WVU Expels 3 Footballers for Field House Entry
WVU coach Art Lewis commented that the expulsion of three football players followed a hearing by the university discipline committee. Glen Shamblin, Dick Manion, and Don Smith were found to have unlawfully entered the Field House on January 14 to obtain final exam questions. Shamblin, a 200-pound fullback, had NFL interest from the Chicago Cardinals. Manion, 163 pounds, had grades issues. Smith, 280 pounds, was redshirted this past year. All three were enrolled in the physical education school and are out of varsity competition for three seasons’ eligibility.
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United States Faces Tougher Test in World Meet
In Santiago, Chile, the United States rallied to beat Formosa 85 60 after a weak win over Nationalist China as the Soviet Union crushed Bulgaria 78 58. The U S tally rose to 3 0 in round robin play while Russia prepares to meet Chile. Observers say the American Air Force team must elevate its effort against a faster Russian squad with better outside shooting.
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Rick Ferrell Named Temporary General Manager of Tigers
DETROIT AP The Detroit Tigers named Rick Ferrell 53 a temporary general manager after John McHale quit to join the Milwaukee Braves. Ferrell a Hall of Fame catcher once played for St Louis Boston and Washington and spent years in Detroit as a minor leaguer coach and scout. He said he will seek to keep the job but notes his authority is limited until a permanent GM is named.
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Pettit Baylor Eye NBA Marks
St Louis star Bob Pettit and rookie Elgin Baylor threaten to break George Mikan records in the NBA. Pettit leads scoring with 1,277 points at 20.0 per game, aiming to surpass Mikan’s 1,698 in the first season. Baylor sits second with 1,046 points at 23.8 per game, needing a 25.1 pace to top Mikan’s mark. Arizin trails with 1,150 points, Twyman has 1,120. Arizin scored 29 as the Warriors beat Detroit 102-98.
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Indianapolis Seeks Heavy Title Match
New York AP report notes Indianapolis champions Patterson Johansson bout on for June. Officials expect official signing today or Wednesday. Promoter Bill Rosensohn and Patterson lawyers discuss final contract details. Site not set for about 30 days. Bids from New York Los Angeles Colorado Springs.
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West Virginia tops George Washington 77 67 in league game
West Virginia led 14 points down the stretch then used strong reserves and defense to down George Washington 77 67 at Uline Arena. Jerry West scored 30 points as GW fouled out key players aiding WVU’s seventh straight conference win and 43rd in a row over five seasons.
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Ex-Teammate Drops 40 as Glenville Tops Beckley 97–83
Don Nichols scored 40 points to carry the Glenville Pioneers past Beckley College Blue Hawks 97–83 in a conference game at Glenville. Nichols hit 12 of 18 from the floor and 16 of 18 from the line, with 45‑foot late field goal sealing the win. Beckley’s Pete Culberto led with 28 as Beckley slides to 3–7 in league play while Glenville improves to 6–2. West Virginia Tech also visits Charleston in a separate league contest.
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Kentucky Still Leads AP Poll
Kentucky remains atop the national college basketball rankings in the AP poll, edging North Carolina by first place votes while averaging 1,155 points to UNC's 1,097. Kansas State is third with 786 points, and the top ten shows little change amid mid-season exams.
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Podres and Repulski Sign 1959 Dodger Deals
Los Angeles Dodgers announce pitcher Johnny Podres and outfielder Rip Repulski signed 1959 contracts. Salaries not disclosed. The signings bring the total Dodgers under contract to 17 players.
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Robertson Cox Boozer And West Star In Victory
Oscar Robertson and teammates led Cincinnati to a 73-52 win over Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference. Boozer scored 21 as Kansas State beat Iowa State 78-55. Cox added 18 in Kentucky’s 70-4 victory over Georgia Tech. West Virginia snapped a 43 game Southern Conference run with a 77-67 win over George Washington. Robertson had 27 points and 17 rebounds for Cincinnati.
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West Virginia and National College Basketball Scores
West Virginia defeated George Washington 77 to 67 and Kentucky beat Georgia Tech 94 to 70. Other college results include Glenville State 97 Beckley 83 and Alderson-Broaddus 89 Salem 78. NBA action saw Philadelphia 102 over Detroit 98 and Cincinnati-Philadelphia plus St. Louis at New York on Tuesday.
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Senior golfers open 20th PGA Seniors at Dunedin
The 55 and up division begins the 36 hole event at PGA National Golf Club in Dunedin amid a record 274 entrants. Defending champion Gene Sarazen among veterans tees off as 18 holes start today with 50 to 54 year olds starting Wednesday. The field narrows to low 100 and ties for the weekend rounds to decide the grand championship worth 1200 dollars and a free England trip.
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1959 Yankee rookie prospects Boyer and Blanchard head to camp
Cletis Boyer and Johnny Blanchard emerge as the top rookie bets for the Yankees in 1959. Boyer, a shortstop likely to land the left field job, batted .284 with 2 homers and 71 RBIs at Richmond. Blanchard, a former outfielder turned catcher on Dickey’s advice, hit .291 with 19 homers and 96 RBIs at Denver and could back up Elston Howard with Yogi Berra behind them. The rookie group includes seven pitchers and other infielders and outfielders, with Gabler and Freeman listed for camp competition.
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Geoffrion Tops NHL Scorers Amid Scoring Confusion
Montreal's Boom Boom Geoffrion leads the NHL scoring race with 57 points, one or two ahead of Andy Bathgate. Detroit’s Doug Young credits Geoffrion with two assists in a game he lists as one goal and one assist. Gordie Howe climbs to third with 52 points, while Jacques Plante anchors the goalie charts with 93 goals against in 46 games.
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Campanella Honored as Courageous Athlete of 1958
PHILADELPHIA AP Campanella a paraplegic from an auto accident who later became a coach with the Dodgers was named the most courageous athlete of 1958. The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association presented the plaque at his Glen Cove home via a film since he could not travel.
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West Virginian Ronnie Retton Chosen Co Captain
West Virginia five seven mitey mite Ronnie Retton serves as co captain of the basketball team and will also captain the baseball squad. He relinquished the senior class presidency due to time demands.
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