Top college powers split show in ECAC Holiday Fest action
In Philadelphia and New York venues, ranked teams pushed toward the finals as Cazzie Russell and Wichita State stars paced their teams. Michigan’s Cazzie Russell sparked a 22 first-half burst en route to a 86-74 win, while Wichita State’s Stallworth added 20-plus in a late rally to defeat Villanova. Illinois and St Louis stumbled in early rounds as Princeton and Cincinnati advanced, Indiana’s Van Arsdale twins sparked a Hoosier rally, and Duke eyed six wins in seven starts ahead of a clash with Ohio State.
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Michigan Maintains No 1 Ranking In AP Poll
Michigan Wolverines again top the AP basketball poll with 23 first-place votes and 350 points, followed by Wichita, Minnesota, UCLA, and San Francisco. Cazzie Russell scores 36 as Michigan beats Manhattan in the Holiday Festival opener at Madison Square Garden. Other top 10 teams include Illinois, Indiana, Duke, St. Louis, and St. Joseph's. General Thomas J. Jackson nickname origins noted.
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New England Racing Wins Big Shared Tax Harvest Across States
New England racing states collected about 35 million from pari mutuel betting this year with total handles totaling hundreds of millions. Massachusetts leads with 189.6 million handle and 15.2 million state take, Rhode Island reports 196.3 million handle and 9.4 million take, Vermont’s Green Mountain Park opened in 1963 with 119 racing days and a shifting take, while Maine New Hampshire and Connecticut show smaller but steady returns.
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Kerner fires Harry Gallatin as Hawk coach
St Louis Hawks owner Ben Kerner dismissed Harry Gallatin after 2½ seasons and named Richie Guerin as player coach. Kerner, who has hired nine coaches in 10 seasons, said progress with young players was not enough and vowed to finish first or last. Gallatin led Hawks to second in the Western Division for two years and the team trails by 31 games behind Los Angeles.
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Georgia Tackle Signs With Two Pro Elevens
All American tackle Jim Wilson of Georgia reportedly ends college eligibility under a pro deal with the Boston Patriots. The Patriots claim they hold a signed contract and Wilson says he planned to play for San Francisco under an unsigned, undated agreement. Georgia officials in Athens said they will investigate before commenting.
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Biddeford Charity Tilt Aids Pilon Fund Biddeford Charity Tilt Aids Pilon Fund
Biddeford mayor-elect Ted Gaulin edged Saco rival Paul Reay in a foul-shooting challenge at Biddeford Junior High to boost the Mike Pilon benefit. The night raised 270 dollars as Sanford High and St. Ignatius teachers defeated St. Louis Old Orchard Beach teachers, and Thornton Academy teachers beat Biddeford High, with notable scoring from Caramichalis Descoteaux Leach and Gardner.
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Beating Celtics Is Tough Task
The Boston Celtics crushed the Los Angeles Lakers 133-112 as Lakers stars Jerry West and Elgin Baylor combined for 16 points. Celtics six players reached double figures, keeping the Celtics six games ahead of Cincinnati who beat San Francisco 113-108. Detroit defeated New York 123-117 in the other game.
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Councilmen Buy Season Tickets
Kansas City AP report shows Charles O. Finley selling season tickets to all 12 city councilmen as part of a drive to reach 5,000 season tickets. The campaign gains support from the Chamber of Commerce and city officials after Finley drops a lawsuit seeking to move the Athletics, pledging the team will stay in Kansas City for the stadium lease term and beyond if attendance improves. Mayor Lus W. Davis expresses optimism and councilmen sign their orders.
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Site Selected For Religious Seminar In Tewksbury Mass
Carmen L. Coup, overseer for the Biddeford Saco congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, announced that Tewksbury Massachusetts has been chosen as the site for a three day religious seminar scheduled for Inn 99.94. More than 1,000 ministers from 20 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Maine Hampshire and Massachusetts will attend.
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St Anthony's Bagdonas Leads Area Scorers
Arunas Bagdonas of St Anthony's overtook teammate Al Rutkaskas for the area scoring lead with 46 baskets and 32 free throws, a six point edge at 124-118 after eight games. Chuck Clifford of Biddeford sits third with 100 points in five games. Keith Darling Wells and Sherm Seaward Kennebunk tie for fourth with 91.
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20th Century Pony Leaguers Post Win
The 20th Century Pony Leaguers beat Big 20 at 20th Century Lanes by 71 pins, 1,638 to 1,567. Ron Tanguay led with 356, followed by Paul 339 and Milliard 330, while Beardsley tops for Big 20 with 335.
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Colts Star In Winter Leagues Across Caribbean Circuit
Ten Colt 45s players are spread through winter leagues. Center fielder Jimmy Wynn stars for La Guaira in Venezuela, with Larry Yellen, Juan Quintana, and Jerry Grote on the same team. Mike White plays for Magallanes while Jim Beauchamp is with Santurce in Puerto Rico. Farmhands Dave Roberts, Jose Herrera with La Guaira, Joe Gaines with San Juan, and Ben Johnson with Arecibo help round the roster in Venezuela and Puerto Rico.
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Manny Yeaza Wins Big Event at Cherry Hill
Manny Yeaza captured the major race at Cherry Hill New Jersey, his first win in the big event. He now has a stand of three prior attempts, finishing third in 1962 with Never Bend and fourth last year with Sophia's Boy, as Sadak raced to the victory for owner Mrs. Mary B. Hecht.
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Male High football team a family album in Louisville
A Louisville report describes Male High School football as a family affair with head coach Charlie Kuhn, his younger brother Dave as an assistant, and son Chuck as a player amid a tight knit program. The piece highlights the Kuhn family’s deep ties to the team and school sporting life.
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Foss and Waters win New Years Doubles handicap rolloff
Foss Metal team members Steve Foss and Art Waters led the New Years Men's Doubles handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with a 1,209 total from a 115 pin handicap. Lefebvre and Gagnon secured second with 1,196 aided by 130 bonus pins. Desmarais and Paul placed third at 1,184, earning 160 handicap pins.
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Trade Loop Lane Rolloff Scheduled
The Men s Trade League holds its annual New Year handicap rolloff at Century Lanes tonight at 8. Last week Herve Paul won the Christmas rolloff with a 639 series after a 166 game. He faces strong competition as five games are bowled with caps based on current averages and the entry list remains open until rolloff time.
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Hockey Results National Hockey League Monday Schedule
Summary of NHL results notes no games Monday and no Chicago at New York clash. It lists upcoming Wednesday match Montreal at Toronto and headlines no results for current day.
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Pro Basketball Scores and Standings Update
NBA results show Detroit 123 New York 117 Boston 133 Los Angeles 112 Cincinnati 113 San Francisco 108. Western and Eastern standings list Boston 30 7 leading the East, Los Angeles 21 14 leading the West. Also notes San Francisco at St Louis and Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit games on Wednesday. mentions a player serving quarterback and nephew Paul as fullback.
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