Willis Reed Leads East Past West in All-Star Thriller
Willis Reed, 6 foot 8, scoring 21 points with 11 rebounds, powered the East to a 142 135 All Star win over the West. He earned MVP honors in his sixth All Star game as Lew Alcindor added 10 points 11 rebounds and Oscar Robertson noted Reed and Alcindor carried the center spot. Reed's performance sparked 106 85 East advantage as the West fought to the final minutes.
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San Diego
Monetta Boys Defeat New Ellenton in Narrow Victory
Monetta juniors rallied from a 10 7 first quarter deficit to beat New Ellenton 30 24 as Joe Asbill led with 14 points. Debbie Burnette scored 20 for New Ellenton in the girls 31 27 loss.
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Lester Brown
David Bell
Williston
Skein
Different Names But Same Game At Crosby Clambake
Pebble Beach California AP reports the National Pro-Amateur Golf Championship, known as the Crosby Clambake and The Foul Weather Frolic, starts its 29th edition on the Monterey Peninsula using three courses. Weather has long been a dominant factor, with rain snow fog and gale winds shaping play.
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Clay jokes through staged fight and crowd at Stanley Theatre
Cassius Clay attends a staged film of a Rocky Marciano fight and keeps his humor intact amid the crowd of 400 plus at the Stanley Theater. He chats with a reporter, ribbing rivals and recalling seven endings, while signing autographs after the screening.
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Joe Frazier
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Saints win sixth game in seven as varsity dominates
St. Angela Academy squads sweep Graniteville High as the boys lead 63-50 and the junior varsity wins 48-35. Tony Hass pours in 21 points for the Saints while Ted Carter tops the JV with 22. Mary Ferriter scores 12 for St. Angela girls in a 44-17 loss to the Rockettes.
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Aiken High Schofield Basketball Game Postponed to Feb 21
Aiken High School and Schofield High School postponed their basketball game from last night to February 21. Principal James A. Taylor cited crowd attendance and an upcoming away game as reasons, noting a minor disturbance after their previous meeting and the schools will merge next year making tensions a concern.
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Dietzel Won't Replace Jones at South Carolina
South Carolina coach Paul Dietzel says he will not replace Larry Jones after Jones resigned to join Tennessee. Dietzel plans to reassign Jones duties among the remaining staff.
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Paul Dietzel
Larry Jones
University of Tennessee
Hull credits Montreal coach as key in All Star romp
ST LOUIS AP Chicago star Bobby Hull lauds Claude Ruel for guiding Montreal and the East to a 41 goal rout over the West in the NHL All Star game. Hull, Howe, and Orr led the offense while Jacques Plante starred in goal. Howe scored twice. Prentice tied early. West coach Bowman hopes for next year.
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College Basketball Scores From Across Regions
The Associated Press reports scores from several regions. Eastern matchups include Williams defeating Coast Guard 69 to 47 and Davidson over Furman 79 to 71. Midwest results feature Mid. St. 85 over Notre Dame 82 and Cincinnati 79 beating Bradley 64. Western scores show Pepperdine 83 over Nevada Las Vegas 73 and Cal Poly Pomona 88 over the University of San Diego 81.
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Tennis Matches Postponed in Sydney Australian NSW Championships
Rain halted play at White City affecting second round singles with U S players Dennis Ralson and Arthur Ashe each slated to meet Allan Stone and Bill Bowrey. Davis Cup teammates Smith from Pasadena and Lutz from Los Angeles prevailed in straight sets over Rowan and Werren.
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Los Angeles
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Boudreau Finally Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
Lou Boudreau waited twelve years for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Denny McLain, his outspoken son in law and Tigers ace, said he should have been honored ten years earlier. McLain, 25, already has over 100 wins in six seasons and won 31 in 1968 and 24 the following year while earning Cy Young Awards.
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Lou Boudreau
Denny McLain
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McLain
Detroit Tigers
Racing Roundup from Multiple Tracks
In Philadelphia Francin ette won the Bala Cynwyd Purse by a head over Candy Cuddles at Liberty Bell. In Bowie Attempt to Spin took a 24 length win over Tuinadek in the Glenwood Purse. In Miami Lady Sadie defeated Royal Signal by eight lengths in the Hialeah feature. In New Orleans Firm Hand won by two lengths over Joy Searcher at the Fair Grounds. In Pawtucket Doctor Bruce scored three lengths over Warmail in the Greenwood Purse at Narragansett.
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