College Cagers Inactive During Exam Recess
Ohio State's Buckeyes push to extend a 17 game win streak and 42-0 season record led by All America Jerry Lucas as DePaul, Indiana and Kansas State threaten the national top. Louisville, Notre Dame, Marquette and St Bonaventure loom in a crowded race for Big Ten and national supremacy amid exam break.
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Trish
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New York Penn League Opens 23rd Season with 126 Games
The New York Penn League will start a 126 game schedule this year marking its 23rd season. Eight teams compete including the returning Tamestown Olean and Batavia as the league resumes full strength after last year’s abbreviated schedule.
East and West NBA Standings Snapshot From Schedule
Eastern Division teams lead with New York and Philadelphia at 18 wins each, while Detroit and Chicago show strong marks. Western Division shows Los Angeles and Detroit near the top with similar win totals as rival clubs. Saturday results include notable games with Philadelphia 116 and Los Angeles 129, Detroit 115.
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W. le Pet
Gas Bolgnsz
Philadeinhie
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Pet
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le Detroi
Low Anigales
Philatelilgie
Heston
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Cinch
Deteoie
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Syracuse Nats
National Basketball Association
Oregon State
Will
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New York Knicks
Detroit
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Chamberlain
Warriors
Dick Barnett
Bob Cousy
Tommy Heinsohn
Knicks
Heinsohn
Bill Sharman
Jerry West
Robertson
Recreation Basketball League Begins for 5th and 6th Graders
The article covers early basketball action with high schools and youths. It notes Swede Halbrook’s solid defense against Wilt Chamberlain in a Syracuse Nats win over the Philadelphia Warriors, plus other NBA results. It also details elementary boys walkerball league games at Wright School, including teams like Untouchables, Globetrotters, and Satellites, with practice schedules and next Saturday fixtures.
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Wright School
Fred Schwab
Untouchables
Globetrotters
Gary Blynt
Dave Sprover
Bulldogs
Kevin Bailey
Carmen Piecirisio
Chargers
Jaguars
Sputniks
Ed Weidner
Tengu
Satellites
Untouch- Fables
Troubleshooters
NCAA approves minor substitution rule change in 1961
The National Collegiate Athletic Association completed its three day meeting with a minor alteration to the substitution rule. The unlimited substitution proposal was voted down. General Robert R. Neyland said the group did not plan to return to two platoon play. He noted sideline coaching faced little reform.
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National Collegiate Athletic Associattion
Robert R. Neyland
Tennessee
Calls WVa Rookie Better Than West
Philadelphia AP report quotes Villanova coach Al Severance praising West Virginia guard Rod Thorn as a future All-America player and current tremendous shooter. Thorn, a sophomore with 13 varsity appearances, scored 26 points and had 17 rebounds in a 82 77 loss to Villanova at the Palestra.
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Philadelphia
Ile Tassova
al Severance
West Virginia
Rod Thorn
Jerry West
Severance
Thorn
Villanova
Wildcats
Palestra
Pa Woman Second In Key Tourney Reveals Strong Play
Robby Frey a redhead from Dallas totaled 2 580 for 12 gates in the women’s preliminary block of a major tourney. The field of 86 includes Battie Dixon of Chester who placed second with 2473 points. Louie Pullen of Pittsburgh was eliminated as a notable Negro entrant in the tourney.
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Lon. Fapy
Robbie Frey
Dallas
Robbly
Eliin
Totes
Battie Dixon
Chester
Louie Pullen
Pittsburgh
Arnold Palmer Clinches San Diego Open Title in Dramatic Finish
Arnold Palmer wins the San Diego Open title after a dramatic playoff against Al Balding. Palmer nails a 49-foot eagle putt and overcomes a tough Los Angeles setback to claim $2,800 first prize, with Gary Player and Don January among the money winners.
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Arnold Palmer
Zolf
Palmer
Los Angeles
Erreer If Palmer
Andeanir
al Balding
Canada
Balding
Tom Lanphier
Gary Player
South Africa
Nedal
Don Finsterwald
Frank Stranahan
Don January
Pender Seeks Unified Title After Downes Bout
Boston AP reports Paul Pender defended his regional title and challenged Gene Fulmer on national TV, while Fulmer manager Mary Jenson signaled willingness to fight anywhere not recognized as champion. Pender aims to face the Robinson winner after a seven round stoppage of Terry Downes, with Downes bleeding from a nose gash and eye cut.
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Paul Pender
Gene Fulmer
Fullmer
Johnny Buckley
West Jordan
Utah
Mary Jenson
Pender
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New York
Europe
Pullmer
National Boxing Association
Sugar Ray Robinson
Pullmer-Robinson
Terry Downes
Ponghtone Downes
Downes
Baltimore
Terry
Junior High Rec Basketball League holds second week
The Junior High Recreation Basketball Loop entered its second week at Corty Area High School with 37 boys, ages seventh through ninth grade, split into six teams. Nine of the players formed three ninth grade squads Celtics Warriors Hawks, while seven seventh and eighth graders joined Nats Rotters Lakers. games run Saturdays 9 30 to 11 30, open to non team members.
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Bill Stroup
Dick Mowrey
Dennis Giowett
Richard Butters
Max Gregory
John Proper
Richard Henry
Warriors
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Russ Clark
David Bailey
Dennis Becker
Dave Hamilton
Joe Lindsey
Larry Nichols
HAWKS
Davi Upperman
Larry Marrett
Dennis Jerome
Paull Mountain
Dave Turner
Jay Boswk
Dennis Edwards
Terry Durnoall
Edward Moore
Tim Parker
Bill Milter
Local Key Teams Split Matches With Youndsville
Two local bowling squads played at the VFW lanes on West Washington Street yesterday. Colus Garage lost by 1 point to Mil He's Inn from Warren County. Costa team scored only one 200 game as invaders posted two. VEW BY team defeated Circle Bar B Q 2391 to 2206, with Stan Bulley posting the only 200 for either side.
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Costa
Invaders
Stan Bulley
Joe Nietiomys
Wally Mick
Hanstee
Wnd
Jue Mirjecy
Louise Suggs Wins Seasland Ladies Open Golf Title
Louise Suggs of Atlanta captures the Seasland Ladies Open at Sea Island Georgia with a 54 hole total of 229. In her 13th year as a pro she earned 997.60 of the 6000 prize money after a final round 76.
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Louise Suggs
Sea Island
Atlanta
Miss Suggs
Johnny Unitas Stars In Wests Pro Bowl Victory
Johnny Unitas led the West to a 35-31 Pro Bowl win over the East at Memorial Coliseum as Norm Van Brocklin retired after a duel. Unitas earned player of the game with a 10 yard per carry average on five runs, and a 66 yard connection to Lenny Moore set up a touchdown. Buck Shaw coached the East and Vince Lombardi led the West in a post season NFL All Star classic.
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Johnny Unitas
Memorial Coliseum
Unitas
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Norm van Brocklin
van Brocklin
Vince Lombardi
West
Buck Shaw
East
Baltimore
Lenny Moore
Green Bay
Jim Taylor
Taylor
Jon Arnett
Moore
Van
Tommy McDonald
Pete Retzlaff
Sonny Randle
Cleveland
Matt Plum
Randle
Bobby Walston
Local bowling and football notes amid weekend action
Berte Kane and Janet Harvey led the Mixed Doubles League with 195 and 182 scores as the only notable marks. Avalon Junior League top games came from Tom Morton 160-155 and Wetmore 165-110 while Mary Mesina topped girls high game at 123 and Mary Houser posted 122-109 for best two games. In pro football, the Steelers signed fifth draft pick Dick Hoak of Penn State, a 10 185-pound back from Jeanette, Pa.
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Janet Harvey
Tom Morton
Dave Wetmore
Avalon
Morton
Wetmore
Mary Messina
Mary House
Red Sox
Happy Losers
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Ringers
Avalonce
Gieli
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Mary Messing
Sbsah Weston
Sandy Glavis
Nita Sprovers
Mary Houser
Linda Curtis
Avalon Jr
Falcons
Hawks
Gooters U Blue Slays
Eagles
Hawkeyes
Dave Swink
Dave Edwards
Bill Nichols
Barry Greeley
Guerme Davis
Dexter Sandberg
Joe Demarte
Paul Brooks
Steelers
Hoak
Pittsburgh
Pitts- Inirgh Steelers
National Football League
Dick Hoak
Penn State
Jeanette
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