Springfield Cosmos win SWL title in Southern Vermont tourney
Springfield Cosmos led by Billy Abrahamovich opened with a 14-2 run and held off Bellows Falls 64-41 to claim the Southern Vermont Class I crown. Bruce Stryhas and Rick Myatt paced Ludlow 72-40 over Chester, while Montpelier fell to Spaulding 84-76 and Winooski edged Bradford 63-58 in Class L and I finals.
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History Repeating Bradley Cincinnati NCAA Tie Case
Bradley can catch Cincinnati for the Missouri Valley title if it wins at St. Louis, potentially forcing a playoff for an NCAA berth. Cincinnati clinched at least a share with an 84-63 win over Wichita, while other conferences chart final races ahead of the March 12 opening.
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Patterson to Meet NBA Demand for Title Defense
Floyd Patterson vowed to comply with the National Boxing Association warning to defend the heavyweight title by March 13, potentially against Sonny Liston. Liston, in Detroit, said he would fight Patterson anywhere. The NBA executive committee requires a title defense within a year, noting Patterson’s last defense was March 13, 1961, against Ingemar Johansson.
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Moon Signs Peak Dodgers Salary for 1962 Season
Wally Moon became the highest paid Dodger after reportedly signing a 1962 contract worth about 40000 dollars. E. J. Bavasi said the terms compare favorably with Dodger high salaries. Moon, 31, led the club in 1961 with a .328 average.
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Tokle Wins Brattleboro Jump Title
Arthur Tokle, 39, of Brooklyn, N Y, won the Brattleboro ski jump open class A event on Harris Hill with jumps of 205 and 211 feet. The Brattleboro carnival crowd of 5 000 saw Tokle claim his first Brattleboro win since the 1951 national championship on the hill.
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Beatty Considers Outdoor Focus After Indoor Sub Four
Jim Beatty, the first indoor sub four minute miler, aims to preserve his 3:58.9 record for now and shift efforts to the outdoor season and a bid to break Peter Snell’s 3:54.4 mark. He has two indoor races left, tensions rise over potential Olympic events, and coach Mihaly Igloi outlines plans to push Beatty toward faster mile times and a possible 1964 Tokyo Olympic event.
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Tourney Results From Friday And Saturday High School Games
Friday results in Class L include Southern Bellows Falls 66 over Rutland 46 and Springfield 63 over Windsor 45. Ludlow beat Woodstock 53 to 31 and Chester 54 over Waterbury 31. Saturday scores have Springfield 64 over Bellows Falls 41 and Ludlow 72 over Chester 40. Friday Class L notes Northern Montpelier 68 over Rice 56 and Spaulding 77 over Essex Junction 49. Winooski 51 beat Northfield 39. Bradford 70 over Marian 64. Spaulding 84 over Montpelier 76. Winooski 63 over Bradford 58.
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Kraftcheck Sets AHL Assist Record In Rochester Win
Steve Kraftcheck, veteran defenseman for the Rochester Americans, established a new AHL assist record with his 338th helper in a game against Buffalo. The previous mark of 337 belonged to Frank Mathers, now a coach.
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Ephmen Clinch Little Three Tie With Wesleyan Victory
Williams College pours in 93 points at Wesleyan to secure at least a share of the Little Three title. Dan Voorhees leads with 22 points while Bob Mailand posts 25 as Williams builds a 24 point halftime lead and pulls away in the second half. The wrestling team also clinches the Little Three title with a 16 15 win over Amherst led by Moody at 123 pounds.
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Eagles and Plum Hold NFL Titles for 1961 season
Philadelphia Eagles retained the league’s top aerial team title with Sonny Jurgensen as leading passer, while Milt Plum of Cleveland won the league’s best passer award. Official stats show the Eagles gained 3,605 yards in 14 games, with Jurgensen posting 235 completions, 3,723 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions. John Brodie led in yards per pass. Bart Starr ranked third. New York finished second in the Eastern Conference.
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Celtics Clinch Sixth Straight Eastern Division Title
Boston wraps up its sixth consecutive Eastern Division crown by rallying past Syracuse 110 106 as Philadelphia loses to New York 149 135. Bob Cousy scores 20 points including the clincher, amid a five game run where he averages 22 per game. Bill Russell adds 23 and Cousy 21 in the final surge.
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Flamingo and Santa Anita Derby Loom in 3-Year-Old Showdowns
Flamingo at Hialeah Park and Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita draw strong field as Aidan and Crimson Satan top early lists. Sir Gaylord’s injury shifts favor toward Aidan, Admiral's Voyage seeks upset after San Felipe loss, with Doc Jocoy and Royal Attack looming in California.
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Wininger Captures Greater New Orleans Open Title
Bo Wininger, 39, won the Greater New Orleans Open with a four under par 68 to finish at 281, two strokes ahead of Bob Rosburg who shot 69 for 283. Doug Sanders placed third at 285 after a 71 final round.
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Basketball scores and schedules from weekend games
Saturday results include Kansas City 119 San Francisco 148 New York 148 Pittsburgh 123 Chicago 106 Hawaii 99. Monday features San Francisco at Kansas City Chicago at Hawaii. Tuesday matches Cleveland at New York Kansas City versus San Francisco at Oaklawn Cincinnati 118 Los Angeles 114. Boston 109 Philadelphia 86 Syracuse 120 New York 117 Chicago 129 St. Louis 119 Boston 110 Syracuse 106. New York 149 Philadelphia 135 Los Angeles 128 Detroit 99 Cincinnati 108 Chicago 105. No games scheduled Syracuse at New York Boston versus Chicago at St. Louis Philadelphia at St. Louis Detroit at Los Angeles. College results Ohio State 102 Illinois 79 Cincinnati 84 Wichita 63 Kentucky 73 Alabama 65 Kansas State 89 Oklahoma 57 Mississippi State 58 Louisiana State 48 Bradley 93 Notre Dame 87 Bowling Green 84 Western Michigan Duke 82 North Carolina 74 Colorado 74 Iowa State 69 Oregon State 65 Idaho 50. ORE
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Montreal Defeats New York in Hockey Showdown
Montreal beat New York 4 to 2 and Toronto routed Detroit 7 to 1 while Chicago toppled Detroit 6 to 1 and Boston lost 2 to 7. Sunday results include Montreal 3 New York 3 tie Toronto 8 Detroit 2 Chicago 8 Boston 0.
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Injuries and Slugging Stars Mark Early Baseball Spring Camps
The piece details sprains bruises and medical checks across camps. Jim Gentile reports with a bruised thumb and hand blisters while others like Ken Hunt Roy Heiser suffer elbow and knee injuries. Contract talks unsettle Colavito and Maris despite some signings.
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