air Force passing game improving with 1 388 yards through 10 games as 242 attempts yield 136 completions for 1 019 yards, while Mayo accounts for 174 attempts and 98 completions. The defense remains average.
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Kentucky Starts With One Star
Kentucky faces a tough early schedule after losing four of five starters from last season's NCAA title team. Coach Adolph Rupp pieces together a lean lineup led by Johnny Cox and opens with Florida State 91-68 and Temple 76-61. Upcoming tests include Duke in Durham and home games vs SMU and St. Louis as the sport’s early powerhouses scatter across schedules.
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Press Meet in Style at Raleigh Club
North Carolina State football coaches and scouts hold Sunday evening sessions for the working press at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh. Coach Earl Edwards answers questions while the assistant coach discusses the rivals' strengths.
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Wesleyan First In State Hoop Standing
The State Collegiate Conference standings show Wesleyan leading with a 3-0 league record and a 106.7 rating. West Virginia Tech and Fairmont State sit tied for second at 2-0 with 105.0, followed by Davis & Elkins (3-0) and Morris Harvey (10). The schedule features 27 conference games and several key matchups, including D&E versus Fairmont and Wesleyan versus Morris Harvey.
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West Virginia racing extends 1959 winter meet at Charles Town
West Virginia horse racing plans extend Charles Town winter meeting from December 18 to December 31 1959. The State Racing Commission set 416 racing days across four tracks for 1959 plus extensions at Charles Town and new track management by Pimlico interests. Waterford Park and Wheeling Downs gain days, with schedules for daytime and nighttime racing across multiple periods. Charles Town receives 111 extra days including July 13 to September 12 and December 16 to December 31 1959.
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Cadets Open 1958-59 Schedule With Four Home Games
Greenbrier Military School cagers begin the 1958-59 basketball campaign with four home games this week at H. B. Moore Memorial Gym. Virginia Freshmen visit tonight, Bluefield College Tuesday, Concord College Frosh Thursday, and West Virginia University freshmen Saturday. Alumni links and player histories boost fan interest as former GMS stars across Virginia and Duke, Maryland, and Tech keep tabs on current cadets.
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Duke Kentucky Clash Tonight
Duke hosts fourth ranked Kentucky in a home opener clash at Duke Indoor Stadium in Durham. Sophomore Duke quintet features height with East Kistler Youngkin while Kentucky relies on All American Johnny Cox and veterans from last season’s NCAA title team.
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