Suffer s Heart Attack Schoolboy Rowe Dies
Lynwood Schoolboy Rowe, 48, former Detroit Tigers pitcher, died at home in El Dorado Arkansas of a heart attack. A 6 foot 4 inch right hander, Rowe contributed to two AL pennants in the 1930s and matched a 16 game win streak in 1934. He retired in 1949 with 158 wins and 101 losses and later scouted for Detroit. He is survived by his wife Edna Skinner Rowe, a son and a daughter. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at El Dorado First Baptist Church.
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Beckley Blue Hawks Face Shenandoah in Virginia Tilt
Beckley College Blue Hawks depart Beckley at 8 30 A M for a game with Shenandoah College in Virginia. Coach Joe Cook lists 3 6 record with wins over National Business College Roanoke Bluefield State and Salem College. Probable starters include Fox Chambers Stennett Meadows Hurt and Albertson as Morris Harvey rematch looms January 13 at Morris Harvey. next home foe V P 1 frosh January 18 at Recreation Building.
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Humane Society to Action Against Hunters in Rabbit Hunt
Mecklenburg County Humane Society plans possible legal action against sponsors of Iredell County rabbit hunt promoters including North Iredell American Legion post at Harmony. President J N Yandle says action is planned for violating state law against beating animals to death. Rabbits were clubbed and stoned to death during the event last month. Proceeds from a barbecue and the hunt were to benefit charity with support from national humane groups. Kenneth Wooten, Legion commander, declined to comment on possible actions.
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West Virginia Conservation Commission Opens Hunting Talks
SCC Holds 1st Meet CLARKSBURG UPI The West Virginia Conservation Commission began a series of open meetings to gather hunting season bag limits and creel restrictions. Sportsmen from Harrison and Taylor counties attended, with further sessions planned in Morgantown Wheeling Parkersburg Charleston Beckley Elkins Peters burg Martinsburg next week.
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Greer Leads Syracuse Past Pistons In Big 138-115 Win
Hal Greer scored 30 as the Syracuse Nats beat Detroit 138-115 to snap a three-game skid. Dick Barnett added 36 points while Gene Shue led Detroit with 24 in the NBA contest.
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Van Brocklin Schmidt Named Most Valuable Players
NFL players named Philadelphia quarterback Norm Van Brocklin and Detroit linebacker Joe Schmidt the 1960 season's MVPs in the league’s first annual players poll. Schmidt led defensive votes, while Van Brocklin edged Paul Hornung for offensive top honors.
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Greer Stars as Syracuse Tops Detroit 138-115
Syracuse defeats Detroit 138-115 as Hal Greer scores 30 and Dick Barnett adds 36. Gene Shue leads Detroit with 24 points while Cliff Hagan nets 37 for St. Louis in a separate NBA action. Pettit suffers gash injury but helps Hawks beat Celtics 133-104 amid Western leadership margin.
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Tri County boys hoops on Tuesday nine game slate
Princeton Tigers lead Coalfield Conference action hosting vade Mullens Rebels in a key tilt. Raleigh County games feature Stratton at Mark Twain and Byrd Prillerman at Sophia with Glen Rogers on the road to Herndon in the Ming County League. Nonconference skeds send Richwood to Mount Hope, Clear Fork to Seth, Welch to Oceana, Sandstone to Trap Hill, and Gary District to Conley.
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Chicago Upends Maple Leafs in 5-1 Victory
The Chicago Black Hawks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 before 14,761 fans, extending their winning streak to seven and breaking a 30-year club record for consecutive victories. They remain seven points behind Toronto and nine behind Montreal, while Montreal lost 4-2 to the Rangers in New York. The Detroit Red Wings beat the Boston Bruins 5-3 on goals by John McKenzie and Allan Johnson, their first home win since November 27.
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Mountaineers to Meet Syracuse in Key Home Game
West Virginia University aims for a seventh straight win as Syracuse visits Morgantown. The Orangemen, 1-7, are coming off a 79-62 loss to Pittsburgh. WVU, 8-2, defeated Furman 105-90 at home, with strong showings from McCormick Thorn and Ritchie fueling the run and shoot offense. The Mountaineers travel to Washington Wednesday and host Villanova Saturday.
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NCAA Opens Annual Convention May Cull UNC For Censure
The NCAA opens its 55th annual convention amid talk a North Carolina censure may be announced for alleged basketball recruiting violations. Walter Byers said the case had been presented after a four man UNC delegation met with the rules infraction committee led by Chancellor Aycock. Other items include AFCA football rule changes and new substitution, jersey, and enforcement proposals.
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Leo Durocher Rejoins Dodgers as Coach
Leo Durocher is expected to rejoin the baseball world today as a Los Angeles Dodger coach ending a six year absence. A press conference with Walter Alston is planned to announce the appointment. If confirmed, he would replace coach Greg Mulleavy due to health, with Mulleavy remaining in the Dodger scouting setup.
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Big Green to Meet Miami at Home Wednesday
Marshall hosts Miami Ohio on Wednesday night in Huntington as the Mid American Conference race tightens. The Thundering Herd, 4-4 overall and 1-3 in MAC, aim to rebound after a 73-72 win over Kent State on Saturday, decided by a late Lou Mott free throw with 24 seconds remaining.
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National Guard, Park Drug win City League triple header
National Guard defeats Park Drug 63-56 to stay undefeated as YMCA tops Combined Insurance 61-26 and S & B overcome Eight 45-31 in a Sunday City League action at the Rec building. Park Drug led 25-21 at halftime with Skiles scoring 19, Riffe 15, and Williams 13 for the winners. Covey and Warden paced National Guard with 15 and 14, while Ward led YMCA with 13 and Lovell added nine. Arbaugh led L and B with 18. Millhouse had 15 for Eight.
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Cunliffe Sets World Mark in 1000 Yard Run at Stanford
Ernie Cunliffe of Stanford shattered the world record in the 1000 yard event with a 2:07.3 clocking at an all comers meet in Stanford California. Murray Halberg of New Zealand lowered the American standard for the two mile run to 8:40.8, besting the previous 8:46.3. Cunliffe opened with 55 seconds for the first lap and 1:51.8 at the half mile before the final 120 yards.
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WVU Yearlings Face Westminster in Big Freshmen Clash
The unbeaten West Virginia University Freshmen seek their sixth win tonight against Westminster Freshmen as a lead in to the WVU Syracuse game. WVU’s Mike Barger scored 23 points and 6-9 Bob Camp grabbed 19 rebounds. Ohio’s Jerry Jackson totaled 25 points.
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Underdogs Face Tough Week Against Top College Teams
The piece notes major powers like Ohio State Bradley St Bonaventure and St John’s gaining momentum as top teams posted broad weekend wins. Ohio State 10-0 meets Evansville and Northwestern, while Bradley 12-0 eyes Houston and North Texas State amid strong showings from St Bonaventure and St John’s.
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Fulmer to Box Sugar Ray in Las Vegas Title Fight
NBA middleweight champion Gene Fullmer will defend his title February 25 in a 15 round bout against Sugar Ray Robinson in Las Vegas at the Convention Center. Promoters expect a $200,000 gate. tickets $10 to $40. TV money totals and splits place Fullmer at $60,000 of $150,000 plus 40 percent of the gate. Robinson at $50,000 and 25 percent of the gate. ABC will televise.
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East Wins Over West In 15th Hula Bowl
In Honolulu Francis Tarkenton, Georgia quarterback, led the East All-Stars to a 14-7 win over the West at the 15th Hula Bowl. Tarkenton went 19 of 33 for 204 yards and both touchdowns, earning outstanding back honors. Mike Ditka of Pittsburgh was named outstanding lineman after four receptions and a 60 yard punt.
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