Kerr Paces Nal Surge in NBA
Center John Kerr scored 30 points to lift the Syracuse Nationals to a 120-168 win over the Minneapolis Lakers. Dolph Schayes added 28 as the Nationals moved within a game of second place behind the Philadelphia Warriors. The Lakers remained tied for third in the West as Rochester fell to Boston and the Knicks beat St Louis 167-76.
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NFL Boss Welcomes Congressional Probe
NFL Commissioner Bert Bell said the league would be delighted by a congressional investigation after Rep. Keating of New York hinted at probing football and boxing. Bell spoke in Philadelphia as the House Antitrust Subcommittee weighs the issue.
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Three Church Quintets Win Second Session Narrowing Lead
The Church Basketball League held its second five game session at the Recreation Building last evening. League leader First Baptist edged Christian 30 to 28 to extend its one game lead over Memorial Baptist and a two game margin over the next team.
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Wilhelm Makes Cards a Threat Says Hutchinson
ST PETERSBURG Fla The acquisition of relief pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm makes the St Louis Cardinals a definite pennant threat manager Freddie Hutchinson said Wilhelm a 33 year old knuckleballer was obtained from the New York Giants yesterday in exchange for outfielder first baseman Whitey Lockman who had joined the Cardinals from the Giants last week The move strengthens the bullpen and adds a key late inning option for the team.
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Shady Tigers Dominate in Raleigh County League Action
Shady Tigers clinched a 92 47 victory over the Trap Hill Wildcats in Raleigh County League play. Johnny Rogers led with a 12th straight league win for his squad, moving to 16 3 overall with one game remaining against Gauley Bridge. The night also saw Princeton, Clear Fork, Byrd Prillerman and others posting key wins across the region.
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Gavilan Falls To Martinez In Close Welterweight Bout
Newark boxing crowd saw Vince Martinez edge Gil Gavilan by a 6-3-1 decision after a tight 18 rounds. Gavilan, 31, urged a rematch claiming the run and stick style troubled him, while Martinez, 27, claimed confidence a second bout would favor him. Gavilan weighed 148, Martinez 149.
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