Sports Champions of 1960 Summary
A comprehensive list of victors across major sports in 1960. Daytona 500 winner Junior Johnson from Ronda North Carolina and Indianapolis 500 winner Jim Rathmann of Miami. World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates. NBA Boston Celtics. NCAA UCLA. major track and field titles led by Neale Fraser and Maria Bueno, with numerous other league and event champions across boxing, swimming, tennis, golf, and horse racing. Includes leading batters, pitchers, and seasonal records across leagues.
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Junior Johnson
Ronda
N. C
Jim Rathmann
Miami
Fla
Nascar
Red White
Spartanburg
S. C
A. J. Foyt
Houston
Jack Brabham
Australia
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh
Dick Groat
Pete Runnels
Boston
Ernie Banks
Chicago
Mickey Mantle
New York
Hank Aaron
Milwaukee
Roger Maris
Ernie Broglio
St. Louis
Art Ditmar
Broglio
Warren Spahn
Jim Perry
Cleveland
Chuck Estrada
Baltimore
Mike McCormick
San Francisco
Frank Baumann
Louisville
Eismon Clamping Down Hoopster Receives 30 Day Suspension
In Fellowsville WV a 30 day suspension was handed to Gordon Cathill of Fellowsville High School after a Dec 9 game against Rowlesburg High School. Cathill admitted striking Rich ard Baumgardner who suffered a concussion and contusion. Baumgardner has not played since. Eisman said more action possible and Fellowsville may be cited for lacking police protection at the game.
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UPI
Fellowsville
West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission
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Gordon Eisman
Fellowsville High School
Cathill
Richard Baumgardner
Eisman
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WVU Yearlings Face Ohio U Freshmen Tonight
West Virginia University freshman basketball team, 4-0 this season, hosts Ohio University in a preliminary to the varsity game with Furman. Led by 6-4 Mike Barger 19.7 ppg and 6-8 Tom Lowry 17.7 ppg with strong rebounding, the Mountaineer yearlings seek a fifth straight win after beating Jayvee squads from Wesleyan Fairmont College Potomac State and University of Richmond.
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UPI
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Furan
Mike Barger
Dunbar
Tom Lowry
Madison
Ohio
Bill Maphis
Romney
Lowry
Bob Camp
Charleston
Little Mountaineers
Jayvee
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Fairmont College
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University of Richmond
Two Ton SC Games On Hoop Card Tonight
UPI report from Richmond notes Southern Conference basketball resumes with two key games. Virginia Tech meets The Citadel in Charleston to contest the league lead with both teams at 20-0 in conference play. William and Mary travels to Furman to rebound from a holiday tumble and Furman aims to protect holiday form.
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Richmond
Beckley at Mullens and more on today's high school schedule
Beckley 4 0 hosts Mullens 2 3 while Mount Hope 6 1 visits Oak Hill 0 3 Pineville 2 2 battles Baileysville 3 2 Park Central meets Stratton 1 3 Mark Twain 3 3 eyes Trap Hill Chapmanville plays Oceana 3 1 Bramwell visits Herndon 3 1 Fayetteville 2 2 goes to Meadow Bridge 3 2 Oakvale at Spanishburg 0 3.
Drake Captures Queens City Hoop Tourney Title
Drake, coming off an 11-14 season, won the Queens City Invitational at Buffalo by 79-77 over Canisius on a last-second shot by Bill Hahn. The win improved Drake to 8-1 in 9 games, ending holiday tournament play as they head into the 1960-61 MVC season. Other results: Princeton over Connecticut, DePaul over Western Ontario, Kentucky over Miami Ohio, Detroit over Baldwin Wallace, Arizona State over Regis, Hardin-Simmons over Air Force, and Ohio State opening Big Ten play vs Illinois. Duke visits NC State in a top matchup pending.
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Buffalo
N.Y
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Canisius
Bulldogs
Jerry Foster
Marvin Torrence
Jim Guydon
Hahn
Princeton
Connecticut
DePaul
Western Ontario
Kentucky
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Ohio
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Detroit
Baldwin- Wallace
Arizona State
Regis
Hardin - Simmons
Air Force Academy
Ohio State
Illinois
Bradley
Wichita
Tulsa
Duke
North Carolina State
WVU Wins Sugar Bowl Tourney in New Orleans
West Virginia University basketball returns home amid praise after capturing the Sugar Bowl Tournament title in New Orleans. Lee Patrone earned MVP honors with 56 points across two games. WVU defeated Memphis State 86-82 in the final and beat Tulane in the opener. Coach George King ponders keeping the starting five of Patrone, Ritchie, Thorn, Shuck, and McCormick for upcoming home games against VMI and Furman. Patrone led with 33 points against Memphis State, a career high. The Mountaineers delayed their flight home to attend the Mississippi- Rice football game before finishing the trip back to Charleston.
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UPI
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Mountaineer Cage
WVU
West Virginia
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Mountaineers
George King
Virginia Military Institute
Mountaineer
Furman
King
Memphis
Lee Patrone
Jim Ritchie
VMI
Patrone
Bellaire
Ohio
New Orleans
Charleston
Steelers Sign First Rookie For 1961
Pittsburgh Steelers sign William Red Mack Notre Dame halfback as their first 1961 rookie. Mack missed time with leg injuries, but coach Buddy Parker says he has undergone corrective surgery and appears healed. The 6-1, 180-pound back was Parker’s 10th draft pick and resides in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Pittsburgh Steelers
William
Red) Mack
Notre Dame
Mack
Fighting Irish
Allison Park
Buddy Parker
Parker
2200 Expected To Attend NCAA Meet
About 2,200 college and university delegates are expected to attend the NCAA's 55th annual meeting in Pittsburgh on January 6. Top agenda items include tightening recruiting practices and rulings on financial aid to athletes.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
West, Hundley Spark Lakers Past Pistons 123 113
Rod Hundley helped spark the Los Angeles Lakers to a come from behind 123 113 victory over the Detroit Pistons Monday night. Hundley scored 12 points as teammates rallied after Elgin Baylor fouled out. Jerry West added 16 points, pairing with Hundley as WVU alums lead the Lakers. Hal Greer poured in 24 for Syracuse in a loss to Cincinnati.
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United Press International
Rod Hundley
Los Angeles Lakers
Detroit Pistons
Hundley
Pistons
Laker
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Jerry West
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Greer
Marshall Cage
Syracuse
Funeral Announcements from Daniels Besoco and Sophia
Obituaries list Myrtle Millie Lilly, 54, of Daniels, died January 1. Services 1 p.m. January 4 at Webb and Neal Chapel with Rev. Sam D. Smith. Burial Jim Meadows Cemetery at Pluto. Pallbearers named. Also Orville Cole, 4, of Besoco, died January 1. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday at Josephine Church of God, Rev. Phillip Graham. Burial Odd Cemetery. Body moved from Keyser Bryant Funeral Home. Pallbearers named. William Patton Mills, 72, of Helen, died January 1. Service 2 p.m. January 3 at Soak Creek Gospel Tabernacle, Rev. Johnny Rhinehart and Rev. Cleve Young officiating. Burial Mills Cemetery in Sophia. Body moved from Williams Funeral Home. Floral notices and memorials listed.
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Lilly Ililly
Myrtle Millie
C&o
Cole ‘Cole
Orville
Besoco
Josephine Church of God
Phillip Graham
Keyser Bryant
Johnstown Road
Bruce Rose
Ed Sexton
Milton Moore
Paul Mechalik
Jim Moncadi
Mills Mills
William Patton
Helen
Soak Creek
Williams Funeral
Sophia
Williams Funeral Home
In Loving Memory of Arlie E Tay oat
A heartfelt memorial for Arlie E Tay oat who died January 3 1958. His wife Pearl Taylor writes of deep loss and enduring love. The message speaks of tears, sleep, and a future reunion with the beloved father and husband.
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Arlie E. Tayoat
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