Fred Schaus Rising Star in Pro Coaching
A profile of Fred Schaus, in his second year guiding the Los Angeles Lakers, moving from a struggling club to potential Western division champions. The piece contrasts his offcourt amiability with his oncourt intensity, notes his prior WVU success, and highlights team improvements, leadership style, and the Lakers’ rapid ascent toward a possible NBA title.
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NCAA To Attack AAU At Business Meeting
NCAA faces a showdown with the Amateur Athletic Union at its 56th annual convention in Chicago as reports plan to press for independence from AAU control in basketball track and gymnastics. Earlier penalties against New Mexico State Utah Whitworth College and Humboldt State marked a crackdown on rules violations and non certified games.
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Wilbur Johns
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Ncaa Coop
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Spokane
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Humboldt State College
Arcata
Calif
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St. Petersburg
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West Virginia Players Dominate All America High School Team
Scholastic magazines and UPI report Ohio and Pennsylvania led a four state strong All-America list with 84 players. Notable feats include Dick Snyder of North Canton Ohio with 2,374 rushing yards and Rick Kestner of Belfry Kentucky with 17 scoring passes and 109 points.
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California
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Ken Ivan
Massillon
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Belfry
Bill Malinchak
Monessen
Jim Rowe
York
Bob Amerson
Montclair
N.J
Sal Ciampi
Lawrence
N.Y
Richie Fugere
Peabody
Mass
Tom Tucker
East Bank
W. Va
Doug van Horn
Eastmoor
Columbus
George Garrett
Pottsville
Paul Lavigne
Bradley
Manchester
N.H
Jay Mackey
Ross
Fremont
Bernie Yaffa
Camden
Ed Foley
Woburn
Rick Norton
Flaget
Louisville
Dick Snyder
North Canton
Jim Somerville
Dover
Del
Paul Allen
Huntington Central
WVU Wrestling Beats VMI 14 11 for 4 1 1 Record
West Virginia University wrestling team improved to 4 1 1 by defeating Virginia Military Institute 14 11 in Morgantown. Dave Cain Sam Church and Gary Wilson won decisions for the Mountaineers while WVU heavyweight George Nedeff drew with Dennis Merklinger for VMI.
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Virginia Military Institute
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George Nedeff
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Dennis Merklinger
VMI
Tech Seeks 10th Straight Tonight
James Carter the Bluefield State guard scored 37 points in a 93 92 overtime win over West Virginia State at Institute to lift his average to 26.8 points per game as Davis Elkins rival Bob Ferrell leads the West Virginia Conference with about 33 ppg.
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United Press International
James Carter
Davis & Elkins
Bob Ferrell
West Virginia
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Bluefield State
West Virginia State
Institute
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Yellowjackets
West Virginia Teams Shine In Scoring Spree Results
Shepherd 95 Frostburg 76 led by Roscoe Dean and Wayman Everly with 20 each. West Virginia Tech eyes a 10th straight win at Alderson-Broaddus as Bluefield State, Montgomery JC, and others host games while Wheeling plays at Morris Harvey.
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George Lauder
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Morris Harvey
Montgomery Junior College
Potomac State
Bluesfield State
Beckley
John Carroll
Bethany
Goalby Leads San Diego Open After Round Two
In San Diego the San Diego Open golf tournament reached its second round as Bob Goalby posted a six under par 65 to lead, matching his prior 65 scores in 1960 and a midweek pro-am. Mike Souchak followed with 67, while Arnold Palmer carded 72 and Gene Littler 70.
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UPI
Bob Goalby
Mike Souchak
Goalby
University of Illinois
Comes Souchak
Duke University
Bruce Crampton
Australia
Bob Goetz
Tulsa
Okla
George Dickinson
Tequesta
Fla
Lionel Hebert
Kern City
George Bayer
Miami
al Feldman
Tacoma
Wash
Simmons Keeps Tri County Scoring Lead and Maynard 2nd
Pineville center Ritchie Simmons continues atop the Tri-County scoring race with 34 points against Welch, reaching 180 total in six games for a 30.0 ppg. Evan Maynard of Mark Twain sits second with 198 points and 28.28 ppg after seven games, while Bane Sarrett of Beckley debuts with 150 points in 5-0 Flying Eagles and a 25.0 ppg. Joe Woodie of Sophia falls to fifth after 18 points vs Clear Fork. Wiley of Byrd Prillerman posts 32 points to push his average up. Teddy Spadaro remains around 20.3 ppg despite ankle injury. Bill Cole of Trap Hill dips to 19.87 ppg after scoring 15 versus Sophia. The list tightens to 19 scorers as two drop out last week.
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Pineville
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Tri-County
Triple A Welch
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Mark Twain
Maynard
Beckley
Bane Sarrett
Sarrett
Flying Eagles
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Sophia
Clear ‘Fork
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Stratton
Teddy Spadaro
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Bill Cole
Trap Hill
Richie Simmons
Woodrow Wilson
Harold Wiley Byrd- Prillerman
J. W. Hubbard, Jr
Mount Hope
Clear Fork
Auad
Trap
Mullett and Rader named to All-America HS team
Ripley fullback Dick Rader and New Martinsville end Dick Mullett earned spots on the Wigwam Wisemen 15th All-America high school football squads. Mullett made the fourth team and Rader the fifth. Twenty-five West Virginians received honorable mention. selections were made by the Wigwam Wisemen football committee based in Oklahoma City.
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UPI
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New Martinsville
W. Va
Dick Rader
Ripley
Wigwam Wisemen of America
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Notice to Creditors in the Rosa A Roberts Estate
Creditor and beneficiary notice. All claims against Rosa Alice Roberts deceased must be filed with voucher verified at Roy A Cunningham’s office in Beckley West Virginia by July 6 1962 at 10 00 a m to avoid loss of benefits. Beneficiaries must attend to protect interests. Dated December 26 1961 Raleigh County WV.
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Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
Raleigh County
Notice of Trustee's Sale of Pine Grove Park Lot E
Trustees will sell at 10:00 A. M. February 3, 1962, at the Raleigh County Court House front door in Beckley West Virginia the Lot E in Pine Grove Park Subdivision No 1 Raleigh County. The sale is under a deed of trust dated January 12 1959 by Lee Roy Meadows and Inez Bell Meadows to J W Hubbard Jr and P B Hill. Cash only.
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J. W. Hubbard, Jr
P. B. Hill
Raleigh County
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Raleigh County Court House
Beckley
Shady Springs
Pine Grove Park
Elco Lumber Company
Hoop State Week 6 football slate features key rivalries
Beckley carries 5-0 into clash with Bluefield 6-2 while Stratton 4-2x faces Conley 7-0 and Lookout 1-5 meets Fayetteville 3-1. Other games include Glen Rogers 5-3 at Mark Twain 3-6 and Sophia 7-0 at Trap Hill 0-8x. Not including Thursday games.
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Bluefield
Stratton
Conley
Lookout
Fayetteville
Glen Rogers
Mark Twain
Sandstone
Herndon
Pineville
Mullens
Oceana
Shady Spring
Sophia
Trap Hill
Montgomery Jr
Bow Wick Wednesday Mixed League Opens With High Scores
In Bow Wick Wednesday night action the M T B s P B s 1 2 Squares and Happees each claimed two game wins. Ad Barker led the P B s with 225 202 596 series while Hazel Phillips topped the ladies with 180 491. The 1 2 Squares and PB s shared team honors with 2893 team total and 1046 high team game.
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Happees
Ad Barker
Hazel Phillips
Keglers
George Steffey
Bill Klein
Sky Lanes first half crown clinched by Watts and teammates
R D Watts captured the first half crown with three straight wins over Sky Lanes Snack Bar as Dot Bostie led scoring with a 132 near triple and a 426 series, while Pat Durrett top scored for the losers with 396. Beckley National Bank topped Smith Construction two of three, with Joyce Groseclose leading winners at 422 and Barbara Shiflett 417 for the losers. Beckley National rolled 2697 pins for the night’s high team series and Smith Construction posted the best single game 941. Janice Martin led with 439 in the series, while Shirley Bailey and Martin tied 168 for high game.
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Sky Lanes
Dot Bostie
Pat Durrett
E. M. Payne
Woodie
Jean Lucas
Janice Martin
Shirley Bailey
Pro Bowl Showdown Features World Class Gridsters Clash
In Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum the 12th Pro Bowl pits East coach Allie Sherman and West coach Norm Van Brocklin in a matchup of the NFL’s best players. Each winner’s squad earns 800 dollars per player with the West favored 6 1/2 points. NFL Western Conference stars hold a 7-4 edge over the East. Sherman praises the talent, while Van Brocklin notes how easy coaching becomes with such players.
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Memorial Coliseum
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New York Giants
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Sherman
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Logan Signs Contract With Pirates for 1962 Season
PITTSBURGH UPI Utility fielder Johnny Logan has returned his signed 1962 contract with the Pirates. Acquired from the Milwaukee Braves last June in a trade for outfielder Gino Cimoli, Logan hit .197 in 45 games for both clubs. The Pirates also named Tom Saffell to manage their Grand Forks North Carolina class C Northern League team. Saffell, 38, was an outfielder with the Pirates in 1949 1951 and 1955 and briefly with the Kansas City Athletics in 1955. He began managing in 1960 with the Los Angeles Dodgers farm team Reno in the California League. Last year he managed Jacksonville.
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Milwaukee
Pirates
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