Ky Heads Six In NCAA Fold
North Carolina faces a tough choice as the Tar Heels chase the NCAA berth. With a 22 game unbeaten streak and two regular season games left, coach Frank McGuire would trade a loss for a postseason spot. Meanwhile several top coaches secure at large bids and brushing aside worries about pressure.
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Bone Two Strokes Leads Houston Open Sweep
Gene Bone 25 of Louisville holds a two stroke edge at the Houston Open after rounds totaling 206 at Memorial Park. Bob Harris surged with a 63 for 209 while Arnold Palmer and Doug Ford trailed, with rain and a stormy forecast shaping the final day.
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Referee Dispute at Parkersburg Wrestling Meet Evokes Vexation
Flying Eagle coach Vic Peelish blasted two refereeing calls at the State Wrestling Tournament in Parkersburg. He disputes a 196 pound result where James Mattern of Parkersburg beat Maynard Hicks of Beckley, claiming a non escape point was awarded. Additional notes reference team scores and the day’s games, including the National Guard edging Rodriguez Oilers 56 to 53.
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Shantz Arm Injuries Shifted A's From Phillies to Kansas City
The 1952 1953 arm injuries of Bobby Shantz, a 24 win MVP pitcher, allegedly caused the Athletics to move from Philadelphia to Kansas City in 1954. Roy Mack claims his consent, and Shantz says injuries cost attendance and gate receipts, delaying the stay in Philadelphia. The piece also notes Shantz later joined the New York Yankees and other sports items.
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Nats Threaten in NBA Race
The Syracuse Nationals have moved into second in the Eastern Division, trailing the Philadelphia Warriors by one game with two weeks left in the regular season. They won 103-101 vs Minneapolis and 109-103 vs Rochester while the Warriors fell 113-112 to St. Louis.
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Giants May Move If Dodgers Leave New York
PHOENIX The president of the New York Giants said the club would discuss a possible move if the Dodgers relocate to Los Angeles. He favored staying in New York but noted Brooklyn’s departure could prompt offers from San Francisco Minneapolis or a southwestern city. Talks with the Yankees over Polo Grounds use were not about terms.
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Two Schoolboy Games Tonight In Regular Campaign Finale
The Class A high schools end their regular campaign this week while the B teams begin their tournament slates. Beckley leads with a 17 1 schedule as Tope hosts Mullens and Ansted visits Fayetteville. Greenville closes its slate with 20 straight wins and moves toward the Section 22 B tournament set for Thursday and Friday. Prince ton travels to Gauley Bridge and Shady Spring hosts the Tigers in a busy week of boys basketball.
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Boxing Notes Willie Besmanoff Makes U S Debut Clash
Willie Besmanoff, a 24 year old German light heavyweight contender, makes his U S debut stepping up to heavyweight in a 10 round tele vision bout with Calvin Wilson at St Nicholas Arena New York. Besmanoff, winner of ff straight in 1956, holds a 33 6 7 record with 13 knockouts and is a 7 3 favorite. Wilson carries a 12 24 record. Dumont will telecast at 10 30 pm EST. Rory Calhoun faces Charley Cotton in Denver on Wednesday night radio television headliner.
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Bang Bang) Wilson
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