Lyndonville Skiers Lead in New England Championships
Lyndonville Vermont holds a four point edge over Gould Academy of Bethel Maine after opening events in Hanover New Hampshire. Rick Chaffee Rutland high school junior won slalom honors with 94.4 combined time while Jerry Varnum Gardiner Maine led cross country at 21 55. Team standings list Lyndonville 180 67 Gould Academy 176 78 Hanover 176 62 and others.
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Lyndonville
New England
Rick Chaffee
Rutland
Jerry Varnum
Gardiner
Maine
Varnum
Jon Chaffee
Doug Boute
Littleton
Greg Peck
Dana Robes
Gould Academy
Rumford
Springfield
Farmington
Kennett High
Conway
Cumberland
R. I
Bay State Teams Parochial Tourney Favorites Named
St. John's Worcester and Lawrence Central named co favorites for the New England Catholic Schoolboy Basketball Tournament to be held Feb 22 25 at Lawrence. Pairings list eight Class A teams with St. John's and Lawrence Central each boasting five titles since 1942.
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Lawrence Central
St. John’s
St. Johns of
Worcester
St. John’s Prep
Danvers
Archbishop Williams
Braintree
Sacred Heart of
Central Falls
R.I
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Webster
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U S speedskater claims union ill prepared aid
Eddie Rudolph, U.S. record holder, says the American Amateur Speedskating Union promised $1,000 for world championships in Moscow but reduced it to $300 and has not paid him. His brother George and Paul Nelson left the team amid selection disputes as 48 skaters from 20 nations compete in Lenin Stadium.
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Moscow
U.S
Eddie Rudolph
Rudolph
Lenin Stadium
George
Paul Nelson
Minneapolis
Nelson
Patterson Liston bout reported for mid June in California
Boston Record-American reports exclusive knowledge that heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson will defend the title against top contender Sonny Liston in California in mid June. Patterson is directing negotiations with promoter George Parnassus and his lawyer Julius November is in California for exploratory talks.
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Boston Record-American
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Sonny Liston
California
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Patterson
Record-American
Julius November
George Parnassus
Los Angeles Coliseum
Dodgers
Aussie Yacht Debuts Water Test Ahead of America's Cup
Sydney reports the Australian challenger to the America's Cup will be launched Monday from Parramatta River with designer Alan Payne confirming the 30 ton craft will be hoisted by a floating crane. The 92 foot aluminium mast will be installed next week and Dame Pattie Menzies is to christen it on February 28. Harbor trials start in March before races against Vim and a September defense off Newport Rhode Island.
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United States
Alan Payne
Parramatta River
Payne
Pattie Menzies
Newport
R.I
Admiral's Voyage Targets San Felipe at Santa Anita
Admiral's Voyage a 3-year-old colt owned by Fred W. Hooper carries 122 pounds in the 11 16 miles San Felipe Handicap at Santa Anita, seeking a tougher derby test after wins in the Los Feliz and San Miguel Stakes in January. The Florida grass title is the Hialeah Turf Cup at Hialeah with a $75,000 added purse.
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Miami
Fred W. Hooper
Santa Anita
Florida
Hialeah
San Felipe
Sugar Ray Robinson to Meet Denny Moyer in Rematch
The 41 year old Sugar Ray Robinson returns for a rematch with Denny Moyer of Portland Oregon at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night in a 10 round bout televised by ABC. Robinson won their previous 10 round decision last October 21 and holds a 147 9 3 record with 95 knockouts.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Denny Moyer
Portland
Ore
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Dennis
Sugar Ray
Ray
Madison Square Garden
ABC
Moyer
al Hauser
Wilfie Greaves
Northfield Tops Hale Mountain By 22 Points
Hale Mountain Rifle and Pistol Club lost to Northfield by 22 points in Vermont Postal League action dropping to 3 3 and fifth place overall with 9 068 aggregate. Northfield totaled 1 538 to Hale Mountain 1 516 as newcomers Burgess and Tifft show promise.
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Bennington
Hale Mountain Rifle and Pistol Club
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Soviets Withdraw From World Amateur Hockey Championship
North American officials hope the Soviet Union will reverse its decision to skip the world amateur championships in Colorado Springs March 7 18. Tass reported the withdrawal may trigger a broader Communist boycott while organizers urge reconsideration ahead of Sunday’s entry deadline.
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Pontiacs Sweep Stock Car Heats at Daytona
Glenn Roberts and Joe Weatherly drove new Pontiacs to victory in twin 100 mile heats at Daytona Beach. Roberts set a 156.999 mph speed in his win while Weatherly posted a 157.895 mph lap but a five lap caution reduced his average to 145.395. Weatherly earned the fourth starting spot for Sunday's 500 mile race as Roberts took inside pole. Smith and Owens finished second and third in the first heat with Spartanburg sensations Rex White and Nelson Stacy contending in the second heat for runnerup money.
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Fireball
Roberts
Weatherly
Roanoke
Daytona International Speedway
Jack
Giants Face Changes After Expansion Draft
Giants manager expresses optimism despite losing Sam Jones Ho bie Landrith Joe Amalfitano and Eddie Bressoud in the expansion draft He cites deals farm system gains and new pitchers Billy Pierce Don Larsen Gaylord Perry Ron Herbel Gerry Thomas to boost a roster led by Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda and Juan Marichal He predicts stronger pitching and continued hitting power from stars like Mays Cepeda and Kuenn.
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Houston
New York
Sam Jones
Hobie Landrith
Joe Amalfitano
Eddie Bressoud
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Don Larsen
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Stu Miller
Jim Duffalo
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Ron Herbel
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Herbel
Thomas
Orlando Cepeda
Jose Pagan
Larsen
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Cepeda
Mays
Alou Brothers
Felipe
Matty
Harvey Kuenn
Kuenn
Ed Bailey
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
PGA Seniors Golf Championship Washed Out In Florida
Heavy rain halted the PGA Seniors Golf Championship in Dunedin Florida delaying the second round for the 50 54 age group to Saturday and shifting the 72 hour event back one day with the final round moved to Monday.
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Dunedin Fla
Ex-World Lightweight Champion Lauro Salas Divorced
Mrs. Angelina Salas filed for divorce from former lightweight champion Lauro Salas in Los Angeles. She alleged multiple strikes. the couple married September 10, 1949, separated August 5, 1961, and have no children. Alimony was waived. Salas, 34, once defeated Jimmy Carter for the title and later lost a rematch.
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Los Angeles
Lauro Salas
Angelina Salas
Salas
Jimmy Carter
Vermont Ski Conditions Report From New England Council
The New England Council lists Friday afternoon Vermont slopes status. Burrington Hill shows five inches of powder on 14 to 28 with packing and excellent conditions. Killington reports 21 inches of powder on 15 to 2249 with excellent conditions. Stratton, Pico Peak, Okemo and others show packed powder or powder with excellent to good ratings.
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New England Council
Vermont
Burrington Hill
Carinthia
Dutch Hill
Hogback
Killington
Magic Mt
Mt. Ascutney
Mount Snow
Okemo Mt
Pico Peak
Pine Top
Snow Valley
Stratton Mt
Mt. Tom Suicide
Prospect Mt
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