A Cagers To Pack Arena In Battle For State Crown
Pittsburgh final features Chester and Pittsburgh Schenley in the Class A PIAA basketball title. Eastern champ Chester seeks its first crown after four previous near misses, while Schenley, a Pittsburgh competitor, aims to cap a strong season. Star players include Mike Marshall of Schenley and Ken Shamberger leading Chester, with sold out Civic Arena and nationwide TV setup. Chester stands 25-1, Schenley 18-2, in a long awaited showdown with a history of close calls.
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Ken Shamberger
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Uniontown
Ed Gibson
Jim Price
Montel Benitige
Marvin Snowden
Chester St. James
Mackin Catholic
W. D.C
Johnstown
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PCTAA
Brewer Leads Halfway Point In Jacksonville Open Golf
Gay Brewer Jr. shot a six under par 66 to reach 133 at the halfway point of the $82,000 Jacksonville Open. Doug Sanders tied the course record with 65 to sit at 136, sharing second with Tommy Bolt and Sammy Shead who each posted 66.
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Doug Sanders
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Tommy Bolt
Sarasota
Sammy Shead
Mercer Wins Class B Crown In Overtime Thriller
Mercer defeated Darby-Colwyn 55-52 in overtime to claim its first PIAA Class B basketball title at Civic Arena. Williamsburg crushed Jim Thorpe 89-55 to win Class C, with coach Buckley praising his undefeated Mustangs as they celebrated in the Mercer dressing room after a hard fought season.
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Jim Thorpe
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Buckley
Mercer Triumph Caps Undefeated PIAA Run in Class B
Mercer Pennsylvania celebrates a 55-52 overtime win over Darby-Colwyn to claim the PIAA Class B basketball title. Mont Mattocks and Bill Rhoads key Mercer free throws and defense as the team finishes 28-0. Williamsburg dominates Jim Thorpe for a separate regional victory.
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Pein
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Williamsburg
Bill Kagarise
Vince Appleman
Jim Thorpe
Phil Rader
Mantle Returns as Pinch Hitter in Yankees Exhibition
Mickey Mantle, two months after shoulder surgery, appears as a pinch hitter for the New York Yankees in an exhibition vs Philadelphia. He strikes out in a 7-6 win and indicates lingering left-handed swing pain. The game also features strong clashes elsewhere as St Louis, Atlanta, and Minnesota post victories.
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Darold Knowles
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Aiere
Eddie Kasko
Denis Menke
Atlanta
Houston
Minnesota
Camilo Pascual
Dwight Siebler
Pete Cimino
Twins
Boston
Tony Conig- Haro
Pascual
Valentine
Frank
Pirates Move Yankees Exhibition Games to Fort Lauderdale
The Pirates announced that their two April 1 and 2 exhibition games against the Yankees, originally set for Puerto Rico, will be played in Fort Lauderdale due to the promoter's inability to provide a firm guarantee.
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U S Auto Genius Puts Europe In Racing Shade
American auto makers push into the world championship with steamroller tech. Ford leads at the 12 hour endurance race near Daytona like 72 cars in the field. Ferrari, Hall and Sharp, Chaparral, and McLaren battles frame a tense global motorsport showdown at the Florida airport course.
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Italy
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Jim Hall
Hap Sharp
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Ford
Dan Gurney
Jerry Grant
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England
B Bondurant
Beverly Glent
Graham Hill
Jackie Stewart
Scotland
Fifth graders shine as Schwab cites top prospects
Schwab named Armstrong and Swartzman among the cream of the Fifth grade crop while praising improvements during the season. Armstrong holds two trophies from the Tigers championship, and a team photo credits Gray by Loveland. In racing news, eight drivers qualified for the Atlanta 500 led by Jim Paschal driving a 4966 Plymouth at 145.337 mph.
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Jim Swartzman
Armstrong
Swartzman
Tigers
Atlanta
Jim Paschal
High Point
N. C
Jim Dolan
Dave Armstrong
Beaver Gub
Wright School
Fred Schwab
Dolan
B Riflemen Standouts Carry Northwestern League Meet
Lawrence Park hosts a Northwestern League rifle meet where the B unit defeats foes 1393 to 1974. Jim Shaver leads with 284 while teammates Bobene 283 Lloyd Harvey 277 L He 216 Merle Wade 273 and YY Pro. Sit. Kn. OF Tot. Harvey 100 49 44 91 284. Prybyszewski 98 48 44 75 265. Underwood 100 49 43 85 277. Hinkler 100 50 48 78 271.
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Lloyd Harvey
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J. Shaver
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John Noble
Gene Davis
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Port D. Nagle
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L. Giffer
E. Davis
Troup
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J, Noble
Y. Robson
M. Waters
Indians Pitcher Ralph Terry Says He Was Traded For Cash
LARNED Kan AP Cleveland pitcher Ralph Terry says he feels he is being held up not held out as he seeks to recoup about 7000 dollars he claims he spent to be traded from the New York Yankees to the Indians after the 1964 season. He blames GM Gabe Paul for the hold up in an interview with Wichita Eagle sports editor Bob Wirz.
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