Oceana, Williamstown reach state AA finals in closer wins
Oceana routs Clarksburg Roosevelt-Wilson 80 54 to earn a Saturday date with Williamstown in the Class AA state semifinal. Williamstown tops Ceredo Kenova 95 79 as Bruce Schnabel and Jack Joy lead the Yellowjackets, while Oceana’s Benny Cook and Tommy Evans pace the Indians with strong early and late scoring.
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Charleston
Oceana
Williamstown
Clarksburg
Roosevelt - Wilson
Ceredo- Kenova
Indians
C-K
Wyoming County
Paul Greer
Dan Webster
R-W
Benny Cook
Tommy Evans
Larry Laxton
Joe Pendry
Tim Brinkley
Webster
Pendry
Laxton
Hannah
Larry Perry
Ceredo Kenova Ore
Yellowjackets
Jack Joy
John Knapp
Jim Strum
Bruce Schnabel
Abill
Herman Aims to Bolster Red Sox Pitching and Defense
Boston Red Sox manager Billy Herman explains the trade of Dick Stuart for Dennis Bennett to boost pitching. He targets improved infield defense and greater versatility, considering Lee Thomas at first or outfield duties, with Tony Horton and Bob Guindon as young alternatives.
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Billy Herman
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Dick Stuart
Phillies
Dennis Bennett
Boston
Bosox
Stuart
Lee Thomas
Tony Horton
Lea
Bob Guindon
Horton
Guindon
Thomas
Carl Yastrzemski
Tony Conigliaro
Conigliaro
Villanova Beats NYU in NIT Semifinal Showdown
Villanova, 11 prior road wins this season, crushed NYU 91 69 to reach the NIT final against St John s. St John s beat Army 67 60 as Ken Wirell sparked the comeback with eight rebounds and four points after entering down 20 14.
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UPI
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Joe Lapchick
Kraft
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Lapchick
St. John's Redmen
Ken Wirell
St. John’s
Wirell
Redmen
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St John’s
Army
Silliman
Itch
Fracchia Signs 1965 St Louis Cardinal Contract
Mike Fracchia a 6 2 200 pound defensive halfback who graduated from Alabama in 1963 has signed a 1965 St Louis football Cardinal contract. Fracchia missed all of last season because of a knee injury which is reported healed.
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Fracchia
ST. Louis
UPI
Mike Fracchia
Alabama
Late, Late Movie or Commercials TV Dilemma
A light reflection on whether television should present extended films or more frequent advertisements in the late night slot. The note ponders scheduling choices and audience pacing for a quieter time of viewing.
UCLA Favored To Win NCAA Basketball Crown
UCLA, riding a 9 game win streak and 26 of 28 this year, is the favorite to claim back to back NCAA titles. Coach Johnny Wooden guides a powerhouse squad ranked just behind Michigan in the final UPI poll. UCLA faces Wichita State in the semifinals while Michigan confronts Princeton and Bill Bradley. All four teams prepared in Portland’s 13,000 seat arena, sold out for the finals.
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Ore
UPI
UCLA
Johnny Wooden
Bullhawking Crew
Michigan
Wichita
Princeton
Bill Bradley
Glass Palace
Hairston Stars In Cincinnati Win Over Bullets
Rookie Renee Hairston starred for Cincinnati as injuries thinned the Royals lineup. Hairston grabbed 28 rebounds and 11 points to help Cincinnati defeat Baltimore 113-110, with Oscar Robertson totaling 30 points and 19 assists, including key late plays.
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Renee Hairston
Cincinnati Royals
Hairston
New York University
Cincinnati
Baltimore Bullets
National Basketball Association
Oscar Robertson
Royals
Adrian Smith
Robertson
Yennati Gardens
Rod
Walt Bellamy
Bullets
Jerry Lucas
Tom Thacker
Tom Hawkins
Wayne Embry
Baseball Scores Exhibition Games Picked Scores Across Leagues
Exhibition results show Minnesota 9 over Milwaukee 8 while Los Angeles A 8 over San Francisco 6. Detroit 5 beat Pittsburgh 7 to 1. Boston 7 defeated Cleveland 3. Houston 7 topped New York N 4. Los Angeles N 13 best Washington 5. Cincinnati 4 beat St. Louis 1.
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Los Angeles
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Philadelphia
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Pittsburgh
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Cleveland
Houston
New York
Wash
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St. Louis
Gary District Five Opens Against Fairview In A Opener
Charleston UP I Four Class A schools play today at the State High School Basketball Tournament. At 1 30 p m Gary District (22 2) faces Fairview Indians (22 3) in a game many expect to decide the championship. Bramwell (18 6) meets Fort Ashby (20 5) at 3 15 p m with its own fate. Gary District features 6 4 Dave Hamilton scoring over 20 and grabbing 18 per game. Fairview relies on rugged scorer Meline Serdich. Fort Ashby has 6 4 Ray Knotts and two 6 2 teammates. Gary District leads in margins 19 8, Fairview 12 7, Bramwell and Fort Ashby close behind.
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Ceredo Kenova
Williamstown
Yellowjackets
Clifton
Looney
C K
Dave Lucas
Herb Stephens
Whitey Null
Oceana
Fairview
Gary
Bramwell
Fort Ashby
Triadelphia
Williamson
Woodrow Wilson
Elkins
Oceana So
FF . Cesa
Joe Pendry
Larry Laxton
EK. Pennington
Carl Fleenor
Larry Cook
Ralph Hannah
Greg Daniels
Larry Perry
Larry Mathis
Brad Jacobs
Dan Carter Oo
Jim Corder
Jim Oliverio
Denmnis Spencer
John Yankosky
Ian ‘Tali
Eddie Cobb
Felix Mantilla
Yastrzemski
Mantilla
Felix
Dalton Jones
Chuck Schil
Eddie Bressoud
Rico Petrocelli
Petrocelli
Frank Malzone
Bill Schlesinger
Wellsville
Conigliaro
Bob Tillman
Russ Nixon
Red Sox
Dick Radatz
Bill Monbouquette
Dave Morehead
Earl Wilson
Gene Conley
Bill Spanswick
Sal Maglie
Fd Connolly
Bob Heffner
Jerry Stephenson
Jim Lonborg
Gerry Verendy
Charleston
UPI
Civic Center
Wolfpack
Little Reds
Beckley
Triad
Tom Ackerman
Clarence Chapman
Bill Hamilton
Bill Craig
Hamilton
Triads
Pack
Fairview Indians
Dave Hamilton
Bulldogs
Indians
Meline Serdich
Charles Lambert
Ray Knotts
Grunts Groans A Reality In Collegiate Wrestling
In a New York byline, the piece argues wrestling is a growing collegiate sport. It cites 39 new programs, Lehigh’s famed status, and NCAA praise while noting high school and junior programs expanding nationwide. Exposure and spectator education drive broader interest.
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Bethlehem
NCAA
Dave Price
YMCA
S. Price
Bowl Roundup Highlights Team And Individual Bowlers
The Raleigh area bowling lanes show Woodlawn Esso posting the high team series of 2992 and 1034 high team game. John Caponiti leads individuals with 638 series and 237 game while Charlies McDaniel and Buddy Hannah headline outstanding bowler and series counts. Top marks also include Emmett Pugh 581 series and 211 game and Frances Riffe 514 series.
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Raleigh Motor Sales
Woodlawn Esso
White Cross Phey
Raleigh Insurance
Appalachian Tire
Greenbrier Dairy
Wright & Anderson
Wilkes Insurance
John Caponiti
Charlies McDaniel
Buddy Hannah
Tom Wheeldin
Marvin Pennington
Earlen Merrick
Frank Serge
Earl Harmon
Rudy Green
Orford Thompson
Jim Meadows
Dick Nephowek
Wick and
Nicht
Johnny Dollar
Raleigh Co. Bank
Eppy's Drug
Pinecrest Motel
Beckley Loan Co
Emmett Pugh
Frances Riffe
Francis Riffe
Joe Houchins
Town & Country
Bond
Chemcsty Barehart Rambler Mer, Feed & Sup Moose Quality Lumber Co
Leed's Discount
Town & Country — High Ind
Bat Thomas
Pat Fragile
Ivan Lowery
Bob Darby
Max Martin
John Houck
Ey i
Radatz Quiets Tito Francona Trade in NL Switch
In Scottsdale, Dick Radatz of the Boston Red Sox welcomed Tito Francona’s sale to St Louis, noting Tito hit him often. Radatz, 6-foot-5, recalls his 16 win relief season with 25 saves and 181 strikeouts in 157 innings, helping Boston win 56 percent of its 72 games. He hopes Boston improves and makes the first division.
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UPI
Dick Radatz
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Tito Francona
St. Louis
Radatz
Tito
Boston
Kansas City
Johnny Wyatt
Allen Roth
Los Angeles Dodgers
Big Dick
College Basketball Scoring In National Invitation Semifinals
In New York, Villanova defeated New York U. 91 to 9 and St. John's New York posted a 67 to ? over Army. In Hutchinson Kansas National Junior College quarterfinals saw Burlington Iowa beat Sterling Colorado 73 71 and Eastern Utah 65 over Murray A&M Oklahoma in a double overtime. Consolation Kilgore 112 Beebe Arkansas 59. Howard County 73 Willmar Minnesota 64. Dodge City 79 Moberly Missouri 64. Canton New York 64 Ferrum Virginia 63 in overtime.
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