The Rapid Rise Of Joe Brown in Pirates Camp
In Florida Joe L. Brown, 37 when named Pirates GM in 1956, outlines five objectives to build a championship club. He stabilized outfield with Bill Virdon, then acquired Haddix Burgess Hoak for Thomas Powers Pendleton and Douglas, pursuing a pennant and World Series while drafting key players.
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Pittsburgh Club
Patriots Sign Fairmont Star For 1961 Season
The Boston Patriots signed former Fairmont State backfield star Moses Guin for the 1961 American Football League season. Guin captained the 1959 Fairmont team and had a brief tryout with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is 23, 5 feet 10 inches, 210 pounds.
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Sugar Ray Robinson faces Nevada Boxing Commission action
Sugar Ray Robinson may face fines or suspension from the Nevada Boxing Commission after a pre match tirade and post fight disturbances. The 40 year old, defeated by Gene Fullmer for the middleweight crown, was accused of abusive remarks and threaten to walk out.
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Sugar Ray
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Hartsell Named SC Outstanding Wrestler
Jeff Hartsell of The Citadel won the 157 pound title to become the first Citadel wrestler to capture a Southern Conference championship as Virginia Tech dominated the meet with three titles and 73 points. Virginia Military Institute, West Virginia, The Citadel, and Davidson followed.
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West Virginia State Seeks NAIA Title Run in Kansas City
West Virginia State Yellow Jackets depart Friday for Kansas City to chase the NAIA crown. They topped West Liberty 78 75 in the district clincher after a 78 74 first win and a 72 70 setback, with guard Bill Lefevre scoring 21 and Ray Gerard 25 for the losing side. Coach Mark Cardwell praised the honor and anticipated strong conference representation.
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Ray Gerard
Canadiens Close Gap On Maple Leafs In NHL Push
United Press International reports Toronto rookie goalie Cesare Maniago faced pressure as Montreal Canadiens, led by veteran Jacques Plante, edged closer to the Maple Leafs. Montreal defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 while Chicago beat Toronto 3-1. Rangers crushed Detroit 8-3 as Camille Henry scored thrice.
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Murray Oliver
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Bill Hicke
Chicago
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Bobby Hull
Reg Fleming
Johnny Bower
Hull
Ken Wharram
Bob Pulford
Beckley and Oceana Lead Regional Hoop Battles Toward State Tourney
Beckley, Oceana, and area teams push toward the March 16-18 state tournament at Huntington Memorial Field House. Regional 3-AAA at Princeton pits Bluefield and Dupont, with Beckley and Big Creek facing off in a potential semifinal. Oceana meets Park Central, and Marsh Fork clashes with Gary District as four survivors advance from each region.
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Dewey Romines
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Western Reserve New Wrestling Champion
Western Reserve wins Presidents' Athletic Conference wrestling title with 57 points in a two day meet in Meadville. Washington & Jefferson takes second with 51, Thiel third with 43, Allegheny 36, Case Tech 34, and Wayne trailing.
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