Comeback Kid Wiskoski Roars Back For Patriots
John Wiskoski, a first-stringer for the Patriots, returns from mononucleosis to spark a rally against Brattleboro. The senior, once sidelined, reclaims his starting role as Springfield battles a tough SVL foe, with coach Dave Frederickson praising his return and grit.
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Chuck Shafe
John Wiskoski
Dave Frederickson
Patriots
Frederickson
John
Wiskoski
Whiskey
Mt. Anthony
Springfield
Brattleboro
Windsor
MSJ
Colonels
Lee Maidrend
Maidrend
Colonel Heavies
Pete Fairley
Yours Truly
Hall of Fame to honor pre 1947 Negro stars in niche
A special committee will select a Negro star from before 1947 to receive a unique Hall of Fame niche in Cooperstown. Satchel Paige or Jose Gibson are front runners. both never played in majors pre 1947 and don’t meet standard voting rules. Other considered names include Ray Dandridge Cool Papa Bell Oscar Charleston and Monte Irvin.
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Fred Down
UPI
New York
Satchel Paige
Jose Gibson
Cooperstown
N.Y
Jackie Robinson
Roy Campanella
Hall of Fame
Paige
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Gibson
Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Babe Ruth
Ray Dandridge
Cool Papa Bell
Oscar Charleston
Cannonball Dick Redding
Buck Leonard
John Henry Lloyd
Smoky Joe Williams
Monte Irvin
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Brattleboro Ski Jump Draws Strong Homecoming Contenders
Brattleboro’s Jump Tournament attracts top returning skiers Dana Zelenakas from the U.S. Army in Denver Hugh Barber from Middlebury and other local stars competing February 21 at Harris Hill. Local and national competitors chase Winged Ski Trophy as 1 p.m. main event looms after morning practice.
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Brattleboro
United States
Dana Zelenakas
U.S. Army
Denver
Colo
Dana
Hugh Barber
Barber
Middlebury College
New York
Rosendale
Durango
Democracy on the court players decide the schedule
Roy Rubin, LIU basketball coach and athletic director, now lets players vote on future schedules after a tough six day stretch against Utah State, Oregon State, Washington and Seattle. Leading scorer Walter Jones and teammate Ron Williams defend the decision as the team aims to test itself against top opponents, with plans to host West Texas State, Maryland and Marshall next season.
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Roy Rubin
Rubin
Long Island University
Blackbirds
Utah State
Oregon State
Washington
Seattle
St. Bonaventure
Walter Jones
Ron Williams
Jones
LSU
Madison Square Garden
West Texas State
Maryland
Marshall
Tom McMillen
Bucks Clinch Regular-Season Bonus With 24 Games Left
Milwaukee Bucks rout Phoenix Suns 118 to 94 led by Lew Alcindor's 39 points to sit at 47-11 and near the top of the NBA standings. Bob Dandridge and Jon McGlocklin contributed as Oscar Robertson and Dandridge also scored, while Connie Hawkins led Phoenix with 23 points. In ABA action Mack Calvin scored 29 as the Floridians beat Pittsburgh 106-97, cutting the gap in the East. Pittsburgh’s John Brisker was sidelined with a groin and hamstring injury, and George Thompson had 26 for the Condors.
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Milwaukee
Lew Alcindor
Phoenix Suns
New York Knicks
Bucks
Suns
Alcindor
Oscar Robertson
Dandridge
Connie Hawkins
Neal Walk
Pittsburgh
John Brisker
George Thompson
Condors
New York
New England Ski Areas Monday Night Conditions Report
The UPI compiled report lists ski area conditions across New England and Massachusetts with codes for base, powder, packed powder, man made and more. Notable entries include Mount Ascutney 8 new PDR 29 to 53B E and Stowe 8 new PKD 64 to 77B E, among many others with varying snow quality and wind.
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Boston
UPI
New England
New England Ski Areas Council
P Poor. Ltd Limited
Mt. Ascutney
E. Bolton Valley
E. Killington
E. Madonna Mt
Mt. Snow
E. Stowe
E. Stratton
Kandahar Ski Race Moves to Sugarloaf Maine
Snow shortages force part of Europe’s Kandahar Alpine Race to be held at Sugarloaf Maine on Feb. 18 with the women’s downhill on Narrow Gauge Trail. Training starts Feb. 15 as the Tall Timber Classic opens with downhill and giant slalom events for men and women. Kandahar and Tall Timber races will count toward World Cup points.
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Kingfield
Maine
UPI
Europe
U.S
Harry Baxter
Sugarloaf Mountain
Baxter
Sugarloaf
Kandahar
Billy Kidd's comeback fails in Hunter slalom
Hugo Nindl, Hunter Mountain resident pro, won the final two day Hunter ski meet slalom over Billy Kidd as Spider Sabich broke a rib in a semi final spill and finished fourth. Sabich leads the pro circuit money total over Nindl by 495 dollars. Kidd earned 750 and Eric Strum took 600 as six races this year saw Sabich extend his qualifying-run lead. The ISRA pros shift to Beech and Sugar Mountain for the Snow Carnival of the South next week.
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Hunter
N.Y
UPI
Hugo Nindl
Spider Sabich
Nindl
Hunter Mountain
Billy Kidd
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Sabich
Kyburz
Calif
Kingston City Hospital
Nindle
Kidd
Eric Strum
Bristol Vt
ISRA
Beech
Sugar Mountain
North Carolina
South
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Mack Calvin
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