West Virginia Longfellow Aims At National Offense Lead
WVU quarterback Dick Longfellow may lead the nation in total offense after Saturday’s 56-6 win over William and Mary. He passed for 84 yards and ran for 49, reaching 1,127 total yards for the year, while Billy Holsclaw of Virginia Tech trails by 27 yards. Danny Williams and Bob Lively contribute for WVU as the team eyes the top offensive honors.
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Vejar Sees Luck Return With Goldman's Help
Chico Vejar, aided by manager Charlie Goldman, won by technical knockout over Joe Denucci in a six round bout. The Stamford, Connecticut boxer had a streak of 30 wins, 21 by KO, before Goldman left to work with Rocky Marciano. Blood was shed as the referee stopped the fight at 1:14 of the sixth round due to a cut above Denucci's left eye.
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Track With Glass Front Yonkers Raceway Modernized Dining Room
The Yonkers Raceway dining room features a push button glass panel requiring about 70 chamois cloths 144 sponges and 75 pounds of washing powder to stay clean during the meeting. Two members of Michigan State's 1958 soccer team hail from Ghana about 10 000 miles from East Lansing campus.
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Late Starting Mountaineers Set To Challenge Syracuse
Morgantown AP West Virginia aims to end season strong against Syracuse in sixth meeting since 1950s. WVU recovered from a slump, won three of last four, tied Penn State, and edged William and Mary 56-6. Syracuse, riding a mix of bowl talk and solid wins, faces injury concerns on kickoff specialist Bob Yates.
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Pettit First 30-Point NBA Season Pace Set
New York AP reports Bob Pettit of St Louis became the first NBA player to average 30 points per game at any season stage, reaching 270 through 9 games and topping George Mikan's record pace. Yardley leads scorers with 290 in 12 games, Baylor 285 in 12, Arizin 253 in 9, while Sears, Sharman, Baylor rebounds, McGuire assists, and Newman (Texas) noted among various stats.
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Better Bowling Four Step Delivery Is Simple
Bowling expert Merle Matthews explains a four step delivery for improved performance. He emphasizes a consistent grip and stance, with weight on the left hand for right handed bowlers, a pendulum swing, and controlled wrist action to generate a hook or straight ball depending on finger lift.
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Football Banquet Tickets On Sale
Chairman Basil Anderson announced Dec 9 banquet tickets for Woodrow Wilson High School football team are on sale at Colony Drug and Keat leys. Tickets may be obtained via Lions Rotary Kiwanis Civitan or Optimist clubs. Athletic Director Frank Moseley of Virginia Tech will be guest speaker.
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Sophia Blue Hawks Seek Starters For 20-Game Campaign
Coach Bob Douglas of Sophia Blue Hawks pursues three new starters and a strong bench for a 20 game schedule plus tournaments. Only one returning starter, Bernard Blackburn, and a letterman Jack Monk, highlight a lineup building toward a Holiday tournament on Dec 30-31. The season opens Dec 5 at Mark Twain with eight Coalfield Conference games and 13 Raleigh County league contests through February including Shady Spring, Mullens, Hinton, Marsh Fork, and Stoco.
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National Basketball Association Monday results
The Associated Press reports no games Tuesday. Schedule shows Boston facing Detroit, Syracuse at St Louis, with St Louis hosting two games.
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Stanaford Rhodell Chalk Tourney Opens Thursday Night
Stanaford over Shady Spring 40 33 and Rhodell topples Crow 27 13 in the Invitational Tournament at Shady Spring High School. Stamford leaders Smith Blair paced scoring for Stanaford while Farmer and Brogam led Shady Spring with 16 and 13 points. Burnett led Rhodell with four, Lambert and Epperly topped Crow with four each, with Blue Jay and Sylvia, Beaver and Glade Creek set for nightcap action as semifinals are Wednesday and title games Thursday.
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LSU Only Remaining Unbeaten Major Team
The nation’s unbeaten list narrows to 15 with LSU the sole major school still undefeated after a 7-6 win over Mississippi State. Rutgers fell to the Quantico Marines 13-12. most minor teams have finished their seasons while several others continue with eight or nine wins.
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Spider Webb Faces Giardello In Cow Palace Showdown
In San Francisco Spider Webb, praised as a nice fighter by his manager Hector Knowles, battles high ranked Joey Giardello in a nationally televised 10 rounder at the Cow Palace. Both seek a title shot, though Sugar Ray Robinson’s camp has shown little indication of a title bid for either. Giardello is slight favorite.
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Four Gerstenberger Brothers Play On Albany Soccer Team
In Albany New York four Gerstenberger brothers are on the Albany Athletic Soccer Club. Helmuth 32 Otto 29 Gerhard 27 are standouts and Karl 24 will join the team Sunday, making an unusual sibling presence on the squad.
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Four Players Picked For Blue Gray Game
Auburn tackles Cleve Wester and Jim Jeffery join two Vanderbilt linemen guard Bill Grover center Ben Donnell and quarterback Boyce Smith as selections for the South squad in the Blue Gray All Star game to be played December 27 in Montgomery Alabama. No North squad selections announced.
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Comeback Try Fails in Providence Bout
George Araujo once top lightweight challenger failed in a comeback, retiring Monday after a technical knockout by Curly Munroe of Worcester. Araujo, 27, had been attempting a return after 30 months in the Army and had lost a decision to Munroe last month.
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Turkey Day Clash Nears as VMI Seeks Upset of Tech
Virginia Tech, ranked No 2 in the Southern Conference with a 2-1 record, travels to Roanoke for the traditional Thanksgiving Day game against VMI, which sits 2-1-1. McKenna hopes the Keydets can reverse roles, as VMI eyes second place after recent wins and ties. Tech beat William & Mary and Richmond, lost to Wake Forest, Florida State, and Mississippi Southern, and tied NC State. VMI defeated Richmond and Davidson, tied William & Mary, and beat Morehead State, Villanova, Tampa, and Virginia, with an 18-game unbeaten streak snapped by the Citadel. The Roanoke showdown will serve as Tech’s season closer. VMI prepared after a rest day, with Zeno injured.
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Sugar Bowl May Pick Fee For LSU Today
The Sugar Bowl Executive Committee meets today to consider opponents for Louisiana State University in the January 1 game. LSU, ranked top nationally for the fourth straight week, has not been officially invited yet but is likely to receive an invitation following its season ending game against Tulane.
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NBA takes steps to curb coaches on court protests
The NBA Executive Board studies a rule to fine coaches for disputing judgment with escalating penalties from $10 to $50 and game expulsion on a fourth offense. A revised rule shifts team possession after an offensive foul, charging the foul to the player but not the team.
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City Basketball League to reorganize meeting Thursday
City Recreation Director Frank Rodriguez announced a meeting to reorganize the City Basketball League this Thursday at 7 PM in the Recreation Building. He urged sponsors and managers to attend, with a special invite to Negro teams, players, or sponsors. Three teams are set: Oakwood Auto Supply, National Guard Company F, and L and B Super Market, with aims for at least six entrants.
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McKenney Leads NHL Scoring Spree With Bucyk
In a week of loud scoring, Don McKenney and Johnny Bucyk surged for Boston. McKenney racked 9 points on 6 goals and 3 assists while Bucyk had 8 points on 4 goals and 4 assists as they boosted Boston toward the league leaders. Henri Richard leads assists with 15. Bathgate tops goals with 11. Terry Sawchuk owns a 2.25 GAA.
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Red Sox Open At Home In 1959 Season Opener
The Boston Red Sox will open their 1959 American League season at home on April 14 against Washington, announced by General Manager Joe Cronin. Fenway Park will host additional night games, bringing total games to 24, five more than last season.
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Boston at Detroit NHL Game Tuesday
Boston plays Detroit in a Tuesday National Hockey League matchup. Both teams seek pivotal points, with Boston aiming to boost its standings while Detroit looks to capitalize on home ice and strengthen playoff positioning.
Long association links Bell with Syracuse coaching staff
Syracuse assistant football coach Bill Bell has a lengthy association with head coach Floyd Ben Schwartzwalder. Bell played quarterback under Ben in West Virginia, at Muhlenberg College, and now serves on the Orange staff.
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