American Tobogganists Escape Serious Injury at Igls
At the ninth Winter Olympics in Innsbruck toboggan and bobsled events faced danger from melting ice. An American two man toboggan slid off the track but its occupants escaped serious harm while Austrian and Norwegian teams won medals. Claudia Boyarskikh of the Soviet Union claimed another gold in the women's 5000 meters cross country ski, as Russia led with medals and no U.S. entries.
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Vermont Golden Gloves Adds International Flavor
Burlington hosts six Montreal boxers in a sanctioned Vermont Golden Gloves event with tentative third round pairings drafted by New England AAU representative Charles Scioli. Readied bouts include Don Brown versus Popcorn Smallacombe or John Weightman and Noel LaBelle facing Ronnie Garrow or Ron Bezio among others.
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Frisco Five Move Into Western Division Lead
The Warriors crushed the Pistons 118-79 to seize control of the Western Division with a 39 point win. Wilt Chamberlain scored 38 as San Francisco built a strong defensive game, while St. Louis lost to Boston and Los Angeles fell to Kansas City.
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Americans Watch Victory Ceremonies at Innsbruck
INNSBRUCK, Austria AP Americans watching the Winter Olympics turn to making up their own awards while the real ceremonies await at the Innsbruck Police Station. Winners include Liv Jagge Norway for tightest ski pants Barbi Henneberger Germany for prettiest hair and coach Bob Beattie for best protest lodger. The piece notes South Korean cross country skiers as most consistent and international guests as fascinating non spectators.
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Bruins Open A Last Ditch Stand
New York Rangers host the Boston Bruins as Boston tries a final push with playoff hopes waning. The Bruins call up 20-year-old Ron Schock for a two game amateur tryout and face Detroit and Montreal at Boston Garden this weekend.
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Benhi Cats rout Otter Valley in 78 44 win at home
Bennington High moved past Otter Valley 78 44 as Jim Moore led scoring with 22 points followed by Brad Stevens with 20 and Wally Mook 14. Otters’ Jim Norton had 16, Bob Breznick 8. No Bob Greene for Otter Valley. Benhi hosts West Rutland Thursday at Bend Gym 7:30 p.m.
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Packers Pleased With Results in Bidding War
The Green Bay Packers express satisfaction with their draft results amid a bidding war with AFL clubs. They signed 10 of 23 picks, lost four to the AFL, and await six more junior eligible players. Peppler highlights a strong draft and ongoing signings as they aim to add Dennis Claridge.
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Speedskater Terry McDermott Wins 500m Olympic Gold
Terry McDermott, newly married speedskater from Essexville Michigan, wins America’s first Winter Olympic gold in the 500 meters. He plans to return to his barber shop work in Bay City after Friday’s trip, saying he’ll skip longer races to focus on paying bills. Russia’s Evgeny Grishin sets Olympic record as other Soviet stars finish behind.
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Bryant Accepts 300000 Tax Free Libel Settlement
Alabama coach Paul Bryant reaches a 300000 tax free settlement with Curtis Publishing over two Saturday Evening Post libel articles. The suit sought 10500000 in damages, and the case had been set for a February 10 trial in Birmingham. Bryant had alleged the pieces accused him of promoting brutality and fixing a 1962 Alabama Georgia game.
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Pine Cobble Falls In Sudden Death Hockey Thriller
In Deerfield Massachusetts Pine Cobble School Varsity hockey loses 6 to 5 in a sudden death overtime to a larger cement school sextet. Mike Brown and Kip Robbins each score twice for Pine Cobble with Peter Winant scoring for the losers. Larry Becera and John Barber excel on defense.
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Cassidy Edges Olivera in New York Pro Boxing Card
In New York Bobby Cassidy of Levittown outpointed Frankie Olivera from Puerto Rico in a six round bout. Also in Corpus Christi Eloy Sanchez stopped Blackie Zamora in four rounds. In Sacramento Fred Roots kayoed Teddy Shores in eight rounds, while in Reno Teddy Shores lost to Roots by knockout.
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Arlington Eagles win eighth straight in Molly Stark League
ARLINGTON The Arlington Eagles extended their winning streak to eight with an 87-48 victory over Leland & Gray of Townshend in Molly Stark League play. Frank Hall led with 10 field goals and three free throws, while Coolidge paced Leland & Gray with 20 points. Arlington’s last home game is Friday against Whitingham.
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Villanova Coach Sees Prophetic Cheer As Destiny
Villanova coach Jack Kraft praises his team atop early polls and hints they could win the national title. The 1962 Wildcats, led by Wally Jones and Jim Washington, are known for their blue berets and strong road record as Kraft weighs repeat performances and NCAA hopes.
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