Close WVIAC race sets up tight tournament
West Virginia State Neal Baisi Morris Harvey coach Sonny Moran and West Virginia Tech Mark Cardwell expect a see-saw WVIAC tournament starting Wednesday. They note balance across top teams with State Tech and Morris Harvey as threats and Bailey Lawrence’s injury concerns. Seven games open the four day event with Salem Bluefield State and others in action.
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John T. Kady
Charleston
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia
Mark Cardwell
West Virginia State
Neal Baisi
West Virgini Tech
Sonny Moran
Morris Harvey
Cardwell
Bassi
Moran
Tech
State
Baisi
Onas Aliff
Mike Barrett
Art Shelton
Golden Eagles
West Liberty
Salem
Fairmont State
Glenville
Concord
Bluefield State
Shepherd
Beckley College
Alderson- Broaddus
Wesleyan
Davis & Elkins i
Wheeling College
Beckley College Basketball Spotlight Two Players
Editors note introduces Beckley College basketball players Bob LeMaster and Larry Sumpter. LeMaster, 19, 3 11? guard from Kenova, 60 percent shooting last season, strong defense, aims to study at Marshall after Beckley. Sumpter, 21, forward 6 4, from Scarbro, high school star with 29.9 ppg county high honors, multi-sport athlete and junior class president.
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Bob LeMaster
James B. LeMaster
Kenova
Blue Hawk
West Virginia Intercollegiate
Ceredo-Renova High School
Bob
Marshall University
Beckley College
Larry Sumpter
Farward
Blue Hawks
Larry
Ray Sumpter
Scarbro
Kingston High School
Collins High
Oak Hill
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Beckley Blue Hawks Open Second Half At Charleston Civic Center
Beckley College Blue Hawks start the second half with a 13-13 record, facing Fairmont State in the WVIAAC Tournament at the Charleston Civic Center. Coach Joe Cook aims to rebound after losses to Fairmont, while flu hits three starters. Sumpter and LeMaster carry scoring while other substitutes prepare to fill in as the Hawks pursue a deeper run. The bracket includes West Virginia Tech and Morris Harvey, with potential rematches looming if they advance.
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Beckley College
Blue Hawks
Charleston Civic Center
Joe Cook
Fairmont State College
West Virginia
Cook
Beckley
Civic Center
Fairmont State
West Virginia Tech
Morris Harvey
Tech
Davis & Elkins
Wheeling
Fairmont
Falcons
Dwight Conaway
Levi Lauvray
Bill Craddock
Tom Blake
Larry Sumpter
Bob LeMaster
Sumpter
LeMaster
Thorn and McCormick
Hawks
OSU Aims for Cincinnati Rematch After Narrow Win
Ohio State faces top-ranked Cincinnati in a potential NCAA rematch after holding a two-season grudge. Gary Bradds scored 31 as OSU beat Michigan State 87 77 to stay tied for first in the Big Ten. Illinois rallied past Purdue 87 79 to stay in the hunt.
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Bearcats
Michigan State
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Purdue
Loyola of Illinois
Allready
Buckeyes
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Bucks
Bradds
Bill Small
Illinois
Tllinois
Minnesota
Gophers
Mel Northway
Wisconsin
Loyola
Ramblers
St. John’s
New York
Buffs
Missouri
St. John's
Ron Miller
Jerry Harkness
Oklahoma State
Colorado
Ray Bob Carey
Carey
Ken Charlton
Russell Picked Top NBA Player
Russell in Boston today was named mid season top NBA player by the Academy of Sports Editors. He beat Elgin Baylor of the Lakers by three points in a 100-editor poll, totaling 79 percent to Baylor 76 percent with Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain also among the top finishers.
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UPI
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Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
Academy of Sports Editors
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Los Angeles’ Lakers
Baylor
Oscar Robinson
Cincinnati
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco
Bob Petti
St. Louis
Daytona Cars Have No GM Support for Daytona 500
GM executives state that General Motors will not provide official backing for any Speed events or the Daytona 500 stock car race slated for Sunday. Frederic G. Donner and John F. Gordon acknowledge past policy violations but insist the GM stance remains and is aligned with AMA recommendations against racing.
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UPI
General Motors
Corporation
Frederic G. Donner
John F.gordon
Donner
Automobile Manufacturers Association
AMA
Gordon
Plymouth Warranty Claims Strong Coverage for Major Powertrain
Plymouths new warranty covers key power train components including the engine block and internal parts, the automatic transmission and its internals, and the rear axle. This protection guards against costly replacements for essential drivetrain pieces.
Artists Remain Bright In Men's Business Bowls Standings
Beckley Art tops the Tuesday Sky Lanes league as it defeats Acme Super Market two of three and pushes Carryout Boys to last place. Howard Dew leads winners with 214 540 series while Lewis Dunn powers Hewell Tobacco with a 475. Crown Cleaners top Coal City Super Market 2 of 3 as John Blevins total 584 spurs win.
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Sky Lanes
Acme Super Market
Howard Dew
Lewis Dunn
Hewell Tobacco
Beckley Glass
Frank Serge
Hewell
Jack Linsky
Coal City Super Market
Crown Cleaners
John Blevins
Danny Tilson
Keyser-Bryant
West
Bowling Standings and High Series Highlights Across Leagues
Virginia Turnpike led in a three game series while Bud Sisk posted a 530 for Krista’s squad. Jim Lemon fought hard with 496 as West Virginia Belt toppled Arnold Motors in two of three. Purity Baking joined a tight four team pack with three wins over Shady Spring General Store and Theman Rorrer led with 507. Evan Gross added 470 for the Ladies Tuesday Night Leo. Kay and Sue Sisk teamed to 894 pins for Beckley National Bank Tellers who fell to W T Grant Co. Sue led with 179 483 and Kay 411. Alta Kincaid contributed 408 while Lowe Brothers Electric and Grants shared the lead. Martha West’s 367 fueled wins. Ann Hunt 384 for the losers. Woodies Beauty Shop tied Beckley Manufacturing Co. for second with Becky Reed 457 and Gail Caponiti 455. Mary Richmond 439 for the losers.
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Bud Sisk
Jim Lemon
W. Va
John Smith
Arnold Motors
Purity Baking
Shady Spring General Store
Rorrer
Evan Gross
W. T. Grant
Lowe Brothers
Electric
Kay
Sue Sisk
Beckley National Bank
W. T. Grant Co
Sue
Alta Kincaid
Lowe Brothers Electric
Jimmies H&f
Grants
Martha West
Ann Hunt
Woodies Beauty Shop
Beckley Manufacturing Co
Becky Reed
Beauticians
Gail Caponiti
Mary Richmond
Bearcats Stay In 1st Despite Saturday Loss
Cincinnati remains No. 1 in the UPI college basketball ratings after a Saturday defeat as Duke rises to second and Loyola drops from second. Wichita jumps from 17th to sixth on a 65-64 upset ending Cincinnati's 37-game win streak. Loyola’s 21-game run ends with a 92-75 loss to Bowling Green. Arizona State, Ohio State, and Stanford also rise. NYU sits 12th.
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UPI
New York
Cincinnati
Bearcats
United Press International
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Duke
Wichita
Ed Jucker
Blue Devils
Bowling Green
Ramblers
Chicago
Arizona State
Ohio State
Stanford
Klingis
Colorado
Georgia Techs
Mississippi State
Oregon State
New York University
Mixers Hold First in Dicap League with Two Wins
The Mixers stayed atop the Dicap League at Bowl Wick by taking two of three from the Split Personalities. Betsy White led the Cobras with a 551 series as they toppled the Leftovers in three games, lifting Cobras from the cellar. Betty Fazio and Wanda Sharp powered the Mixers with a 516 and 515 series respectively, while Ginger Patterson led Mary Hall in the Cobras with 389 and 508 in the three-game sweep. Rose Martina, Betty Bazzarre, and Irene Fink paced the Lost Femmes, the Morning Glories were edged in the final two games, and the Lost Femmes moved into a share of second place with the vanquished squad.
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Bowl Wick
Cobras
Betsy White
Les Femmes
Betty Fazio
Wanda Sharp
Sharp
Fazio J
Ginger
Patterson
Mary Hall
Betsy’ White
Mary Bell Hale
Femmes
Rose Martina
Betty Bazzarre
Irene Fink
Don January Climbs PGA Money List After Tucson Victory
Don January rises to fifth among 1963 PGA money winners after winning $3,506 at the Tucson Open. He has $9,908 this season, behind leader Gary Player with $18,702. Meanwhile, American skiers prepare for the 1963 North American Alpine Championships at Mount Mansfield March 8-10, with results impacting Olympic team selection.
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Dunedin
Fla
UPI
Don
January
Gary Player
Stowe, Vt
Mount Mansfield
U.S
Canisius Drops Catholic Event Enters The NIT
Canisius College withdrew from the National Catholic Tournament to accept an NIT bid. The Catholic tournament organizer said NCAA rules forbid post season play in multiple tournaments, prompting consideration of replacements such as Niagara University and possibly St. Joseph of Philadelphia if needed.
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Colorado State
Texas Western
Oklahoma City University
Seattle
Oregon State
Utah State
Miami
Fla
Providence
Canisius
Loyola
Evanston, Ill
NYU
Philadelphia
Oklahoma City
Lubbock
Tex
Louisville
UPI
Canisius College
James M. Harney
Father Harney
Niagara University
St. Joseph of
Reds Sign Jay as Brosnan Stirs Contract War
Cincinnati General Manager Bill DeWitt announced 21 game winner Joey Jay signs for about 35000 while Jim Brosnan protests a reduced 1962 offer. Larry Sherry accepts a smaller Dodgers pay cut as Milwaukee Braves add Ron Pitches after a 9 4 finish in Toronto.
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Jim
Bill Dewitt
Reds
Joey Jay
Brosnan
Sumaly
Jay
al Worthington
Larry Sherry
Los Angeles Dodgers
Sherry
Dodgers
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