Unbeatens Shrink To 18 as Indiana High Schools Enter New Year
The Indiana high school basketball season tightens as unbeaten teams drop from 49 to 18 between Dec 10 and Dec 31. Michigan City 10-0 and Muncie Central resume Jan 11, while Anderson 5-3 hosts Madison Heights. Multiple ranked squads face key tests this week and next in a schedule crowded with tournaments and region games.
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American Pro Cage Circuit Suspends Operations Amid Losses
The American Basketball League abruptly suspended operations midseason due to skimpy attendance and receipts. Abe Saperstein, league commissioner, said no club was profitable, with talks about contracts and futures for players to follow. Some teams pursue reorganization, while others seek new franchises or cities to continue.
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Clash For Roses Tops Bowl Card On New Year's Day
The 1962 four major bowls feature eight top teams with five All-Americans. Alabama and Oklahoma are slight favorites. Alabama brings a tough defense while Oklahoma relies on a strong rushing attack and solid total offense. Alabama’s LeRoy Jordan anchors the All-America line as the Tide pursue decisive play.
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Short Pass Sparks Buffs Bow to Sun Bowl Victory
In a Sun Bowl context the Texas State Buffaloes edged past Wilkins and DeSoto era opponents with a late period rally. Quarterback Bob Babbitt connected for two extra points after a 22 yard pass to Jim McKee sealed the win. The article notes Hancock Central and Anderson games alongside Pendleton tourney plans for upcoming weekend.
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Ellsworths Partner Helps Him Reach Top
Ellsworth and his inseparable partner propel the Pirates toward a first win over the Indians. Yorktown, Hancock Central, Morristown, Daleville, and DeSoto face various opponents in a slate of nearby games as Arcadia and Noblesville prepare for views of Cotton Bowl festivities. The article notes Rex Ellsworth’s influence and mentions the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl lineups with LSU, Texas, and Mississippi in focus.
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AAU Seeks Mediation With JFK Over Arbitration
AAU executive director Col Don Hull says the organization is open to mediation or arbitration to reconcile the dispute with the NCAA over amateur athletics control. He emphasizes AAU will not violate laws and notes tensions persisted through 1962 as NCAA backed federations clash with AAU. An arbitration offer was accepted by the NCAA backed US Track and Field Federation. Attendance was estimated at 73 000.
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Bearcats Hold Top Spot as Poll Remains Unchanged
Cincinnati’s Bearcats stay the sole team to retain their former AP Cage Poll position after a 73-49 win over Ohio U. The Top Ten shows LSU and Oklahoma near the front, while Wisconsin and UCLA gain ground. The article notes college basketball dynamics and upcoming televised games.
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AAU vs NCAA dispute linked to Olympic eligibility
Summary of a chaotic sports and governance note: remarks from Col Hull defend the AAU stance against a perceived NCAA power grab. Includes references to a telegram signed by Louis Fisher of High Point NC, and warnings from Avery Brundage about Olympic team eligibility being watched by many nations. Also mentions early professional football deal in 1920 and college bowl context.
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Cage Scores and PRO NBA Sunday Results
Sunday results show the Pro NBA with Los Angeles defeating Detroit 135 130 and St Louis beating Chicago 107 100. In the ABL Long Beach crushed Oakland 164 11 and Philadelphia edged Chicago 119 116 while Pittsburgh outlasted Kansas City 115 to ? (incomplete final score).
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Rebels and Razorbacks set for Pendleton tourney clash
In Madison County a big Pendleton Tourney field includes Ellsworth and Tenney with Rex Ellsworth’s ranch amid a heavyweight racing scene. The Ellsworths and Tenney, longtime partners, built a racing empire around Swaps bloodlines and horse farms, while Reading about Frankton and Noblesville on the prep circuit adds local stakes. The schedule centers on a Friday-Saturday tournament with outcomes shaping the title chase.
Finest Defenses Meet in Orange Bowl Clash
Miami reports Oklahoma and Alabama, two top defensive powers, seek the breaks in a possible defensive war. Alabama a slight favorite in a game expected to draw about 70,000 with President Kennedy among attendees. Skies clear, 70s temperature, televised nationally as kickoff at 1 pm EST.
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