Art Heyman Voted Best College Cager
The Associated Press named Duke star Art Heyman the 1963 college basketball player of the year. Heyman led Duke to an undefeated ACC regular season and topped All-America voting with 744 points. Other first team picks include Ron Bonham, Jerry Harkness, Gary Bradds, and Barry Kramer.
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Chicago
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Gary Bradds
Barry Kramer
New York University
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Bradds
957 Baseball Games on TV
A record total of 957 major league games will be televised this season. NBC and CBS pay 12 teams just over $1 million for weekend telecasts, with World Series and All-Star games at a $4.25 million package. The Mets and Yankees lead in regular season TV, with 76 home and 52 road games for the Mets and 81 home and 46 away for the Yankees. Values range from $300,000 for the Washington Senators to $1.2 million for the Yankees.
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250 Goals For Andy
Andy Bathgate joined the NHL’s 250 goal club with a hat trick in a 6-1 Rangers win over Chicago. The Ranger captain, now with 252 career goals and 31 in the season, moved to 65 points while Camille Henry added two goals and Bathgate notched an assist. Mikita and Howe lead the scoring race with 67 points.
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Bi-State Playoff Set At Y Rink For Saturday Morning
The second game in the best two of three Bi-State hockey final takes place at the Y rink Saturday at 9 15 a.m. Greylock leads 1 0 after a 2 1 win. Shaftsbury coached by Ed Rice seeks a comeback with a 13 7 record in their first year. After the series, two more local games remain as many players join the Bi-State All Stars to face a New York team on March 9 at Williams College rink. Shaftsbury also faces Granville New York High School to end the season.
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Bruins Routed Wings as Johnston Shines in Win
Boston coach Milt Schmidt praised Ed Johnston and Eddie Westfall as the Bruins improve to three losses in 12 NHL starts after beating Detroit 5 3. Leiter, Gendron and Prentice also produced key goals as Johnston saved 35 with a deep third period.
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Eppa Rixey dies at 71 Hall of Fame pitcher
Cincinnati AP reports left handed great Eppa Rixey, 71, died after a heart attack at his suburban home hours after learning he would be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Virginia product and four 20 win seasons between 1912 and 1933 left the NL in wins for a left hander with 266 251.
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Rhode Island Players Stand Out In Nation NCAA Stats
Providence leads the nation with 13.0 personal fouls per game while ranking 18th in team offense at 78.3 points and ninth in field goal percentage. Rhode Island posts 79.4 points per game and 0.466 FG as guards and forwards shine. The piece notes individual leaders John Thompson, Dennis McGovern, and Frank Nightingale in field goal percentages. Funeral services will be held for Eppa Rixey III with relatives and survivors named.
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Billy Kidd Hurt Skis Out of Eastern Championships
Billy Kidd of Stone Vermont sprained his left ankle in practice on Whiteface Mountain and is out of the Eastern Alpine Ski Championships and Olympic tryouts this weekend. Officials said his past points may still keep him in contention for a 1964 Olympic berth.
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Duke and West Virginia Win in ACC Tourney
Duke and West Virginia advanced from first round play in their leagues, facing semi final games. Duke beat Virginia 89-70 led by Heyman 21 and Mullins 29, while West Virginia routed Richmond 75-46 behind Mike Wolfe 23. Wake Forest and North Carolina reached other ACC semis. Davidson and Virginia Tech won Southern semifinal spots.
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New Strike Zone Vital May Ruin Some Stars
Mickey Owen argues the new strike zone will end careers of top players and boost average hitters. He predicts Mantle Mays and other stars like Maris Kaline Killebrew Banks face impact, while power hitters struggle as line drive hitters return with Aaron and Clemente rising.
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Celtics Hope Other Teams Beat L A In Bid For Top Record
Boston coach Red Auerbach says the Celtics must rely on other teams to help secure the best overall record as they resume NBA play against New York. If Boston wins, they clinch a seventh straight Eastern Division title, but Auerbach notes they could still lose the top spot despite finishing with fewer games.
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Twisters Top Babylones In YMCA Action
The Twisters defeated the Babylones 56 to 37 with Steve Coyne scoring 25 and Jim Marsden 14 for the Babylones. In the second game the Palmers beat the Raiders 45 to 38 as Bob Andrews added 21 points and John Baldwin had 15 for the Raiders.
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Tennis Optimism and Open Tournament Debate
Chuck McKinley argues tennis thrives globally with strong participation and good attendances. He endorses exploring an open tournament to boost the sport, notes American Davis Cup challenges, and urges younger leadership in tennis administrations. He believes the United States can win back the Davis Cup this year.
New Orleans Open Kicks Off With Star Field
The $40,000 Greater New Orleans Open begins at Lakewood Country Club with 149 pros and 10 amateurs. Gary Player Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper are early favorites as the 7000-yard wooded course challenges players on a 36 36 72 par set over four days.
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College Basketball Tournament Scores Report
Atlantic Coast Conference first round results include Wake Forest 80 over Maryland 41 and Duke 89 70 over Virginia. Southern Conference bids Va Tech 74 over Wm. and Mary 72 while Davidson tops VMI 106 71 and Furman defeats Geo. Washington 57 54. East New York U 78 defeats Manhattan 72. Loyola New Orleans 65 over Centenary 54. Midwest Tulsa 88 over Houston 80 Marquette 77 over Detroit 63. Drake 51 over Bradley 52. Southwest Wichita 89 over Texas State 73. Far West Montana State 86 over Montana 73 Brigham Young 80 over Wyoming 76.
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Hockey Scores and Upcoming Games Stacked
New York 6 Chicago 1 and Boston 5 Detroit 3 set the prior results. Friday schedule shows Detroit at Montreal New York at Toronto Montreal at Chicago Toronto at Boston Detroit at New York.
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Mikita Takes NHL Scoring Lead With 65 Points
Stan Mikita of the Chicago Black Hawks surged to the NHL scoring lead with 65 points after a 10-point spree last week. He posted 28 goals and 37 assists, including six goals and four assists in three games, as Detroit’s Wings moved to second with 64 points.
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Gettysburg Opens 1963 Football Schedule at Buffalo
Gettysburg announces its 1963 football slate of 10 games starting at Buffalo on September 14 and ending at home November 23 against Temple. The schedule lists road and home games, highlighting key opponents and dates.
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Dartmouth Leads Field In Norwich Winter Carnival Meet
King Dartmouth Northfield begins the Norwich Winter Carnival invitational with downhill and cross country races today. Middlebury Harvard Maine and Williams compete as the schedule features downhill and cross country today then slalom and jumping tomorrow.
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Vermont New York Dominate Junior Ski Champions
Vermont and New York schoolboys lead a 10 man U S Eastern Amateur Ski Association squad for the National Junior Alpine championships set for Jackson Wyoming March 12 16 Selections followed last weekend s USEASA Junior Alpine championships at Jay Peak Vermont Rebel Ryan Rick Chaffee of Rutland Steve Douglas of Brattleboro Dennis Ostermaier from North Conway N H David Durrance of Deerfield Mass also named alternates Ned Gillette Plymouth N H Harold Doria Middlebury Vt Headlining a five girl team is Suzanne Chaffee Rutland VT joined by Patty Harrington Burlington Rose Fortner Warren Wendy Chamberlain Hanover N H and Brooke Samuelson North Conway N H
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Indians Lose Ground in Second Half Standings
The Indians opened the season strong with a 47 36 mark by July 11, one game back of the Yankees. In the second half they slipped to 33 46 and finished sixth, 16 games behind the pennant winning Yankees.
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