Bobcats End Miami's MAC Run With 89 81 Victory
Ohio University Bobcats upset Miami University 89 81 on the Redskins home floor in a Mid American Conference basketball upset. Russ Grooms stepped in for Dave Scott, scoring on hook shots and a layup as Wayne Embry battled inside. Larry Williams led OU with 19 points as the Bobcats earned a key league win.
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Ohio
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Redskins
Lic Duvalle
Listas
Kent State
Dave Scott
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Groomsy
Embry
Athens
Larry Williams
Gallipolis
Jim Thomas
Tournaments Loom For Ohio Cagers
Ohio high school basketball enters county and sectional play with 696 Class A teams and 349 Class AA teams facing elimination by Feb 23. Middletown and Arcanum lead their classes. Troy Luckey, Lowellville, and Strasburg top Class A as records tighten toward the state tourney in Cleveland.
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Associated Press
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Troy Luckey
Wood County
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Strasburg
Dow Wins Tucson Open Playoff In Easy Fashion
Don Finsterwald captured the Tucson Open in a four stroke victory scoring 65 in tough conditions at El Rio. Don Whitt finished second after a steady 69 final round. Finsterwald got a late playoff win after a controversial miscue on Sunday and a near miss at the No 2 green.
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Boxing Results Roundup From Multiple Cities
In New York Zora Folley from Chandler Arizona outpointed Howie Turner from Brooklyn. In Providence Bob Baker of Pittsburgh outpointed Toxic Hall of Chicago. In Atlantic City Chico Vejar of Stamford Connecticut outpointed Pat Manzi of Syracuse New York. In New Orleans Ralph Dupas of New Orleans stopped Irish Pat Mallane of Waterbury Connecticut early rounds.
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Chico Vejar
Stamford
Conn
Pat Manzi
Syracuse
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Ralph Dupas
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Pesky Moves From Durham Manager Post to Birmingham
Johnny Pesky former Boston Red Sox shortstop has advanced from managing in Durham North Carolina in the Carolina League to a managerial post in Birmingham in the 4A Southern Association.
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Kentucky Falls to Mississippi State in Tight Conference Game
Third ranked Kentucky was upset 89-81 by Mississippi State, as top teams across conferences suffered losses. Bradley and Iowa State also dropped, while North Carolina extended its win streak with a 68-59 ACC win over Virginia.
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Bobcats Upset Miami After Late Rally In Oxford
Ohio University coached by Jim Snyder surprised Miami 89 to 77 in Oxford as Ohio rode a strong first half to stay undefeated in the MAC. Sophomore Jim Thomas of Gallipolis led OU with repeated scores while Larry Williams added 19 points in a resilient comeback on Miami’s home floor.
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Indiana Trips Minnesota To Open Big Ten Lead
Indiana toppled Minnesota 91 to 72 to widen the Big Ten race as Ohio State stayed idle. The win created a slim edge over the Buckeyes while Michigan State remained the hottest team in the conference.
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Big Ten race tightens as MSU edges Purdue 68 66
Michigan State clinches a fifth straight win by a 68 66 margin over Purdue. Indiana leads the standings with 6 2 followed by Ohio State 6 3 Illinois 5 3 and Michigan State 5 3. Archie Dees scores 29 with Dick Neal 24 in the balanced MSU win.
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Athens at New Lexington in midweek high school basketball card
A light midweek schedule features Athens visiting New Lexington in a key SECAL clash. Chauncey Blue Devils travel to Racine as Larry Morrisons’ Racine seeks its 18th win while Vic Stanson moves into the starting forward role for New Lexington replacing Tom Baldwin.
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Racine
Chauncey Blue Devils
Charlie McAfee
Bulldogs
Mens Gymnasium
McAfee
Vic Stanson
Tom Baldwin
Wellston
Logan
Nelsonville Greyhounds
College Scores Roundup From Various Games
Michigan State defeated Purdue 68 to 66 while Indiana beat Minnesota 91 to 72. Illinois topped Northwestern 104 to 97 and Wisconsin won 70 to 65. Other scores include Kansas State 74 Oklahoma 45, Nebraska 53 Missouri 49, Drake 86 Bradley 5, Oklahoma City 96 Western Ky 67, Marietta 93 Hiram 87, Akron 89 Oberlin 61, Boston Univ 83 Boston College 66, St Vincent Pa 58 Waynesburg 50, Buffalo State 72 Baldwin Wallace 64, North Carolina 68 Virginia 67, The Citadel 54 Alabama 66 Florida 65, Vanderbilt 71 Tulane 58, Mississippi State 89 Kentucky 81, Georgia Tech 87 LSU 60, Tennessee 98 Mississippi 88, Eastern Ky 115 Tennessee Tech 97, Villa Madonna Ky 72 Bellarmine 87 Central State 72 West Virginia State 64, Berea Ky 77 Centre 58, Arizona State Tempe 67 Hardin-Simmons 66 Southwest Texas 71 Sul Ross 66.
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Pettit Aims to Surpass Mikan in Scoring Record
St Louis Hawks star Bob Pettit needs 405 points in the final 18 games to pass George Mikan's 1932 season record. Pettit has 1528 points so far and has averaged 28.3 points per game over 54 games, well above the required pace of 22.5.
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Beagle Club Sets Thursday Meeting at City Hall
The Athens County Beagle Club plans a meeting Thursday at city hall starting at 7 30 p m. Spokesman Ted Dean says the session will open the club's membership drive.
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Logan Freshman Team Enters Southeastern Ohio Tournament
Logan High School announces freshman team participation in the Southeastern Ohio junior high school tournament at Wellston this Thursday by principal J. R. Hankison.
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Tar Heels Hold No 1 In AP College Poll
North Carolina remains the top team in the AP college basketball poll with 56 first place votes. The second ten includes Wake Forest California Oklahoma City Canisius West Virginia Tech Illinois Duke Vanderbilt Indiana St Louis.
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Beliveau Regains Lead In Hockey League Race
Montreal star Jean Beliveau moves ahead in the NHL scoring race after a four-assist week. He now has 66 points on 26 goals and 40 assists, surpassing Detroit rival Ted Lindsay as the league leader.
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City League Scores Highlight Close Games
Coker's 89 edged Kyle's 46 while Swearingen's 103 defeated Beasley-Math ews 60 and Sutton's 53 with Fast End 41 in a set of league results.
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OU Hosts Kenyon in Midweek Swimming Showdown
Ohio University men’s swimming team welcomes Kenyon to the OU Natatorium for a 3 30 clash after a week of ear ailments and flu. Kenyon boasts 11 straight wins before a 46 40 upset by Miami and includes stars Ted Fitzsimmons Dan Ray Skip Kurrus Stan Krok and Fred Appleton. The Bobcats recover Ed Slater illness, while Al Lephart Mac Morrison return, and sophomore Van Nostran joins the roster.
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al Lephart
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Bobcat
Athens County basketball schedule sets tight county tourney
Buchtel's Bruins won the league title with an undefeated run. Ames Bern sits 6-2 in ACL play, followed by The Plains Trimble Waterloo Albany at 4-4, Rome and Troy 3-5, Shade 0-8. Trimble beat Shade 98-34 as Morrison 22, Jones 19, Erdy 14 and Elswick 12 led Shade. County tournament starts next week at 7 p.m. with Albany versus Rome.
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