Patterson Grows Up Today He's A Man Trying To Find Self As Fighter
Ingi ing Johansson bout Floyd Patterson struggles to find a fighting style and self discipline in Miami Beach. Despite yoking Johansson to the canvas late, Patterson shows off growth yet questions linger about strength and adjustment versus tougher rivals like Sonny Liston. The piece ponders Patterson’s future and urges reflection beyond the ring.
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Patterson
Ingo
Floyd
Joe Louis
Cus D’amato
Jack Dempsey
Johannson
Sonny Liston
Floyd Patterson
Harry Grayson
Enterprise
Miami Beach
Fla
NEA
Johansson
China
Dresden
Pete Rademacher
Brian London
Cas D'Amato
Tiger
Liston
Haddon Hall
Sonny
Ace Barone
Roy Harris
Harris
Lisiton
Charles
Geraldine
Joseph Barone
Allentown
Harry Greb
Kefauver Committee
Palermo
Blinky
Carbo
Frankie
Vitale
John
Marty Marshall
Detroit
St. Louis
B Boy
Patterson Liston Showdown Looms
Promoter hype swells as Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston loom for a championship clash. Liston praises Patterson while cautioning his own power, and Patterson's camp questions speed and durability as talk turns to a September bout and the public clamors for a real showdown.
Buckeyes Lead NCAA Regionals Open With Louisville Clash
Ohio State, riding a 29 game win streak and led by All-America Jerry Lucas, faces Louisville in the Mid-East first round as 16 regional teams begin play. If Buckeyes win, they meet the Kentucky-Morehead State winner en route to Kansas City semis.
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Martin Lader
United Press International
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Kentucky
United Press International Board of Coaches
Louisville
Colonels
Kansas City
Jerry Lucas
John Turner
Charlotte
Princeton
St. Joseph's
St. Bonaventure
Wake Forest
Lawrence
Kan
Cincinnati
Texas Tech
Houston
Kansas State
Portland
Ore
Utah
Loyola
Calif
Southern California
Arizona State
Maryland coach cites Texas and Penn State as top opponents
Maryland coach Tommy Nugent names Texas and Penn State as the hardest teams the Longhorns faced this season. Nugent notes Texas has more speed while Penn State appears more talented and precise. Maryland fell to Texas 34-0 and Penn State 28-9.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Tommy Nugent
Penn State
Texas
Longhorns
Nugent
Nats in Hurry for NBA Playoff Clash with Celtics
Syracuse Nationals push to close Eastern Division series against Philadelphia by 2 0 lead after a 115 114 win. Hal Greer and Larry Costello top scorers with 24 26 points as Attles last second shot misses.
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Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
St. Louis Hawks
National Basketball Association
Nats
Hal Greer
Larry Costello
Philadelphia
Warriors
Syracuse
Boston
Los Angeles
Pistons
Detroit
St. Louis
Greer
al Attles
Costello
Dolph Schayes
Wilt Chamberlain
SCOA To Meet Sunday For Revamp At Beckley Junior High
A reorganizational meeting of the Southern Coalfield Officials Association will be held Sunday at 4 30 p m in Room 4 of Beckley Junior High School. Commissioner Paul Vennari says the organization will be revamped and Fayette County is moving to another section.
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Southern Coalfield Officials Association
Beckley Junior High School
Paul Vennari
Southern Coalfield Association
Fayette County
Slater Delivers 204 In Mines League Night
Ernie Slater owner of Elite Alleys rolled a 204 in the Merchant's League, then slipped to 166 and 155. His Bank of Raleigh team beat Sophia Merchants 982-951 and 988-981 but lost the final tilt 998-973. The article notes handicaps influenced results across multiple matches and includes a history of the William Penn bowling organization and notable players.
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Ernie Slater
Elite Alleys
Merchant's League
Ernie
Ivan Lowery
Slater
Bank of Raleigh
Sophia Merchants
Sophia Boys
Bill Jones Ford
Harper Road Gulf
William Penn
Frank Helmeczi
Hazelton
Pennsylvania
Verhovey Fraternal Association
United States
E. H. Robinette
Elite
Beckley
New York
Halash’s
Buffalo
Nick Joe
Martin
Andy
Steve
Theman Rorrer
Nick Halash
Helmeczi
Philadelphia
Si Mullins
Rorrer
Cunliffe and Beatty Duel at Knights of Columbus Games
World indoor record holder Ernie Cunliffe of Stanford faces Jim Beatty in a 1000 yard duel at the Knights of Columbus games in Cleveland. Cunliffe ran 2 07.9 indoor last month while Beatty holds an American outdoor mile record of 3 58. The program features 25 events and 14 Olympic veterans seeking new marks.
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Cleveland
Ohio
UPI
Ernie Cunliffe
Stanford
Jim Beatty
U.S
Cunliffe
Beatty
Titans sign back Bob Brooks from Ohio University
Bob Brooks a 6 foot 212 pound full back who twice led the MAC in rushing was signed by the New York Titans of the AFL.
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Titans
NEW York
UPI
Bob Brooks
Ohio University
New York Titans
NBA Draft Schedule Set for St Louis in March
The National Basketball Association will hold its annual college player draft in St Louis Missouri on March 27. The event brings together NBA teams to select top college talent, marking a key milestone in the 1960s draft calendar.
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New York
UPI
National Basketball Association
St. Louis
Bowler of the Week highlights Mullens and Beckley stars
Merlin Campbell tops Mullens Men’s Majors with a 583 series, while Buddy Skidmore boosts Mullens Handicap with a 513 in three games. Ruby Jo Gordon shines in Mullens and Beckley, Nancy Bazo and Fred Casteel post high averages in Bureau of Mines, and Keith Evans leads Bowl-Wick Men’s Majors with a 599 series. Benny Bennett ties season high with 237 in Mullens Industrial League.
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Mullens
Elite
Bowl-Wick
Merlin Campbell
Buddy Skidmore
Ruby Jo Gordon
Benny Bennett
Beckley
Nancy Bazo
Fred Casteel
Bureau of Mines
June Clay
Frank Oscar
Bette Evans
Robert Bodine
Keith Evans
Dix Manning
Campbell
Kroger
Helen
Poca Fuel
Hospital
The
Engineers
Bennett
Bureau of Mines League
Casteel
Oscar
Betty
Rose
Quesenberry
Bodine
Quality Lumber
Keglers
Evans
Manning
New York NL Team Shaped by Rockefeller Wagner Pact
New York’s new National League team gains a boost as Gov Rockefeller and Mayor Wagner broker a swift switch in the state assembly. The measure authorizes a stadium on the Flushing Meadows site to support expansion, passing 119 to 17 after prior resistance.
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New York
UPI
Rockefeller
Wagner
Nelson Rockefeller
Robert Wagner
State Assembly
National League
New York City
Flushing Meadow
Assembly
Rex Pyles Named NAIA Coach of the Year
Alderson-Broaddus coach Rex Pyles earns NAIA Coach of the Year honors in Kansas City Missouri. He has 423 career wins at Alderson-Broaddus and helped mentor Joe Miller who set an NAIA tournament free throw record with 24 made against Quincy II College in 1955. Pyles also serves as chair of the NAIA Basketball Advisory Committee.
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Kansas City, Mo
UPI
Alderson-Broaddus
W. Va
Rex Pyles
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Pyles
Joe Miller
Quincy II College
NAIA
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