Texas Western jumps to fourth in AP basketball poll
UCLA remains undefeated and unanimously top, after beating Loyola Chicago 82 67 and Illinois 120 82. North Carolina climbs to second with a 13 1 record, while Louisville moves to third and Texas Western rises to fourth after key wins. Princeton stays fifth as Houston falls to sixth with setbacks against Washington.
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Vanderbilt Climbs to No 8 in UPI Coached Ratings
Vanderbilt under Roy Skinner climbs to No 8 in the weekly UPI major college basketball ratings through Jan 28, boosting a 14-2 start. The Commodores rise as Cincinnati falls to No 11, with UCLA leading and other top teams like North Carolina, Louisville, Texas Western, Houston, Princeton, and Kansas rounding out the top ten.
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Pro Basketball Standings and Monday Results
National Association standings show Philadelphia 47 6 and San Francisco 30 with Boston 40 12, St. Louis 24, Cincinnati 23, Los Angeles 2) New York 25 30, Chicago 22, Baltimore 12 44, Detroit 20. Monday results: St. Louis 106, Los Angeles 99. Boston 121, San Francisco 108.
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Ex-Gopher Star Is Impressive Say Hudson Can Be Super Star
Lou Hudson, a first year forward with the St. Louis Hawks, draws rookie of the year talk with 17.7 points per game and a 457 field goal percentage. Coach Richie Guerin and Alex Hannum praise his shooting, quickness, and attitude while noting room to grow as defenders. Hudson aims simply to play and improve.
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Robinson Is Man on Spot In 1967
Baltimore Orioles star Frank Robinson is named the No 1 Man on the Spot for 1967. The piece notes Jim Ryun and Vince Lombardi as marked men, with Robinson carrying the biggest load as a former triple crown hitter who helped spark a pennant drive and World Series victory.
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Marion Ninth Matmen Win 17-2 Over Anamosa
Marion ninth graders won their third straight dual meet 17-2 at Anamosa as seventh and eighth graders finished with a 5-3-1 season. Readouts show individual bouts including Coker Ekstrom Barnes and Olson with close draws and decisions across 96 to heavyweight rounds.
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Brown taps Dick Seler for football coaching staff
Providence AP reports Dick Seler, former Notre Dame football and baseball standout, has joined Len Jardine's Brown University football coaching staff. The move enhances Brown's coaching lineup with Seler's college playing experience and coaching credentials.
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Wilt Chamberlain predicts possible new pro league next year
Wilt Chamberlain, 76ers star, says a new pro league could emerge next year and would bless players by easing talent access. Swedish skiing expert Nilsson notes U.S. lagging Europeans and estimates four years to build a representative team. Julius Boros quips that golf interferes with his fishing after $250,000 in prize money.
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73 Percent Firing Ruins Drake's Bid
Tulsa outshot Drake 73 percent in the first half and opened a 16-9 lead, then dominated defense to win 82-54 in a Missouri Valley clash. Eldridge Webb led Tulsa with 22 points as four players hit double figures. Drake fell to 5-11 overall and 4-1 in league play.
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Argentine Driver Dies After Crash at Race Track
Argentine driver Carlos J. Martin, 29, died in a Mar del Plata hospital after his car hit spectators during a Sunday race. His death raises the track incident toll to three dead and 50 injured across two crashes. doctors cited a brain concussion as the cause.
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Mantle Signs For $100 000 With Yankees
New York UPI Mickey Mantle, star of the New York Yankees, signed his fifth straight 100000 contract with the club at Yankee Stadium. The 35 year old slugger, sixth on the career home run list with 496, has earned six figures since 1963 despite injuries. Last season he played 108 games, batted .228 with 23 homers and 56 RBIs in a pinch hitting role.
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Cornell Rams ride early surprise start in chase for title
Cornell basketball under coach Paul Maaske opens 9-2 and atop the Midwest with Beloit at 6-1. Led by Gus Glasier and a deep bench, the Rams contend despite height limits. They await Grinnell on Feb 11 and Beloit on Feb 17 as Maaske seeks his 375th win.
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Hershberger Signs Pact With Kansas City Athletics
Kansas City Athletics right fielder Mike Hershberger has signed a 1967 contract. Ed Lopat said if Hershberger can match or exceed his 1965 66 performance, chances of finishing in the first division rise. Hershberger played 146 games last season hitting .253 with 27 doubles seven triples two homers and 14 outfield assists. Other signings included Woody Held and four Orioles rookies Mike Fiore Dave May Curt Morton Merv Rettenmund plus infielders Chico Salmon Vern Fuller Dave Nelson and pitchers Steve Hargan Tom Kelley returned Cleveland contracts.
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Congratulating Iowa Girls High School Union on innovations
The piece applauds the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union for banning pre-tournament practice by teams and notes concerns over three-team advancement from sectional to district rounds. It highlights the growth of the union into softball tennis golf and archery and announces a new girls swimming meet for April 15 at the State pool with separate high school and college divisions.
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