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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1959

Page

9

Delany to Run in Cleveland Meet Despite Earlier Doubt

Ron Delany, the world’s fastest indoor miler, will race in the Knights of Columbus meet in Cleveland against Istvan Rozsavolgyi after a brief pause over studies at Villanova. The event also features a strong two mile field with Al Lawrence and Max Truex chasing Greg Rice’s mark, plus a pole vault duel between Don Bragg and Bob Gutowski.

Cleveland Ron Delany Knights of Columbus Istvan Rozsavolgyi Hungary New York Delany Villanova Miami Fla J. L Jake) Leicht Peter Close St. John’s Rozsavolgyi al Lawrence University of Houston Little Max Truex Southern California Laszlo Tabori Lawrence Milwaukee Truex Tabori Greg Rice Don Bragg Bob Gutowski Hayes Jones Eastern Michigan Willie May Indiana Lee Calhoun Nebraska Keith Gardner

WVU Set To Meet Louisville In NCAA Semifinal Opener

Louisville hosts West Virginia in the NCAA semifinal at Freedom Hall at 8:30 p.m. with Cincinnati facing California at 10:30 p.m. in a 18,500 capacity arena. The Cardinals, despite a uneven resume, are favored over WVU and Cincinnati, while California rides a 14 game win streak and seeks a first semifinals run since 1946.

Louisville Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Jerry West West Virginia California Freedom Hall Cardinals Robertson West CCNY Mike Mendenhall George Smith Bearcats Kansas State Lawrence Kan TCU Eastern Kentucky Kentucky Michigan State Dartmouth St. Joseph's Boston U Peck Hickman

Anthony and Ray set clash in Madison Square Garden return bout

Tony Anthony returns to face Sonny Ray in a ten round light heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Anthony, No. 1 contender, is an 11-5 favorite after a previous unanimous decision over Ray on Nov. 14. Ray carries a 23-5-1 record with seven knockout wins as he seeks to upset the favored American. Scoring uses rounds with a supplementary point system to break draws.

New York Tony Anthony Sonny Ray Chicago Madison Square Garden Anthony Tony Ray Reuben Vargas California the Garden Roque Maravilla Sonny Kayes

Cinderella Team Faces St Johns In NIT Final

Bradley, the top seed and fourteenth ranked, meets St Johns of New York in the NIT championship at Madison Square Garden after both beat NYU and Providence in semifinal routs. Bradley led NYU late then held on for 57 50 victory, while St Johns crushed Providence 76 65.

NEW York Bradley St. Johns Braves New York Redmen NYU Providence Madison Square Garden Chuck Osborn Joe Lapchick Bobby Joe Mason Joe Billy McDade Mike Owens McDade Tom Sanders Orsborm

700 Schoolboys To Open W Texas Relays Today

Odessa Texas AP says the West Texas Relays begin with 700 schoolboys in action. The main spotlight is a repeat duel between Dave Sime of Duke and Morrow of Abilene Christian College as the two top sprinters vie for bragging rights in the 100 yard dash and 20 year dash records. Sime holds the world 20 year dash mark and co holds the 100 yard record. their rivalry has swings of wins each in recent showdowns.

Abilene Christian Star Sime Morrow

Dealers Wanted for Johnny Weissmuller Pools in Ohio Va Penn

Advertising note seeks dealers for Johnny Weissmuller swimming pools in Ohio Virginia and Pennsylvania. Small investment required. Contact 804-30th St. N. W. Canton Ohio or Gl 6 3981.

Johnny Weissmuller Ohio Penn 30Th St N. W Canton

Champ Doesn't Frighten London

LONDON AP London says he is ready to meet world heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson in Las Vegas on April 21 in a title bout. Brian London plans to travel to the United States to acclimate and expects a fighting turnout, with Patterson installed as a heavy favorite by bookmakers.

London Brian London Floyd Patterson Patterson Las Vegas Nev Ingmar Johansson Sweden New York United States England

Fights Last Night Across Cities Show Knockouts

In Liverpool Randy Sandy defeated Dick Tiger in Odessa Texas after a 150 second round. Joe Giambra stopped Andy Anderson in Dallas in 2 1/2 rounds. Jose Torres knocked out Leroy Oliphant in New York in the third round at 2 15.

Associated Press Liverpool England Randy Sandy Brooklyn N.Y Dick Tiger Odessa Tex Joe Giambra Dallas Andy Anderson Indianapolis New York Jose Torres Puerto Rico Leroy Oliphant

Pan Am Games U S basketball team plan announced

West and Robertson may join the U S Pan Am squad after tryouts in Louisville with 20 players advancing to final trials at Glenview Naval Air Station near Chicago. A four-team round robin April 2 4 features college all stars AAU and armed services squads leading to a 12-man roster for the Pan Am event at Northwestern University. Ed Savitsky of Cornell commands Army ROTC at Ithaca.

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