Fairfield Stags Face Providence Friars in New Haven
Fairfield University’s Stags meet Providence College Friars in New Haven in a pivotal clash as Fairfield pursues a needed win to snap a skid. Providence, 10-12, relies on guard Al Hayes and center Tony Koski to counter Fairfield veterans and captain Sal Crenshaw as both teams bid for momentum.
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St Louis Edges New York in NBA Thriller
In an NBA slate focused on schedules, St Louis defeated New York 108 to 102 in a close game as other matchups listed include Philadelphia 127 and San Francisco 7 Cincinnati, Minnesota 102 Kentucky and Dallas versus Anaheim with night games noted.
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Hawks Topple Knicks in 108-102 Win as 76ers Rally
Philadelphia 76ers beat the San Francisco Warriors 127-107 to tighten their grip on the Eastern Division title race. The game featured standout totals for Chamberlain and Cun ningham, with Philadelph ia extending its lead to nine games or division clinch near.
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Hawks Hold Off Knicks In Madison Square Garden Thriller
Don Ohl's 3:22 remaining free throws capped a St. Louis rally to beat the Knicks 103-102 at Madison Square Garden. Ohl also hit a 20-foot jumper to put the Hawks ahead 101-98 as New York failed to recover from a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
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Bruins Rally To Beat Penguins 5 3 In NHL Showdown
Boston Bruins edge Pittsburgh Penguins 5 3 to tie the series at 2 2. Ken Hodge netted two second period goals as Phil Krake John Mckenzie and Fred Stanfield added scores while Paul Andrea George Konik and Bob Rivard found the net for Pittsburgh in the season finale between the clubs.
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Otzel earns 2nd team honors in all star league
Trumbull star Rich Otzel earns second team guard spot as Western Division and playoff champions Rippowam dominate the FCIAC Coaches All Star selections. John Wilson and Bruce Alter headline the first team for Ripppowam, with Ed Lane on the second unit. Other first team picks include Bill Jones Tom Crown Brennan Taylor and Pennington.
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Wisconsin Bears Minnesota 94 82 in Big Ten clash
Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 94 to 82 as Jim Johnson scored 26 and Joe Franklin 20 for the Badgers who improved to 6 6 in the Big Ten. Minnesota’s Tom Kondla totaled 27 in the loss, its ninth league defeat against three wins.
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Ted Blair Honored By County Chapter
Fairfield County honors Ted Blair known as Mr Yale for football contributions. Event at Journey's Inn featured Mel Allen as master of ceremonies. presenters included Hall of Fame members and coaches from Yale, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Coast Guard Academy, and others. Numerous dignitaries and sponsors attended the tribute with brick donors named.
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Sterling House Resumes Senior Basketball League
Sterling House resumes senior basketball tonight at Stratford high gym with four games. Wreckers vs Hitching Post and Knicks vs Rams ville A.C. at 6 30, Giants vs Stonybrook at 7 30, Slinko s B&G vs Carroll s Sport Shop Hustlers at 8 20. Midgets play Herberts Saturday at 10 in Branford Open Tourney first round.
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Flood, Cardinals Reach $75,000 Pact for 1968 Season
Curt Flood, veteran center fielder of the St. Louis Cardinals, agreed to a 1968 salary around $75,000. He reports to spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida, while two regulars Jo Wan Javier and Cal Maxville remain unsigned. Flood had a standout 1967 season with a .335 average and 372 hits, setting a NL record with 226 consecutive errorless games before one miscue in game 227 after a collision with Brock.
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Mount Aerie Beats Park City Giants 71 to 60 in Senior League
Mount Aerie opened its Senior League campaign with a 71 60 win over the Park City Giants as Rico Williams scored 23 points. Lester Lancaster led the Giants with 25. Next games feature Mount Aerie vs Holiday Barbers and Middle Street vs Park City.
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Trumbull Babe Ruth League to Sponsor First Clinic
The Trumbull Babe Ruth League will hold its first clinic registration March 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Trumbull High gym. President George Clark leads registration with Masuk High coach John Giampaolo directing instruction. Birth certificates and parent approval slips are required. participants must wear sneakers and bring a baseball glove.
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Calvin Murphy Invited To U S Olympic Trials
Niagara guard Calvin Murphy of Norwalk Connecticut was named among 48 players invited to the U S Olympic basketball trials. The NCAA noted 33 from the University division and 15 from the College division. UCLA players declined. The list names Ed Sindut Joe Heiser Jim McMillian Luther Green Larry Newbold and others.
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Charles Cott
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Louisville
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Robert Dandridge
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Larry Jeffries
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Jerry Newsome
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Howard Pratt
John Rinka
Kenyon
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California State
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Kentucky Wesleyan
George Tinsley
Jerry Waugh
Northern Iowa
Park and Recreation CYO Schedule Tonight
Park and Recreation Department lists games at Central High School tonight. St. Lawrence faces St. Catherine at 6 30 in the boys gym while St. Mark meets Holy Rosary at 7 30. In the girls gym St Emery plays Holy Family at 6 30 and St Thomas meets Assumption at 7 30.
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Mantle signs sixth $100000 contract with Yankees
Mickey Mantle, confident he will pass Williams and Foxx on the all time home run list, signs his sixth $100,000 deal with the New York Yankees. He aims to hit 30 homers this season and projects 100-125 games, noting 18th season with the club and last year’s 22 home runs with a .245 average.
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Tickets On Sale Today For UB Tourney Tilt
Limited tickets for the New England regionals of the NC Collegiate Division basketball tournament feature the University of Bridgeport. The event is at Assumption College gym Worcester March 5 and 6 with Assumption and American International and a fourth team. UB students pay 2.00. others 2.50 with no refunds.
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Long Island U Near Unanimous Choice in Poll
Long Island University led the weekly small college basketball ratings for the 1967-68 season, receiving nearly all first place votes and 248 points. LSU remained undefeated at 20-0, climbing to second in the tally based on games through February 24, while Kentucky Wesleyan and Pan American traded spots in the top five.
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Christ The King Defeats St Luke's 61 51
Christ The King Kingsmen rout St Luke's 61 to 51 on senior night led by 24 points from Bob Lacobelle. Walkovich added 15 as Kingsmen built a 13 4 first quarter lead and stayed ahead 39 13 at halftime. St Luke's finishes 11 3. McSheery 24 and Steel 18 lead visitors.
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Knights Seek 18th Season Win In Bronx Meeting
UB aims to extend its best season in 16 years as Bruce Webster’s Knights face Iona in an 8 pm Mount St Michael gym bout. UB sits 17-8 while Iona, led by Tom Burke and Bob McMahon, stands 11-9 and seeks revenge after recent losses to the Knights.
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