Early Wynn Seen As Top Hall of Fame Candidate
Baseball writers weigh Early Wynn as likely Hall of Fame inductee with four contemporaries in the running. Wynn, a 23-year veteran righthander, posted 300+ wins and multiple 20-win seasons while starring for the Indians and White Sox, and remains a leading choice alongside Kiner, Slaughter, and others.
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Kiner Faces Hall of Fame Vote as 1970 Ballots Count
Ralph Kiner, former Pirates slugger and current Mets broadcaster, discusses Hall of Fame chance on ABC’s American Sportsman. Ballots for 1970 are being counted with 75 percent needed for induction. Kiner and Lon Boudreau are top contenders behind Musial and Camilli.
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Wilson Boys Advance To State Finals After Semi Victory
Wilson under coach Donald Turner beat Warsaw 74 29 and Southwest 66 66 to reach the Terre Haute state final. Morgan and Turner each scored 24 points for Wilson with strong rebounding as Spikner logged 22 points career high. Warsaw's Barnes led with 16 while Southwest trailed early but closed the gap with late rally and solid defense.
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Canisius Cage Squad Riddled By Ineligibility
Canisius College basketball suffers scholastic ineligibility for star Gene Roberson, the leading scorer, and reserve Tom Carson. The pair were placed on academic probation after a string of losses as Canisius prepares for a Life Three Conference game against St Bonaventure and Baltimore. Clyde Alexander, a junior college transfer, is ruled eligible and will start at the forward position.
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ABA Merger Rejected NBA Expands to Sixteen Teams
The NBA plans expansion to 16 teams, with a committee formed to study the move. Commissioner and governors discussed adding franchises including Buffalo Portland Cleveland Houston and potential owners Abe Pollin and Elmer River as expansion candidates emerge.
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East All-Star Choice reshapes 989 MVP into Eastern starters
East fields Robertson and Baylor as starters in a midseason NBA All Star game amid West injuries. The piece notes Pettit’s absence and Chamberlain’s knee, with Conn, West, and other stars discussed as contenders and possible ABA-NBA merger impacts.
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Chiefs Trade Smith to the 49ers in National Football League swap
The Kansas City Chiefs send return specialist Noland Smith to San Francisco in a trade for a draft choice and future considerations. The deal involves exchange with the 49ers as both teams adjust rosters and future lists ahead of the next NFL draft.
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Street Up Blind Alley At Texas Drops Out
Jamies Street, quarterback for Texas, withdrew from all courses on January 9, six days before finals. Intercollegiate athletics counselor Lan Hewlett said the pressure from big games contributed to the decision. Street plans to re enroll in February to regain baseball eligibility under Southwest Conference rules.
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State College Cage Schedule Overview From AP
The Associated Press lists a weekly college basketball slate for State College with multiple matchups across days. Included are St. Francis versus Indiana Tech, Bethel versus Marion, Ball State versus Eastern Tennessee, and numerous cross‑conference games featuring Notre Dame, Michigan State, Fort Wayne, and Huntington among others.
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Launderers Slip At Home In Season Opener
Anderson Launderers drop first game of the Central Indiana league 125-138 to Burger Chel led by Chet Burger with 45 points 30 in the first half. Paul Harber shines for Anderson with 45 points 25 rebounds while Jimmy Woods hits outside shots. Burgers build a 34 point burst late, and the Launderers fall short despite strong efforts.
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Herald All-WRC Tourney Team
The Herald lists the All WRC tournament selections with forwards Rick Peckin paugh Rob Copeland Shenandoah. center Fred Jennings Ga vel. guards Ready Clack Shenandoah David Fuc ana Lapel. Second team forwards Rex Passwater Lapel Mike Gentry Brightland. center Steve Stanley Shenandoah. guards Kirby McCracktin Pendleton Kights Gary Ward Monet Vernon. Honorable mention forwards Steve Wilson Lapel Jim Kerr Highe Jarit. center Hon Sehorts Pendleton Heights. guards Gane Clevenger Gary Hesler Frackton.
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Unbeatens 1 2 Again Atop Major Shakeup
Indiana high school basketball poll shows top ranks shifting after a string of easy wins. Washington, East Chicago Roosevelt, Seymour, Kokomo and others move up as Fort Wayne Northrop and Elkhart slide.
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Underdogs gain momentum in Indiana high school basketball
Anderson upsets Michigan City in overtime 83 to 65 as North Central crushes Southport 93 to 85 in Marion County tourney finals. Shortridge, 11% rated last week, tops Crispus Attucks 77 to 61. Roosevelt pursues a 13th straight win while Seymour eyes an 18 game streak ahead of state tourney eliminations.
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