Alabama denies rigging claim in 1962 Georgia game
Alabama facing a probe into the 1962 Georgia game after a Saturday Evening Post report. Georgia athletic chief Wallace Butts and Alabama coach Bear Bryant are to be questioned. Attorney General John C. Cook says the inquiry covers the article’s allegations and potential witnesses.
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Bear) Bryant
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NBA Roundup: Royals, Hawks Clinch for Playoffs and Celtics
The Royals beat New York 116-108 to finish 10-2 over the Knicks and open the Eastern Division first round series against Syracuse. The Hawks crushed Detroit 119-105 to prep for their Western semifinal with the Pistons in St Louis. Boston clinched an eighth straight Eastern title and eyes a fifth straight NBA crown after Bob Cousy Day as Cousy retires after the playoffs. Petit's 51 points spark St Louis while Robertson and the Royals pace a strong finish in a season capped by a 10-2 run over New York.
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Weekend Sports Summary Highlights From NCAA Regionals
Duke defeats St Josephs 73 64 to win the Eastern regional. Loyola Chicago beats Illinois 79 64 for the Mideast regional. Cincinnati tops Colorado 67 60 to win the Midwest. Oregon State defeats Arizona State 83 65 to claim the Far West. Villanova upsets Wichita 54 53 and Canisius beats Memphis State 76 67 in NIT quarterfinals. St Louis nips La Salle 62 61. Miami of Florida 71 70 over St Francis NY in first round. Pan American tops Western Carolina 73 62 to win the NAIA tournament. FBI joins SEC in investigating last year’s Alabama Georgia game rigging reports. West Germany beats East Germany 43 in world hockey. A rain postponement scrubs a boxing triple header led by Griffith Rodriguez. Listen Patterson fight postponed likely to April.
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NCAA hockey title goes to North Dakota over Denver
North Dakota defeated Denver 6 5 to win the NCAA hockey title in a high scoring final. The result came as Jakobsen led the team to a dramatic victory in Stockholm.
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Post charges allege Bryant and Butts fixed game outcome
The Saturday Evening Post reports charges against Alabama coach Paul Bryant and Georgia athletic director Wally Butts for conspiring to fix the September 22 game. The article quotes George Burnett overhearing a briefing, sparking investigations by state officials, the FBI, and the Senate. Bryant and Butts dispute the accusations and Butts plans a libel suit.
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Childress Tennis Team Competes in Vernon Tournament
The Childress tennis team traveled to Vernon for a Friday and Saturday tournament. Singles players included Anthony Shires Bob Meason Pat Steed Sharon Painter and Joan Vaughn with Sheila Davis and Diane Veal in doubles. They reached the semi finals and finished third among fourteen schools including Burkburnett Crowell Electra Graham Holliday Wichita Falls Rider Vernon and others.
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College Basketball Regional Scores Reported Across Multiple Sites
NCAA major regional results from College Park East Lansing Lawrence Provo and Kansas City show Duke St Josephs Loyola Bowling Green Cincinnati Colorado Utah Oregon State UCLA San Francisco and other teams advancing or winning. NIT and NAIA rounds record St Louis La Salle Miami St Fran Canisius Villanova Wichita with narrow margins and consolation outcomes.
Doggy Hairdo Spotlight on Tia-Choo-Ma’s Style
A fashionable canine hair style is showcased by Tia-Choo-Ma, described as a dag sho in the feature. The piece notes the trendsetting look and its appeal among readers.
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NCAA Finals set as Bearcats face Dukes and Beavers in Louisville
Cincinnati leads the field in the NCAA semifinals at Louisville facing Oregon State while Duke clashes with Loyola in the other semifinal. Villanova and Canisius reach the NIT semis in New York with St Louis and Miami advancing to quarterfinals.
Cousy Receives Hoars of Praise on Final Regular Season
Boston crowds honor Bob Cousy after his 13th season as he heads toward playoffs. Auerbach calls him the greatest tribute in pro sports while Cousy accepts trophies and a Cadillac amid ovations.
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Johansson Clay bout bid tops seven figures
Swedish promoter Edwin Ahlquist announces Tom Bolan of Championship Sports offered Ingemar Johansson 750000 to fight Cassius Clay, 250000 over the prior offer. Frank Mahovlich of the Maple Leafs missed the Rangers game due to flu and expects to play Wednesday versus Montreal.
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Seals Share Mammal Traits Despite Amphibious Diet
The Museum of Natural History notes that seals retain digits nails and claws although these features are not essential for their aquatic foraging. This underlines that seals are mammals with lingering terrestrial traits despite their oceanic lifestyle.
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Boston Celtics Edge Lakers In Tight NBA Clash
Boston tops Los Angeles in a hard fought NBA game. Key players from both teams contributed scoring and defense as the Celtics improve their standings.
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