OSU Seeks Revenge Shot At Cincinnati In NCAA
Ohio State holds a two season grudge on top-ranked Cincinnati as Gary Bradds scores 31 in an 87 77 win over Michigan State to stay tied for first in the Big Ten with Illinois. Illinois ends skid with 87 79 victory over Purdue. Eight at large teams have accepted bids for the NCAA tournament with Loyola of Illinois among them.
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Russell Picked Top NBA Player At Midseason
Bostoneld Celtics center Bill Russell was named midseason top player in the NBA by the Academy of Sports Editors panel of 100. He beat Elgin Baylor of the Lakers by three percentage points, with Russell collecting 79 percent of the points to Baylor’s 76. Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bob Pettit rounded out the top five.
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Daytona cars get no backing from GMC on racing
Detroit Reuters General Motors acknowledged past violations of an auto industry stand against racing but stated that cars entered in the Daytona 500 stock car race will have no corporate support. GM chairman Frederic G. Donner and president John F. Gordon defended the policy aligned with AMA recommendations since 1957.
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West Virginia teams eye tight WVC tournament showdown
West Virginia State coach Mark Cardwell Neal Bassi of West Virginia Tech and Sonny Moran of Morris Harvey expect a close three day tournament as Bailey Lawrence recovers from athletes foot and a young Morris Harvey squad adds uncertainty. They caution on playing depth and emphasize State Tech and Morris Harvey as threats while other clubs like West Liberty Salem Fairmont State Glenville and Concord loom. The tourney opens Wednesday with seven games including Salem Bluefield State West Liberty Shepherd Fairmont State Beckley Alderson Broaddus Concord and evening matchups Tech vs Davis Elkins Morris Harvey vs Wheeling College.
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Beckley College Basketball Player Profile Bob LeMaster
Bob LeMaster, 5-11 and 160 pounds, age nineteen, guards the Blue Hawks. A key WVIC scorer and solid defender, he hit 60 percent shooting last season. A Ceredo Kenova High School graduate, he letters in multiple sports and plans Marshall University after Beckley College graduation.
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Beckley Blue Hawks open second half at Civic Center in tough bracket
Beckley College with a 13 13 record faces Fairmont State in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament opener at the Charleston Civic Center. Coach Joe Cook expects a hard road as three starters battle flu while star Sumpter and LeMaster shoulder scoring load.
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Artists Remain Bright In Men's Business Loop
Beckley Art tops the Tuesday Busi ness Men League at Sky Lanes with two wins in three, while Acme Market and other teams pursue the title. Howard Dew led the winners with 214 and 540 series, and John Blevins paced Crown Cleaners with a 584 in a two-of-three sweep. Don January holds fifth in 1953 PGA money list after Tucson Open win. total standings show Gary Player leading with 18,702.
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Bearcats Hold No 1 In UPI Ratings Despite Loss
Cincinnati loses a game but remains No. 1 in the United Press International college basketball poll. Duke rises to third behind Cincinnati and Loyola, with Wichita jumping from 17th to sixth after a 65-64 upset. Loyola drops from second as Bowling Green ends its 21 game streak.
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North American Alpine ski championships slated at Mount Mansfield
Stowe Vermont March 8 10 1963 top American skiers will race in the North American Alpine championships at Mount Mansfield. Points earned will count toward selection for the 1964 U S Olympic team.
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Beckley College Blue Hawk Larry Sumpter Tops Local Honors
Larry Sumpter, Beckley College sophomore forward, 6-4 180 pounds, 21, son of Ray and Mrs. Sumpter of Scarbro, is a 1961 Collins High Oak Hill graduate. He led county scoring in 1961 with 29.9 ppg and earned multiple All league and All-State nominations while in high school. He also played football baseball and softball.
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Canisius Drops Catholic Event and Seeks NIT Bid
Canisius College withdrew from the National Catholic tournament to accept a National Invitation Tournament invitation. Rev. James M. Harney said NCAA rules prevent playing in two post season events, so replacement plans for Catholic tournament were discussed with Niagara University. He noted St. Joseph of Philadelphia could receive an NCAA bid and a replacement team was considered.
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Brosnan Set for Tough Season With Reds Signings
Cincinnati adds 21 game winner Joey Jay for about 35000 and notes Jim Brosnan's dissatisfaction with his contract as 1961 44 win pitcher looks to claim a bigger role. Larry Sherry accepts a smaller Dodgers pay cut while Ron Pitches joins Milwaukee after a 9 4 finish with Toronto.
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