Mountaineers Rally Past Pitt In ACC Tilt
West Virginia081 Mountaineers, top ranked, trailed Pitt late but pulled away for a 71 64 win as North Carolina State upset North Carolina in overtime. Tar Heels drop to third defeat in 14 games while Maryland holds ACC lead. Tom Kearns leads UNC with 17.
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West Virginia
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Tar Heels
Bradley
St. Louis
Bob Ferry
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Elgin Baylor
Seattle
Montana State College
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Penn
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Harvard
Lloyd Sharrar
Squeeker
Villanova
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Tommy Kearns
Tom Hawkins
Notre Dame
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DePaul
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William & Mary
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Toledo
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Syracuse
Milwaukee Has Prize Moundsmen
The World Champion Milwaukee Braves anticipate strong pitching depth with two top prospects, Carleton Whey and Joey Jay, nearing readiness after standout seasons in the American Association. Veteran Willie Wiley and other newcomers Paine and Humberto Robinson also threaten for relief roles as Spangler returns from Army duty to push for an outfield spot.
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New York
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Carleton Weey
Joey Jay
Wichita
Americ Assn
Willey
Wiley
Fred Haney
Braves
Jay
Phil Paine
Humberto Robinson
Paine
Robinson
Toronto
Spangler
Duke University
Ray Shearer
American Assn
Joe Taylor
Atlanta
Harry Hanebrink
Dodgers Rent Vote Delayed by Memorial Coliseum Board
The Memorial Coliseum Commission postponed a decision on allowing the Dodgers to rent the 101,000 seat stadium for 1958 and 1959. Tomorrow’s meeting was touted as the new day of decision with a vote expected to settle the matter.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Winners Named In Shooting Match At Denny's Auction
The shooting match at Denny's Auction on Berryville Pike crowned three time winner John Bayliss and George Bell. Double wins went to Charles Thornton Jacob Rinker and T B Russell. Other winners included D Wilfong Homer Stronsnider Julian Bayliss Bill Massey Jr Maynard Renner Joe McBoy Ira Smith Lou Miller Bill Massey Jr Whetzel and Forest Gray.
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John Bayliss
George Bell
Charles Thornton
Jacob Rinker
T. B. Russell
D. Wilfong
Homer Stronsnider
Julian Bayliss
Bill Massey Jr
Maynard Renner
Joe McBoy
Ira Smith
Lou Miller
Bill Massey
Jr. Whetzel
Forest Gray
Bowling league results highlight day of close matches
Schewel Furniture and Clearbrook Woolen traded wins in a tight two game spread while Shooters led by Spaid and Sheetz produced top scores. Kern Motor topped Ashworth to hold first, Independents and Ellis Poultry also strong as Shenandoah rose into fifth with a pair win over Schenk Foods.
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Clearbrook Woolen
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Sheetz
Boden
Clearbrook
Stephenson Grocery
Bureau of Mines
Ellis
Carter
Keller
Southern Bakery
Bell Clothes
Foreman
Smith
McKlwee
Bell
Kern Motor
Ashworth
Brown's Meat Market
Independents
Ellis Poultry
Nichols
Kern
Melton
Snapp
Richmond
Brown
Northern Virginia Power Co
Lineburg
C&p
Ramey
R. Harris
Shenandoah
Schenk Foods
Post Office
Douglas Bulldogs face two away games before Page Jackson clash
The Douglas Bulldogs travel to Berryville tonight for a varsity game after a junior varsity bout at 7 30. The team aims to rebound after a loss to Simms of Harrisonburg while the JV remains unbeaten. A strong season projection hinges on continued success and a top varsity finish.
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Douglas
Page Jackson
Johnson Williams
Berryville
Simms
Harrisonburg
Charles Town
Martinez stops Turner to earn welter title shot
In Philadelphia Vince Martinez defeated Gil Turner by split decision in 12 rounds to set up a bout with Isaac Logart for the vacant welterweight title. Martinez impressed with sharp punching, especially late, and finished strong after a disputed early knockdown.
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Vince Martinez
Isaac Logare
National Boxing Assn
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Carmen Basilio
Gil Turner
Basilio
Ray Robinson
Patterson
N. J
Turner
Pete Pantaleo
Pennsylvania
Jimmy Mina
Nate Lepinson
Associated Press
Moter
Martinez-Turner
Logart
World Boxing Championship Committee
Julius Helfand
New York State Athletic Commission
Virgil Akins
St. Louis
George Barnes
Australia
Massachusetts
NBA
Akins
Kid Gavilan
Paterson
Robertson Surges to Scoring Lead in College Basketball
Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati overtakes Wilt Chamberlain as national scoring leader with 32.7 points per game over the last three games. Robertson averages 32.7 points, 425 points in 13 games, while Chamberlain has 354 in 11. Other leaders include Crosthwaite Greer Myers Mintz and Emry in various categories.
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Oscar Robertson
University of Cincinnati
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
Robertson
Kansas
Wilt Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Cincinnati
Wilt
Ralph Crosthwaite
Western Kentucky
Hal Greer
Marshall
Crosthwaite
Greer
Gerald Myers
Texas Tech
Semi Mintz
Davidson
Elgin Baylor
Seattle
Wayne Embry
Miami
Ohio
Leo Byrd
Bailey Howell
Miss. State
Don Hennon
Pitt
Archie Dees
Indiana
and Greer
Mighty Foxx Slugger Forded by Illness and Hard Times
Hall of Famer Jimmy Foxx, 50, is reportedly broke and jobless after illness and losses in ventures. Boston writers and former manager James A. Silin say Foxx missed pension by one year and invested badly, despite a legendary career that included 534 homers and a 58 homer season in 1932. Foxx was invited as guest of honor at a Boston writers dinner next week.
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Philadelphia Phils
The Body Beautiful tryout rests on Richard Kollmar
In Philadelphia during a tryout of The Body Beautiful leading man Jack Warden lost his voice to laryngitis. With no understudy available Richard Kollmar, co sponsor and former singer, stepped in and completed the performance without a falter.
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Maryland takes top ACC spot after NC State win
Maryland rises to No. 1 in the ACC with a 4-1 record as North Carolina State beats North Carolina 58-57 in overtime. UNC and NC State sit at 4-2, while Maryland gains sole lead. next action has North Carolina hosting Clemson with all ACC teams idle tonight and tomorrow.
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Harvey Salz
Lee Shaffer
Clemson
Berryville Clubs Predicted Showdowns At Armory Night
Predictions center on Berryville Legion against Winchester Warriors at 7 pm and Berryville Legion Auxiliary versus Triangle Diner at 8 pm with Bell facing Bell Clothes in the 9 pm finale. Eddie Grim exits to the House of David, while Cleon Gilliam of Buckley Lages lurks tonight. The Sunday schedule includes Bill versus Martinsburg Journal at 2 pm and Warriors in late action after a rout by The Journal last week.
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Martinsburg Journal
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Vancouver Summer Festival Plans Revealed
Vancouver announces a 10 feature summer program including a play The World of the Wonderful Dark by Sister Sinclair, Marcel Marceau mime, and Mozart Don Giovanni. The festival runs July 19 to August 16 under patronage of Governor General Vincent Massey.
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Marcel] Marceau
Mozart
Vincent Massey
Canada
Meadville Star Lloyd Sharrar Tops Pitt As WVU Wins
Lloyd Sharrar, the 6 10 Meadville senior, starred for West Virginia with 21 points and 13 rebounds to help the Mountaineers overcome a halftime deficit and beat Pittsburgh 71 64. Coach Fred Schaus praised Sharrar as the game changer and noted his development after Rod Hundley’s departure.
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Hursh
Blackbourn Seeks Eagles Head Coaching Job
Lisle Blackbourn, fired a week ago as Packers coach, has applied for the Philadelphia Eagles road coach post. GM Vince (Vincent) Melo or Mel ly said Blackbourn phoned for consideration to replace Hugh Devore, with no further comment on the Eagles search.
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Blackbourn
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Hugh Devore
McNally
Music Man Troubles Ahead Of Broadway Opening
Broadway musical Music Man faced early funding hurdles with CBS passing on the project as too corny. Backers later provided $300,000, and strong advance ticket demand suggests investors may recoup by March 15 with weekly capacity profits around $17,000.
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New York
Meredith Willson
Columbia Broadcasting System
Aggie Football Coach Search Sparks Texas Clash
Texas A&M faces deep splits over selecting a new football coach after Paul Bryant’s departure. Gov. Price Daniel calls for a full report while W. T. Doherty sacks the athletic committee chair, amid pressure from alumni and board members over recruiting and leadership. Eddie Erdelatz and other coaches visited campus as controversy grows.
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Alabama
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Houston
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Houston A&m Club
Jack Finney
Greenville
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Houston Post
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Jim Myers
Iowa State
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Obsolete Table Etiquette: Two or Three Spoons Crosswise
The practice of laying two or three spoons crosswise above each plate is no longer correct. This traditional table setting custom is considered outdated.
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