Tough test awaits WVU after Pitt rematch in Morgantown
WVU coach George King expects another hard game as the Mountaineers host Pitt aiming for a 15th straight win over the Panthers after a 68 67 win in Pittsburgh. Rod Thorn led WVU with 25 points as they lost 75 72 at Norfolk to William Mary.
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Beckley College at Concord Gym Prep for final WVC standings
West Virginia Conference basketball nears tournament week in Charleston with W V State leading the Eastern Division and West Virginia Tech atop the Western. Tech faces State while State meets Bluefield State as Morris Harvey can still threaten for a top bye. Morris Harvey and Beckley split results as State's 145.9 rating leads Tech by 10 and Morris Harvey by 17.
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Knudson Wins Panama Open with Eight Under Par
George Knudson of Toronto played the final six holes commercially and won the Panama Open by four strokes. He finished eight under par 280 to claim the $1,300 first prize, beating Arnold Palmer who took no chances.
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Smith Wright Battle For Richest LPGA Purse
Marilynn Smith of Tequesta and Mickey Wright of Dallas tee off in an 18 hole playoff in St Petersburg to claim the LPGA season’s richest prize. The outcome will crown the tournament champion and award the top purse.
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Tribe Seeks SC Tourney Contention After WVU Win
William and Mary, last in the Southern Conference a year ago, announced it will vie for the tourney title after a 75-72 upset of West Virginia on a neutral Norfolk court. The Indians have defeated Davidson and Virginia Tech and nearly beat Georgia Tech, key to a hopeful climb as the Feb. 28 Richmond start looms. Dave Hunter led with 20 points as the sellout crowd watched a 62 percent second-half shooting surge. WVU leads the standings with a strong run, while Furman beat George Washington and Tech beat Richmond in other games. Memphis State topped The Citadel in nonconference play.
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Pastrano Upset by Unranked Thornton in MSG Fight
Wayne Thornton an unranked California light heavyweight stunned Willie Pastrano with a unanimous 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Thornton dominated most rounds, improving to 9 straight wins while Pastrano lost for the first time in 75 pro bouts.
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Gloves Tournament Opens with 27 Bouts
The Golden Gloves tournament at the Recreation Building features 27 bouts starting at 8 p.m. with 80 boxers entered, including Arthur Refosco of Pittsburgh versus George Logan of Meade in the lightweight open class. Ottie Adkins and Lewis Connor attended the weigh-in, and Dixon tournament director John Tanner warned of quick bout progression.
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No Church Games Tonight For Golden Gloves Tourney
Recreation Director Frank Rodriguez announces church league basketball games are canceled. Officials, judges, timekeepers, announcers, and ticket pricing are listed for the Golden Gloves tourney with a rearranged bout schedule across Crab Orchard Summersville Seth Mt Hope Beckley and Chesapeake.
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Nuts Frustrated Even With Success in NBA Week
The Syracuse Nationals, 10 wins in 12, top the Los Angeles Lakers 124-107 as Oscar Robertson scores 29 for Cincinnati. Boston Celtics crush the Knicks 129-123 while Wilt Chamberlain leads San Francisco with 29 in a busy NBA night.
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Mantle and Mays Criticized by Williams in Florida Interview
Hall of Famer Ted Williams argues that Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays could have hit .400, noting many players could improve at the plate. He recalls DiMaggio's excellence, discusses hitting conditions, and reflects on his own speed and the shift by Boudreau. Williams plans to coach Boston hitters later this month.
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Deadline Friday For Naming West Virginia Sports Greats
West Virginians are reminded nominations close Friday for the all time sports greats. County Lions committees will compile the official list of leading West Virginia sportsmen and athletes to be honored in the Centennial event.
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A's Sign Pitcher Bill Fischer for 1963 Season
Kansas City Athletic hurler Bill Fischer signed with the A's for 1963. The 32 year old pitcher set a major league mark with 84 1 1 3 consecutive walkless innings last season and finished with a 4 12 record.
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Steelers Plan Three Games With Packers Next Season
Pittsburgh wants three meetings with Green Bay including two guaranteed exhibitions in Miami Florida through August 10 and a regular season clash. The Steelers, Eastern Division runners up, open with Cleveland in the Hall of Fame game in Canton Ohio on Sept 8.
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Marshall Bears Return to MAC Action
Marshall University’s men’s basketball team, led by Bill Francis with 29 points, defeated Tampa 100-88 for its fifth win of the season. The Big Green face Ohio University next, then Kent State at home, with coach Jule Rivlin praising the team's fast break and team effort.
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