UCLA Bruins Open Season With Chicago Tests in Illinois and Loyola
UCLA the top ranked Bruins head away from the West Coast for two games in Chicago Stadium against Illinois and Loyola of Chicago. Illinois is 8-4 and Loyola 7-6, both expected to challenge UCLA more than last week’s opponents Portland and UC Santa Barbara. The Bruins were unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press poll with 39 first place votes.
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Celtics Challenge 76ers in Eastern showdown
The Boston Celtics visit the Philadelphia 76ers as Boston trails with two prior losses this season. Red Auerbach defends Bill Russell’s coaching and notes the 34-12 Celtics mark while Philadelphia holds a 46-4 record and a 10 game lead. Philadelphia coach Hannum says the team now believes it can beat Boston.
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Williams Sees No Set Lineup for Red Sox Spring
Boston manager Dick Williams says the Red Sox have a lot of ifs and bats and no fixed lineup as spring training opens. He aims for a compatible unit with open positions, while noting Conigliaro, Foy, and Petrocelli hold starter status at key spots. Reggie Smith, Mike Andrews, and others will compete for roles, with Horton and Scott contending for first base.
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Winston Salem
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Ken Poulsen
Bob Tillman
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Griffith Edges Archer In Narrow Title Rematch
Middleweight champion Emile Griffith won a close unanimous decision over Joey Archer at Madison Square Garden in a rematch. Italy’s Nino Benvenuti agreed to terms for a March 22 title bout at the Garden, if the price is right. Griffith earned 75,000 dollars with Archer at 25,000 from a 127,119 gate.
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Nicklaus Seizes Crosby Tournament In Pebble Beach
Jack Nicklaus fired a final round 68 to overturn a three way lead and win the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament at Pebble Beach with a 72 hole total of 284 four under par. Arnold Palmer faded with mistakes including a 9 on No 14 while Casper also contended.
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Griffith Edges Archer to Retain Middleweight Title
In New York Emile Griffith 152 outpointed Joey Archer 160 to keep his world middleweight crown after 15 rounds. In Tokyo Koji Okano knocked out Jessie Del Valle. In Paris Francois Pavilla and Curtis Cokes drew in welterweight action.
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NHL Monday Results Preview and Schedule
The National Hockey League listing shows no games on Monday with upcoming matchups noted for Wednesday including Montreal at Toronto and Boston at New York. The page outlines past results and current scheduling.
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St Louis Freshmen Rally to Beat St Ignatius 48 41
Sanford St Louis eighth graders edged St Ignatius 48 to 41 in a basketball game. Labbe led scoring with 14 points, as St Louis built early leads and held off late pushes in each period. Period scores show St Louis dominant in the first three frames.
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Bass And Baughan Injured In Bowl
Los Angeles Rams players Dick Bass and Maxie Baughan were treated at Hollywood Hospital after Pro Bowl injuries in the Coliseum game. Bass had knee-to-face impact on opening play and surgery for a fractured cheekbone. Baughan showed a back abrasion, with tests ruling out a ruptured kidney.
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Red Knights top Scotland five 91 to 76 in Maine
St. Francis Red Knights defeated the National Team of Scotland 91 to 76 at Old Orchard Beach paced by Ed Gagnon and Rocco Ferranti. McInnes led Scotland with 27 points while Gagnon 21 Ferranti 18 and Kier 10 led St Francis. The game started tight with an 8-0 run by St Francis and ended with a 15 point margin.
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Pro Basketball Scores From Wednesday Games
National Basketball Association results show St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 112 to 105 while Cincinnati traveled to New York. Boston hosted Philadelphia and Detroit played Chicago with other listed matchups including Baltimore at Los Angeles and New York at Cincinnati.
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Area Pointmakers Pace Set By Dick Saucier Key Razorbacks Star
Dick Saucier of Biddeford High leads area boy’s scorers in per game pace at 17.8 points per game, though he sits seventh in total scoring with 143 points in eight games due to fewer games. Marc Gagne of Old Orchard Beach tops the list with 195 points in 14 games but averages 13.9. Wells teammates Steve Libby and Andy Dufort push 15 point clips, while Ray Remaitis St Anthony’s 14.7 and Ron Cote St Lou 14.5 pace highlight the crowded scoring chart. Inconsistent game counts affect rankings among leaders.
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Alabama, Tennessee win big as SEC basketball race tightens
Alabama overwhelmed Mississippi State 91-74 as Tennessee edged Kentucky 52-50 in two overtimes. Vanderbilt and Tennessee lead the SEC at 6-1, while Mississippi State sits 5-2 and Alabama 2-4 in conference play. The NBA highlights include Elgin Baylor 115 and Jerry West 110 for 1,083 and 1,161 season points respectively, with Rick Barry leading at 1,669. Steve Mix starred for Toledo with 35 points, 16 rebounds.
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Terrell Boxing Sessions Closed
Ernie Terrell the world boxing association designated heavyweight champion moved to closed training ahead of a fight with Cassius Clay at Astrohall. Sam Solomon said sessions will be private to prevent cameras and spectators, following a Clay team filming incident.
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Pastime Bowlers Lose To Gorham In Maine League
Pastime in Western Maine A league settled for two points after a 1648 total against Gorham Bowls. Harold Dee led Pastime with 352 while Earl Kitchen topped Gorham with 345. Bowl-A-Wire totaled 1679 led by Foster 379 and Kitchen 345.
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