UCLA Leads UPI College Basketball Rankings
UCLA holds the top spot in the first weekly UPI major college basketball ratings, receiving 29 of 35 first place votes and a 105 point lead over Michigan. Michigan and St Joseph's Pa each earned one first place vote as the top ten mostly remained unchanged after the first week of play through Dec. 4.
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Snook Signs with St Louis Cardinals in NFL deal
Iowa star Gary Snook, Hawkeyes quarterback for 234 seasons, is reported to have signed a National Football League contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. Drafted in the fourth round, Snook joins a team led by Buddy Humphrey with Charlie Johnson injured. The pact reportedly includes a no veto clause.
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Hawks Fail To Please Miller After Narrow Win
Iowa beat Southern Illinois 69 58 as Ralph Miller criticized the offense as spasmodic and lacking in fast break execution. Key Hawkeyes: George Peeples 14 rebounds, 20 points. Chris Pervall and George McNeil strong outside, Jones struggled with turnovers. Creighton looms next after a three game start.
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Bunny Levitt the free throw legend of basketball
Chicago native Bunny Levitt known as the world’s free throw champion credits practice and four secrets for accuracy. He shoots about 100 free throws daily and still uses the underhand method. Levitt traveled with the Harlem Globetrotters and taught stars like George Mikan, Wally Dukes, and Paul Arizin during his 20 years in the sport.
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Iowa board dither on coach hunt amid hoop game chatter
The Iowa athletic board met at the University Club for about an hour and 45 minutes as speculation swirled over Dartmouth coach Bob Blackman and the Iowa job. Alumni and faculty members debated firing and hiring coaches while fans praised a gymnastics exhibition at halftime. Coach Jack Hartman discussed zone defense against Iowa, praising Miller's strategy but predicting little trouble adjusting.
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