Raleigh County hoops chaos ends with Clear Fork win
In a Raleigh County League night of close fights Stratton, Shady Spring and Clear Fork claimed wins while Pineville, Oceana, Ansted and Conley also triumphed. A late score error finally crowned Clear Fork 62 61 over Mark Twain after officials verified the running and progressive scores. Dwight Dunbar led Mark Twain with 29, Evan Maynard top-scored for Mark Twain.
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Eagles Coach Faces Fine Over Officiating Remarks
Philadelphia coach Nick Skorich could face a fine after criticizing officials following the Giants game. NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle said league action would be taken, per reports in New York papers. The Eagles, 28 24 losers, still chase the division crown with a win over Detroit and a Giants loss, with a potential playoff at New York.
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Jets and Chiefs Triumph in ABL Doubleheader
Los Angeles and Hawaii defeated San Francisco and Washington in an ABL doubleheader. The Chiefs edged the Tapers 84 81 as Warren Spraggins missed a tying shot and Herb Lee made a decisive free throw. Jets beat San Francisco 96 89 behind Dan Swartz and Larry Friend late rally. Big Bill Spivey scored 29 for the Saints and Kenny Sears 24.
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Rens Return To Action In Cleveland Opener
The Pittsburgh Rens resume ABL play tonight facing the Kansas City Steers in Cleveland. The matchup opens a schedule including the Pipers and Chicago Majors as other league teams prepare for action.
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West Virginia High School Basketball Night Scores
East region teams posted scores across the slate with Taeger Athens Barboursville Williamson Wayne and Ripley posting solid wins. Notable games included Huntington over Barboursville and Princeton defeating Hinton with regional rivals Pine Grove and Peters in tight showdowns.
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Beckley Blue Hawks Host Salem After lineup Change
Beckley College Blue Hawks aim to even their season at 3-3 by hosting the Salem Tigers at the Rec Building tonight at 8 p.m. Levi Lauvary starts over John Chambers, joining Larry Sumpter Bob LeMaster Rod Albertson Mason Fox. Salem’s Cecil Perkins averages 17 points and Salem is 3-3 after a 93-77 loss to Concord yesterday.
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WVU Yearlings Triumph Over Ohio Plebes 69-57
West Virginia University freshman basketball team defeated Ohio University plebes 69 to 57 in Morgantown. Marty Lentz led with 30 points and 12 rebounds, while Buddy Quertinmont added 20 points and 8 rebounds as the Yearlings recorded their third straight win.
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Pirates Sign Pitcher Lombardi To 1962 Contract
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Edward L. Lombardi a right handed pitcher from Mt. Vernon New York to a 1962 contract with their Hobbs New Mexico farm club in the Class B Sophomore League Lombardi age 20 stands 6 2 and weighs 195 pounds.
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Mantle Nears $85,000 Sign for Merchandising Deal
Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle received $30,000 each as the first installment of a multimillion-dollar merchandising deal that will license their names for menswear and boys wear. Mantle expects to sign soon for $85,000 more, while Maris may earn about $70,000 next season. Whitey Ford joins the venture as an added starter. The group projects $25 million in the first year, with each player set to earn 1 percent or about $250,000.
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Kittens Edge Sophia 49 to 31 in Narrow Win
Kittens defeated Sophia 49 31 with a strong early run and steady defense. Anna Sewell, famed author of Black Beauty, is recalled for her bond with horses and its influence on her writing.
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