Hutchinson optimistic about Reds spring up swing
Freddy Hutchinson and Reds executives led a two hour press drill in Chillicothe as 35 sportswriters grilled them about 1962 plans. Hutchinson touted the pitching staff depth and optimism for a fast start, while Bill DeWitt discussed minor league reclassifications and potential inter league play.
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Tri-State
Dayton
Jim's Grill Dominates Athens City League Second Round Debut
Jim's Grill opened the round with a 92 43 win over Zaleski after finishing first round 5 0. Beasley Mathews upset by State Farm Insurance 78 58 and Millview Inn defeated Hi Y 92 61 as Jim's led by Koons Frost and Weaver posted strong totals.
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State Farm Insurance
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Hi-Y
Jim's Grill
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Frost
Goodfellow
NFL to Seek Record Bid for Title Game TV Contract
Commissioner Pete Rozelle said bids for the next title game TV deal will be invited before spring meetings. The $615,000 high in the prior pact could be surpassed, with speculation of up to $750,000 for a single game. Regular-season rights run through 1963 at about $4.65 million per year.
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Ravenswood Tops Wahama 68 51 in Heights Battle
The Wahama White Falcons lose their sixth game in 12, 68 51, as Ravenswood and 6-8 George Creel and 6-4 Max Queen dominate the boards. Wahama never leads, trailing 38 24 at halftime with Ravenswood inching ahead each period.
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Max Queen
Wahama
Falcons
College Scores Roundup Highlights Varied Results Across Regions
In a snapshot of college basketball and football activity, Youngstown State topped Geneva 58 to 51, Malone edged Kings College 76 to 75, and Findlay beat Mount Union 61 to 57. Ohio Northern routed Olivet 86 to 49, while Indiana Tech defeated Griffin Ohio 97 to 67. Syracuse notes highlight Walley Mahle and Jim Nance as top ground gainers and Mahle as passing and total offense leader with 40 points. Nance rushed for 417 yards on 84 carries.
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Ohio
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N. Y
Walley Mahle
Jim Nance
Syracuse University
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Waterford
Nance
Indiana
Dodgers Reward Youth With Big 1963 Raises
Don Drysdale and Tommy Davis received $10,000 raises for 1963 after standout 1962 seasons. Drysdale, 26, will earn about $46,000 as he claimed the Cy Young and led the majors in wins and strikeouts. Davis, 23, agreed to about $25,000 after starring with a .346 average, 153 RBIs and 230 hits. Other Dodgers signees include Ron Fairly for about $20,000 and Willie Davis with an unspecified hike. Ken Boyer of the Cardinals cut to about $45,000. Syracuse will play 20 of 21 games against eastern teams including Penn State and Cornell. Tom Morgan shines for the Angels with a 13-4 record over two seasons.
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Wittenberg Tops College Poll Replacing Grambling at No 1
Wittenberg of Ohio takes over as the No 1 team in the AP small college basketball poll replacing Grambling which drops to second after three weeks in first. Grambling trounced Arkansas AM&N to reach 15 1 while Wittenberg is 12 1 with a 72 50 win over Wooster.
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Wittenberg
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Grambling
Louisiana
Sugar Ray Robinson Wins But Fans Call It Unfair
Sugar Ray Robinson, 42, loses no titles but a split decision to Ralph Dupas at Miami Beach Convention Hall draws boos. Referee Billy Reagan and Judge Berry Pearlman favor Robinson 98-96 and 97-94, while Judge Jim Ruby and AP favor Dupas 98-94. A crowd of 6,232 pays 25,558 dollars for the 10 round bout.
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