All-Star from this area eyed for Bearcats finale
The article previews the Bearcats last game of the season as 13 Jayvee players contest varsity spots for next fall. It highlights local standouts including Dixie Duncan and several sophomores and juniors who will form the returning nucleus under Coach Lowell Deering, with eight seniors graduating.
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Bruce Nelson
Shyril Kirchmeier
Ken Watts
Jim Wirt
Colin Meyer
Don Thill
Bob Brightenstine
Jim Bufford
Ron Blakley
Lowell Deering
Stephen
Jayvees
Bearcats
Muzz Patrick Considers Retirement After Win
After a 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden, Muzz Patrick signals retirement plans as he surveys a potential substitute for the Rangers. Alfie Pike emerges as a leading candidate, while Patrick unexpectedly fills in for Phil Watson who was hospitalized with a bleeding ulcer.
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United Press
International
Muzz Patrick
New York Rangers
Alfie Pike
Winnipeg
Patrick
Boston Bruins
Madison Square Garden
New York
Bald Eagle Wins Washington DC International in Dramatic Race
Bald Eagle, ridden by Manny Yeaza, captures the eighth Washington DC International amid crashes as Venezuelan and Australian jockeys collide with their mounts. Midnight Sun finishes second as Tudor Era fades to third after a chaotic stretch run.
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Manny Yeaza
Bald Eagle
Tudor Era
France
Midnight Sun
Promoter Defends Self At NY Boxing License Hearing
Promoter Bill Rosensohn appears without counsel to defend against three misconduct charges at a New York State Athletic Commission hearing. He is accused of mobster and gambler associations, unauthorised transfer of two thirds of Rosensohn Enterprises stock, and selling 200 press tickets, all cited as acts harmful to boxing.
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UPI
Bill Rosensohn
New York State Athletic Commission
Rosensohn
Yankee Stadium
Sweden
Ingemar Johansson
Floyd Patterson
Rosensohn Enterprises Corp
Were Men Playing lt Cute in Win Over Girls' 11
At Texas Christian University a fraternity team beat a sorority eleven 12 to 8 in a playful intramural clash. Ambidextrous quarterback Lowell Adams of Crane led the winners with both hands, after girls edged ahead early.
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Fort Worth
Tex
UPI
Texas Christian University
Sigma Phi Tpsilon Fraternity
Delts Gamma Sorority
Delta Gamma
Lowell Adams
Crane, Tex
Traffic Deaths Rise in London for September
British traffic fatalities climbed in September to 568 deaths from 502 in the same month of 1958. The majority of the victims were motorcyclists or their passengers, according to a UPI report.
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London
UPI
Wilt Chamberlain Dominates Pistons in 41 Points Night
Wilt Chamberlain scored 41 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the Warriors beat the Pistons 119-105. Dukes challenged Wilt but the big center kept him at bay, while Boston routed Cincinnati 151-118 behind Sharman's 32. The Celtics moved within one game of the Eastern lead as Philadelphia improved to six of seven.
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United Press International
Wilt Chamberlain
Walt Dukes
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National Basketball Association
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Wilt
Warriors
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Dukes
Boston Celtics
Cincinnati
Celtics
Royals
Jack Twyman
Boston
Bill Sharman
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Yankees seek left handed outfielder and pitcher in 1960 plans
New York Yankee General Manager George Weiss stated the club will pursue a left handed hitting outfielder and a pitcher. The press conference also announced the 1960 coaching staff: Ed Lopat, Ralph Houk, Frank Crosetti, and Bill Dickey with Lopat and Houk seen as successors to Manager Casey Stengel. A whale’s brain comparison is noted.
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UPI
New York Yankees
George Wtss
Yankees
Ed Lopat
Ralph Houk
Frank Crosetti
Bill Dickey
Lopat
Houk
Casey Stengel
Nellie Fox Named American League Most Valuable Player
Nelson Fox the Chicago White Sox second baseman won the AL MVP with 295 points, beating teammate Luis Aparicio who had 255. Early Wynn finished third, Rocky Colavito fourth, Tito Franco fifth, in a Chicago dominated voting by 24 writers.
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Boston
UPI
Nelson Fox
Chicago White Sox
Fox
Luis Aparicio
Maraiiibo
Venezuela
Aparicio
Early Wynn
White Sox
Chicago
Wynn
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Cleveland Indians
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Jackie Jensen
Boston Red Sox
Hy Hunvitz
Boston Globe
Baseball Writers Association of America
Ernie Banks
Cubs
Harold Johnson Pulls Punches in Drawn Bout
Chicago report notes Harold Johnson apologized for a poor showing after defendable performance against Sonny Ray in a nationally televised fight. Johnson, 31, said lack of confidence and fear of missing a finishing attempt kept him from decisive action despite floor in the fourth. Ray suffered his ninth loss in 31 pro bouts as Johnson claimed his 62nd win.
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Chicago
UPI
Radéor Sharp
Harld Johnson
Sonny Ray
Johnson
Ray
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