Gene Washington Shines in Michigan State Relays
East Lansing Michigan Gene Washington a standout Michigan State athlete excels in track after a football career. He won the 110 and 220 yard hurdles and anchored the shuttle hurdle relay to record times. Coach Fran Dittrich hails him as among MSU’s finest hurdlers with national title ambitions in Detroit and NCAA events.
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Finley Won’t Consider Move For A’s Milwaukee Bid
Charles O. Finley ruled out any sale or move of the Kansas City Athletics to Milwaukee after an eight-man Milwaukee group proposed a 1964 bid. The plan never reached bargaining, and Finley said the Athletics are not for sale. The details surfaced during Wisconsin antitrust proceedings involving the Braves and the National League, with trial set for February 28.
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Championship Fight Still On In Chicago
Cassius Clay the world heavyweight champion will meet Ernie Terrell at Chicago's International Amphitheatre on March 23 despite draft board proceedings. Clay plans an appeal on religious grounds but no notice has yet been received. Attorney Edward Jacko Jr. says the appeal will be filed within legal time after notice. Clay told reporters he follows the Black Muslims and does not support war unless divinely declared.
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State Playoff Bracket Set For AAAA Boys Basketball
The Associated Press reports the Class AAAA state playoff bracket is complete with 16 district champions including Austin, Abilene, Monterey, Bell, Paschal, Samuels, Garland, Tyler, Memorial, French, Texas City, Carrell, Lee and McCallum. First bidistrict round pairs: Austin vs Abilene, Monterey vs Bell, Paschal vs Samuels, Garland vs Tyler, Memorial vs Wallace, French vs Texas City, McCallum vs Carroll, Lee vs McCallum. The field narrows to four by next week, then heads to Austin for the state tournament.
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Weather Break Opens ABL Ganders March Run
The Brazosport area starts prep for the Robert E. Lee Ganders season with opening day set for March 7 at home against the Milby Buffaloes. Coach Don Treuhardt notes weather limits practice and notes returning players Boswell Johnson Oliver Hand Acosta plus two seniors for depth as the team races to field a lineup and practice without a dedicated field.
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Rice Ends 28-Game Slump with Baylor Victory 59-70
Rice Owls snap a 28 game losing streak by beating Baylor 89-70 at home as Bill Doty scores 22 and helps the Owls surge past danger after a late second half run. UCLA loses to Oregon State 64-51 while Arizona 71-68 edges Utah and BYU tops Arizona State 101-94 in WAC action.
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Celtics Lose Ground In NBA East Race On Warriors rout
Boston saw its half game lead in the Eastern Division trimmed after a 128-108 loss to Golden State. Rick Barry led the Warriors with 33 points, Thurmond added 22, while Paul Neumann and Sam Jones paced their teams in a high scoring night.
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Spotlight on Aggies Top SWC Title Quest Tonight
The spotlight falls on Texas A M in a pivotal SWC race clash with Texas Christian at College Station while Rice seeks its first conference win in weeks after a 84 70 victory over Baylor. SMU and Arkansas loom in the standings as Texas and Texas Tech also contend in televised action. Bill Doty starred for Rice with 32 points as Baylor fell behind early.
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