Dayton Faces Bid Chase In 1958 NIT Run
Dayton, a frequent NIT contender, earned an at large bid to the 1958 National Invitation Tournament joining six teams already selected and six to go. The Flyers beat Memphis State 78 67 to raise their record to 16 6 as they prepare for a Madison Square Garden event field including Providence Loyola Chicago Duquesne Houston and St John s. Also announced were first round NCAA sites with Arizona Tempe Oregon State Seattle and Air Force Academy City. Wake Forest clinched a tie for first in the ACC by beating NC State 69 62. Providence held on for a 76 73 win over St Joseph s Pa after trailing late. Lafayette beat La Salle 73 69 to maintain MAC lead. Duquesne beat Georgetown 72 52 and Pitt topped Temple 71 65 as Bowling Green and Western Kentucky posted wins in conference play.
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Gillis to Defend Crown Against Anton in Title Duel
Nick Gillis defends his Western Maine bowling crown at the Big 20 lanes facing challenger Chris Anton in the first half of their title duel. The match is set for 4 15 PM. The bout was delayed a month due to an injury.
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Pie Skating Title Duel Delayed For Scarborough Showdown
U S youngster Anton challenges Gillis in a high stakes title duel at the Big 20 lanes in Scarborough with Biddeford fans expected. The match features two high average bowlers as refereed by Al Guillereault of Biddeford. In New York, 12 year old Scott Allen is hailed as a future Olympic favorite for 1964 by coach Fritz Dietl ahead of Prague world championships.
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Roberts Wins Daytona 500 Despite Petty Protest
Glenn Roberts is declared official winner of the Daytona 500 after NASCAR rejects a tip alleging pit crew overage by Lee Petty. An investigation found no violation. Roberts finished 27 seconds ahead, setting a world record 152.529 mph for a continuous 500 mile race.
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Bruins Face Record Winless Streak After Loss to Rangers
The Boston Bruins dropped to 0-12-0 with a 4-2 defeat in New York, tying the NHL record for longest winless skid. Andy Pronovost and Leo Boivin had early goals for Boston, but the Rangers surged with three goals in the final period. Teddy Green and Guy Gendron drew match penalties for intent to injure, each facing $100 fines.
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Royals Rally Past Packers to Reach 153 Points
Cincinnati Royals beat Chicago Packers 153-125, seventh win in eight games, with 83 points in the first half. Pistons stay close with 126-123 over St. Louis Hawks. Syracuse Nationals defeat Philadelphia Warriors 150-109. Ciney sets team scoring high and ties halftime record.
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Steers Nearer To Cage Throne Room
The Kansas City Steers moved closer to the Western Division title with a 130-109 win over the New York Tap ers. It marked their 17th win in 22 second half games, widening their lead over San Francisco by 4.2 games.
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Pro Basketball Wednesday Results and Schedule
Wednesday results include Syracuse over Boston 153 to 125 at Providence and Detroit defeating St. Louis 126 to 123 while Chicago beat Cincinnati 125 to 153 in a separate score. Thursday features Los Angeles and New York in Philadelphia and St. Louis at Philadelphia.
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Intramurals End With Celtics and Nats Tied for First
Thorn ton Academy intramurals concluded with the Celtics and Nats each at five wins no losses, Celtics beating Browns 6 37 and Nats beating Hawks 31 28 to preserve top records. Frosh edged Pistons 33 19 as standings show Celtics and Nats atop the table with 5 0.
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Celtics Magic Number Drops To Six
Providence Rhode Island Celtics face Syracuse Nationals as magic number falls to six for clinching sixth straight Eastern Division crown. Boston must win four games in four nights with possible weekend clinch after starting at Rhode Island Auditorium and then Boston Garden. Celtics lead 7 games over second place Warriors.
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Charley Conerly Retires After 14 NFL Seasons
NEW YORK AP Charley Conerly retires at 40 after 14 NFL seasons with the New York Giants He signs on for scouting and public relations work saying it gets tougher physically and mentally each year The Mississippi native was drafted by Washington in 1945 and built a pro career with the Giants before yielding to Y A Tittle this season
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Major leaguers remain unsigned including Maris Cepeda and Colavito
Major league free agents linger with stars like Roger Maris Orlando Cepeda and Rocky Colavito still negotiating. Maris seeks about 75000 while Yankees offer near 60000. Colavito aims around 50000 after last season 45 homers. Cepeda unsigned contract about 40000 with strong NL season numbers.
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Dodgers Eager To Play In New Stadium
Preliminary schoolboy basketball tournaments wrap up across the state with semi finals set for today. Western Maine II finals include Stephens of Rumford vs Morse of Bath at Portland Expo, and South Portland vs Cheverus after last night wins. Western Maine Class S semi finals in Winthrop feature Philips versus Kingfield and South Berwick against Porter of Kezar Falls with a Franklin versus York County final anticipated.
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Dodgers optimistic about new stadium and pennant chase
In a candid season outlook, the Dodgers expect a tighter NL race and more left handed power at the Chavez Ravine home. Pitching depth includes Drysdale Podres Koufax and Williams as they anticipate a strong year with more doubleheaders and a potential new starter.
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Dale Davis Captains BMI Track Squad
Cadet Dale W. Davis aged 28 of Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach is named captain of the winter track squad at Borden Town Military Institute in Borden Town New Jersey.
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Hawks Moving In On Second Place In NHL Fight
The Chicago Black Hawks close in on second place behind the Montreal Canadiens as they defeat the Detroit Red Wings 6-4. Toronto Maple Leafs, chasing, slip to within three points after Montreal beat Toronto 4-2. The New York Rangers beat Boston 4-2 to seize fourth ahead of Detroit.
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Sandbag Nearly Hits Ring Champ in Training
Light weight champion Joe Brown was knocked by a falling sandbag at his hotel training quarters in Las Vegas. He escaped injury and later boxed three fast rounds as he prepares to defend his title Saturday against Carlos Ortiz.
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