Colonials Chase Title Bid in Southern Conference clash
George Washington surge to a 92 point win over Virginia Tech as West Virginia extends lead with a 103-68 rout of VMI. GW star Joe Helup notches 32 points 14 rebounds and 6 assists while Mountaineers’ Rod Hundley adds 28 in Bluefield. Clemson defeats The Citadel 86-70 as Citadel struggles with 11th loss. Davidson falls to Little College 70-4 ending a 17 game skid. No conference games tonight.
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Ski Carnival in Davis Ends in Rainout
Rain washed out the final day of the Davis Winter Carnival in West Virginia. All Sunday races were canceled and ski tows closed before noon after a soggy end to an event drawing about 2,500 attendees for a parade coronation and ski races. Governor Marland crowned Miss Cathy Tennis of Washington, D C queen atop the Weiss Knoob slope. Carl J Johnson presented Cathy and her seven princesses at Davis High School. Torch light pageantry and ice skating races highlighted Saturday night activities.
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Arizin Rises to Second in NBA Scoring Race
Paul Arizin of Philadelphia moves past Clyde Lovellette into the No 2 spot behind Bob Pettit of St Louis in the NBA scoring derby. Pettit leads with 1 083 points in 43 games, Arizin 1 006 in 4, Lovellette 983 in 4. Pettit also holds best scoring average at 24.0, Arizin 22.9, Lovellette 21.8, with Neil Johnston near 21.2.
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Neil Johnston
Poirier Edges Fiore in 18-Round Win for Confidence
New York youth Gene Poirier of Niagara Falls wins a 18 round decision against Carmine Fiore of Brooklyn at St. Nicholas Arena. Poirier, who had feared going 18, gains confidence after the bout while Fiore suffers a cut above the eye in the fourth round and fights to protect his right eye.
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Rareld Barnes
Associated Press
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Cambridge
Mass
Pirates Announce Three Ground Rule Changes at Forbes Field
General Manager Lee L. Brown announced three changes in ground rules for the upcoming game at Forbes Field. The adjustments cover a new rule on top of the left field scoreboard, handling of football-like play near the outfield, and clarifications on ball striking any part of the frame or wall.
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Son of Ex WVUI Coach Wins Fight Against Polio
In Ypsilanti Michigan Bob Spears son of ex Dartmouth football star and coach Clarence W Spears battled polio after a August onset. Paralyzed from the waist down, he gradually regained movement, walking with crutches and returning to work selling for Republic Steel in Detroit. Spears credits his father’s yard by yard philosophy and vows to keep trying to gain a few yards at a time.
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Piersall Named Most Courageous Athlete of 1955
Philadelphia report notes Jimmy Piersall of the Boston Red Sox earned the Most Courageous Athlete honor for 1955 after overcoming a mental disorder with treatment. Robin Roberts was named Year’s Outstanding Athlete, and Bob Pellegrini earned Lineman of the Year for Maryland. Fights from New York and Boston events follow.
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Nashua the horse eyes comeback under trainer’s careful plan
Nashua, bought for 1 251 200 dollars by a syndicate led by Leslie Combs, recovers in Florida after tragic owner William Woodward Jr. The colt trains at Hialeah Park with groom Artie Robinson, aiming for seven eighths of a mile before the 100,000 added Widener Handicap on February 18, weather and track conditions permitting. Trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimons emphasizes patience, wary of rushing the celebrated horse back into competition.
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College and high school basketball scores from various games
A dense list of basketball results shows high school contests with Beckley, Mt. Hope, Meadow Bridge, Plains and other teams scoring in the 40s to 80s, and college totals including Holy Cross 88 Georgetown 68 and Mississippi 100 Mississippi State 0. Major matchups feature West Virginia teams, Atlantic Coast and Southeastern rivals with scores ranging by game.
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Alston Sees No Complacency On 1956 Dodgers
New Dodgers manager Walter Alston vows no complacency after 1955 World Series win. He signs for 1956 salary near 52500, cites Campanella Newcombe and Robinson as key veterans. Names Neale Simoli Lehman as farm picks, notes uncertain pitching, and weighs rivals from New York Milwaukee St Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia. Mentions Podres possible Army call and spring training competition with Robinson.
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Ken Lehman
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Dons Face San Jose State In Big Crowd Clash
San Francisco aims to extend its 40 game win streak as top ranked USF meets San Jose State at the Cow Palace. Coach Phil Woolpert says pressure eased and expects a strong start in the California Basketball Association rivalry with 13 000 fans anticipated. San Jose State leads the league with 40 wins while USF sits second behind.
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San Francisco Dons Crowned No 1 In AP Basketball Poll
San Francisco remains undefeated after a 40th straight win, topping the AP writers and broadcasters poll with 90 first place votes. Dayton slips to second after a narrow overtime loss to Louisville, while Vanderbilt rises to third following upsets over Kentucky. Louisville moves to fifth as Illinois holds sixth and Temple slips to seventh behind North Carolina and Kentucky drops to eighth.
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Cards First To Sign All Hands
ST LOUIS WW Frank Lane announces a swift pre season signing spree making the Cardinals first major league team to have every player under contract for 196 season. Lane credits improved relations between players and front office and notes the club will emphasize fixed salaries replacing attendance bonuses. Lane reports players respond to clear positions and gift talking to secure deals and full commitment to the season.
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