Furman Star Selvy Sets College Basketball Records in Rout
Furman star Frank Selvy lit up Fordham for 57 points as he shattered single season scoring 925 and season field goal marks while extending his career totals. George Washington beat William and Mary to finish 17-1 in the league. Duke toppled Maryland in ACC action as South Carolina edged Clemson and Texas beat Texas A&M to seize top conference position. Richmond, Virginia, UNC and other crews won in varied conferences. Colorado A&M led the Frontier and Idaho beat Washington State in Pacific Coast play.
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Duke Takes Lead In Atlantic Loop
Duke's Blue Devils rose to first place in the ACC after a 68-61 win over Maryland. Duke improved to 6-1 in conference and 17-5 overall, while Maryland dropped to 7-2 and 20-5. Gene Shue left with a twisted ankle after scoring 25, bringing his season total to 529. Joe Belmont led Duke with 19 points as the lead changed 16 times.
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Colonials Complete 10-0 Southern Conference Run
George Washington finishes the Southern Conference season undefeated at 10-0 with a 69-58 win over William & Mary. The Colonials end 17-1 overall and earn the top seed for the conference tournament in Morgantown March 4-6.
Colleges Major Nines May Clash over Raids
HAMILTON New York College baseball officials vow an all out fight if major leagues reject again at July meetings. After a 5-3 NL vote against a no raid proposal and an AL tabled delay, the dispute centers on curbing professional signings of college sophomores amid pension talks.
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Many High School Games Reported Across State
Schools including Musselman Martinsburg St Josephs Charleston DuPont South Charleston St Albans Sissonville Washington Huntington Vinson Point Pleasant Madison Poca Elkview Charleston Stonewall Jackson Huntington Mullens Princeton Baileysville Beckley Garfield scores listed. numerous teams such as Morgantown Fairmont Dunbar Rowlesburg Bridgeport Ohio Sherrard Sistersville Paden City Parkersburg and Clarksburg show results with varying margins.
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Players Owners in Accord Pension Fund Fight Seems to Be Settled
New York report says players and owners nearly settled their pension fund dispute at winter meetings. A proposed four member committee would run the fund with full jurisdiction, replacing the existing fire man setup. Agreement includes directing 60 percent of All-Star receipts and TV radio fees into the fund after 1956.
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Lopat Signs Big Chief to Discuss Pact Terms Today
New York Yankees negotiate with Allie Reynolds amid 1954 contract talks. Reynolds aims for about 42000, while Eddie Lopat signs for around 25000 and Gil McDougald for 18000. Other players from MLB teams also reach terms as Philies fail to secure Robin Roberts on a raise.
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Hawks Bow to Concord in 86 78 Victory at Shady Gym
Concord downed Beckley 86 78 as Davis and Elkins visit Alderson Broaddus and Wesleyan plays Beckley in two conference games. WVU freshmen crushed Pitt plebes 106 85 behind Rod Hundley 46 points. West Virginia University struggles mark one of its worst seasons as Pitt edges ahead.
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Morris Harvey hustles past Salem in late rally showdown
Morris Harvey outscored Salem 13-3 in the final minutes to pull away 88-79 as Ed Tekeili tied the game at 84-84 with three minutes left. Glenville executed a late stall to get Tennant the ball just in time and Nick Moreman hit the decisive hook shot. Bill Warden led the Mountain Lions with 26 points, with strong late depth from Clyde Clay and Albert Cook. Beckley dropped to 12-12 after a 86-78 loss to the Mountain Lions, while Concord moved to 11-4 in the league after beating Beckley earlier.
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W.V.I A.C. Statistics FIGHTS LAST NIGHT
New York bout at St Nicholas Arena Carmella Costa 130 Brooklyn out pointed Ike Chestnut 123 New York. Sacramento Bobby Woods 132% Vancouver stopped Joey Lopes 134% Sacramento. London Jean Sneyers 125 Belgium outpointed Sammy Mc Carthy 125 1 4 London for European featherweight title.
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West squad picks three Indiana stars for game at MSG
Leonard Kraak and Farley named for the West in Herald Tribune's eighth annual First-West college basketball game at Madison Square Garden March 27. Acclaimed stars Hagan Ramsey Tsioropoulos are the East selections so far. DiMaggio previously named AL MVP three times.
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