Portsmouth Ayersville Return From 39th State Cage Classic
Portsmouth Trojans repeat as state champions after a 50-44 win over Urbana Hillclimbers. Ayersville Pilots edge Liberty Union 40-38 with Danny Neff scoring 7 of 10 in the final period. Neff earns standout honors for Ayersville, while Hall of Fame selections and All-Ohio picks are noted for multiple teams.
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All tournament teams crowned as Liberty Union shines
Liberty Union leads with all starting five named to the all tournament eleven. Gary Trebilcock Fred Albrecht join Ayersville stars and Carl Whitaker on the first team. Liberty also places three on the Class AA second team, while Urbana grabs four of ten spots.
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Madison South
Steve Miller
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Cincinnati Beats Ohio State in OT NCAA Final
Cincinnati defeats Ohio State 70 to 65 in overtime, their first basketball meeting since 1922. Bearcats celebrate in Cincinnati while Buckeyes receive a warm homecoming in Columbus. Jim Lucas named MVP, Lucas credits his Ohio State career. Ed Jucker's first season as coach sees defensive strength.
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Dodgers Podres Shuts Orioles In Exhibition Stint
Lefty Johnny Podres hurled a complete game two run victory for the Dodgers, striking out seven and driving in a run with a second inning single. The Giants pounded Cubs, and the Twins exploded past Kansas City as spring play heats up.
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Gene Woodling
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Angels
Ted Bonefield
Jerry Casale
Hartley Leads Portsmouth to Second State Title
C A Hartley, a 6 4 senior guard, starred as Portsmouth beat Urbana 50 44 in the Class AA final at St John Arena Columbus to claim the district's second state crown since 1923. Hartley energized teammates with strong scoring and showman flair, while Columbus scribes praised his lively style and clutch free throws.
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Nicklaus Seeks Masters Title After Western Win
New Orleans report says Jack Nicklaus dominates the Western Amateur final, beating James Billy Key 4 and 3 to earn a Masters run. The 21-year-old Buckeye plans a Columbus visit before Augusta, eyeing a best Masters finish after last year’s 13th place.
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Exhibition Baseball Sunday Results
Results from Sunday games show New York beat Cincinnati 6 to 2, Washington 5 to Milwaukee N, Minnesota 18 to Kansas City, Philadelphia 5 to St. Louis, Chicago A 2 to Pittsburgh 1, Milwaukee 7 to Detroit 4, Los Angeles N 2 to Baltimore, Cleveland 9 to Boston 3, San Francisco 15 to Chicago N, Los Angeles A 7. Monday matchups list St. Louis at Los Angeles N in Vero Beach and several others at various spring sites.
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Lakeland
Player Wins Sunshine Open by One Stroke at Miami Beach
Gary Player captured the Sunshine Open with a 72 hole total of 273 to earn $3,500 for his son Mark born February 17. Arnold Palmer finished second at 274 while Mike Souchak shot 275 for third. Other notables included Julius Boros Gay Brewer Dave Ragan and Bill Casper in the top group with 276 to 277. Don Finsterwald posted 284 for $221.
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Bobby Nichols
Don Finsterwald
Athens
Athens Rollerbowl Junior League Scores and Standings
In the Saturday Junior League at Athens Rollerbowl Alley Cats, Alley Masters, Five Aces, and Gutter-Balls swept their opponents 4 0. Sunnybank leads Sunday Mixed with top team highs by Sunnybank’s 850 single and 2426 three game total. Individual event leaders include S Chadwell 219 high boys single and 607 high boys three games, while girls S McAfee 548 for three games and M Wingett 189 for high single.
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Ernst Foley Named NIT's Ten Performers
Vinnie Ernst of Providence College and Jack Foley of Holy Cross were named among the NITs ten standout players by The Associated Press. Ernst, a sophomore, led Providence to a 62 to 39 final victory over St. Louis and was chosen MVP for the tournament.
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Jofre Stops Rollo in NBA Bantam Title Defense
In Rio de Janeiro Eder Jofre stopped Italian contender Piero Rollo in the ninth round to retain the NBA bantamweight title. The Brazil veteran dominated the matchup with decisive punches as the crowd roared.
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Twelve AAU Players To Play Against Russians
Twelve players from the National AAU Basketball Tournament champions Cleveland will be named for an eight game series against Soviet amateur teams. The group departs April 18 for the Russian trip. Lead pick Jack Adams, 6-foot-4, starred in Cleveland’s 107-96 final victory over Denver before 10,300 fans.
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Soviet Union
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Ohio Rates As Basketball Capital With Three Titles
Cincinnati Bearcats claim NCAA crown with 70 65 OT win over Ohio State ending 32 game Ohio State streak. Wittenberg earns College Division title 42 38 over Southeast Missouri. Cleveland AAU champion 107 96 over Colorado club. Ohio teams claim three major titles amid Dayton NIT finish. Jerry Lucas stars for Ohio State in loss. Ed Jucker builds Bearcats without All-Americans.
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Jucker
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Sharman Drives Celts To NBA Finals Spotlight
Boston 123 Syracuse 101 clinches best of seven Eastern Division series 4-1 as Sharman and Ramsey lift the Celtics in a late surge. Sharman, 27 points, 11 in final three minutes of the third period, after nearly ending his career with a leg injury.
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Sam Jones
Sherman
Houk Refutes Duren Trade Link After $250 Fine
Ralph Houk of the New York Yankees denied placing Ryne Duren on the trading block for breaking training rules. The bespectacled pitcher received a $250 fine for straying from the reservation two weeks earlier, according to Duren. Houk and Duren offered no further comment as official explanations varied.
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