Morris Harvey Stays In Tight WV Conference Fight
In a light WWC schedule amid mid term exams Morris Harvey remains a Western Division contender, beating Ohio Wesleyan 91-83 and posting key wins as Salem, Beckley and West Liberty push for spots. Wesleyan, Beckley, and West Virginia State also pick up late-season wins shaping the standings.
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Four Area Teams Remain Unbeaten
The 1959-60 basketball season narrows to four undefeated area teams after last week’s losses. Richwood fell to Beckley 85 52 and Kingston lost to United Highlanders 58 48. Oceana Pineville Montgomery and Ansted hold perfect records with Oceana leading in wins at 10 as Ansted hosts Kingston and Mullens hosts an upcoming game.
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Local High School Basketball Schedule and Standings
Kingston at Ansted tests unbeaten Mountaineers on their home floor while Pineville seeks a 10th straight win against Glen Rogers before facing Oceana. Montgomery eyes seventh in a string of wins as Coalfield Triple A race tightens among Beckley Princeton Logan. Oceana Mullens vie for early Coalfield lead. Raleigh County and Wyoming County races show Pineville, Oceana leading. Richwood tops New River Valley with Clay Webster and Cowen pending results.
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Barber Holds LA Golf Lead at Yorba Linda Open
Jerry Barber of Los Angeles led after 54 holes at the Yorba Linda Open with a 206 total from rounds of 67 70 69. Harry Weetman of England trailed by three at 209, Billy Maxwell stood third at 210, while Don Finsterwald Julius Boros and Bob Goalby were six back.
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Tony Lema
Robinson Meets Pender Friday In Boston Garden Bout
Sugar Ray Robinson, 39, seeks to reclaim the world middleweight title Friday at the Boston Garden against Paul Pender of Brookline, Mass. Robinson was stripped by the NBA for inactivity but remains champ in New York and Massachusetts. They stage a NBC telecast with prior undercard bouts including Willie Pastrano versus Jerry Ludee on ABC.
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Mountaineers prep for Pitt after Villanova win
West Virginia basketball, 15-1 this season, will skip games until Jan 27 at Pitt to focus on exams. Willie Akers heals his ankle after sustaining an injury in the 89-81 win over Villanova. Jerry West starred with 24 points 14 rebounds and 9 assists while Hubie White was held to 15. Jim Warren added 25 points. Jim Ritchie had 13 points and 15 rebounds.
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Unitas Sets Passing Record In Pro Bowl Clash West Wins 38 21
Johnny Unitas led the West to a 38 Saturday Pro Bowl victory over the East, throwing three first half touchdowns and a new Pro Bowl record. Paul Hornung scored 14 points, Y A Title ran a seven straight completions drive, and Gene Lipscomb anchored a stifling West defense that limited the East to 59 rushing yards.
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Major college rankings wrecked by upsets across nation
The national rankings tumble as Bradley defeats Cincinnati and ends a run of perfect records. Texas A M, La Salle, Villanova and Cincinnati lose, leaving California West Virginia Bradley and Georgia Tech among leading teams as mid term exams loom and postseason races heat up.
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Pettit Reaches 10 000 Point Mark In NBA
In St Louis AP reports Bob Pettit reached 10 000 career NBA points with the Hawks at age 27. Pettit, 6 9, goals include steady play and business plans as he discusses tax deductions in the Hawks dressing room. He had about 40 000 a year income, 25000 from the Hawks, after a 51 2 season pace. He rewrote the NBA record book last season.
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Alignment Seen Key to NFL Expansion Effort
Miami Beach AP report says expansion hinges on alignment of conferences and schedules. Executive committee approved considering franchise applications from Dallas, St. Louis, Miami, and Minneapolis St Paul. Gunsel named acting commissioner with Gunsel leading candidates.
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Machen and Folley Clash In 12 Rounder At Cow Palace
Heavyweights Eddie Machen and Zora Folley meet in a 12 round or less title hopeful bout at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Both aim to prove they belong in Johansson’s heavyweight title talk after a 1958 draw here and recent losses. Machen, 31-1-1, and Folley, 49-3-2, seek a decisive win with plans to weigh around 196 and 6 ft 1 in respectively. scoring will follow the California 10 point system.
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Hawks Star Soars With Career Highs This Season
With 2105 points and a 29.2 average he shines this season at 26.5, second best. His rebounding and passing peak, only ten players reached 10000 career points, Celtics beat Warriors 129-123. Nationals beat Knickerbockers 129-117. Pistons topped Royals 115-110. Celts extend lead to 4½ games over Warriors. Knicks beat Royals 132-106. Pistons 105-98 over Lakers.
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Lewis Not Bitter Over Controversy
WVU coach Arti Lewis will return for the 1960 season after the board kept him on the payroll with a public reprimand from President Elvis J. Stahr Jr. He faces probation and must win back faculty and alumni confidence, while the Athletic Council’s charges remain undisclosed.
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WVU Council Kept Out Of Final Football Decision
FAIRMONT AP Not even WVU Athletic Council members knew officially until Sunday that Art Lewis would be retained as WVU football coach. The council had urged against hiring for 1960, but WVU Board overruled and President Stahr announced the decision Sunday afternoon. Evans notes the president claimed own responsibility and did not share confidence with the council.
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