West Virginia snub after KIT invite controversy
West Virginia faced a renewal of questions over why it was not invited back to the KIT Tournament. Adolph Rupp disputed a February column by Mickey Furfari criticizing Kentucky officials and crowd behavior. WVU officials cited wearied hospitality and declined to comment further.
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Rupp
Rod Thorn
Wildcats
Thorn
West Virginia
Kentucky
WVU
University of Kentucky
Furrari
Bernie Shively
Fred Schaus
No More Predictions On High School And College Hoops
A self critique of past picks in state tournaments and NCAA games. The writer notes three teams from the State Tournament all lost and concedes errors on NCAA outcomes. Ohio State is praised for defense that carried the season, with Olympic trials looming against a star-led team featuring Jerry West and Oscar Robertson.
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Oceana
Montgomery
Buckeyes
Jerry West
Oscar Robertson
Ohio State
Celtics Favored To Wrap Up East Playoffs At Home
Boston Celtics, home crowd, are favored to clinch the National Basketball Association Eastern Division playoffs against a Philadelphia 76ers team hampered by Wilt Chamberlain’s injury. Celtics hold a 3-1 series edge and seek rest before facing the Western champion winner. Chamberlain is listed as doubtful after an injury in the second game of the series.
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Boston
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia
Wilt Chamberlain
Celtics
St. Louis
Chamberlain
Tommy Heinsohn
Greasy Neale Nominated For Hall Of Fame In Dual Roles
Earl Greasy Neale, ex Wesleyan star and versatile athlete, is nominated to football hall of fame as both player and coach. He coached at several colleges and led the Philadelphia Eagles ten seasons, while playing for the Cincinnati Reds and taking part in the 1919 World Series. Other nominees include Lou Little Don Faurot and Les Horvath, with nine selections to be made for induction next December.
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Greasy) Neale
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National Football Foundation
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Washington and Jefferson
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Black Sox
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Georgetown
Columbia
Charles W. Caldwell Jr
Williams
Princeton
Jess B. Hawley
Iowa
Dartmouth
Don Faurot
Kirksville
Jacksonville Navy
Missouri
Mis
Church League Tournament Second Round Follows Tonight
Calvary Baptist faces Johnstown Baptist and First Christian meets Methodist Temple at 7 30 pm in the Church League Basketball Tournament. Past games saw Calvary win 32 90 in OT over First Methodist, Johnstown edge Presbyterian 29 27, and First Christian narrowly beat Crab Orchard Baptist 38 30.
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Methodist Temple
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Bennett
Halloran
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Woody Ducal
Hellman Dollar
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Oceana
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Dixon
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Stirner
Privett
Glen Rogers
Feud To Be Judged In Frick Trade Dispute
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick hinted he may back Frank Lane in the Cleveland Boston feud involving Bucky Harris after a trade sent Sammy White and Jim Marshall to Cleveland for Russ Nixon. White later said he would retire to focus on bowling business.
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Ford Frick
Frank Lane
Cleveland
Boston Red Sox
Bucky Harris
Frick
Florida
Harris
Lane
Red Sox
Sammy White
Jim Marshall
Russ Nixon
White
Art Lewis Going To Pitt Report Sparks WVU Coach Denial
MORGANTOWN AP A Pittsburgh report that Art Lewis will join the Steelers drew a sharp denial from West Virginia University coach Art Pappy Lewis who said he knew nothing about it. The rumor followed the departure of Steeler backfield coach Boris DeMancheff to the Dallas Cowboys. WVU spring practice, postponed by bad weather, faces further delays as mud and snow persist. About 100 players, including 92 on scholarships, are expected for drills with 8 sophomores among them.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers
Art
Pappy) Lewis
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Boris
Babe) DeMancheff
Dallas Cowboys
Buddy Parker
DeMancheff
Parker
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Hutch Counts On McLish Henry To Bolster Staff
AP report from Tampa notes Freddie Hutchinson counts on Cal McLish Bill Henry to strengthen Cincinnati pitching after a weak 1959 staff. Trades sent Johnny Temple to Cleveland for McLish Billy Martin Gordon Coleman while Henry and Lee Walls came from Chicago in exchange for Frank Thomas. Coleman and Robinson figures factor into first base left field plans as Martin McMillan form the infield double play duo.
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McLish, Henry
Tampa
Fla
Freddie Hutchinson
Cal McLish
Bill Henry
Cincinnati
Gabe
Gabe Paul
Hutchinson
Johnny Temple
Cleveland
McLish
Billy Martin
Gordon Coleman
Henry
Lee Walls
Chicago
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Coleman
Mobile
Frank Robinson
Robinson
Martin
Roy McMillan
Baseball roster notes for Hutchinson team staff and players
The write up lists Willie Jones and Ed die Kasko as likely share at third base while Robinson Pinson Bell form a solid outfield with Walls Lynch and Whisenant backing them up. Ed Bailey leads catching with Dotterer and House behind. Starting pitchers include Newcombe Nuxhall Purkey McLish and Osteen Hook OToole in competition. Penas and P Scott also noted with Brosnan in mixed roles. bullpen led by Henry and Raul Sanchez with Brooks Lawrence in relief.
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Ed Bailey
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Havana
Brooks Lawrence
Big 5 Seeks Rose Bowl Opponent in Freelance Bid
AAWU officials led by Dr. Frank Kidner announce the five school group will search for an outstanding opponent for Pasadena. They rule out two West Coast teams and note no action this year on a two out of three year or any no-repeat rule. A Big Ten team could be considered if post season changes occur.
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Big Ten
Frank Kidner
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AAWU
Athletic Assn
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Pasadena
Stanford
Southern California
UCLA
Washington
Kidner
Pasadena Clasers
PCC
NFL Files Suit Over Johnny Robinson Contract
The Detroit Lions filed a federal suit in New York seeking to bar LSU halfback Johnny Robinson from playing for any team other than the Lions. The team says Robinson signed with Detroit on December 2 but later indicated he would join the Dallas Texans of the AFL.
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Louisiana State University
Johnny Robinson
Detroit Lions
U. S
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Robinson
Dallas Texans
Mound Maestro Defeats Bums On Rare Occasion
Warren Spahn finally beat the Dodgers in a 6-4 Milwaukee victory as he limited Brooklyn and Los Angeles to five hits over six innings. The Braves’ ace improved to 14-44 lifetime versus the Dodgers, delivering a rare win in a spring exhibition. Stan Musial and Hank Bauer fueled other major league action, with Musial driving in three and Bauer five in Kansas City and St. Louis wins.
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Ed Bailey
New River Supply enters Beckley Babe Ruth League
New River Supply replaces Modern in the Beckley Babe Ruth League with Ted George stating boundary alignments now match Beckley Elks Little League rules. Registration April 9 and 16 is limited to boys within the defined city limits. holdovers and new 18 year olds will be managed by April 24, with Doc Keaton possibly staying as manager.
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Beckley
Modern
Ted George
George
Beckley Elks Little League
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Doc’’ Keaton
Harper
Dry Hill
Cranberry
Beaver Town Line
Shady Spring High School
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Crow And Ghent To Play Tonight In District Tourney
Shady Spring defeated Glen Leigh 34 to 20 while Beaver topped Blue Jay 37 to 26 in the Shady Spring District Tournament. Taylor led Shady Spring with 17 points, Anderson paced Beaver with 14, and McLaughlin scored 14 for Blue Jay.
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Blue Jay
Crow
Ghent
Glade Creek
Daniels
Taylor
Anderson
McLaughlin
Skelton
Griffith
Score Sharpens Arm in First Windup for Indians
Herb Score, delayed by an ear infection, pitched three innings against Chicago Cubs B team in Tucson. He struck out six, walked two, and allowed one double to Harry Bright, reporting his fastball movement and a renewed pitcher’s feel. Dick McGuire and Carl Braun, former Knickerbockers, are coaching in the NBA while still playing.
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Herb Score
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Harry Bright
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National Basketball Assn
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