St Bonaventure Edges Fairfield 70 69 in New Haven Thriller
St Bonaventure escaped with a 70-69 overtime win over Fairfield as Bill Jones missed his third free throw with two seconds left. The Bonnies, led by Lanier and Hayes, denied Fairfield an upset bid in front of 4,000-plus at New Haven arena and completed an unbeaten season.
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Frank Corkin
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John Hayes
Wayne Gibbons
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Brinsko
Win Satalla
Fairfield University
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Salalin
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Kenney
Vada Pinson
Chico Ruiz
Cincinnati
Pistons edge Bulls in 121 119 overtime thriller
Detroit stole a 121 119 overtime win over Chicago as Hayes and Kalbaugh each hit free throws, Jones and Bing led late scoring, and the Pistons moved within one game of fourth place in the Eastern Division. Bulls riders paced by Butler and Magaletta battled but fell short.
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Washington
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Celtics Beat Knicks 113 91 Behind Havlicek’s 29
Celtics guard Havlicek played 43 minutes and scored 29 as Boston defeated New York 113 to 91 at Madison Square Garden. Sam Jones sidelined by illness, Dick Barnett led the Knicks with 20 points while Tom Sanders added 22 for Boston in a dominant team effort.
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UPI
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Boston Celtics
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Bailey Howell
Dick Barnett
Cazzie Russell
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Clinkscales resigns Notre Dame basketball post after decade
Notre Dame High School head basketball coach Alvin T. Clinkscales announced his retirement citing growing time demands and ongoing studies at Southern Connecticut State College. In ten seasons he led the Lancers to nine CLAC tournament appearances and four MBIAC crowns with a 118-41 record. this year’s 4-13 squad featured young players ahead of a rebuild.
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Alvin T. Clinkscales
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Clinkscales
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University of Bridgeport
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Purple Knight
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New England
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Lancer
Unbeaten Paramounts Face Savoys Tonight in Title Match
The defending Paramount restaurant team seeks a clean sweep of the Department of Parks and Recreation Adult league schedule with an 8:30 game against the Savoy A.A. in Harding gym. The doubleheader opens with Stayawhile tavern vs Rent Hauling for third place. Paramounts leaders Dick Thompson Joe Yasinski and Lenny Lee pace a squad that has beaten the Savoys twice. Savoy attack is led by Todd Linley Manny Burton and Arthur Young.
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Manny Burton
Arthur Young
Savoy
Knicks Celtics Televised Regular Season Duel Tonight
The New York Knickerbockers face the Boston Celtics at Boston Garden in a telecast on WOR TV at 8 30. It marks the second Boston New York game in the Wednesday night TV series this season. The last meeting on December 6 saw Boston prevail 115 113.
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Milford Grid Coach Mario Ponsalle Resigns
Milford board accepts veteran coach Mario Ponsalle resignation from the football program. He also ends his duties as post coach but remains in physical education duties at Structor. Milford Indians finished the season with a 3 8 record amid many underclass players.
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Indians
Columbia Downs Princeton 92 74 To Clinch Ivy Crown
Columbia, ranked ninth, beat Princeton 92 74 in the Ivy League playoff at St. John s Univ. Sophomore Jim McMillian scored 37 with 19 in the first half to spark a Lions lead as Roger Walaszek added 20. Heyward Dotson added 19 as Columbia secured its first Ivy title since 1951 and 13th overall. Princeton was held to 10 by Hummer and Joe Heiser led with 17.
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UPI
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Sixers cruise past Rockets 134 to 103 in Convention Hall
Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a sixth straight win, defeating the San Diego Rockets 134-103. Wilt Chamberlain had 31 points, 21 rebounds and 15 assists as Philadelphia led 34-20 after one period and widened the margin to 77-48 at halftime.
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Bridgeport Knocks Springfield to Open NCAA Tourney
Worcester Mass A fired up University of Bridgeport team routed Springfield College 86 62 in the Assumption College gym Bridgeport advances to face American International tonight for the New England Regional title Springfield falls to 19 7 with star Rick Jones limited to 14 points Kirby Baum led UB with 25 points and a season scoring record while Bob Fauser and Barone reinforced the run that broke the game open late UB outscored Springfield 48 24 in the second half and held the Chiefs scoreless for 13 18 of the final period
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Freed
Sammartino Defeats Mortier In World Title Bout
Bruno Sammartino of Italy defeated European champion Hans Mortier of Germany in a one fall to finish match at Harding High gym to retain the World Wrestling championship. The bout ran 18 minutes 20 seconds with Sammartino sealing victory by pin.
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Kansas Selected As 14th NIT Club
Kansas, led by coach Ted Owens, earned the 14th spot in the 16 team NIT field for mid March. The Jayhawks own an 18-7 record, 9-4 in the Big Eight with one game left, as selection for the 31st NIT at Madison Square Garden was announced by John Bach. Other qualifiers include Army, Fordham, Notre Dame, Dayton, Villanova, St. Peter’s, Temple, and more.
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Mets begin intrasquad games as Hodges seeks solid infield mix
New York Mets schedule first of two intrasquad games in St. Petersburg as Gil Hodges experiments at second base third base and left field. Several pitchers are loaded for both intrasquad games while Bob Hendrey is excused for elbow recovery and Nolan Ryan along with Billy Short miss due to arm troubles.
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Bavasi Will Remain Dodgers VP GM Through Expansion
Bavasi and Dodgers president Walter O'Malley announced Bavasi will stay as vice president and general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers until the National League expands. Bavasi denied plans to join the California Angels or enter front office with any American League club. He noted commitment to a San Diego partnership if expansion reaches that city, while emphasizing focus on the Dodgers and expansion timelines remain uncertain with more meetings needed.
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Unseld Allen Top MVC Hoops Stars
Westley Unseld of Louisville and Joe Allen of Bradley head the 1967 68 All Missouri Valley Conference basketball team announced by UPI. The first team also includes Mike Butler of Memphis State Warren Armstrong of Wichita State and Willie McCarter of Drake. All are seniors except McCarter who is a junior.
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Bradley
Joe Allen
United Press International
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Wichita State
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Willie McCarter
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McCarter
Cal Murphy nets 41 as Niagara routs Canisius
Niagara defeats Canisius 84 52 in the season finale. Cal Murphy scores 41 points on 16 of 28 from the field and 9 of 16 at the line, finishing the season with a 38.2 scoring average. Manny Leaks and Alan Schug spark early runs for the Purple Eagles. Tony Massesio leads Canisius with 34 points.
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