Irvin Elected to Baseball Hall by Special Negro Leagues Committee
Monte Irvin, a Giants and Cubs star from 1949 to 1956, was elected by an eight man Negro Leagues special committee as the 139th Hall of Fame member. He will be inducted August 8 in Cooperstown with Warren Spahn Mickey Welch George High Pockets Kelly and Billy Evans. Irvin's major league career includes a .299 average over seven seasons and 8 homers, but his legacy spans his Negro Leagues years and the era of Jackie Robinson breaking the color line. Other vote recipients included Judy Johnson Jim Bell Martin Dingo Ray Vandridge and Willie Foster.
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Long Beach State rolls to 18th win over UC San Diego
Long Beach State surged to its 18th victory of the season, 76 to 47 over UC San Diego, led by Nate Stephens 24 points, Ed Ratleff 23, and Roscoe Pondexter 21 with 14 rebounds. San Diego trailed by two at halftime but faded in the second half. Providence topped St Joseph's 81-75. San Francisco beat Santa Clara 78-69. Notre Dame upset Michigan State 72-68 and West Virginia beat Rutgers 81-78.
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Aeros top Jets as Winnipeg loses lead in WHA West
The Houston Aeros beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 to close the WHA West gap, neutralizing Bobby Hull and limiting Winnipeg to 15 shots in the final two periods. Alberta defeated New England 2-1 while Quebec edged Philadelphia 3-0, with Caron scoring his 25th and 26th goals and Quebec tying New York for third in the East with 51 points.
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New York
Havlicek Leads Celtics Past Lakers In Overtime
John Havlicek, despite arthritic knee, scored 30 points including a 42-foot winning 2H shot with two seconds left in overtime. Celtics toppled Lakers 113-112 to seize a 1½ game edge over idle Knicks, as Lakers’ streak ended at 11. Other games: Kansas City-Omaha beat Milwaukee 105-98, Detroit over Phoenix 113-107, Baltimore crushed Atlanta 137-103.
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Boxing teams form for Vermont bouts in Burlington
Vermont Amateur Boxing Championships attract near two dozen entrants with teams already formed from Burlington St Albans Newport Morrisville North Troy and Plattsburgh N Y. Robby Lefebvre coordinators with Jim Forrest Allen Shangraw lead training and equipment efforts. A St Michaels College contingent trains under Dr Frank Brych and Mike Armstrong. Openings remain. call 867-3016 or Box 3013 Burlington. Championship sanctioned by New England A A U features 11 weight classes from 106 to heavyweight.
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Generals benefit dinner for Bennington Elks club
The Bennington Lodge of Elks hosts a benefit at the February 17 event to raise funds for the Bennington Generals uniforms arriving April 15. Tickets cost 2.25 with buffet and dancing provided by The Interludes including Mo Rancourt Walt Dunham David and Jerry Tripp and Mort Snow. Community members donate dishes for the buffet and local clubs are thanked for support.
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Bruins resign Derek Sanderson in bold two year deal
Boston Bruins secure Derek Sanderson on a two year contract worth about 140000 after a chaotic return from the WHA. The star center, who left briefly for the WHA and then Phoenixed back, vows to prove himself and help the Bruins climb from third place in the NHL East. He aims to regain fan respect and contribute immediately despite three months away from play.
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Phil Esposito
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Harry Sinden
Harry
Hoosick Falls Trips Stillwater In Wrestling Showdown
Hoosick Falls built a 16 point lead then held off Stillwater Warriors 39-15, aided by two pins and a forfeit in the final three bouts. Panthers dominated with pins from Sutton, Volkheimer, and Manoojian plus a forfeit. Singled out were Manoojian stepping up varsity, Merrills edging Beiti 4-0, and Harrington’s late escape and takedown for a 4-3 win.
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Dermy Merrills
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Volkheimer
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Harrington
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