Flying Eagles to Engage Huntington East Tonight
Beckley Flying Eagles travel to Huntington to face East High in a crucial WV state matchup. The team aims to rebound after a win over Hinton as Scotty Price fuels a revived offense. Key sophomore center Bane Sarratt may miss the start due to a toe injury, with Rod Harmon as his possible replacement. The five-game stretch over five days tests Beckley’s depth on a midseason bid.
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Milwaukee Needs Small Improvement By Charles Dressen
Milwaukee Braves manager Charles Dressen outlines a plan to rebound in 1960. He cites second base and bullpen gaps, names Chuck Cottier as a strong defender lacking hitting, considers Henry Aaron for second base, praises young pitchers Juan Pizarro Joey Jay and Carl Willey, and notes veterans Warren Spahn Lew Burdette Red Schoendienst Ed Matthews Johnny Logan Joe Adcock Frank Torre Del Crandall Bill Bruton and Aaron as key assets for a stronger season.
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McDonald Extends Lead in Small College Scoring Race
West Virginia Wesleyan’s Jim McDonald tops the small college scoring list with a 31.8-point average over 14 games through Jan 2. He held a 0.5 point edge on Kelly Coleman and a 1.3 gap on Dom Perelli after Week’s end, with Spencer Boyd climbing to fourth at 29.9.
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Beliveau Earns 500th NHL Point In Red Wings Win
Jean Beliveau added a sixth souvenir puck to the Victoriaville trophy collection after his 4-2 Montreal victory over Detroit gave him his 500th NHL point. Elated crowds celebrate Pocket Rocket Maurice Richard also scoring, helping to tie the game at midperiod.
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Mason Rudolph Breaks Record at San Diego Open
Mason Rudolph from Tennessee fired a 9 under par 63 to set a record as the San Diego Open moved into its second round at Mission Valley Country Club. Allen Geiberger of California also emerged as a notable newcomer in the tough tournament field.
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Dodgers rent rises as Coliseum takes more gate money
The Los Angeles Dodgers will return to the Coliseum next season under a new 1960 contract that increases the Coliseum Commission’s take to 10 percent of gate receipts and all concession revenue, up from 5 percent and most concession money last year. Tackle Lou Groza and defensive halfback Warren Lahr, both 35, are the Browns’ oldest players in 1959.
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Don Fullmer Looks Tough As He Daunts Akins In Bout
Gene Fullmer says his kid brother Don, eight years younger, could threaten the title after a unanimous 10 round win over Virgil Akins in St Louis. Don weighed 155 1 2 pounds to Akins 153, and built a lead with lefts after early exchanges despite Akins finishing strong. Judges scored 45-44, 48-47, 3-4, as Don extended his record to 17 wins in 20 pro fights with three losses by decision. Gene predicted Don could be ready for a title in three years.
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Beckley Blue Hawks host Glenville for second win bid
Beckley College Blue Hawks try to rebound from two straight losses, hosting Glenville Pioneers at the Recreation Building at 8 p.m. Coach Joe Cook keeps the same lineup led by Ron and Joe Gilkeson with center Bob Fox and guards Vernon Hurt and Bob Morris, while bench depth gains with Mike Howery eligible. Glenville, 6-10 in the conference, relies on balance and defense led by coach Leland Byrd, with players Chick Gandee, Bob Lambert, Fred Smith, Tom Burns, Mike Eberbaugh, and others.
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Munising Man Opens Ski Resort Then Breaks Leg
Jack Hink, 36, opened a new ski resort in Munising Michigan last week. Thursday night he decided to ski himself and flipped on a slope breaking his leg.
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