Patterson Faces Liston for NBA Title Crack
The piece argues Floyd Patterson should defend the heavyweight title against Sonny Liston by September if the NBA sticks to its plan. It praises Liston’s recent first round win over Albert Westphal and critiques D Amato and McNeeley as Patterson’s management.
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West Virginia Conference action lures four games tonight
United Press International reports four WVIAC games on the slate with Wheeling at Davis & Elkins and West Virginia Tech meeting Shepherd. Non league action features Potomac hosting Delhi and Bethany playing Case at Cleveland. Bluefield State beat Beckley 110 90 as James Carter led with 36 points and Donald McDowell added 18. Salem defeated Alderson Broaddus 79 72 with Joe Craig 18 and Avold Smith 22. Beckley’s Jerry Ware 26 and Ed Stewart 19 led the Lumberjacks. Salem pulled away in the final eight minutes to notch its second win in three WVC starts while A B drops to seven straight losses.
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James Carter
Donald McDowell
John Chambers
Rodney Albertson
A-B
Avold Smith
Oe Craig
Tigers
Jerry Ware
Ed Stewart
Colts Rams clash Saturday in coast-to-coast TV showcase
Norman Miller notes the Baltimore Colts visit the Los Angeles Rams in a Saturday 4 15 p.m. EST telecast with the Giants favored by 3 2 points over the Eagles in a key Sunday showdown. The page details picks for NFL games, including Browns at Bears and Packers at 49ers, plus AFC matchups. The Giants-Eagles tilt hinges on defensive injuries and secondary depth.
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Eagles
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Tanforan track to open 1962 spring season March 13
San Bruno California track president and general manager B W Bailey announced the Tanforan course will start its 55 day 1962 spring session on March 13.
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B. W. Bailey
California
Mountaineers Face Big Test Tonight in Charleston
West Virginia University basketball, praised for defense and scoring, meets The Citadel in Charleston in a balanced Southern Conference clash. Citadel seniors Gary Daniels and Dan Howe lead the Bulldogs, with WVU set to face Furman next, as Elvis Stahr and Army officials visit.
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Hottest November in Ford History Drives Strong Sales
Ford reports record November sales across its line including Falcons Squire Galaxies Station Wagons Thunderbirds and the new Fairlanes. It cites styling engine options fuel economy and maintenance saving features as key factors and urges customers to visit Ford Dealers for the latest models.
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