Pell Mell in the Corner Makes Winner of Celtics
Mel Counts, seven-foot center for the Boston Celtics, has emerged as a decisive factor in the team’s push for the top in a season hit by injuries. Coach Red Auerbach praised Counts’s late surge and potential, noting Counts insisted on proving himself in the corner.
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Counts Emerges as Promising Big Man For Celtics
The report highlights Counts as a rising NBA forward with a 15 point per game average over recent appearances, 10 rebounds, and shooting marks of .418 from the floor and .804 at the line. Coach Red Auerbach praises his defense, shot blocking, and potential as Russell and Wilt may retire soon, stressing his future impact.
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Venturi Wins Lucky International In Third Career Comeback
Ken Venturi, four back after three rounds, closed with a 66 to win the Lucky International Golf Tour event in San Francisco with an 273 total. Venturi earned 8,500 dollars, topping Frank Beard and a field that included Arnold Palmer and Ray Floyd, as the tour moves to the Bob Hope Desert Classic in Palm Springs.
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New England Ski Reports Highlight Vermont Snow Totals
United Press International notes cold, clearing weather over New England with snow likely in the south and west by Wednesday. Vermont ski resorts report varied depth gains from 4 to 40 inches across multiple peaks, including Bromley 18 inches and Stratton 25 inches with ongoing light snow.
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Second Showdown For Kentucky Vandy Set In Nashville
Kentucky and Vanderbilt prepare for a key SEC clash in Nashville after Kentucky rolled Alabama 82-62 to move to 15-0 while Vanderbilt edged Auburn 68-63 to stand 16-2. The winner likely claims the conference crown and an NCAA berth.
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Loyola Still Surging Upward as Michigan Returns to Top Ten
Loyola Ramblers jump from seventh to fifth after three wins including 102-96 over UCLA. Michigan rebounds into the top ten after a five week absence. Duke leads with 28 first place votes and 338 points, Kentucky second, Vanderbilt third, Providence fourth. St. Joseph’s slips to eighth. Cincinnati holds tenth as Utah and Nebraska rise.
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FIS Races Set at Stowe
Snow conditions rated excellent with 30 to 42 inches base on Mt Mansfield and Spruce Peak. The two day Stowe Cup downhill on the nose dive trail starts Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by a Sunday two run slalom at 10 a.m. Open to junior and senior class A competitors with top skiers from Dartemouth, Middlebury, Vermont and other eastern colleges expected.
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Rensselaer Hoopsters Plan Northern Invasion
Rensselaer Poly basketball aims its four game road swing after a two week exam layoff. The Engineers stand 5-4 and face St Lawrence at Canton Feb 4 and Clarkson at Potsdam Feb 5, then Stonybrook Feb 11 and Stevens Feb 12 before home games vs Brookly Poly and Drew. Kurt Hollasch leads with 16.7 ppg while Ed Tosti adds 16.3 ppg and near 60 percent shooting.
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