West Virginia Coach Expects Better Season From West
WVU coach Schaus expects captain Jerry West to lead a deep guard rotation with six guards of near equal ability. Starting guards will be Jim Warren and Lee Patrone. West and Jim Ritchie start with Willie Akers up front. West, Akers co captains, may show improved leadership and play after Thanksgiving layoff. West led scoring in the recent 65.5 percent team shooting display, with Warren and Patrone also contributing strong numbers. The Mountaineers face Tennessee at home before Southern Conference road trips to The Citadel and Furman and later events in Lexington and Los Angeles. The team faces a December road schedule and aims to avoid heavy losses early.
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Wesleyan Set To Reign In State Conference Opener
The Associated Press notes defending state champion West Virginia Wesleyan, off a 34-2 season, faces Ohio University in a key early test as the conference begins its 1959-60 schedule. Returnees include 6-10 Ken Remley and guard Jim McDonald, with several veterans joined by Ohio State transfer Marlo Mills. The league splits into Eastern and Western divisions, with standings guiding sectional pairings toward Charleston tournament play February 18-20.
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West Named State Amateur Athlete Of 59
Morgantown West Virginia The West Virginia Sports Writers Association named All-America basketball star Jerry West the state's Amateur Athlete of the Year receiving 34 of 43 votes in the award’s 26 year history West will be honored at the Victory Awards Dinner in Charleston on December 7 Also named to be honored were Frank C Wimer elected to the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and halfback Freddie Lee Colvard named Kennedy Award recipient for outstanding high school football West, a 6 3 senior, tied the NCAA tournament scoring record last season and was voted the national tourney MVP Also listed are Leo Byrd Marshall College the runner up and other one vote receivers including Gary Hess Bob Secret Red Thorn and Paul Wilcox
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Sears Basket Delivers Death Blow to Warriors Thriller
In Madison Square Garden on Saturday the Knicks beat the Warriors 109-108 as Wilt Chamberlain preserved the come from behind win with 50 seconds left. Sunday New York fell behind by 17, then Chamberlain sparked a late rally before Sears fed Jack George for the decisive score at midcourt. Boston beat Minneapolis 109-93 to widen the Eastern lead. Chamberlain led all scorers with 33 points while Naulls added 30 for New York.
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Syracuse UCLA clash shapes national title bid at Memorial Coliseum
Syracuse arrives 9-0-0 as top scorer with 90, UCLA 5-3-1, meet in Los Angeles for the Orange’s final bid. Navy weighs a Liberty Bowl invite as Penn State eyes the 19 December bowl slot while Alabama and Pitt also factor in.
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Saturday and Sunday NBA scores and Tuesday schedule
Boston beat Detroit 136 to 110 and Philadelphia edged New York 109 to 108 while Syracuse won 111 to 105 over Cincinnati and St Louis fell to Minneapolis 102 to 91 Sunday results show New York 127 Philadelphia 126 and Boston 109 Minneapolis 93 Tuesday has St Louis vs Syracuse at New York and Minneapolis at New York
Senators Return To AAA Baseball In Charleston
Charleston fans learn the Independent Basis Senators will rejoin the American Association after a September exit. A working agreement with the Washington Senators and local Charleston businessmen will operate the club. President Edward S. Doherity and seven directors pledged support to field a contending team. Local stock sales season tickets and concessions will fund the effort, with potential player sourcing from other clubs.
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Giants Move Out In Front In NFL Western Race
Baltimore and San Francisco brace for a showdown as New York Giants clinch at least a tie for the Eastern title while the Colts and 49ers battle for the West lead. Unitas passes, Conerly shines, and Bears, Packers, and Steelers also win as the NFL weekend unfolds.
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Deer Kill Seen High As Season Gets Under Way
West Virginia hunters began opening day of the firearms deer season with an expected statewide kill around 19 000, about 500 more than last year, and in excellent condition across the state per C O Handley, game division chief. Restrictions vary by county with differing days and antler requirements, and small game hunting is prohibited during the six day period.
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NFL Opens Annual Player Draft Today
Philadelphia AP reports the NFL drafts 240 college players across 12 teams, each selecting 20. Acting Commissioner Austin Gunsel will oversee the draft as the leagues square off with the AFL in a potential bidding war for top talent.
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Alumni Basketball Opens Season for Sophia and Mark Twain
Two county high schools Mark Twain and Sophia begin basketball with Tuesday night alumni games. The same pair start the Raleigh County League season Friday with Authors visiting Sophia, as several returnees boost hopes. Other Friday action features Stoco at Glen Rogers and Baileysville at Herndon Indians.
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Meeting Set Tonight At El Chico For Coalfield Conference
The Coalfield Conference schedules its fall meeting at El Chico tonight at 6 30. Trophies will be presented to Bluefield and Mullens, the All Coalfield football team chosen, and the basketball rating system discussed. Members like Bluefield Mullens and Freddie Colvard of Logan are highlighted as conference products with plans for wrestling night meets and potential mat teams from Beckley Shady Spring Sophia Hinton Mullens and Logan. John Saunders will preside. 13 schools are members with final football standings noted and plans to add a fourth opponent.
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Pro Football Standings Eastern Conference Schedule
Eastern Conference standings brief list of upcoming games includes Baltimore at San Francisco on Saturday and Cleveland at New York Chicago at Detroit Green Bay at Los Angeles Philadelphia at Washington Pittsburgh at Chicago Bears with matches spread across weekend dates.
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Mt Hope Starts Hoop Practice For 20 Game Schedule
Mt Hope at Mount Hope coach Jack Shockey announces basketball practice begins after the football season. Returning lettermen Jerry Collier Bob Bolen Jim Wills and Howard Griffith lead a 20 game slate with reserves Payne Spadaro and others stepping up. Season opens Dec 10 against Pax with a demanding road and home schedule through February against Fayetteville Oak Hill Mullens Richwood Summersville Beckley Hinton Shady Spring and Montgomery.
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