NIT Tournament Opens As AP Reports Night of College Play
The 26th annual National Invitation Tournament launches in New York with a first round doubleheader, Villanova vs DePaul and Fordham vs Memphis State, six twinbill sessions scheduled and the final set for March 23. Cincinnati eyes its third straight NCAA title bid Friday, while NCAA and NAIA action unfolds across Evansville, Kansas City and other sites. Teams advance through regional semifinals and quarterfinals as Wittenberg leads the College Division toward semifinals in Evansville.
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Wynn Seeks White Sox Contract In Exhibition Bid
Early Wynn aged 43 pursues a final bid with the Chicago White Sox to reach 300 career wins as Phillies edge him 10-7 in an exhibition in Sarasota. The day also saw Cleveland star Dick Donovan lose 6-5 to Houston in Tucson and Stan Williams struggle as the Yankees lost 4-2 to Detroit in Fort Lauderdale. Dodgers beat Brewers 3-1 in West Palm Beach. Mets 3-2 over Cincinnati in St. Petersburg. Royals 5-4 at Braden ton. Pirates 5-3 over St. Louis in Fort Myers. Cubs lose 3-2 to Giants in Mesa. Red Sox 5-1 over Angels in Scottsdale.
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Northeastern Eliminated In Tight NCAA Tourney Duel
Northeastern fell 48-47 to Wittenberg in a matchup of top small colleges. Wittenberg forced the Huskies to struggle on defense as the game featured 23 lead changes and nine ties before the Tigers built a late 46-36 edge. Providence remains as New England’s sole remaining tourney entry for the next round.
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Exhibition Baseball Wednesday Results Digest
Results from Wednesday show Kansas City edged Washington 5 to 4 and San Francisco defeated Chicago 3 to 2 in exhibition play. Boston beat Los Angeles 5 to 1 while Houston topped Cleveland 6 to 5. Chicago A defeated Philadelphia 10 to 7 and Detroit beat New York A 4 to 2. Los Angeles N defeated Milwaukee 3 to 1 and Pittsburgh won 5 to 3 over St. Louis. New York N triumphed 3 to 2 against Cincinnati.
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Standings: Eastern and Western Divisions recap
Eastern Division leaders Boston 96 22 .718 with Syracuse 48 30 and Cincinnati 40 38. New York 20 58 trails. Western Division shows Los Angeles 52 27 and St Louis 46 31 with Detroit 34 45 and San Francisco 30 47 and Chicago 25 53.
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Brady Receives Bowdoin Numeral for Basketball Manager Role
Thomas B. Brady of Saco earned a Bowdoin College numeral for his duties as a basketball squad manager. He was among 38 recipients honored recently by coach Ray Bicknell for their contributions to the program.
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Top Harness Stables In Rockingham Circuit Race
Atlantic Seaboard circuit draws 32 pacers led by Scotch Abbe and Adios Ronnie with Rockingham Park hosting the first $7,500 mile on April 19. Notables include Lieutenant Gray, Lusty Leader, and Shadydale Judge as stake entrants from extensive New England entries and major owners such as Clukey, Dancer, and Miller.
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Celtics Breeze To Easy Verdict Over Zephyrs
Boston, AP report: the Celtics defeated the Chicago Zephyrs 121 to 108 in a game with little meaning for standings. Tommy Heinsohn led with 37 points, teaming with Sam Jones for a decisive 13-point burst in the third quarter. Bob Cousy played sparingly amid Ramsey and Lovellette being unused.
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Whitney Wins Feature Bout At Portland Expo Card
Tiger Whitney, 133 pounds from Boston, won a unanimous decision over Artie La France of Lowell in the feature at the Portland Expo last night. Whitney impressed a 1,400 crowd with his mix of left and right hooks and infighting, despite a cut over the left eye in the fourth. Other results included Frannie Preshon and Johnny Russo drawing and several knockouts in four two minute rounds.
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Marginal driving urged for extra safety margins
The late Polce urged drivers to be marginal by leaving more room between vehicles to compensate for human errors by themselves and others. He stressed added caution, especially on slippery road surfaces, to create an extra safety cushion.
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Robins lead in girls high school league standings week six
In week six of the 20th Century Lanes standings the Robins top the Blue Birds 30 to 15 and Orioles 9 Canaries 5 with the Robins totaling 1 076 in series and 369 high single by J Paul. P Beaudoin claims high triple with 121. Week seven shows Robins 34 Bluebirds 16 Orioles 10 Canaries 9 with Robins posting 369 singles and Beaudoin 292 for the high triple.
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AFL-CIO Girls William Pollock League Position Week
William Pollock League standings and results for TWLA AFL-CIO girls. Week highlights include team rankings, game outcomes, and upcoming matches. Key players and scores are noted, with emphasis on top performers and shifting positions.
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Clay Brought To Earth After Narrow Victory Over Jones
Cassius Clay barely wins a ten round decision over Doug Jones at Madison Square Garden in a bout marked by no knockouts and late rallying. The crowd boos rise as Clay, 21, 6-3, 202 1, remains undefeated but shows vulnerability. Liston and Johansson rumors swirl while Garden matches and a possible Yankee Stadium bout are discussed.
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Sir Winston Churchill a lifelong lone hunter for England
James Marlow reports on Sir Winston Churchill as a boy and man, highlighting loneliness, early schooling struggles, and a powerful drive. The piece traces his youth underfatherly ambivalence, a prodigious memory, relentless energy, and a later rise to Britain’s prime minister, novelist, and orator. It notes his famous roar for a nation and his enduring impact despite early detractors.
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Chicken Farmer Found Guilty Of Servitude Count
NEW HAVEN Conn AP An ad in a poultry journal drew David I Shackney to Mexico City to hire workers for his Connecticut chicken farm. In July 1960 he met Luis Humberto Oros and seven weeks of federal court ended with Shackney found guilty on six counts of involuntary servitude.
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Public opinion shifts on U.S. and Soviet image in Western Europe
A February 1963 survey shows gains for pro US sentiment in Western Europe since May 1960, with Britain registering a net favorable drop and France a limited decline. Soviet views also improved, as Britain and France shifted toward pro Soviet perceptions while Germany remained cautious. Italy's favorable rating rose to 42 percent.
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