West Virginia Eyes Arch Rival Pitt In Big MVC Showdown
West Virginia and Pitt prepare for the big clash after WVU’s 82-73 win over Richmond and a 97-61 prior victory. WVU sits 9 0 in the Southern Conference with remaining games against William and Mary Virginia Tech Furman and faces a stronger Pitt.
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WVU
Morgantown
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia
Richmond
Mountaineers
Panthers
Westminster
George Washington
William & Mary
Virginia Tech
Furman
Virginia
Tech
Mullens League Top Three Maintain Standings After Two Wins
The Mullens Handicap League top three teams each won two of three as Island Creek, Poca Fuel, and Helen held positions. Island Creek beat A. P. Co. and Archery, Poca Fuel edged Oglebay Norton with strong pins from Clarence Reed and Lee Roy Dean, while Helen downed Archery with Jim Vaught scoring 194 and 553 for the night.
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Island Creek
A. P. Co
Poca
Oglebay-Norton
Helen Downing
Island
Glen Farrell
Power Boys
Ron Hensley
Luther Reed
Shields Kline
Oglebay
Clarence Reed
Lee Roy Dean
Paul Morgan
Harry Cook
Helen
Jim Vaught
Bill Morris
Charles Walker
Vaught
Poca Fuel
Archery
FASTEETH Provides Firm Plate Stabilization On Dentures
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Bruins shake up lineup in bid to spark season
Boston Bruins make three roster moves shipping goalie Don Head and rookies Bob Beckett and Terry Gray to the minors. Bruce Gamble returns in net with Larry Leach and Tommy Williams added as wingers. Williams, an Olympic gold medalist, and Leach bring fresh scoring, while Head’s poor 4.24 GA average stalls a struggling defense ahead of Thursday’s game vs Detroit.
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UPI
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Don Head
Bob Beckett
Terry Gray
Bruce Gamble
Larry Leach
Tommy Williams
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Bruin
Gray
Kingston
Beckett
Providence
Leach
Williams
Duluth
Minn
Squaw Valley
Detroit Red Wings
Ohio State Tops UPI Basketball Ratings With 12-0 Start
Ohio State remains the nation’s No. 1 major college team in the UPI ratings with a 12-0 record as 34 of 35 coaches pick the Buckeyes first. Cincinnati slips to No. 2, Kentucky moves to No. 3, Kansas State and USC rise, while West Virginia drops out of the top 10 to No. 12.
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UPI
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United Press International
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Cincinnati
Bearcats
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Southern California
Washington
Duquesne
Bradley
Duke
Villanova
Oregon State
Wichita
West Virginia
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Mississippi State
Bowling Green
Utah
Stanford
Purdue
St. John’s
N.Y
Illinois
Santa Clara
Arizona State
North Carolina
Utah State
Wake Forest
Colorado State
Texas Tech
Johnstown Wins Keeps Unbeaten City League Run
Johnstown Baptist remains 6-0 after a 34-29 victory over First Methodist in Monday City Church Basketball action. Den Bunch led First Methodist with 20 points while Johnstown’s balanced, 10-point contribution from Larry Walker helped seal the win. Crab Orchard edged Calvary 29-24 as Lively and Persinger combined for eight in the second half. Hedrick led Calvary with 14 but Crab Orchard rallied after halftime to pull ahead.
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Richmond
Tom Lowry
Lowry
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Thorn
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Buddy Euck
George Grodzicki
Gale Catlett
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Diromi
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Flint
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Methodist Temple
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Nets
Charlie Karbonit
Pacers
den Bunch
Johnstown
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Lively
Persinger
Hedrick
First Baptist
Garten
al Walker
Reves Witt
John Hedrick
Danny Ellison
Jack Lytton
Isley
Hosphins
Jim Huffman
Methodist
David
Gill
Elkin Alvareza
Johnstown Crouch
Mays
Mullens
Ickline
Redden
Shrafer
Allen
Wilker
Calvary Hedrick
Roebuck
Pilkington
Hanson
Smith
Lebber
Summers
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Moye
Lively Davis
Farley
Rubin
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I Totals
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Tewart
Bain
Ellison
Bowyen
Wyant
Wood
Huffman
Hopkins
Davis
Jennings
Stewart
Lytton
Sanna
I Memorial Baptist
Berra and Ford Set for Yankee Double Signing
Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford are expected to sign today for a combined total of 102000 with Berra at 52000 and Ford at 50000. The deals mark personal bests for both players and come as Micke Mantle had already signed. Mets signings follow, with Charley Neal and Ray Daviault joining Casey Stengel’s roster as others sign elsewhere.
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Yogi Berra
Whitey Ford
New York Yankees
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Ford
Yogi
Yankee
Mickey Mantle
Roy Hamey
Elston Howard
Bill Skowron
Mets
Yankees
New York Mets
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Ray Daviault
Neal
Daviault
Los Angeles Dodgers
Casey Stengel
Cardwell
Don Cardwell
Chicago Cubs
John Holland
Dick Schofied
Pittsburgh Pirates
Detroit Tigers
Chico Fernandez
George Alusik
Fire's Aftermath Lifts Raleigh County High Hoop Prospects
Three Raleigh County high schools may gain Byrd Prillerman players as Stoco Mark Twain and Sophia brace for stronger lineups. Becckley Huntington clash looms as Wiseman seeks eighth straight win with Cimala shining and Barksdale solid in defense.
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Byrd-Prillerman High School
Stoco
Mark Twain
Helen
Rhodell
Jack Patton
West Virginia
Patton
Stotesbury School
Byrd Prillerman
Evan Maynard
Ken Wheeler
Sophia
Tme
Ito Stoco
Beckley stays undefeated in No. 1 spot. Weirton holds second
UPI reports Beckley remains unbeaten at the top while Weirton clings to second place as narrow margins and late scores shape the state rankings. Sophia Ranks 14th, with Kady detailing the suspenseful stretch toward the next round.
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Beckley
Weirton
Alabama Receives UPI Trophy for 1961 Football Crown
The University of Alabama will receive the United Press International Cup designating the Crimson Tide as No. 1 in 1961 at a Thursday banquet in Tuscaloosa. UPI officials Petersen and Tome will present the trophy and issue All-America certificates, with Bill Neighbors on the first team and Pat Trammell on the second.
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Ala
UPI
University of Alabama
Crimson Tide
Leo H. Petersen
William O. Tome
Alabama
Petersen
Tome
Bill Neighbors
Pat Trammell
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