District One Snares Two PIAA Crowns
In eastern Pennsylvania the 1962-63 PIAA basketball season closed with two District One teams clinching state titles. Plymouth-Whitemarsh won Class A 74-54 over Norwin while Darby-Colwyn claimed Class B 61-45 over Mercer. Thorpe’s defense fell short in Class A as Jim Thorpe lost 43-41 to Rothrock.
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Plymouth- Whitemarsh
Norwin
Darby-Colwyn
Mercer
Rothrock
Jim Thorpe
Plymouth-Whitemarsh
Colonials
Butts Bryant Phone Rigging Allegations Probe
State investigators planned to question George Burnett about a Saturday Evening Post article charging that Wallace Butts and Paul Bryant discussed Georgia football strategies. Butts and Bryant deny the charges while Burnett offers to take a polygraph. Attorney General Cook may seek supervised tests.
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George Burnett
Saturday Evening Post
Burnett
Wallace Butts
Georgia
Paul
Bear) Bryant
Alabama
Butts
Bryant
Eugene Cook
Cook
Alabame
Philadelphia Fans Rally for Triumphant Basketball Teams
Thousands of fans in Darby and Plymouth Meeting greeted Barvisburg Plymouth-Whitemarsh after their win in the PIAA Class A title game at State Farm Show Arena. About 2,000 lined the route to welcome Darby-Colwyn as it celebrated its second straight Class B crown, with banners proclaiming Welcome Home Champs.
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Harmon
Mercer
Charlié Coleman
Darby
Thorpe
Gary Swartz
Jim Allgyer
Allgyer
Swartz
All Éyer
Rothrock
George Armbruster
Phwaueleia
Plymouth
Plymouth-Whitemarsh
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Barvisburg - Plymouth-Whitemarsh
Norfin
State Farm Show
Commissioners of
Plymouth Meeting
Whitemarsh
Darby- Colwyn High
Darby-Colwyn
Hal Blutman
Steelers opener at home set for September against Giants
The Pitts will host the New York Giants for their first home NFL game this season. The Globe noted the season opens September 15 against Philadelphia. Oklahoma captured its sixth NCAA wrestling title with a 48 45 win over Iowa State, as Lehigh, Pitt, Penn State and others posted top finishes in the 41 team field. Pendleton of Lehigh upset Kinyon of Oklahoma State at 157, Pitt’s Harrison won at 167, Johnson fell in overtime at 128, and Syracuse’s Nance claimed the heavyweight title.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Michigan
Syracuse
Oklahoma State
Pitt
Pendleton Hart
Kinyon
Jim Harrison
Steve Combs
Town
Mike Johnson
Mike Nissen
Nebraska
Jim Nance
Mmllisna
Larry Kristoft
Ilinois
Yankees Add Williams To Strengthen Rotation In 1962
The 1962 Yankees acquire pitcher Stan Williams from the Dodgers for first baseman Bill Skowron as he joins Whitey Ford Ralph Terry and Bill Stafford to form a feared four. Williams, 26, had a 14-12 record last season and impressed in spring training. The Yankees defeated the Mets 3-0 in Ft Lauderdale as Bouton finished strong. Other games saw Podres go nine for the Dodgers, and several teams win in spring exhibitions.
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Baltimore
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Milwaukee
St. Louis
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Bernie Allen
Minnesota
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Washington
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Detroit
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Cincinnati
Tampa
Cleveland
Boston
Scottsdale
Ariz
Los Angeles Angels
Houstion
Las Vegas
San Francisco
Chicago Cubs
Pennsylvania Bowling Tourney Opens As Season Begins
Butler bowlers take early lead in the 24th annual Pennsylvania State Bowling Tournament opening weekend. Two Butler entries top Class A standings with Nats No. 1 at 3,030 and Michael's Bar 1,853 in all events. Abbie Saler and Richard Dembauh lead Class A doubles with 1,200. Harry Minehart tops Class A singles at Hd. George Sheese leads Class A sit files and others include Howard Meyers and John Stabbecker in Class B doubles with 1,059.
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Palal
Butler
Michael’s Bar
Abbie Saler
Richard Dembauih
Harry Minehart
George Sheese
Allentown
Howard Meyers
Ohn Stabbecker
New Castle
Dan Sikes Wins Doral Open In Tight Finish
Dan Sikes defeated veteran Sam Snead in a close final round at Doral to capture the $9,000 top prize and earn a Masters berth. Sikes closed with a 70 for a 72 hole total of 289 while Snead, hampered by a sore foot, shot 74 and settled for second. Paul Harney and others faded on the stretch as top names watched the finish.
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Shine
Snead
Paul Harney
Ferfeader
Siken
Arnold Palmer
Gary Play
Zug
Ital
Yank Tank Hopes High at AAU Indoor Swim Champs
The AAU indoor swim championships yielded 14 national records over four days. Indiana topped the team standings with 91 points as young stars like Don Schollander starred in finals, including a 1:44.4 in the 200-yard freestyle to win the event. Jastremski of Indiana and Roy Saari of Southern California were named outstanding swimmers, each earning three first places and three golds for the second straight year.
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Aso
California
Don Schollander
America
Schollander
Johet Jastremski
Roy Saari
Pastrano Faces Thornton in Local Title Bout Report
In New York style boxing recap, Willie Pastrano from Miami at 174 pounds and Wayne Thorn ton of Bakersfield fought amid notes of a 10 round or Saturday schedule. The card also lists Yvon Ourelle of Quebec stopping Phonse Abage in a heavyweights event.
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New York
Willie Pastrano
Miami
Wayne Thornton
Bakersfield
Calif
Drene
Local Lassies Fall to Olean in Pool Meet
Corry’s inexperienced swimmers fell 126 to 13 in a Saturday home meet against Olean. Cadet Sharon Skales and Barb Crowell led Corry with top finishes in the 20-yard events, while Mary Beth Keppel claimed a prep win and Carol Auer headed several junior placements. Pebbie Peebles and Linda Krupa stood out with multiple seconds and thirds across divisions as Corry won a few events but lost overall.
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Corry
Olean
Sharon Skales
Barb Crowell
Sharon
Barb
Mary Beth Keppel
Becky Bulard
Carol Auer
Ellen Hooks
Linda Krupa
Carol
Ellen
Linda
Billen
Mary Migliaccio
Deanie Vincent
Pebbie Peebles
Mary Summerville
Marcie Stahl
Meg Sharrow
Pebble
Linda Kripa
Wren Hooks
Mary Miglisecio
Ferrari Tops Sebring 12 Hour Race In Dramatic Showdown
Ferrari dominated the Sebring 12 hour endurance race with John Surtees and Lotovito Scarfiotti driving a 209 lap, red 12 cylinder car to win the prototype and grand touring classes. Six Ferraris finished in the top six. 39 of 65 entrants crashed, two retired with tank and suspension failures. Surtees and Latovito averaged 90.3 mph.
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Sebring
John Surtees
Lotovito Scarfiotti
Italy
Bnish Line
Ferrari
Surtees
Latovito
Loyola Ramblers Capture First NCAA Title in Debut
Loyola of Chicago wins its first national championship with a 60-53 overtime victory over Cincinnati at Freedom Hall. All-America Jerry Harkness scores and Boise followed by Les Hunter seals the win as Coach Jack Jucker earns Coach of the Year recognition amid a season of top-ranked teams failing to clinch the crown.
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Cincinnati
North Caroine
Kansas
Circionati
Ohio State
Fred Taylor
Cincinnat
Ed Lucker
Volers
Jucker
Ireland
Freedom Hall
Loyola Ramblers
Jacker
Jerry Harkness
Ramblers
Boise
Les Hunter
Corry Bowlers Split Matches With Erie Teams
Corry clubs divided results against Erie sides at VFW lanes over the weekend. Meerhoff's VFW Men A shot 2825 to 2474 over a Sunflower squad, while the other Erie team defeated Root Furniture 2705 to 264. Doug lass led with a 547 series, scoring 190 224 193. Root Furniture dropped two of three games, with Cassett leading 179 245 152 for a 576 series. Best Erie tally came from Bill Hassler with an 8534 series. Overall, Sunflower’s Dick Van Tassel posted a 578 as their top effort.
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Erie
VFW
Meerhoff
Doulas
Douglas
Short Coan
John Gesch
Robbie Robinson
Bill Lamielle
Oesch
Bill Hassler
Root
Res Cassett
Cassett
Chuck ‘Willett
al Xander
Brynt
Leon Root
Sunflower
Dick Van‘Tassel
Engle Seeks New Backfield as PSU Opens Spring Drills
University of Pennsylvania State University coach Rip Engle plans to add three new starting backs as spring drills begin. Graduation wiped out leading halfbacks Kochman and Gursky, fullbacks Hayes and Torris. Quarterback Pete Liske remains the lone returning starter from last year’s Gator Bowl squad.
Providence Wins NIT Title in 81-66 Victory
Providence coach Joe Mullaney hailed his team as at their best with a fast break, strong defense and a mix of man to man and zone. The Friars extended their streak to 45 straight wins with an 81-66 win over Canisius in the National Invitation Tournament title game, capping a season that began unevenly.
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Providence
Joe Mullaney
Mullaney
Canisus
Friars
Tornadoes Clinch Rec League Crown at Wright School
Tornadoes win their 10th victory in grade school basketball, beating Piceballs at Wright School led by Haro Payer with 18 points and Rein Puld 14. Dan Corbett scored 27 for the Golden Eagles. Bill Blynt led the Speed Demons with 12 and 100 total points on the season. Other results include Spec Domians over Sharks 18-13 and Golden Facies over Hurricanes 43-40.
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Piceballs
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Raines
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Pold
Din Dingfeldes
Techie Brealls
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Sharks
Golden Facies
Hurricanes
Wild- Cats
Globetroters
Bill Blynt
Speed Demons
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Blynt
Palit
Golden Eagles
Mike VanCise
Wildcats
Dick Roat
Corbett
Taylor
Easing Poinouaker
United
Rel Pold
Fred Schwab
Tom Harvey
John Brarken
Mixed bowling results from VW league night
Details from the Mixed Diontiles and related leagues show Catullo posting 212 and 218 with a 1H score, Merlin dikes achieving 139, Tripp posting 21 218 and 10, Bradford belting HY 200 and 134, and Wille Harrison delivering a 233 high game. Additional standout scores include Ruth Harkless 175, George Davis 482, Lauren Eck 143, Linda Wetmore 232, and Dick Steves 240 on a night of varied play across multiple local leagues.
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Bis
Vets Jones
Merlin Dikes
Lignel
Tripp
Don Braford
Bradford
Lamtelie
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al Hansen
Bette Kane
Ruth Harkless
George Davis
Lauren Eckpin
Avaton
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Rein Pold
Pirates Rout Reds 11-3 in Tampa Exhibition
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-3 in an exhibition at Tampa. Johnny Logan and TedSavage collided in the eighth inning, Logan injuring a left knee and Savage suffering a left-eye injury, both not considered serious. Reds pitcher Bob Purkey retired after second inning with right shoulder pains and is out indefinitely.
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UEC
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Cineinati Reds
Tampa
Johnny Logan
Ted Savage
Logan
Sayave
Reds
Bob Purkey
Home court advantage favors playoffs after mixed results
In NBA playoffs the host team wins often. Cinefrath Royals beat Wie Syracuse Nation 125 to 118 to even their Eastern semifinal at 2-2. Detroit Pistons beat St Louis Hawks 109 to 107 to move series lead to 2-1. Third games set Tuesday in Syracuse and Detroit.
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Cinefrath Royals
Wie
Syracuse Nationals
Seri
Detroit Pistons
St. Louis Hawks
Hawks
Nats
Royals
Syracuse
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Pistons
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Boston Gellies
Boston
Tied For Pa Bowling Lead In Class A Doubles
AULSNTOWN, 2 ase 50 inch height Steintaugh and Angie Pader mo of Erie and Betty Gatlos and Mary Horne of Philadelphia are tied today for the lead in Class A doubles at the 12th annual Pennsylvania Women's Bowling Association Tournament. They posted 1,104 in the weekend event that resumes next Saturday and Sunday. Adela Fritzinger of Palmerton led Class B singles with 580 while Nancy Miller of Meadville topped Class B all events with 1,649 total.
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Nancy Miller
Meadine
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