Tech Edges Morris Harvey 88-87 In Charleston thriller
West Virginia Tech rallied in final 45 seconds to beat Morris Harvey 88-87 in Charleston. Carl Pennington sank the deciding basket, after Tech trailed by as much as 20 in the first half and 10 in the second. Bob Watson led Tech with 28 points, while Dick O’Neal scored 30 for Morris Harvey. O’Neal and Hewitt each posted double figures for their teams.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Wins Court Victory Ahead of Title Fight
Sugar Ray Robinson was cleared in a 75000 breach of contract suit by promoter Nick Troilo after a 20 minute jury deliberation. He will fly to Los Angeles then train near San Jacinto before traveling to Las Vegas a week before the March 4 bout with Gene Fullmer.
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West Hundley Score 10 5 As Lakers Bow
In Philadelphia the Los Angeles Lakers lost 106 103 to the Warriors. Jerry West and Rod Hundley each scored 10 and 5 points respectively with Hundley’s late foul shot tying the game at 103 103 before Tom Heinsohn scored and Bob Cousy added a free throw. Elgin Baylor led L A with 29 points. Heinsohn and Cousy posted 22 each for Philadelphia along with Bill Sherman’s 21.
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Appalachian League Ends Second Quarter With Standings
The Appalachian League concludes its second quarter with Reddy's Kids leading at 27-18, followed by Fuzz Sticks 21-24 and Pinguins 20-25. Seven-man teams rotate weekly across six clubs, playoff set between first and second period winners, Emma Jean Wilson high series for women, Wilbur McMahan high game, and notable averages led by Berginnis and Evans.
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McAuliffe to Receive Gold Tee Award in 1960 Dinner
New Jersey organizer John E. McAuliffe of New Brunswick will receive the Gold Tee Award for 1960 at the Metropolitan Golf Writers' Association dinner on January 24. The award honors the person deemed to have contributed most to golf over many years for promoting major tournaments. McAuliffe helped promote the National Mixed Football Championship and the Triangle Round-Robin Tournament for Women. Horton Smith will receive the Ben Hogan Trophy at the same dinner.
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Chamberlain Delivers Late Burst In Warriors Victory
Wilt Chamberlain, held to 12 in the All Star game, scored 39 total and hit a key late play in the Warriors 129-127 win over the St Louis Hawks. Andy Johnson and Arizin added 20 each. Cliff Hagen had 32 for the Hawks. Celtics beat the Lakers 106-103 to extend lead. Knickerbockers toppled the Royals 129-122.
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Broncos Upset DePaul 85 60 In Wild Kalamazoo Showdown
Western Michigan, once winless against DePaul, stunned the tenth-ranked Blue Demons 85-60 on the road. Bob Bolton scored 23, Ron Robinson 17 as Howie Carl was held to one field goal in the first half. DePaul dropped to 11-2. WMU improved to 6-7.
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Boston Bruins Nip Detroit 4 2 in Key Victory
Willie ORee scored the winning goal as the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4 2. Bruins' coach Lynn Patrick praised ORee, noting his speed and desire to be a top player, with the tally helping Boston close within four points of the idle New York Rangers. Delvecchio and MacDonald scored late for Detroit.
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