Insurance man to testify on 1962 Georgia Alabama game rigging
Atlanta insurance man George P. Burnett will tell an assistant state attorney general how he overheard Georgia Athletic Director Wallace Butts discuss team information with Alabama coach Bear Bryant before the 1962 game that Georgia lost 35 to 0. No federal law violation found. Butts and Bryant deny involvement. The Post may face libel action.
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Providence and Canisius Meet In NIT Final Clash
Providence faces Canisius in the NIT championship after tough semifinal wins. Vinnie Ernst battled a pulled hamstring to score 12 and five assists for Providence while Pat Turtle, returning from injury, shut down Villanova star Wally Jones in a key defensive stretch. Ray Flynn added 17 second half points for Providence.
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West Baylor NBA All-Star Selections Named
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics beat Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors for a first-team berth. Terry Dischinger of the Chicago Zephyrs won rookie of the year. Also on the first team were Elgin Baylor and Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers, Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks, and Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals. Baylor was the sole unanimous pick on all 85 ballots.
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Mary Hall Leads Mixed League and Claxtons Sweep
Mary Hall and Lloyd Sweeney pace Claxtons to three wins as Hall tops women and men with 212 582 series. Bill Nace 211 501 and John Borman 516 lead losers. three-way tie for first after Citizens whitewash Civers. Sky Lanes night sees Homeseekers, J C Penney Co led by Bob Johnston 430, 424 and Homer McClung 438.
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Ten Pin Tim leads and frames a busy bowling night
In a crowded bulletin, Ten Pin Tim and Barbara Morgan pace women's action with 448. Kyle Phipps tops Insurance at 496. Beckley Hardware ties for second by sweeping Hopkins Sky Lanes, Tom Shrewsbury posting 223-577 for Sky Lanes. The Camera Corner ties for second as Mary Carter Paints slips. In Friday Night Ladies, Freda's Beauty Shop grows lead by sweeping Curtain Shop. Betty French 179-466 and Elizabeth Setliff 385-? pace losses for Raleigh Bank/White Cross. Armored by multiple leagues, Bertie, Mary, and John W. Eye post early leads as teams jockey for position.
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WVU Grid Recruiting Picks Two Freshmen
West Virginia University coach Gene Corum announced two out-of-state freshman prospects for the 1960 season. Wayne Vassalotti of Claymount Delaware and Stanley Bem of Hastings Pennsylvania join 16 players already named as the Little Mountaineers nucleus. Both players are 6-2 and 220 pounds.
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Blum rides triple at Gulfstream Park
Walter Blum won a riding triple at Gulfstream Park on Thursday with Becky paying $4.00 in the second race, Draper $7.30 in the fifth, and Gun Glory $5.30 in the eighth.
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Three new boxing champions crowned as Moore is gravely injured
In Los Angeles boxing fans saw Luis Rodriguez Sugar Ramos and Roberto Cruz win world titles while Davey Moore lies in a coma after a 10th round knockout. Ramos took the featherweight crown from Moore, Rodriguez beat Emile Griffith for welterweight, and Cruz captured the vacant junior welterweight title. Moore’s condition remained critical at White Memorial Hospital with a throat procedure performed to aid breathing.
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Spahn Wynn Spring Ball Sparks Opening Season Hopes
Warren Spahn and Early Wynn showcased life in their arms on the eve of the 1955 season. Spahn pitched seven innings with one run allowed as the Braves edged the Mets 2 1, while Wynn worked three innings in the White Sox 7 6 loss to the Reds.
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Local High School Sports Row Prompts Reader Letter
A Collins High School sports controversy spurs a critical letter from Oak Hill Oak Hill junior Sherry Allen criticizing a newspaper column for bias She defends WWHS students and recalls conduct at the Beckley Welch game The editor replies defending factual reporting and calls for evidence A March of Dimes boxing card benefit raises funds and hints at Rocky Marciano refereeing future bouts
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Robertson Dominates Playoffs With 41 Points In Royals Victory
Oscar Robertson starred for the Cincinnati Royals scoring 41 points with 15 rebounds and 12 assists as they defeated the Syracuse Nationals 133 115 to even their Eastern Division first round series at 1 1 A free for all erupted mid second period as Al Bianchi and Bob Boozer tangled The Royals received 31 from Jack Twyman while Chet Walker and Hal Greer led the Nationals with 24 and 22 respectively.
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