West and Oscar clash in debate over college greatness
John Flynn notes Milton Gross compares Oscar Robertson and Jenny West. West wins praise for late game carries but is questioned for not matching Robertson’s feats. WVU fans defend West, arguing the comparison is unfair and Robertson and West excel in different roles.
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Hawks Win Break As Beckley Cancels Tonight's Game
Beckley College avoided a sectional playoff trip after Wheeling College canceled the game due to weather. The Hawks gain an easier path to Charleston for the conference tournament and prepare for a grueling run in a wide open race. Wesleyan is viewed as a potential upstart while West Virginia Tech defeated the Bobcats 90 72 in Buckhannon.
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West Virginia Star Jerry West Leads Conference Scoring
West Virginia All-America Jerry West tops the Southern Conference scoring race with a 32.7 point average over his last nine games and 655 points in 23 contests. William and Mary’s Jeff Cohen trails at 24.1 points per game, with Chris Smith (William and Mary) and other top scorers rounding out the league. Seedings for the conference tournament will be decided next week as Tech and West Virginia vie for first with 9-1 records.
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Weatherman Permits Mark Twain Clash With Kingston Tonight
Mullens High School drops to second in Coalfield Conference as Oceana Indians top Rebels 77 72 to improve to 7 1 in league and 14 1 overall. Beckley Flying Eagles lead triple A with 6 1 and face Mount Hope twice before tourney time.
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Toledo Ohio U Game To Decide MAC Champion
Marshall coach Jule Rivlin predicts the Toledo at Ohio University MAC title decider will be decided by which team leads after 10 minutes. Marshall, coming off a 65-48 loss to Toledo, faces a Rockets squad ranked 11th nationally with 8-1 MAC records and two league games remaining.
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Junior League To Meet Tonight In Beckley Library
Chairman Frank Barksdale calls a Warren Williams Junior League meeting at 7 30 p m in Beckley News Papers library. Managers or sponsors from last season's teams will discuss reviving the group for the 1960 season and confirm sponsors for new teams.
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U S Olympic Hopes Lifted By Kotlarek
Gene Kotlarek a 19 year old from Duluth Minnesota lifted U S Olympic hopes by winning the Leavenworth ski jumping championships He soared over 300 feet on both his jumps in snowy fog and on his first attempt he jumped 3 feet beyond his own record set on a smaller hill last year
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Beckley Advances To Charleston In WV Conference Playoffs
Road conditions may decide five sectional playoffs as Beckley Blue Hawks join West Virginia Wesleyan and Morris Harvey in the eight team tournament to begin this Thursday in Charleston. Eastern divisions matchups include Davis and Elkins at Bluefield State and Salem at West Virginia State with several results noted from recent games.
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WVU Set for GW at Uline Arena Wednesday
West Virginia meets George Washington at Uline Arena in Washington DC on Wednesday. WVU aims to stretch its 20-3 season, hunt a conference title, and earn NCAA bid as seniors Willie Akers Butch Goode Jim Warren cap final home appearance.
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College Teams Try To Impress Committees In March Madness
College basketball powers push toward March, as 12 NIT berths and all but two at-large NCAA spots remain open. St John’s NY and St Bonaventure expected for the NIT, with Dayton Villanova Detroit Memphis State and Providence already in.
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Celtics Clinch Eastern Title Run. Wilt Returns in Win
Boston strengthened its hold on a fourth straight Eastern Division crown after sweeping Philadelphia in a weekend two game series. Wilt Chamberlain sat out Saturday and returned Sunday scoring 25 points and grabbing 19 rebounds as the Celtics beat the Warriors 125-115.
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Louisville Wins Bid To Host 1960 Minor League Convention
Twelve cities bid for the 1960 minor league convention and Louisville was chosen to host the event the week of November 29, announced National Association president George Trautman.
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Greyhounds Lead Class AAA Basketball Ratings
Montgomery standout Greyhounds remain undefeated at 14 0 and top the Associated Press high school basketball rankings with 169 points and eight first place votes. South Charleston trails with 165 points and seven first place votes as Huntington Romney and St Albans round out the top five. Newcomers Barrackville and Bluefield enter the top 20 while Beckley and East Bank drop out.
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