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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1956

Page

10

Jenkins Chalks 4th Skate Title

Hayes Alan Jenkins wins his fourth consecutive U.S. figure skating title at Philadelphia edging Ronnie Robertson by a slim margin. David Jenkins finishes third as the world’s top amateurs exit the scene and Robertson announces a two year Ice Capades pact. Final points put Hayes Alan Jenkins first with 1694.33, Robertson 1674.09, David Jenkins 1646.97. eligibility decisions to come in May Berkeley meeting.

Philadelphia Alan Jenkins Jenkins Ronnie Robertson R—Lances Robertson Long Beach Calif Ice Capades Colorado Springs Colo Harvard Law School Amatecr David U.S Hayes Alan Jenkins David Jenkins U.S. Figure Skating Assn Berkeley

Keast Claims Under Water World Record in Marin

Dr Robert Keast an anesthesiologist from St Josephs Hospital San Francisco held his breath for 10 minutes 58 9 seconds to claim a world record at Marin Red and Gut Club event. The record for breath holding without aids stood at 6 minutes 29 seconds set three years earlier in France.

San Rafael Calif Robert Keast St. Joseph's Hospital San Francisco Marin San Diego Keast H. Matin

Trinidad Sprinter Agostini hailed as world fastest

Bakersfield Calif. Mike Agostini a Fresno State sophomore is praised as the world’s fastest human after a 220 yard sprint in 20.1 seconds at a triangular meet with Fresno State Fort Ord and Edwards AFB. He beat Jim Lea by five yards and added a 10 yard dash in 9.4 seconds. World record listed at 20.2.

Bakersfield Calif Mike Agcetini Tropic Isle Trinidad Mel Patton Southern California Agostini Fresno State College Jim Lea USC Fresno State Fort Ord Edwards Afb

Former Army Mentor Back as Superintendent

Maj Gen Davidson, famed West Point football coach, is named the academy's 44th superintendent. He succeeds Lt Gen Blackshear M Bryan, who moves to a Southwest Conference track meet in Fayetteville. The article also covers spring baseball results and other exhibition games from major leagues.

Washington Garrison Gan Davidson West Point Academy Hudson Korea Conmcil Blackshear M. Bryan Bryan

Flabby Archie Moore Defeats Daniels in Ten Rounds

Archie Moore from San Diego weighed heavily but fought steadily through ten rounds to defeat Frankie Daniels of Bakersfield by unanimous decision. Daniels staggered Moore twice in the fifth and eighth rounds, but Moore pressed the attack and left Daniels with a swollen eye. Moore eyes a June title defense vs Yolande Pompey in London.

Hollywood Archie Moore Frankie Daniels Bakersfield Calif Moore San Diego Yolande Pompey London Daniels Frankie Archie

Berrios and Bell Ready for Rematch in New York

Miguel Berrios a busy featherweight from Puerto Rico faces Bobby Bell of Youngstown in a 10 round rematch at St Nicholas Arena New York Tonight The first meeting Feb 27 was close with Berrios edging Bell Bell carries 36 254 record while Berrios sits at 15 5 5 after Army service The bout starts at 10 p m EST and will be telecast on the Du Bont network.

New York Miguel Berrios Puerto Rico Bobby Bell Youngstown Ohio St. Nicholas Arena Berrios Bell du Bont

College basketball scores from the NCAA and NIT matchups

Saturday's results list several NCAA tournament quarterfinals with San Francisco defeating Utah and Temple topping Canisius, plus NIT first round results including Duquesne over Oklahoma A&M and Xavier over St Louis. Additional scores include Pitt over Wheaton and Kansas State over Houston in consolation play.

San Francisco Utah Town Kentucky Temple Canisius Southern Methodist Oklahoma City Texreey Duquesne Oklahoma A&m Xavier Ohio St. Louis Seton Hall Marquette Ee Francis Bkn Lafayette

Colavito and Grimm Highlight Early Spring Baseball

Cleveland outfielder Colavito hits .462 with 12 RBIs and 3 homers as the Indians beat the Giants 8 6 in Los Angeles. Milwaukee skipper Grimm says he would not swap his young Braves for the Dodgers, praising Campanella and the Dodgers but touting his roster.

ED Corrigan Associated Press Cleveland Indians Tucson Ariz Rocky Colavito Bob Feller Bob Indianpolis Asen Heseckert Hamare

NBA Playoffs Resume as Celtics Hawks Lead Series

The Celtics and Hawks hold a one game margin in the best-of-three East and West first round. Celtics beat Syracuse 110 93 in Boston with game two at Syracuse and a potential Boston game three Tuesday. Hawks won 115 116 in Minneapolis and will host game two tonight with a possible Tuesday rematch. Foot Wayne faces the series winner in the Western Division.

Associated Press National Basketball Assn Boston Celtics St. Louis Hawks Celtics Syracuse Boston Syrause Philadelphia Warriors Hawks Minneapolis Foot Wayne

Furillo Arm Suffering Adds Worry for Dodgers

The world champion Brooklyn Dodgers fear right fielder Cal Furillo cannot pitch or throw due to an ailing right arm. He sat out their 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox as he grimly described the injury as worse than ever, a familiar problem hampering his play.

Miami Brooklyn Dodgers Cal Furillo Chicago White Sox Furillo

Fetchick Wins St. Pete Open in Sudden-Death Finish

Mike Fetchick, 33, of Riverhead New York, captured the St. Petersburg Open in a sudden-death playoff with Lionel Hebert after both shot 27-27 for the 72 holes. Ernie Vossler, Ted Kroll, Ceacy Middlecoff, and Ed Furgol chased the leaders as the Old Guard era faced a rising pack at the Largo course.

St, Petersburg Fla Aate Maxwell Mike Fetchick Lionel Hebert Billlakewood Country Club Hasly Maxwell Ernie Vossler Fetehick Piahopac N. Y Hebert Erie Maxwell Odessa Tex Vossler Fort Worth Ted Kroll Kroll Fort Lauderdale

Howard to Miss 3 Weeks From Injury Says Doctor

Elston Howard the Yankees catcher will be out about three weeks after a fourth finger fracture from a foul tip. Dr Sydnye Gaynor, club physician, said the injury is not serious and Howard can work out during the rest period. In a separate note, Archie Moore defeated Frankie Daniels by outpoint in San Diego for a weekend boxing result.

Howard Bradenton Fla. Ui Elston Howard New York Yankees Sydney Gaynor Gaynor

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