Beckley Flying Eagles stun Alumni 91 76 in opener
Beckley high school hoops squad defeats a veteran Alumni team 91 to 76 in a camp game. Howard Hurt leads prospects with Danny Williams showing scoring potential as Beckley eyes Princeton and Charleston road tests and a clash with Mullens Rebels next week.
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Billy Tolley
Denny Skiles
Joe Long
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Flying Eagles top Alumni 91 to 76 in early-season win
Beckley Flying Eagles outscored the Alumni 91 76 at the Recreation Building led by Howard Hurtts 33 points and 10 rebounds. Danny Williams added 22 points and Wingler 22 for the Graduates while Rodriguez and Nickell provided scoring for the Alumni. Beckley built a first-quarter 20 17 lead and never trailed by more than five points.
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Blue Gray game set with captains and star backs named
In Montgomery Alabama two days before the Blue Gray clash Art Davis of Mississippi State and Bob Hardy of Kentucky were named Gray team co captains. The Blues offense features K Ferguson of LSU and Ken Keller of North Carolina with QB Jim Haluska Wisconsin and backs Lou Baldacci Michigan Jog Marconi West Virginia and Roger Weighmann Town. Blues defense starts Joe Pappotti West Virginia at end.
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Lou Baldacci
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Jog Marconi
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Roger Weighmann
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Second Son Born to Mantle in Joplin Hospital
Mickey Mantle and wife welcomed their second son at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. Both mother and baby are in good condition. The Yankee star and family, arriving from Commerce Oklahoma two hours before birth, celebrate the new arrival.
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Arel and Pep Set for Miami Beach Showdown
In Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Auditorium, Andy Arel a 22 year old southpaw from Massena New York faces Willie Pep in a light welterweight bout. Angelo Dundee predicts surprises as Pep seeks to beat the current hot prospect on ABC television at 10 p.m. local.
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Vanderbilt Gator Bowl Prep Amid Holiday Travel
Vanderbilt coach Art Guepe prepares his squad after a practice in Jacksonville following Auburn workouts. Players arrive from home towns to begin final conditioning for Vanderbilt’s first bowl game, with shots of cold weather delaying drills. Auburn previously played in the Gator Bowl, losing to Texas Tech but beating Baylor the prior year.
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WVU Grapplers Enter Wilkes College Tournament
West Virginia University wrestlers were set to compete at the Wilkes College Wrestling Tournament in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania today and tomorrow. The WVU lineup included 130 pound Lew Guidi Southern Conference champion and national runner up and 167 pound Ernie Fuchs of Wheeling who placed third in the Southern Conference meet last winter. Coach Steve Harrick said other probable Mountaineers entries included Bill Clark of Buckhannon and John Barile of Cisterburg.
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Lew Guidi
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Bill Clark
Buckhannon
John Barile
Cisterburg
Tennis Tour Reaches Charleston Tonight
In Charleston at Morris Harvey College gymnasium a tennis exhibition features Tony Trabert against Pancho Gonzales in singles with Pancho Segura and Pancho Segura in doubles. Jack Kramer’s touring group brings stars for the event.
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Aggies Seen Returning to Top After Strong Tourney Run
Oklahoma A&M appears poised for another top-tier season after a string of tourney wins. Mack Carter led a 65-47 first-round victory over Texas Tech as Oklahoma City upset Penn State in a separate bracket. Seattle and Tulsa advanced in the Kentucky Invitation and Motor City Classic semifinals, with Brigham Young and Detroit also entering title bouts.
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Giardello to Start Comeback Jan 10 in Philadelphia
Middleweight contender Joey Giardello, released from Holmesburg prison on assault charges, will begin his comeback on January 10 with an opponent to be named. He has been sparring with Joe Rowan Jimmy Jeacham Fred Terry and Bud Smith, and plans a Los Angeles bout a week later before Smith fights Tony JeMarco in Boston.
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Fred Terry
Bud Smith
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Aragon
Tony JeMarco
Boston
Holyoke Boxer Courchene Outpoints Wilkinson in City Bout
Bobby Courchene of Holyoke defeats Joe Wilkinson of Washington by points in a 130 to 126 bout outcome announced by The Associated Press.
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Holyoke
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Bobby Courchesne
Joe Wilkinson
Washington
College and high school basketball scores roundup
A broad set of results from high school and college games. Beckley defeated Alumni 91 76 while Charleston beat South Charleston 69 33. Oklahoma City led Pennsylvania 74 62 in the first round of the All College Tourney. Tulsa topped Idaho State 60 59. Tulane beat NYU 80 72. Several other college games and tourney results follow.
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Lovellette Opens Narrowing Gap In NBA Scoring Race
Big Clyde Lovellette of the Minneapolis Lakers pulled ahead of Bob Pettit of the St Louis Hawks in the NBA scoring chase by scoring 55 points over two games last week to stretch his lead. Pettit, idle for part of the week, added 46 points last night as the Hawks were off.
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Russell Heinsohn Duel Delights Holiday Festival Fans
New York fans expect a scoring duel as undefeated San Francisco meets Holy Cross in the Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden. Duquesne, with Hugo Green, faces UCLA led by Willie Naulls and Morris Tatt. Holy Cross coach Ray Neerig seeks a plan to stop All America Bill Russell while Tom Heinsohn counters. Russell stands 6-10 and 210 pounds.
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Sooners Rev Up Passing Offense
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson shifts focus to aerial attack as Maryland's top rush defense looms for the Orange Bowl. Wilkinson says there is no clear advantage over Maryland and emphasizes avoiding mistakes while preparing for both ground and air threats. Maryland coach Jim Tatum notes a strong new defensive look and plans to counter Oklahoma's strengths.
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City League Schedule Postponed to Sunday Afternoon
City Basketball League games at the Recreation building were postponed from tonight to Sunday afternoon per City Recreation Director Jack Lilly. Army vs Sons of Italy, wias vs Rodriguez, and Appalachian vs Raleigh will be played Sunday and January 1 at a later date.
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Mounties Debut in Orange Bowl Tourney Opener
MIAMI BEACH Fla Columbia faces Santa Clara in the Orange Bowl tourney opening first action for eight teams. The night featured four games with strong crowds as Tulane Miami upset NYU 80 72 and Yale edged Miami 92 90 in a tight finish. Roy Stoll led Yale with 33 points as Ed whip and others contributed in a high scoring showing.
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Oefence Weven
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Miami
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Morris
Dick Miani Yate
Roy Stoll
Grier Steps In At Fullback For Pittsburgh Sugar Bowl Bid
Pittsburgh 196 pound senior Bob Grier will start at fullback for the Sugar Bowl if his knee holds up. He took over after Tom Jenkins sustained a knee cartilege injury in practice. Coach John Michelosen indicated no major changes to strategy and noted Ralph Ciper can help at fullback.
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Georgia Tech
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Gamie
Ste 'Palief
Dragice
Tom Jenkins
W. K. Smith
Jenkins
John Michelosen
Ralph Ciper
Tulane Bursts Back To Top NYU Lead In Close Arena Game
Tulane rallied from a 23 to 8 deficit to surge ahead in the first half and ultimately gain the win as the Greenies erased NYU’s double digit lead. The early surge left NYU ahead 23 to 8 before Tulane turned the game around.
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