Muncie Central Faces East Chicago Washington In Key Showdown
Indiana high school basketball hype centers on Friday’s Muncie Central versus East Chicago Washington clash as UPI coaches place Muncie atop the poll with 13 of 18 first place votes. East Chicago rises to runnerup while Lafayette and Madison Heights vie for the next spots as other top teams push through a busy week.
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Mi Varsity Doubles Score and Bowling Tips Mentioned
The item notes Madison Heights varsity, coached by John Dull and Fred Lamb, edging South Bend Central and ranking sixth with Evansville Bosses and Gary Free prominent. It also references bowling tips from Don Carter and Marion Ladewig, with a mailing address for a booklet through The Anderson Herald and National Newspaper Syndicate.
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South Side Frosh Crub New Castle South Side Frosh
Debris of a youthful track meet recap lists debuts and demotions among city squads. The piece names many schools such as Shortridge Columbus Madison and Gary Roosevelt with individual event results and a final team point tally led by Muncie Central followed by Evansville Bosse and others.
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St. John's Beats Oklahoma in Upset Streak Halt
St. John's undefeated college basketball team defeated Oklahoma 63 to 49 Tuesday night, extending the Sooners’ skid to three losses after an early upset over Southern California.
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Franklin Central Dominates Vernon Township in Indiana Tilt
Franklin Central rolled to an eighth straight win by routing Vernon Township 71 56 on their home floor. Cougall scored 25 and Cam Harless 20 as Franklin led 32 24 at the half and used height and shooting to pull away. Vernon’s Paul Gray led with 14 points while Bob Petty added 14 in a losing effort.
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Layne Breaks Baugh's Mark in Steelers Win
Pittsburgh quarterback Bobby Layne tied the NFL career touchdown passes record with 187 after four scoring throws against the Washington Redskins at District of Columbia Stadium. Layne, finishing his 13th season, said records were meant to be broken as the Steelers won 20 to 14.
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Owings Signs On With Washington
University of Washington athletic director and head coach Jim Owens will continue in both roles for another eight years beyond 1958. President Dr Charles E Odegaard announced a letter of intent extending Owens tenure until 1966 with no disclosed salary terms.
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Tigers rout Tipton 57 to 44 in Centra Conference clash
Alexandria's Tigers defeated Tipton Blue Devils 57 44 to notch their third straight Central Conference win. Dan led with 15 points, Paddock 13, and Tipton’s Wally Murray scored 15 in a losing effort as Royerton prepares to visit Friday night.
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Williams Helps Butler Win Over Bradley Quintet
Gerry Williams led all scorers with 30 points as Butler beat Bradley 80 to 77 in Peoria. Tom Bowman added 25 for Butler, while Chet Walker scored 28 for Bradley. Butler improved to three wins in four games. Bradley fell to two losses in three games.
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Spahn Wins Blue Ribbons as NL Pitching Leader
The National League awards blue ribbons for pitching proficiency with Warren Spahn dominating the 1961 season. Spahn posted 21 complete games, 309 career wins, 12 20-win seasons by a lefty, and a 3.01 ERA. Koufax led in strikeouts with 269. Burdette pitched most innings. Baldschun led in appearances. Cardwell most starts. Face most games. Gibson walked most. McCormick gave up most homers. Short most wild pitches. The Cardinals staff posted the best ERA as a unit.
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Muncie Central Tops AP Poll Indians 14th
Muncie Central bears Madison in the season opener era poll, with Lafayette Kokomo and East Chicago Washington also highly ranked. Anderson and Noblesville show strong starts as Indiana high school basketball begins its new poll era.
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Wilt Chamberlain Continues Scoring Surge At 3 600 Point Pace
Wilt Chamberlain tallies extend beyond the 1,200-point mark this season as he pushes toward the 3,600 total. He raises his scoring average from 46.2 to 42.8 in a 272-point week, including a 78-point game against Los Angeles. Chamberlain leads rebounds with 681, while Elgin Baylor trails with 1,040 points and Oscar Robertson posts 318 assists.
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Pickett to face Tiger after Fernandez replacement
New York fighter Billy Pickett, who has won 24 of 25 bouts, will replace Havana's Fidel Fernandez as Dick Tiger's opponent for Saturday's nationally televised boxing bout. Announcement came Tuesday from Madison Square Garden Boxing Club manager Harry Markson.
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Weavers Challenge for World Tag Team Title in Local Show
Johnny and Sonny Weaver of Indianapolis duel Art and Stan Neilson of Atlanta for the world tag team title in a best 2 of 3 falls 60 minute match at the Anderson Armory. Wilbur Snyder and Angelo Potto meet in a 45 minute 2 of 3 falls tussle. Bill Melby faces Bronko Lubich in a single fall 30 minute opener. Tickets at Anderson Sporting Goods Rinkers Hardware and Dolenskis Supper Club. Show starts 8:30 p.m.
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