Sectional Tournament Crowns Up For Grabs
Sectional titles at four Southeastern Ohio sites and two in West Virginia will be decided this weekend. Winners at New Lexington and Wellston advance to the Class A District at Athens next Saturday. winners at Buchtel and Oak Hill move to the Athens Class AA District. In West Virginia, Point Pleasant faces Parkersburg in Class AAA action.
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This Weekend Class AA Sectional Finals Schedule
Saturday night finals at Ripley start 8 p m with the winner advancing to the Athens District. Ripley hosts the Enns District finals at 7 30 p m with the victor moving to the Moundsville Regional. The Athens District finals follow at 8 15 p m with the winner earning a trip to the Athens District.
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Bobcats and Broncos Seek Second in MAC Clash
Ohio University aims to secure at least a 8-4 MAC mark and 13-10 overall with a win at Western Michigan while Toledo visits Marshall. Key players Newsome Street Woodruff Benson and Emerick headline a tight chase for conference honors as Ohio seeks momentum after a narrow 81-80 win in Athens.
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OU Mermen Set to Challenge Bowling Green Squad
Ohio University swimmers travel to Bowling Green to face the Falcons led by All American Gary LaPrise. OU divers Chuck Woodlee and Bo Wallsten are strong threats as the meet tests MAC rivals with Lane performances and morale seen as deciding factors.
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Tigers Near Deal With Slugger Colavito On Offer
Detroit Tigers push closer to signing Rocky Colavito as talks intensify with a reported final offer around 45000 dollars. Vice President Rick Ferrell says an agreement is not yet reached.
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Elm Golfers To Organize For Summer League
Elm Golf Course members will meet at their clubhouse on March 14 to plan league competition for the summer season. All golfers are invited to attend including new members. A spokesman said the league will probably be expanded. Those unable to attend may contact Cloyce Martin at LY-26091.
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Casey Announces First Met Lineup Intrasquad Show
The New York Mets under Casey Stengel unveil a first intrasquad lineup featuring Ashburn Zimmer Bell Thomas Marshall Mantilla Lepcio Landrith Craig, with Hodges and Neal to be added. Stengel cites need for experience and patience as Detroit presses for Rocky Colavito's raise amid 1961 talks. Dale Long signs with Washington for 22500 reflecting a 15 percent cut.
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Indiana Dominates Opening Session of Big Ten swimming meet
Indiana swimmers push through illness and injury to lead theBig Ten meet in Bloomington. Ted Stickles sets a league record 2 00.1 in the 200 yard individual medley while Alan Somers swims 17 37 5 in the 1500 meter free. Chet Jastremski and Cary Tremewan join Stickles in a Hoosier medley sweep. Indiana holds 33 percent of points, with Michigan second at 24 and Michigan State third at 11.
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Ohio Conference semi finals set for Akron and Capital
In the third annual Ohio Conference tournament semi finals at Capital and Akron. Wittenberg plays Muskingum at Capital while Baldwin Wallace faces Akron at Akron. Winners advance to Saturday's final for a shot at the NCAA small college regional title.
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Uelses Aims For 16 Foot Vault In New York Meet
Leather neck John Uelses, the world’s only 16 foot vaulter, returns to Madison Square Garden for the Knights of Columbus track meet to push for another 16 foot vault after late-season setbacks. Gary Gubner, 260 pounds and a NYU sophomore, seeks at least 65 feet in the indoor shot put and trails only Bill Nieder’s 65 10 outdoor mark.
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Athens Faces Marietta in Buchtel Tourney Semi Final
Athens High School meets top seed Marietta in the Class AA Sectional at Buchtel tonight at 7 p m. The Bulldogs seek a finals berth as Marietta, 18 1, is favored to win. The Tigers, led by Warden Whetsell Sprague Knight, press and fast break to challenge Athens defense.
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Liston rejects Patterson title bout offer
Sonny Liston spurns promoter Tom Bolan’s heavyweight title bid offer of about 200000 to 700000, calling the terms ridiculous. Liston objects to Patterson’s right to control a second fight and site and promoter choices, saying a challenger cannot price himself out of the market while NAACP president Dr. Charles P. Larsen notes the move could remove Liston as top contender.
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Guard Sets Cage Event at Armory Athens
The 24 AW Battalion National Guard basketball tournament begins Sunday at the Athens Armory with games at 1 and 2 30 p m Local teams Athens Logan New Lexington and Marietta compete in a double elimination event The trophy goes to the winner with plaques for runners up Battery A of Logan won last year Enlisted men and officers may play Public is invited to attend
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