Jackson Wins Narrow Heavyweight Decision Over Mederos
In Milwaukee Arena last night Tommy Jackson edged Julio Mederos in a close heavyweight bout. Jackson improved to 29-5-0 after the win while Mederos fell to 17-15-2.
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WVU Grid Incidents Top WV Sports Stories in AP Poll
West Virginia University figures dominate the AP year-end poll with four football players named to the College All-Star team and the dismissal of three sophomores from the WVU squad. Other top stories include East Bank basketball state title, Rod Hundley’s scoring records, and Marshall’s conference success.
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Curly) Lambeau
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Mounties Beaten Face Utah In Losers Bracket
In Raleigh NC the Dixie Classic saw Wake Forest NC State Duke and North Carolina advance in the main bracket while Utah faces Mountaineers in the losers bracket after UNC beat Utah 97 76 and Duke topped West Virginia 73 67.
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WV High School and College Basketball Scores Across Regions
A roundup of scores from West Virginia high school games and multiple college tournaments. Clarksburg Notre Dame defeated Clarksburg 70 to 77, while Fairmont West beat Fairmont East 61 to 43. College tournaments include Dixie Classic results with North Carolina 97 over Utah 76 and Duke 73 over West Virginia 67, plus several other regional matchups and bowl-related showcases.
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Mark Twain High to Host Alumni Basketball Game
Mark Twain High School announces its annual Alumni basketball game on January 4. Former authors seeking to play should attend practice led by Wayne Turner and Louis Lopez, with a kickoff session January 2 at 7 p.m. at Stotesbury High. Turner can be reached at Overland 3-422.
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Australians Blank U S Cup Team In Davis Cup Final
Australia sealed a 3-0 triumph over the United States as Ken Rosewall and Lew Hoad won the final two singles to complete the blanking. Sam Giammalva fought hard for the Americans in a standout showing before Rosewall and Hoad closed out the matches at War Memorial Drive in Adelaide.
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Western NBA Race Tightens
The Fort Wayne Pistons moved into second place after a 120 to 93 win over the Minneapolis Lakers. Rochester beat Boston 97 to 92 to stay one game behind pace-setting Boston as St Louis topped Syracuse 162 to 95 and Philadelphia defeated New York in another Western Conference action.
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Beckley Alumni and Four On Tap For Tonight Basketball
Beckley and nearby schools fill the schedule with four on tap tonight. Princeton at Mt Hope in Coalfield action. Stratton hosts Elkhorn as Stratton aims for 2nd win. Alumni teams meet Stratton, Glen Rogers, and Beckley at Beckley Recreation Building with Oak Hill alumni game set for Saturday.
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Lafayette Seizes Favor in Richmond Invitations Semifinals
Lafayette moved into the second day as a favorites after an 85 72 win over William and Mary at the Richmond Invitations. The Leopards face Washington and Lee at 9 39 p m in the second semifinal while Penn vs Penn State set for the earlier bracket.
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Hornets Meet Olympic Hockey Standout Weldon Olson Tonight
United States national team faces Huntington Hornets in an exhibition at Memorial Field House at 8 15 p m. The game marks a reunion for Hornets coach Eddie Olson and his brother Weldon Olson, Olympic veteran and first time on skates against his brother's team.
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Gator East-West Blue-Gray Bowl Cards Highlight New Year Football
Gator Bowl at Jacksonville features Georgia Tech and Pitt rematch as Tech and Pitt veterans join post season clashes. Blue-Gray in Montgomery and East-West in San Francisco showcase star seniors from major programs with coach lineups including Buck Shaw and Terry Brennan.
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South Carolina and Georgia Vie For Gator Bowl Title
South Carolina beat Florida 76-71 and Georgia upset Clemson 76-76 in last night’s opening games. The two teams meet tonight for the Gator Bowl tournament championship after a consolation game between Florida and Clemson.
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