Tournament-Tested Wildcats Shine In Kentucky Invitational
The Kentucky Wildcats led by Roger Newman and starters such as Larry Parsifal and Bill Lickert beat Illinois 83-78 and crushed California 54-53 to advance to the final round. Nordmann led St Louis past California in the other early action.
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Foard and Myers Elected Bobcat Captains for 1960 61
John Myers and Bob Foard chosen as captains after workouts on Wednesday. Myers is 6 5 and 205 pounds while Foard stands 6 and 157. They will lead the Bobcats in the December 27 game at Pampa against the Harvesters who beat them 74-51 earlier. The Bobcats hold a 5 4 record with wins over Phillips Vernon and Crowell and losses to Vernon Pampa and Canyon. Next home game January 3 against Crowell in the Bobcat Gym followed by the Wichita Falls Tournament.
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Childress Set to Open District Play Against Wellington
The Childress team will begin district competition against the Wellington Skyrockets here, aiming to start the league schedule with a win.
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Cousy Proves He Isn't Slowing Down
Star guard Bob Cousy shows he remains at peak form as he drives the Celtics with crisp passes and fast breaks. The report notes his speed and playmaking continue to impress in spite of aging rumors.
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Hofstra Rises to No 2 in UPI Small College Ratings
Hofstra, a Long Island school, jumps from fourth to second behind Tennessee State in the UPI small college basketball rankings. TSU remains No 1 with 270 points to Hofstra 212. Hofstra carries a 20 game win streak dating to last season. Wittenberg stays third, followed by Mississippi Southern Evansville Southwest Texas Grambling LA State Kentucky Wesleyan and Prairie View A&M in the top ten.
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Plan to move Ernie Banks to first base from shortsop role
Cincinnati UPI reports Cubs consider converting Ernie Banks from shortstop to first base despite leading NL shortstops in fielding with a .977 average in 1960. Manager Lou Boudreau announced the switch last October as Cubs aim to bolster defense and lineup.
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Midnighters Bowing League Highlights and Standings
The weekly Bowling League results show D&L Body Shop dominating with high team games 961 and 881 and Mcoppers leading in high games with 236 by William Lowe and 295 by E J Lancaster. Notable scores include Mike Compton 594 and Cris Lewellin 580 as top individual efforts.
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