Patterson Defeats Johansson in title rematch thriller
Floyd Patterson proved his rematch victory over Ingemar Johansson solid by knocking Johansson out in the sixth round after a rough first round. Liston looms as a potential foe, but a title bout may be delayed as negotiations and past patterns suggest. Eagles near state tourney bow as Coach Wiseman rebuilds the Flying Eagles for a possible Huntington showdown with Wheeling.
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Oceana Indians Defeat Gary District To Reach State Tourney
Oceana High School basketball fans celebrate after a victory over Gary District in the regional tilt. Coach Paul Greer praises his team's defense and speed as Oceana advances toward the Class AA state tournament in Huntington. Key players overcome injuries as Oceana prepares to meet New Martinsville.
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Coalfield Conference Dominates State Sports Titles
The Coalfield Conference is repeatedly represented in state finals across football basketball baseball track and wrestling. Mt Hope tied for the Class AA football title this year and Shady Spring finished third in state wrestling. With Beckley and Oceana in the state tournament, fans anticipate possible titles and celebrations for the region.
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Warriors Host Nats In NBA Eastern Opener
Wilt Chamberlain eyes more record efforts as the Philadelphia Warriors host the Syracuse Nationals in the opening Eastern Division series. Detroit visits Los Angeles in the West first round. winner faces Boston or St Louis in subsequent rounds. Chamberlain set several 1960 playoff marks including 53 points, 24 fo 42 FG, and 40 rebounds against Syracuse in 1960.
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Pemberton advances as Sophia Tourney opens
Pemberton had easy sailing in the Sophia Invitational opening round at Sophia Monday night advancing to the Class B semifinals when Helen failed to show. In other Monday action Midway beat Soak Creek 27-14, Killarney overwhelmed Fireco 41-13, and Slab Fork routed Bacontown 34-9.
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Oceana Indians Eye State Crown In Big Martinsville Test
Oceana high school basketball team led by coach Paul Greer, 6th year, seeks its first state finals appearance after a strong season. Star senior James Stewart, averaging 23.95 points per game, anchors a roster facing New Martinsville, a taller foe. The Indians, 18-3 this year, boast a 73.8 point average and solid defense, backed by a deep bench and enthusiastic student support.
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Bucs and Senators Remain Unbeaten in Grapefruit Loop
World champions Pittsburgh Pirates beat Kansas City Athletics 4-2 as Ken Johnson earned the win and Schofield homered. Washington Senators won 14-13 over Baltimore Orioles with Zipfel driving in four and Nelson, Plaskett, and Christopher key hits. Yankees lose to Twins 10-6, Killebrew and Versalles homer for Minnesota. Cubs top Indians 4-2. Giants outslug Angels 16-13 amid rainouts and cancellations in Florida spring play.
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NCAA Opens 2nd Tourney With 10 Games
The 23rd NCAA basketball championships begin with a five game slate in New York and Louisville. In the eastern regional triple header at Madison Square Garden Princeton faces Washington while St Bonaventure meets Rhode Island and St John’s meets Wake Forest. At Freedom Hall Louisville opens against Ohio University with Xavier versus Morehead State in the nightcap. St Joseph’s meets the Princeton-George Washington winner in Charlotte Friday. The winners advance to the Eastern final and a trip to Kansas City for the national semifinals.
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NAIA Tourney opens with top seeds in action
Top seeded Westminster and defending champion Southwest Texas State debut in the 1961 NAIA tournament. Westminster faces Arkansas State while SWT takes on Central Connecticut. Other first round matchups include East Texas Baptist versus Steubenville, Redlands against Savannah State, Illinois Wesleyan versus Gustavus Adolphus, Northern Michigan versus Carson-Newman, Maryland State versus Missouri Valley, and Central Oklahoma versus St Norbert. Oglethorpe and Whitworth were upset. Grambling crushed Linfield 107-85 led by Charles Arnett with 35 points and 27 rebounds. Other Monday results included Newberry over Simpson, Anderson over St Bernard, Emporia State over Northern State, Georgetown over Western Montana, and Winston-Salem Teachers over Westminster Utah.
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WVU Baseball to Open Season With Veteran Pitching Core
West Virginia University baseball under coach Steve Harrick unveiled a veteran mound staff led by Gary Saunders Tom Shafer and Theron West plus newcomers Wendell Backus and Joe Jeran. Outfielder Frank Paczewski and a solid group of returning infielders and catcher highlight a 32 game schedule starting March 29 at High Point College and stretching through a busy road slate.
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Tickets On Sale For State Basketball Tournament
Tickets for the state basketball tourney went on sale this morning at Woodrow Wilson High School and run daily through Wednesday afternoon. Student tickets began at 9 a.m. while adult tickets arrived around noon. All tickets cover the full nine game session in Huntington Thursday night. Prices are $4 for students and $8 for adults. Single session tickets will be available at the door.
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National Guard Meets YMCA In City Tourney
The National Guard will face YMCA in the first game of a doubleheader as the City League Tournament enters the second round at the Beck ley Recreation Building. Smokehouse takes on L. & B in the second game while New River Supply defeated Combined Insurance in the opening round and Fight forfeited to Park Drug in another scheduled tilt.
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West Virginia State Rests Before NAIA Round Two
West Virginia State gears up for a second round NAIA tournament game against Winston-Salem State after an overtime 90-89 upset of Whitworth. Bill Lefevre, a 6-foot-4 sophomore from Knickerbocker New York, hit two free throws with seven seconds left in overtime to seal the win.
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