Paolo Rosi Seeks Lightweight Title Shot After San Francisco Win
New York’s Paolo Rosi defeated Bobby Scanlon in a 10 round split decision at the Cow Palace and plans to face No 1 contender Carlos Ortiz on Jan 19. Rosi, ranked fifth by the NBA, expects to beat Ortiz and earn a title match. Scanlon opened a gash near Rosi’s eye. Downey allowed the bout to continue after a doctor’s exam.
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Campus gridiron injuries mount at NC State
Two broken ankles sideline key players in quick succession. Sophomore right halfback Jim D'Antonio broke his ankle in the loss to Maryland, marking the second injury of its kind in two weeks. Center Paul Balanick is also out for the season with a pre-season broken ankle.
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Hinton and Oak Hill Golfers Shop At Black Knight Pro Shop
Christ mas Shop At The Black Knight Pro-Shop offers a complete line of golf merchandise. Joe Stoddard serves as pro.
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Baptists Register Wins In Church League Play
Presbyterian led by Halloran with 8 points defeated Catholic 24 to 16 in the opening game. Calvary with Petit scoring 7 beat Johnstown Baptist 31 to 12. Woody Ducal scored 14 as Christian routed Memorial Baptist 37 to 28. Methodist edged First Methodist by 10 points in the fourth quarter.
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Racing Shows Gains Despite Recession 1958
New York report details a slight rise in attendance and parimutuel wagering for 1958 thoroughbred racing across 24 states. Attendance reached 29,986,453, up from 29,369,495. turnover totaled 2,258,989,322, up 0.061 percent from 1957.
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Marshall Takes To The Road for Three Big Games
Marshall College heads on the road after three straight home wins as the 1958 Big Green basketball team opens MAC play at Western Michigan. Saturday meets No. 1 Cincinnati and Tuesday faces Miami of Ohio, coming off an 88 86 victory over Eastern Kentucky. Captain Leo Byrd led with 28 points, Milhoan 17, Allen 16, Mielke 13, while Dale Moore topped EKU with 21.
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WVU Eyes 39th Southern Conference Win at Home
West Virginia University aims to extend its 38 game conference win streak and 23 straight home wins as Citadel visits Morgantown for a Southern Conference clash. The program also features Beckley College at Morris Harvey and West Liberty at Fairmont State in a multi-team WVU night lineup.
Northwestern Team Improves in Big Ten Spotlight
Northwestern climbs in the national scene with a 68-63 win over Notre Dame, their third straight, as Joe Rauklick scores 30 and Phil Warren seeds the decisive run. Kansas falls 73-60 to Denver, marking Wilt Chamberlain’s absence after joining the Globetrotters. Kentucky, Mississippi State, North Carolina, Michigan State, Marquette, SMU, and St Johns also post notable results.
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Durelle Sees Great Battle With Moore in Montreal
Yvon Durelle vows a bloody title clash with Archie Moore at the Montreal Forum on Wednesday. He predicts an11th or 12th round finish, promising to close to pitch and force a finish. Moore, favored to defend the crown, aims to set a knockout record and long reign.
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Injuries Hit Giants Ahead of Browns Clash at Yankee Stadium
New York faces a must win against the Cleveland Browns to force an Eastern Conference playoff. Pat Summerall, Jack Stroud, and Ed Hughes are listed as doubtful or out with injuries, with Don Chandler likely handling kicking duties if Summerall cannot play.
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Canadiens goalie Geoffrion leads NHL scoring tie with Bathgate
Montreal Canadiens forward Bernie Geoffrion tallied five points in a week to reach 34, tying New York’s Andy Bathgate for the league lead. Bathgate has 17 goals and 17 assists, while Geoffrion tops assists with 20 and has 14 goals. Dickie Moore and Gordie Howe share third with 28 points. Jacques Plante posts a 2.31 goals against average and four shutouts.
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Helmet For Basketball Ace Should Prevent Headaches
Bob Tewes, a quick Concordia Seminary guard from Addison Illinois, has worn a protective basketball helmet this season after prior head injuries. Coach Pete Pederson says helmet use helps him stay on court and protect teammates as Tewes contributes as a leading, fast driving player. He previously suffered a concussion and a sprained ankle with pneumonia, and he is one of the first seven on the squad.
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West Virginia and rivals post midseason basketball scores
West Virginia routed Marshall 88 82 while Alderson Broadus earned 69 and Shepherd 68. Fairmont State 88 beat Glenville 77, West Liberty 82 defeated Salem 57, Wheeling 70 edged Waynesburg 57, Greenbrier Military 74 lost to Virginia Freshmen 72. Marshall Freshmen 90 Kentucky Christian 48 and Kentucky 78 Duke 64 complete a busy college basketball slate.
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College Scores And Athlete Note From Riverside
Scores show North Carolina 83 Virginia 61 and Florida 73 Stetson 60 among many games. The note highlights Guard Al Barry of the New York Giants earning six letters at Southern California, three for football and three as a shot putter.
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Inside Pro Football by Joe King review
New York notice describes Inside Pro Football by Joe King from Prentice Hall. The work traces football from its infancy to today and includes special chapters by Red Grange Johnny Lujack and Tom Harmon.
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Khalifa Wins Demoiselle Stake at Belmont Park
Khalifa clinched the Demoiselle Stakes at Belmont Park marking the 2 year old filly's seventh victory in eight starts. The filly previously sold for $5,200 as a yearling.
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Indians Dominate Hampden Sydney For 16 Point Win
William and Mary rode Jeff Cohen 16 points and a tall front line to a 59-46 victory over Hampden Sydney in Williamsburg. Cohen led a balanced attack as the Indians improved to 3-1, remaining undefeated in conference play after beating George Washington last Saturday.
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Man Bags Deer In Wheel Chair
Summersville AP reports Frank Young, confined to a wheelchair, bagged a spike buck on Williams River in Nicholas County during a three day camping trip with four other hunters. The years after a prior auto accident, he used a custom cart to reach a deer near the camp. He hunted squirrels last fall and plans to enroll in a Virginia rehabilitation program if admitted.
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