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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1959
Page
10
A fragmented NCAA basketball discussion notes Cal’s defense and defensive strategies. It recalls a dramatic 71 70 NCAA final thriller between California and West Virginia, mentions shifting scoring averages and recent changes in defensive style on the West Coast and nationally.
Ferrari leads the season as California tops the national title race by narrow margins. The team holds opponents to about 50 points per game, finishing one two at Sebring with West alone scoring 28 and Phil Hill from Santa Monica driving the winner. Bears’ defense remains strong.
In a clash marked by a stiff line defense, California silenced West Virginia as Jerry West and Pete Newell’s squad battled through the Midwest event. California built a 20 to 23 lead and limited WVU to a single field goal in the second half, securing a decisive victory and signaling a potential shift in early 1960s basketball style.
Goalby outscored Smith as Smith’s partner recorded a second perfect score, the feat occurring in Smith’s second doubles game at Toledo’s Superior Lanes.
In St Petersburg Florida Rawls from Spartanburg won the $15,000 tournament edging George Bayer and Buckeye with a one stroke margin. Bayer tied at 212 into the final round while West Virginia’s Bucklade trailed by one late, and Rawls captured the event with a 294 total.
St John ace back Tony Jackson is the standout returning as St John’s rebuilds after an NIT title run. Jackson scored 21 points and 27 rebounds in the 76-71 OT win over Bradley as Seiden leaves, while Bobby Joe Mason Cal Ramsey Wand Lemme Wilkens join the all tournament team.
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