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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1964

Page

6

UCLA Wins NCAA Diadem Over Duke In 1965 Title Clash

UCLA edges Duke 98-83 to capture the NCAA championship in Kansas City as Walt Hazzard and Gail Goodrich lead the nation’s top scoring duo. Kenny Washington adds 26 points and 12 rebounds as UCLA uses a relentless zone press to force 29 Duke turnovers. Hazzard named tournament MVP. Michigan finishes third with a 100-90 win over Kansas State.

Kansas City UCLA NCAA Champions Uique Duke Bruins Kenny Washington Jack Wooden Hazzard Gail Goodrich Goodrich Jeff Mullins Kansas State Willie Murrell Michigan Bill Buntin Buntin

Olympic tryouts loom after NCAA season ends

The Associated Press notes the college basketball season continues with Olympic trials set for April 2–4 at St. John’s University in New York. Thirty six NCAA players including Walt Hazzard and Gail Goodrich are named for the U.S. Olympic team pool, with teams Red White and Blue to clash in practice games before departures for Tokyo.

Associated Press UCLA Duke Bradley New Mexico St. John's University In New York AAU Armedorces U.S Japan Walt Hazzard Gail Goodrich Cazzie Russell Michigan Kansas State Willie Murrell Jeff Mullins Billy Cunningham North Carolina Barry Kramer New York University Bill Bradley Princeton Cotton Nash Kentucky Mel Counts Oregon State Jim Barnes Texas Western Ray Carey Missouri Jim Davis Colorado Wayne Estes Utah State Les Hunter Chicago Loyola Bud Koper Oklahoma City Doug Moon Utah Butch Komives Bowling Green Gary Bradds Ohio State Garry Sloan Evansville Bradds Fred Hetzel Davidson Ron Bonham Cincinnati Joe Caldwell Arizona State Ollie Johnson San Francisco Bennie Lenox Texas A&m Manny Newsome Western Michigan Steve Thomas Xavier Ohio John Thompson Providence Dave Stallworth Wichita Paul Silas Creighton Willie Jones Villanova New York Romives Jones Estes Mullins Silas Russell Stallworth Counts Los Angeles Ind Lexington Basketball Hall of Fame Dodge City Kan Casper Wyoming Rockhurst Pan American Denver

St. Louis defeats Los Angeles in Western semifinal clout

In a Western Division semifinal, St. Louis wins 115 to 104 over Los Angeles on Sunday as St. Louis takes a 2-0 series lead. Earlier, Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 127 to 102 in the Eastern semifinal, with Cincinnati leading the best-of-5 series 1-0.

St. Louis Los Angeles Cincinnati Philadelphia

Canadiens win NHL crown in season finale at MSG

The Canadiens clinched their sixth NHL title in seven seasons with a 2-1 victory over New York. Goalie Charlie Hodge earned the Vezina Trophy amid championship celebrations while Glenn Hall of Chicago finished two goals behind. Toronto defeated Detroit as Montreal advances to meet Detroit in the Stanley Cup semifinals.

Associated Press Montreal New York Madison Square Garden Canadiens Charlie Hodge Hodge Glenn Hall Chicago Black Hawks Boston Toronto Detroit Andy Bathgate Leafs Maple Leafs Los Angeles Angels Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants Anels Cubs St. Louis Chicago White Sox Hank Aguirre Dick Egan New York Yankees Tigers Cincinnati Kansas City Marty Keough Joey Jay John Tsitouris Washington Claude Osteen Minnesota Cleveland Roman Mejias Manny Mota Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles Dodgers Baltimore Milwaukee

Exhibition Baseball Saturday Results

National and American league exhibitions produced a flurry of scores with New York Yankees and other clubs posting wins. Notable results included New York N 5 Los Angeles 3 and Houston 17 Minnesota 1 plus multiple extra innings clashes.

Houston Minnesota Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Cleveland Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Baltimore Detroit Kansas City New York Philadelphia St. Louis Cee Washington Angeles

Stearns High Receives Royal Homecoming in Millinocket

Stearns High School basketball players returned from Boston to Millinocket amid a royal reception. Between 3,000 and 4,000 fans lined the streets to cheer the squad despite an early tournament exit, with observers noting the turnout surpassed last year's New England title celebration.

Stearns New England Boston

NHL Scores From Sunday Montreal Defeats Boston

Montreal beat Boston 5 to 1 and Toronto won 5 to 3 against Detroit. Other finals include Montreal 2 New York 1 Toronto 4 Detroit 1 and Chicago 4 Boston 3.

National Hockey League THE Associated Press Montreal Boston Toronto Detroit New York Chicago

Clay May Lose Boxing Crown in WBA Action

The World Boxing Association considers stripping Cassius Clay of the heavyweight title claiming his actions harm boxing. Ed Lassman says the vote to declare the title vacant could be decided Friday with an 11 votes needed. Clay pledges to fight the move as a global mess while defending his status as Olympic champion and heavyweight titleholder.

New York World Boxing Association Cassius Clay Ed Lassman WBA Miami Fla Clay Boxing World Lassman Muhammad Ali Senate Washington Sonny Liston Miami Beach Liston National Boxing Association Sugar Ray Robinson Robinson

Houston Colt Rookie Baffles Mets in Exhibition

The 19-year-old John Paciorek powered Detroit to a 5-0 win in the first exhibition between the Colts and the Mets. Paciorek later collected three singles and two walks in five at bats with four runs scored and three RBIs, boosting his 1963 batting record to a rare .1000.

Associated Press New York Mets Houston Colts John Paciorek Mets Paciorek Colts Detroit New York Casey Stengel

Forcier Edges Saucier In Twin Cit Bowling Lead

Jerry Forcier rallied in the final three games to defeat Don Saucier by seven pins in the first half of the Twin Cit title match at 20th Century Lanes. Forcier finished 1,163 to Saucier 1,156, with Forcier posting 147 136 130 to swing the outcome.

Jerry Forcier Don Saucier Forcier Saucier

College Football Television State Is Announced

New York AP reports nine college teams will have two televised games in 1964, four get first TV exposure, with 13 Saturday slots plus Thanksgiving. NBC begins a $13 million two season contract with the NCAA, featuring eight national single games and regional telecasts on five Saturdays. Teams with two appearances include Pittsburgh UCLA Navy Minnesota Syracuse USC Air Force Michigan Michigan State. UCLA Pitt opens the schedule September 12. Colorado State Iowa State Mississippi State Texas Tech debut on TV. The NCAA requires four new teams each year.

NEW York National Broadcasting Co National Collegiate Athletic Association Pittsburgh UCLA Navy Minnesota Syracuse Southern California Air Force Michigan Michigan State Pitt Colorado State Iowa State Mississippi State Texas Tech NCAA

Robertson Caps Royals Win as NBA MVP Leads 127 102

Oscar Robertson named league MVP leads the Cincinnati Royals to a 127 102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers to take a 1 0 series lead in the Eastern semifinals. St Louis Hawks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 106 90 to move 2 0 in the Western semifinals.

Cincinnati St. Louis Associated Press Oscar Robertson National Basketball Association Cincinnati Royals Philadelphia 76Ers Royals St. Louis Hawks Los Angeles Lakers Hawks Lakers Robertson Oscar Jerry Lucas Hal Greer Johnny Kerr 76Ers Philadelphia Richie Guerin New York Knicks Los Angeles Elgin Baylor NBA Big Bill Russell Boston Celtics Ist Chamberlain San Francisco Warriors

Four Fresh Additions Featured in 1964 Program

The listing shows six teams new to the scene in the last five years including Auburn Cornell Holy Cross Kansas State North Carolina State and Texas Christian. The note highlights a broader inclusion in the 1964 program.

Auburn Cornell Holy Cross Kansas State North Carolina State Texas Christian

Bradley Braves Win NIT Title in Big Blowout

Bradley defeats New Mexico 86 54 in New York to claim the National Invitation Tournament title for the third time. Coach Chuck Orsborn jokes about his offense while Ira Harge is limited by early fouls as Joe Strander anchors Bradley’s stifling defense.

NEW York Chuck Orsborn Bradley Braves Orsborn New Mexico Walt Disney Hollywood Lobos Ira Harge Harge Joe Strander Strander St. Joseph's Tart Severn Tart Whiz Associated Press Harold Hairston NYU Steve Courtin St. Joseph’s Mike Silliman Army

Sand Trap Golf Tips From Augusta Pro

Augusta Country Club pro Frank Carney shares sand shot basics. Use a normal grip with the face open and a firm stance 85 percent weight on the forward foot. Hit one inch behind the ball, swing slowly and keep the club face open to lift the ball from the trap.

Frank Carney Augusta ‘Country Club

Sea Otters Sleep in Kelp Beds When Resting

Sea otters live in pods and rest by day, sleeping in kelp beds with heads down and paws over eyes.

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