Ohio U Bobcats head for Western Michigan and Kent State
Ohio University basketball on top of the MAC with five straight wins travels to Western Michigan and Kent State in a key two game stretch. Coach Jim Snyder plans a 1 30 p m drill before the chartered bus trip to Fort Wayne Indiana with the goal of preserving the inside track in the conference standings.
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Johnson named 1960 Athlete of the Year by AP poll
Olympic decathlon champion Rafer Johnson wins the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for 1960 after a close vote over golfer Arnold Palmer. Floyd Patterson, Norm Van Brocklin, and others finish among the top ten. Johnson will receive the Frederick C. Miller trophy at a Milwaukee luncheon February 27.
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Order of Eagles
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Jerry Lucas
Ted Williams
Vernon Law
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Celtics Take Lead With 4½-Game Edge Over 76ers
Boston defeated Philadelphia 129 121 as Wilt Chamberlain held to 25 points. The win gives the Celtics a 4½ game lead in the Eastern Division while Philadelphia slips to third straight defeat. The Warriors shot poorly from the line and Boston closed strong, outscoring Golden State 16 8 in the final three minutes.
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Kent Game Postponed Amid Weather Delays
Jeff Slade of Kenyon led with 29 points in a 59-56 non league win for the Lords over Wilmington on their court. Howie McElroy scored 30 for Y A s Penguins in a 90-72 win over Gannon. Kent State's planned Western Kentucky game was postponed to March 4 due to bad travel conditions in Kentucky.
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Tennessee State Leads AP Small College Basketball Poll
Tennessee State remains No. 1 in the Weekly AP poll as the top small college team. Hofstra holds second at 12-2, Prairie View 16-0, with several other teams listed including Southern Illinois and Mississippi Southern, plus Kentucky Wesleyan and Maine in the top ten.
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Adams Seeks Bobcats Scoring Record
Bunk Adams of Ohio University needs 87 points in nine games to become the school's all time scoring leader. He has 1010 points and aims to surpass Frank Baumholtz's 1096 with Baumholtz the previous record holder.
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Kenyon Tops Wilmington 59 to 56 in Ohio College Play
Kenyon University edged Wilmington by three points as Youngstown beat Gannon of Pennsylvania 90 to an unknown total in a separate game. The night featured two college basketball results from Ohio.
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Athens City Bowling Tourney Entries Open Tonight
Athens teams missing Wednesday deadline gain time to enter the third annual city tournament. Ed McBride says entries accepted until 8 p.m. today at the Rollerbowl. Team event starts tonight at 6 30 and runs to Sunday afternoon with singles and doubles next weekend at Sportland Recreation.
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NCAA Basketball Scores and Results Snapshot
East Rider 89 at American Univ. 63 Amherst 62 at Coast Guard 55 South Miami Florida 86 at Centenary 74 Eastern Kentucky 67 Middle Tennessee 70 at Morehead State 73 Marshall 74 at Tampa St Peter's New Jersey 73 Southwest Arkansas 66 at Tulsa 58 Far West Gonzaga 123 at Calif Aggies 79 Idaho State 81 at North Dakota State 64 National Basketball Association results Boston 129 Philadelphia 121 on Thursday.
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THURSDAY A LEAGUE HIGH SCORERS AND STANDINGS
The issue lists weekly results for Decker's One Stop Athens Appl. & TV and Abdella's Truck Stop among top teams. Individual leaders include Pete Bailey 561 and James Abraham for high series and B Gagle 224 for high single. Ladies Thursday Afternoon standings show Buck Auto Supply and Wickline Plumbing among top entries with varied percentages.
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Bulldogs Face No 14 Middleport in SECL Clash
Athens Bulldogs aim for a perfect season with a SECL game at Middleport tonight and a home date with Warren Local Saturday. Coach Charlie McAfee’s squad recently clinched the title with a 74-30 win over Wellston, holding opponents to 40 points per game while scoring 62. Randy Bowles leads Warren Local with 176 league points. Middleport hosts a Bulldogs squad riding a 11th straight season title chase.
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Palmer, Sifford, Bayer Lead San Francisco Open Round
U S Open champion Arnold Palmer and notables chased leaders after opening round at Harding Park. Charlie Sifford and George Bayer posted six under 65 to lead by one stroke, with Palmer, Casper, Kroll and Brodie close at 66. Rosburg followed at 67 while Aaron Ragan and others fought for positions.
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Point Pleasant Falls To Williamstown 83 72 In WC Matchup
Point Pleasant Big Blacks drop their third straight as Williamstown wins 83 to 72. Pat Woody and Butch Gardner lead with 26 points each, Don Stamper adds 18 for the Big Blacks who drop to 7-4. Little Blacks beat Little Jackets 49-18 with Roger Balin scoring 25.
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Minnesota Goes For Young Stars
The Minnesota Vikings, new to the 14 team NFL, pursue youth in a long range build. Of 36 players drafted from 12 old teams, 13 were first year players and eight had only two years of pro experience. The club paid 550000 for its picks and aimed to strengthen line play and young talent across multiple positions.
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OSU Purdue TV Triple Header Highlights Saturday Slate
Top ranked Ohio State aims to extend its 18 game win run against Purdue in a coast to coast Saturday schedule headlined by Bradley Marquette Duke Clemson and more. Jerry Lucas faces Terry Dischinger as major powers resume after mid term breaks with several non league games and regional showdowns.
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Ohio House congratulates Hess coach of OHU champions
The Ohio House of Representatives adopted a resolution congratulating Bill Hess, coach of Ohio University football champions, for the team’s achievements and leadership.
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