Huntington golfer Billy Campbell named West Virginia Athlete of the Year
Huntington golfer Billy Campbell, captain of the 1955 Walker Cup team, was chosen West Virginia Athlete of the Year by state sports writers. He had recovered from 1954 burn injuries and led in 1955 Walker Cup coaching, plus winning both the state open and amateur titles.
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Four Church League games on Rec Building court tonight
The Church Basketball League schedules four 7 p.m. games after yesterday’s Rec slate. Dias Floral led by Denny Skiles with 27 points beat Sons of Italy 73 29 while Rodriguez Service Station defeated Raleigh Service Station 48 43, keeping both in first place a half game ahead in the standings.
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Five Games Set as Rebels Face Alumni Tonight
Terry Penn, Dave Miller and Bob Tabscott, keys of Mullins High’s state title run, reunite as Alumni to challenge Coach Lewis DAntoni with his new Rebels. The tri county slate includes Beckley Junior High hosting Princeton Tiger Cubs at 2:15, Richwood opening at Lookout against Nuttall, and Herndon versus Alumni plus Park Central meeting Mt Hope's DuBois at Fayetteville.
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Holleder to Play End for North in All Star Game
Don Holleder, star end turned quarterback at Army, will return to his original end position for the North-South college all star game on December 26. North coaches favored him at end, while quarterback duties go to Freddy Wyant and Jim Miller. Holleder led Army in 1955 passing and helped engineer the 14-6 upset of Navy.
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Army
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Gustafson
West Point
Bernie Crimmins
Indiana
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West Virginia
Freddy Wyant
Jim Miller
Wisconsin
Cadets
Navy
Pancho Gonzales Leads Trabert In Pro Tour Clash
Pancho Gonzales holds a 3-1 advantage over Tony Trabert as they enter the fifth chapter of their pro tour tonight. After Trabert won the latest meeting Friday, Gonzales answered with a 6-8 6-4 6-4 victory on Saturday. Pancho Segura also leads Rex Hartwig 4-0 in another match.
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Pastrano Faces Layne Tonight In New York Bout
Willie Pastrano, a rising New Orleans heavyweight, meets veteran Rex Layne at St Nicholas Arena in New York. Layne weighs about 209 pounds and should outweigh Pastrano by at least 25. Pastrano, recent 20th birthday, shifts from lighter classes to challenge big men, following a Madison Square Garden bout with Joe Rowan on Nov 18. The card also features Carmine Fiore vs Gene Poirier in a featured knockout prospect televised by Du Mont.
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New Orleans
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Brooklyn
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Canadian Wins at Sanford Open in Florida
Al Balding of Toronto became the first Canadian to win a major U.S. golf tournament by firing a 269 total to win the inaugural Sanford Open at the Mayfair Country Club. He edged Ed Oliver and Mike Souchak by one stroke, earning 15 000 dollars. Oliver shot 69 to finish second with 270, while Souchak closed with 66 for 272 and tied for second. Balding, 31, collected 2 400 dollars prize money and said he plans to continue on tour after winning a company event six years earlier.
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Bolt Accuses Gallery Help For Snead In Miami Open
In Sanford Florida Tommy Bolt claims Sam Snead received gallery assistance in several tournaments, including a fan kicking a ball toward the green in the Miami Open playoff where Snead beat Bolt. Bolt says he is reasonably sure, though he did not witness it. Snead and tournament officials dismiss the charge as joking.
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Another Ring Hassle Who Manages Elorde
Sacramento report says the signed contracts for Manila featherweight Flash Elorde to fight Sandy Saddler in San Francisco on January 18 are disputed. Commission member Dr. Dan O Kilroy says the matter should be decided by a court, not the California Athletic Commission. Kilroy notes Elorde apparently signed with Sid Flaherty of San Francisco and Frank Martin of Orinda, California. The commission voted to hold up Elorde’s one third purse until the issue is resolved.
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Cotero and Bain End Draw in Syracuse Match
Hollywood competitor Jose Cotero, 129, from Mexico, fought Irish Tommy Bain to a draw in Syracuse. The bout details note 125 percent effort and a 10 count in what appeared a contested, closely fought event.
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Dons Stretch String To 31 Straight Wins
The University of San Francisco Dons ride a 31 game winning streak as they tour the East for the Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden. Coach Phil Woolpert exudes confidence saying we don't expect to lose. The Dons topped DePaul 82 59 to win the DePaul Tournament before facing Wichita and Loyola of New Orleans. Holy Cross looms as a potential obstacle after a decisive 85 50 win over NYU. Other top teams stumble as top polls scramble. A Charlotte Invitational opens tonight with Boston University vs Tennessee and other matchups.
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Furman’s Floyd Tops Southern Conference Scoring Race
Furman University forward Darrell Floyd leads the Southern Conference scoring with an average of 34.3 points over four Furman games. He surpassed Rod Hundley and Joe Holup, with Holup adding 28 in George Washington’s 106-54 win over Virginia Military. Other non-conference results included West Virginia’s 92-71 loss to NC State.
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Washington & Lee
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Furman Bears Citadel as GW tops VMI in college hoops
Furman defeated The Citadel 106-79 with Bob Thomas grabbing 35 rebounds, setting a school record as Furman stayed in second place behind undefeated George Washington in the Southern Conference race. Holup and Jolly led George Washington past VMI, while North Carolina State handled NC State. Richmond stayed within reach of Canisius before a late surge by the Griffins widened the margin. Davidson meets Colgate in the Carrousel Classic. week’s schedule light due to Christmas.
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Canisi
Eastern Teams Dominate NBA
Eastern clubs Philadelphia New York Boston and Syracuse combine for 47 victories and 34 defeats, posting a .580 winning percentage. Western teams St Louis Rochester Fort Wayne and Minneapolis trail with fewer wins as the standings favor the East.
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Hawks rebound to top Royals in close 86 85 finish
St Louis Hawks improved to 37 60 overall with a 10 10 Western record by beating the Royals 86 85 to reclaim the top spot. Bob Pettit led with 26 points, while Jack McMahon had 28 for Rochester. Syracuse, Fort Wayne, and Boston won in other action as Johnny Kerr led the Nationals with 18 points and Ray Felix scored 20 for New York.
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Five College Games This Week in State Docket Light
Five state college basketball games are set this week involving Salem West Virginia University and Marshall. WVU hosts Richmond in Morgantown as both teams chase an unbeaten start era ends. Marshall plays Morehead in Kentucky, Salem tours New Jersey facing Panzer Bloomfield and Fairleigh Dickinson, with Miami Orange Bowl looming for WVU.
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Fairleigh-Dickerson
Late Saturday scores from college tournaments across many games
A sweep of results shows DePaul Invitational and Blue Gray events with teams like San Francisco, DePaul, Marquette, Duquesne, Texas, Mississippi, Eastern Kentucky, Auburn, and more posting wins. Notable scores include San Francisco 82 over DePaul 59 for the title game and Texas 86 over Mississippi 72.
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Barber Posts 4 Stroke Win in Montbello Open
Jerry Barber from Los Angeles shot a final round 67 to win the Montbello Open by four strokes. His 205 total for 54 holes earned $1,000, with Gene Littler of San Diego runner-up at 209 for $700 and Jimmy Clark of Laguna Beach third at 210. Lloyd Mangrum finished tied with four others at 214 in his first start in a year.
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Los Angeles
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San Diego
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Laguna Beach
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West Virginia feels rugged week as Mountaineers fall to Wolfpack
West Virginia endured a tough week dropping games to George Washington and North Carolina State as NC State led 52-31 at halftime and routed the Mountaineers 92-71. Marshall also struggled on the road, losing 80-70 to Western Michigan with Cebe Price scoring 14 for the Thundering Herd. The schedule shows conference and nonconference games ahead with WVU facing Richmond at home and Marshall at Morehead, among others.
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Nine Named as Virginia Post Coach Candidate
Virginia's Athletic Advisory Council released a nine man list for the next football coach, trimming from an initial near fifty. Ned McDonald may depart after his 1953 tenure and a planned January meeting with University President Colgate Darden. Names include Gib Holgate Yale freshman coach and Hofstra's Howard Myers Jr., plus Clemson aide Carl Wise and several university and college coaches.
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Weather Upends Browns Playoff Prep in Snow
Cleveland coach Paul Brown blamed unseasonable weather for disrupted workouts as he shifts practice homeward. With a week before facing the Rams in Los Angeles for the NFL title, Brown plans three more home sessions then Pasadena workouts on Christmas Eve and 25th, fearing gym floors hinder legs used to sod.
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