WVU Wrestling Squad 1959 Spotlight and Champs
The 1959 West Virginia University wrestling team features three defending Southern Conference champions from last season, Westfall at 123 pounds Sherwood at 167 and Miller in heavyweight, with a full squad listed including manager Joe Field and coaches Steve Harrick and John Buchanan.
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West Virginia University
Mgr
Joe Field
Ralph Staton
Tom Westfall
Bob Petres
Paul Duffield
Bob DeProspero
John Carpenter
Bill Turner
Bob Bradley
Steve Harrick
Mike Locke
Marty Pushkin
J. D. Miller
Charles Sherwood
Marvin Metzinger
Paul
Hoblitzell
Joe Johnston
Jim Friel
George Dodds
Harry Myers
John Buchanan
Westfall
Sherwood
Miller
Patterson Fight Prospects In Big Snafu
New York pro motion of the Patterson Johansson bout proceeds amid legal maneuvering. Eddie Machen seeks a court order to block the rematch before Patterson, promoter Bill Rosensohn says contracts should be signed by Thursday, while London promoter Levene claims a title fight with London is set and urges patience. Cus D Amato accuses Levene of leaking private correspondence. Johansson disputes signing any rematch and warns Machen about delays.
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New York
BNS
Floyd Patterson
Ingemar Johansson
Bill Rosensohn
Eddie Machen
Johansson
Ingemar
Patterson
London
Harry Levene
Brian London
England
Cus D'Amato
Levene
Machen
Eddie
Rosensohn
U.S. District Court
United States
Edwin Ahlquist
Yaoi ta Named Boxer Of Month By Ring Magazine
Sadao Yaoita the Japanese flyweight who stopped Pascual Perez’s 48 fight streak in a non title bout is chosen as fighter of the month by Ring Magazine. He moved from fifth to first among Perez challengers after weighing over the limit. Ingemar Johansson remains the No 1 European heavyweight contender to Floyd Patterson with a June title bout planned.
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New York
Sadao Yaoita
Pascual Perez
Ring Magazine
Yaoita
Argentina
Perez
Ingemar Johansson
Sweden
Floyd Patterson
Johansson
Nino Valdes
Zora Folley
Chandler
Ariz
Henry Cooper
London
Brian London
Don Jordan
Alvaro Gutierrez
Mexico
Virgil Akins
Intentionally Wins Pimlico Futurity In Derby Style Finish
Willie Shoemaker led the Pimlico Futurity with Howard Grant and Bill Hardtack close behind. Intentionally won the race with Rico Tesio second and Black Hills finishing third.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
Willie Shoemaker
Howard Grant
Bill Hardtack
Grant
Rico Tesio
Hardtack
Black Hills
Bechleyan Hart Drives Duke Against ACC Rivals
Howie Hart, Duke’s versatile sophomore, leads the Blue Devils in scoring and rebounding after 15 games. Hart has shown prowess at guard and forward, contributing 208 points and a 14.9 scoring average while adding strong playmaking and defense as Duke looks to close the season strong against Pittsburgh and upcoming ACC foes.
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Marty Hamilton
Durham
N. C
Duke
ACC
Howie Hurt
Duse
Hurt
Bradley
Blue Devils
Beckley
W. Va
Seaboard
Beckley High School
Greenbrier Military School
Hart
Maryland
Pittsburgh
Don Hennon
Panthers
Boxing results from multiple cities listed in AP report
In Miami Beach Jesse Bowdry won a decision over Clarence Hinnant. Randy Sandy defeated Walter Irby in Charlotte. Jackie Donnelly outpointed Mickey Driscoll in Buffalo. Dave Johnson beat Joe Miceli in Oakland. Buddy Turman knocked out Billy Walters in Tyler.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Jesse Bowdry
St. Louis
Clarence Hinnant
Washington
Charlotte
N.C
Randy Sandy
New York
Walter Irby
Columbia
S.C
Buffalo
N. Y
Jackie Donnelly
Mickey Driscoll
Toronto
Oakland
Calif
Dave Johnson
Joe Miceli
Tyler
Tex
Buddy Turman
Billy Walters
Giardello Jones Fight Tonight At Freedom Hall
Middleweights Joey Giardello and Ralph Jones meet in a 10 round bout at Freedom Hall Louisville televised nationally by ABC but blackout locally. Giardello from Brooklyn beat Jones of Yonkers in 1954 and 1957. Giardello record 67 15 5 with 28 KOs. Jones 12 KOs and 46 24 4. Fight time 10 p.m. EST.
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Louisville
Joey Giardello
Ralph
Tiger) Jones
Freedom Hall
ABC
Giardello
Brooklyn
Jones
Yonkers
N. Y
Art Wall Wins Eldorado Title in Palm Desert
Art Wall Jr. of Pocono Manor Pa birdied four of the last five holes to win the Eldorado Pro-Amateur Golf Tournament in Palm Desert Calif with a 36 hole total of 137 seven under par and 750 prize money Ken Venturi and Arnold Palmer tied for second at 142 while Mike Souchak and partners won the best ball division with a net 117.
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Palm Desert
Calif
Art Wall Jr
Pocono Manor
Wall
Ken Venturi
Palo Alto
Arnold Palmer
Latrobe
Army Interviews Dobbs for Army Football Coach Job
West Point AP Bobby Dobbs Tulane head coach was set for interview by the U S Military Academy athletic board after Earl Blaik's 18 year tenure ended. Tulane assistant Jack Green was interviewed this week and Dale Hall, another Army aide, remains in consideration. Yankees slugger Bill Skowron posts a .303 average over five seasons in the American League.
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West Point
N.Y
Bobby Dobbs
Tulsa
U. S. Military Academy
Earl
Red) Blaik
Army
Jack Green
Tulane
Dale Hall
Bill Moose Skowron
New York Yankees
McHale To Work Under Tebbetts In Milwaukee Braves
Youthful John McHale joined the Milwaukee Braves as general manager after leaving the Detroit Tigers. Officials said his duties will include handling players under Birdie Tebbetts, who then led signing and operations. McHale’s arrival fills the gap left by John Quinn’s departure to Philadelphia.
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Milwaukee
John McHale
Milwaukee Braves
John Quinn
McHale
Detroit Tigers
Braves
Joseph Cairnes
Birdie Tebbette
Tebbetts
Quinn
Manaoe
Philadelphia Philes
Entry Blank for 1959 Golden Gloves Tournament
Official form for entrants to the 1959 Sectional Golden Gloves, sponsored by Company F of the West Virginia National Guard. It requests selection of Open or Novice Class and includes a waiver of rights for injuries in this or future tournaments. A note notes applicants under 21 must fill a blank.
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Company F
W. Va. National Guard
Consent Form For 1958 Golden Gloves Entry
Parent or guardian grants consent for entrant to compete in the 1958 Sectional Golden Gloves tournament. The form releases entrants and sponsors from injuries and indemnifies Company F of the West Virginia National Guard. Deadline is Saturday noon Feb 7.
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Company
W. Va
Johnny Tanner
National Guard Armory
Beckley
Wesleyan Nearer 1st Loop Crown. Wesleyan vs Glenville
Wesleyan and Glenville State face off as Wesleyan sits at 13-0 in the league race aiming for a 20th straight win. Morris Harvey’s 89-83 victory over West Virginia Tech reshapes the standings, with Glenville State at 4-10 in conference and 5-11 overall after last night’s league results.
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Associated Press
West Virginia Wesleyan
Morris Harvey
Bobcats
Glenville State
West Virginia Tech
Golden Bears
Tech
Glenville
Wesleyan
Fairmont State
Beckley
Alderson-Broaddus
West Liberty
Bluefield State
W. Va. State
Fairmont
Davis & Elkins
Potomac
Wheeling
Bethany
Concord
Salem
Shepherd
Tech Eagles sweep past King College 86 to 66 on home court
Mo Harvey led Concord with 22 points as Don Stover added 22 and Danner 18 boosting a 6-0 home mark and 95 season total. Tech led throughout until a late push by Bob Danner sealed an 86-66 victory, with Sizemore 17 and Gentry 16 pacing the Eagles.
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Counter
Concord
King
Tenn
College
Potomac State
Grace
Ind
West Virginia State
Rio Grande
Ohio
Mo Harvey
Tech
Eagles
Bob Danner
Fairmont
Beckley
Tex Williams
Glenville State
John Porterfield
Mountain Lions
King College
Princeton
Bob Musser
Lions
Yellow Jackets
Frank Casey
Jackets
George Holt
George Eicher
Potomac
Grace College
W. Va. Tech
Dick Brown
A. Coffman
B. Hewitt
Lon Sizemore
Bob Watson
the Wright
Kermit Gentry
Don Halton
Bill Turner
Tim Outlaw
Richard Hart
Bill Altize
W. Dawson
Gene Hensley
David West
Dave Russell
Morris Harvey
Alex Pegins
Don Stover
Carl Bradford
Cliff Cook
Jim Summers
Bob Childers MW
Bob Sholes
J. Porterfield
Jim Stafford
John Dyche
Denny Skiles
Stan Pollack
Bill Buckley
Morris F. Harrison
Harvey
B. Hamrick
Hagg
Sarver
Joe O'Dell
Saaserae U
Tom Lewis
Mac Wilson
Romano
Adams
College and high school basketball scores and results
A compilation of scores from high school and college games across West Virginia and nearby states. Notable results include Morgantown, Clarksburg, and Huntington area teams with scores from Shinnston, Fairmont East, Wallace, Newburg, and others. College action lists Duquesne, St Francis NY, Manhattan CCNY, and national leagues show St Louis edging New York 112 111 and Syracuse beating Detroit 121 107.
Two can't miss rookie prospects boost Tigers spring camp
In 1959 Detroit Tigers spring training, Davie and Demeter are touted as potential starters. Davie, Charleston league ERA 2.45 with 17–5 record, has a sharp curve and fastball. Demeter hit 18 homers and 88 RBIs for Birmingham while batting .310. The Tigers also test Don Lee, Bob Bruce, Pete Burne, Joe Grzenda, Wyman Carey, and others as rookie depth, along with Maury Wills and Boros Jingling as infield depth. Next in line, Philadelphia Phillies.
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New York
Detroit Tigers
American Assn
Jerry Davie
Charleston
Tigers
Southern Assn
Steve Demeter
Birmingham
Davie
Demeter
Tiger Brass
Corpus Christi
Tiger
Don Lee
Thornton Lee
Southpaw
Bob Bruce
Pete Burneide
Joe Grzenda
Wyman Carey
Larry Osborne
Muinors
Bill Norman
Maury Wills
Spokane
Los Angeles Dodger
Steve Boros
Bo Jingling
Air Force star Rich Mayo to miss spring drills
Rich Mayo, quarterback and key passer for Air Force, will miss spring drills due to a right wrist fracture from last spring. Doctors say the bone failed to respond to treatment, forcing Mayo to sit out while the Falcons prepare after an unbeaten season that led to the Cotton Bowl.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Rich Mayo
Air Force
Rich
Falcons
Texas Christian
St John’s Hopes Road Trip Boosts Hoop Ranking Bid
St John’s to open a three game road swing starting in St Louis against No 15 Billikens and moving on to Chicago Loyola and Notre Dame. Coach Joe Lapchick calls the trip rough as the Redmen chase a top ranking and a berth in the NIT or NCAA tournaments.
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St. John’s
Ben Olan
Associated Press
St. John's
New York Today
Redmen
St. Louis
Billikens
Chicago
Loyola
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Joe Lapchick
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Oklahoma City
Regis
South Carolina
Furman
Louisville State
New Orleans
Duquesne
St. Francis
Chiefs
Gamecocks
Mike Callahan
Phil Kaiser
LSU
Pettit Drives Hawks To 112-111 OT Victory Over Knicks
Bob Pettit starred with 34 points as the St Louis Hawks edged the New York Knicks 112-111 at Madison Square Garden in overtime. The win extended Hawks’ lead in the West to 15 games over Detroit, which lost to Syracuse 121-107. Dolph Schayes paced the Nationals with 28 points and .543 shooting. Jack Twyman scored 37 for the Royals in a 100-92 win over the Warriors to open a twinbill.
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Wags
Pettit
New York Knicks
Madison Square Garden
Hawks
West
Detroit
Syracuse
Dolph Schayes
Jack Twyman
Cincinnati Royals
Philadelphia Warriors
Twyman
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W.V.U
Big Snafu
Byron Moore
Royal Loan & Finance Co
N. Meber
Beckleyan
John Frye
Frye
Pennsylvania
Art Wall
Eldorado
Dobbs
Ade
St. Albans
Barboursville
Dunbar
Stonewall Jackson
Van
East Bank
Cedar Grove
Seth
South Charleston
Nitro
Griffithsville
Winfield
Madison
Sharples
Fayetteville
Summersville
Ravenswood
Spencer
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant
Bellaire
Linsly
Benwood Union
Moundsville
Weirton
Wellsburg
Wheeling McKinley
Bob Cerrito
Pete Culberto
Bob Backus
Bob Morris
Joe Gilkeson
Ron Manning
Dallas Mann
Marv McBride
Curtis Guin
Roy Meeks
Ron Everhart
Don Layman
Fred Hike
Mike Currence
Carl Baker
Milton Johnson
Don Haught
Williams
Calberto
Backus
Morris
Wilkeson
Mann
McBride
Gain
Meeks
Everhart
Layman
Hiker
iCurrence
Johnson
Barrackville
Clay Battelle
Monongah
Mannington
Farmington
Rivesville
Clarksburg
Philippi
Masontown Valley
Terra Alta
St. Maria Goretti
Martinsburg
St. Joe
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Hancock
Racine
Shinnston
Manhattan
CCNY
Louisiana State
Texas Wesleyan
Austin
National Basketball Assn
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Boston
Minneapolis
Syracuse-Minneapolis
Houston
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Mingo Junction
Follawsbee
National Hockey League
Bob Johnson
Earl Hersh
Ken Walters
George Alusik
George Thomas
Philadelphia Phillies
Hawks Swamp Knicks
Bob Pettit
St. Louis Hawks
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