Schoolboy Tournament Opens as New England Crown Defense
Boston AP Hartford Public starts defense of the New England Schoolboy Basketball championship this Saturday. Returning starter trio Eddie Griffin Bruce Maddox and Len Kostek lead the Public team which upset Wilbur Cross in 1961. Connecticut teams have dominated with 25 of 36 titles, last five straight and 11 of 12. Connecticut withdraws from the tournament effective 1963.
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Creighton Faces Cincinnati in NCAA Qualifier Run
Creighton earns a first round test against Cincinnati as the Bearcats seek a return to the national semifinals. The tournament features Creighton, Cincinnati, Ohio State and Bradley among notable teams with regional round pairings and byes shaping the path to Louisville.
Spaulding Hammers Vermont Title Hopes
Spaulding of Barre, a 19 2 team, ranks as one of Vermonts tallest with 6 3 guard Layne Higgs providing shooting passing dribbling rebounding and playmaking. Extremely fast and muscular profile for a state entry.
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Cinderella Concord Upsets to Reach NH Final
Concord, 15-8, seeded seventh by coin flip, rallied from 11 down to topple defending champ Portsmouth 52-51 in quarterfinals then beat Stevens 69-67 behind Joe Drinon's 34 points to reach the final after edging Manchester Central 46-44. Morse of Bath, 20-1, led Tall Shipbuilders to a 52-43 state final win completing a 19-game win streak and keeping opponents under 50 in 12 of 21 games. Bruce MacKinnon and Joe Harrington anchored the big front line. MacKinnon named Maine tournament MVP and floor leader.
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East Providence Wins First State Crown Since 1954
East Providence, 18-4, captures its first state crown since 1954 as a pesky club. Stan Travers, at 5-5, sparks upsets with steals while 6-5 Tim Walsh and 6-2 Ernie Medeiros average over 21 points in league play. Forwards include 5-10 Len Paparella and 6-0 Harry Mutter joins 6-2 center, with 6-5 Tim Walsh anchoring inside.
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Celtics Aim For No 60 And New Loop Mark
The Boston Celtics seek their 60th win tonight at home against the Syracuse Nationals to set a new season mark and surpass the 59 wins from 1959 60. The Lakers own the current Western record with 52 wins after a 119 106 victory over the Knicks in Seattle. Detroit beat Chicago 121 116 at Green Bay.
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Robinson Breaks Silence On Brushback Pitches
Tampa report quotes Frank Robinson defending himself against brushback pitches. He argues pitchers who throw at hitters cross a line and cites ongoing rough treatment from the Dodgers’ staff, referring to past incidents with Don Drysdale. Robinson notes enduring hits and outlines his own hitting prowess from 1961 statistics.
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Ski conditions across New Hampshire and Maine report varying snow grades
Bald Mountain and Sugarloaf show packed powder and corn snow with generally good to excellent conditions. Mt. Abram Pleasant and Rumford list mixed grades from good to excellent. several peaks like Waterville, Wildcat and Mount Sunapee note new powder or granular bases with good to excellent outcomes.
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AFL Testimony Near End in Antitrust Suit
In Baltimore the American Football League is close to finishing its $10 million antitrust suit against the National Football League. Billy Sullivan, Boston Patriots owner, testifies as final AFL witness. Gerhard Gesell signals a possible directed verdict for the NFL after AFL testimony concludes. Charlie Flowers, 1959 All America guard from Mississippi, who joined the AFL San Diego Chargers, testified earlier.
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Buckeyes Cup Top Honors For Second Time
Ohio State repeats as No 1 in final AP poll finishing first on 38 of 43 ballots and 425 points. Cincinnati second with 362, Kentucky third, Mississippi State fourth, and Bradley fifth. Other Top Ten teams include Kansas State Utah Bowling Green Colorado Duke with several others receiving votes.
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Golden Boy Hopes and Baseball Trials Amid Spring Fla
The Associated Press reports mixed spring training notes with Don Zimmer and Elio Chacon among players sparking headlines. Milwaukee’s Birdie Tec- bets, trio of Braves prospects, and a spate of injuries mark a rocky begin as Yankees and Angels race undefeated.
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George May Dies Prominent Golf Promoter 71
George S. May, wealthy sports promoter who funded major golf events, died Monday at Tom O'Shanter Country Club at age 71 in his Chicago office. Funeral services are set for Thursday in Glenview. May backed the All-America and World championships and clashed with the PGA in 1958 over entry-fee handling, purse distributions of nearly $2 million between 1941 and 1958, and various rules and match suspensions.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities Rules Boxing Headlines
In New York Antonio Marcilla defeated Vince Shomo on points after ten rounds. In San Francisco Mike Gale halted Willie Kee with a first round KO. Former NFL coach Jim Lee How ell accused the NFL of planning to drive the AFL out of business.
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Exhibition Baseball Monday Results
Results from Monday exhibition games show New York A defeated Washington 7 to 3 and New York N beat Chicago A 8 to 4. Pittsburgh toppled Philadelphia 6 to 4 while Milwaukee edged Cincinnati 5 to 1. Detroit won 9 to 7 over Minnesota and Los Angeles N defeated St. Louis 5 to 4. San Francisco beat Houston 6 to 1 and Cleveland won 5 to 4 in 12 innings over Chicago N. Los Angeles A won 7 to 3 against Boston.
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Usina Named Head Pro At Fairview Country Club
Clyde Usina top pro at Municipal Course in West Palm Beach will become head pro at Fairview Country Club Elmsford New York next spring. He succeeds Bob Watson who moved to Wykagy Country Club New Rochelle NY. Usina 45 has led Florida PGA for three years and is the club’s third head pro since 1907.
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