Indiana finals loom as Vincennes tops four contenders
In Indianapolis Vincennes leads four title hopefuls in the Indiana high school basketball finals. Wyman lauds Panthers coach and balanced scoring, with center Jerry Fermeing and guard Roger Hollen among top players. Gary Hoosewelt challenges as Southern Conference champ faces strong opposition at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
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Houston Cougars Rated Top NCAA Team in AP Poll
Houston Cougars basked undefeated and ranked No.1 in the final AP poll, edging UCLA by 12 points as coach Suy Laws welcomed national honors. The feature notes Lewis and Hayes receiving top season awards and outlines Houston's path toward NCAA playoff contention and regional outcomes.
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Ridl Succeeds Timmons At Pitt
Buzz Ridl, famed for steady coaching wins, is named head basketball coach at Pittsburgh replacing Bob Timmons who resigned after a string of losing seasons. Ridl previously led Westminster College in Pa for 12 years and earned a 1867-88 title in the NAIA tournament in Kansas City.
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Kentucky Wesleyan Leads Eight for NCAA College Tourney
Evansville Indiana UP I reports Kentucky Wesleyan as a strong at large entry in the eight team NCAA College Division tournament field. Wesleyan features star scorers George Tinsley and Dallas Thornton and aims to repeat a title run, with Evansville and Indiana State from the Indiana Collegiate Conference also present. The event opens Wednesday with semifinals Thursday and the final Friday at Roddyerts Stadium, featuring Cheyney State Ashland Indiana State Nevada Southern Trinity and more.
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Newell Quits as California Athletic Director
Pete Newell resigns as athletic director at the University of California Berkeley after eight years. He cites desire to slow succession and allow the next year’s policy and operations decisions to be made, acknowledging his role in California’s 1959 NCAA run.
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Quarry Ellis Set For World Heavyweight Title Fight
Promoter Jon Chargin announced a April 27 title bout at Oakland Coliseum Arena between Du ar Quarry and Jimmy Ellis for the WBA heavyweight crown. Each fighter to earn 125000 with 400000 predicted gate. TV coverage arranged by ABC and Sports Action Inc.
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Spitball Rule Softened With Interim Change
The commissioner and two league presidents announced an interim revision to the spitball rule. A pitcher now receives one warning. a second offense is charged as an illegal pitch, with bases on balls, while the batter faces no penalty if he hits the ball. The change, expected before April 8, aims to reduce game ejectments and confusion.
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Payne named IU's most valuable player in 1957 58 season
Vern Payne, star Indiana University guard, was named the most valuable player of the past basketball season at a banquet in Bloomington. The announcement highlights Payne's scoring totals, including 1 101 points over three years and his role as team leader despite IU finishing tied for last.
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YMCA Meets Set with Multiple Events on March 23
The Anderson YMCA clubs will hold a Gray-x Quymrpies event on March 23 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM featuring eleven activities. Teams compete for the traveling trophy, with ribbons for top finishers, as the World Service Candy Sale opens the same day.
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Old Football Fields Sink Away in East Texas
Parts of East Texas State University’s football field sank after an underground water pipe leak caused a wide cavity under the surface. An egg shaped void five to seven feet deep formed Saturday, washing out a section of the field and leaving the surface unstable.
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Sonic gains free advertising amid rainy bowling season
In a weather impacted update, Sonic secures free advertising while rain affects bowling events and schedules through the week. The report notes ad shifts as venues adjust to wet conditions and competitors adapt their plans.
Commercial Softball iLoop Organizes Meeting
Commercial Men's softball group Teague announces an organizational meeting for managers and loan sponsors at 7:00 pm Thursday. The event will be held at the ComaCola Company plant on East 38th Street. Last year officers included John Woes and Tom Shimer as vice‑presidents and John Pierson as secretary treasurer. Contact Zachary at 8482979 for more information.
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Lapel High School Dinner to Honor 7–12 Athletes
Bob Leonard will be guest speaker at the Lapel High School All Sports Banquet hosted by the Lapel PTSA. The event honors athletes in basketball golf track baseball and cross country in grades 7 through 12. Leonard, longtime Indiana star and NBA player, will address attendees at 6190 Penn Ave in the Lapel High School gymnasium.
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Panorama Tops Salem Poultry in South Meridian clash
Four starters combined for 23 points as Panorama defeated Salem Poultry 197-223 at South Meridian Gym. Jack Overmyer led Panorama with 44 points, Gus Bubenzee 28, Larry Gray and Jim Neston 90, while Mike Young added 9. Salem Poultry saw seven players in double figures led by John Wallace with 26 and Dave Carr Imack with 20.
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College Scores Highlight A Turbulent Round One
In first round action several mismatched results emerge with Northeastern Oklahoma edging Ohio State in a narrow finish while Southern Oregon downs Eastern Michigan and Stephen F. Austin defeats Wash. 95. Albuquerque State falls short to Dickinson. Multiple games feature high scoring bursts as players push for advancement.
Hawk Royals NBA clash moved to Thursday in Cleveland
The NBA game between the St Sams Hawks and the Cincinnati Royals, originally scheduled for tonight in Cleveland, has been postponed to Thursday. Details on venue and start time to follow.
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Meadowbrook Little League Holds Saturday Registration
Meadowbrook LL will hold its annual registration for 21 prospective players on Saturday March 1 at the Meadowbrook LL concession stand from 9 am to 1 pm. All boys who intend to participate in Meadowbrook leagues must register, with one parent present and a birth certificate presented at registration.
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Otto Crosley Secures His Eleventh Golf Ace
Sarasota golfer Otto Crosley carded his eleventh hole-in-one at the Gulf Gale course. The event adds another milestone to Crosley’s notable amateur record, highlighting his skill on the local circuit.
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Indiana hall honors Bob Kessler with Apneal Awards Dinner invite
The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame invites Robert Kessler to address the Apneal Awards Dinner on Thursday night March 4 at Shouffer's in Indianapolis. The piece chronicles Kessler as Indiana’s second All-American, detailing early life in Anderson, his Purdue years, and a career rise to general manager roles at Delco Remy and Brick Motor Division.
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