Semifinals Set as UCLA Duke Michigan and Kansas State Advance
UCLA led by Wooden faces Kansas State while Michigan plays Duke as four coaches declare confidence after workouts. Russell nurses a tender ankle for Michigan, Duke plane mishap earlier in Kansas City, UCLA dominant with Hazzard Goodrich backcourt, and Kansas State riding a 13 game win streak.
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New Mexico Faces Bradley In NIT Title Clash
New Mexico star Ira Harge 6-8 203 pounds anchors the Lobos as they edge NYU 72-65 to reach the NIT final against Bradley. Bradley, led by Severn Tart and Joe Strawder, eyes to stop Harge and win a third NIT crown after a 67-52 semifinal win over Army.
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Stearns And Cheverus Lose In Tournament
In Boston Garden the New England Schoolboy Basketball Tournament results show Maine and New Hampshire teams out in the opening round. St Marys Worcester faces East Providence while Malden meets Tolman of Pawtucket.
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Ski Conditions In New England Report
New England ski reports show varied conditions across six states with base depths from zero to ten minutes of lift time and many trails open. Notable notes include Sugarloaf in Maine at a good rating and Killington in Vermont at excellent or good levels, while regions like Cranmore in New Hampshire report spring skiing and several central district areas list mixed ratings.
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Saucier Faces Forcier In Twin City Bowling Title Duel
Don Saucier defends his Twin City title against veteran Jerry Forcier at 20th Century Lanes Saturday at 5 pm. Saucier has won three title defenses and defeated Forcier twice before while records fall in recent Western Maine TV rolloff.
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Wilt Chamberlain Tops NBA Scoring For Fifth Straight Year
Wilt Chamberlain the Big Dipper of the San Francisco Warriors won the NBA scoring crown for the fifth consecutive season with a 36.9 point per game average after an 80 game regular season. He tallied 2,948 points on 1,204 field goals and 540 free throws, ending the year with a 36.9 average. Oscar Robertson finished second with 2,480 points and a 31.4 average in 79 games. Bob Pettit, Walt Bellamy, and Jerry West rounded out the top five with 27.4, 27.0, and 28.7 averages respectively.
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Solid Favorites Going To Post At Rockingham
Solid Rock harness stars race in weekend open handicaps for 6000 each at Rockingham Park Salem N H Chockoyette Rebel brings a 206 pace in his first start here last week and eyes another victory in Friday Dover Pace Jerry Dean with 2083 trotting mile pace returns after a 6000 NH pot win Saturday Manchester Trot features the former NE Trott er of the Year in a six horse field The Dover Friday invitational pace matches Rebel against Atlantic Seaboard rival Dr Brooks with Bucky Day driving Shadydale Merita Craig Creed and Import Freight join the six horse field The Saturday trot showcases White Foot Joe driven by Fred Parks returning from Florida Odbrey Ginn Maine stallion and Heathcliffe driven by Fred Spencer are also in the mix LeRoy Copelands Lord And Master Guy Lockerman Jr Witch Kraft Tug Boyd lead a six horse Sunday Saturday 4000 pace adds to a 20000 purse for the Rock.
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Washburn Impresses as Cardinals Win Spring Thriller
Ray Washburn pitched three solid innings in a 3-2 victory that boosted the Cardinals to a 5-1 spring record. Dodgers and Giants followed with strong showings, while McCovey extended a hitting streak to ten and Bailey kept hot for Pittsburgh.
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Auerbach warns Philly danger in Eastern semis
Boston coach Red Auerbach says the Philadelphia 76ers should not be counted out in the Eastern Division semi final. He notes Cincinnati is getting all the talk while Philadelphia may surprise, stressing the team’s depth beyond seven or eight players and their endurance and talent.
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Negro Minister Advises Clay To Improve Skills
Detroit AP Dr Martin Luther King Jr criticizes Cassius Clay for talking too much and Muslim affiliation He would back Floyd Patterson in a fight on principle King says Clay’s Black Muslim stance promotes racial separation and runs contrary to equality beliefs He spoke during a Lenten sermon in Detroit
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Pro Basketball Thursday Results And Schedule Update
Worcester Massachusetts report notes Lloyd Marshall 130 pounds stopping Hector Rodriguez 130 pounds in a boxing bout. Boise Idaho coverage records Elmer Rush 210 pounds stopping Archie Ray 192 pounds in a separate match.
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John Thomas Faces Gold Medal Odds In Tokyo Jump Events
John Thomas a gold medal longshot for the Tokyo high jump as he contends with Brumel and past Olympic rivals. Ralph Boston and John Penney expected to win field events while Darrell Horn may appear in two. many Americans compete for remaining spots in broad jump and pole vault.
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Thornton Academy Girls Intramural Standings At Halfway Mark
At halfway through 77 games the Thornton Academy girls intramural season lists 13 teams with about 160 players. Team records include Alleyoops eight nothing and Electroytes six to one, Beatlettes two to three, and others such as Fugitives five and three and Starlights two and five. Maureen Hickey and Linda Trecartin coach as managers with volunteers handling scorekeeping and timing.
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Ebihara 113 Beats Esquivel in Close Bout
In Los Angeles veteran Hiroyuki Ebihara of Japan, 113, outpointed 113% Mexican rival Fabian Esquivel in a tightly contested boxing match. Ebihara used sharp jab work and steady defense to secure the decision.
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