Wake Forest duo boosts confidence before Duke tilt
Wake Forest coach Murdock and captain Leonard expressed optimism at the Wake Forest Sportsman's Club meeting about facing No. 3 Duke in the ACC Tournament opener in Raleigh. Murdock noted Duke will be tough but slower teams like NC State and North Carolina pose faster challenges. Leonard joked Duke luck, and Murdock announced plans to retire Leonard's No. 15 jersey after Wake Forest's final game.
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Loyola Romps Bowling Green 109 70 In NCAA action
Loyola, ranked fourth, overwhelmed Bowling Green 109 to 70 to finish the regular season 22-2. Corky Bell led with 32 points, Billy Smith added 20 as Loyola dominated early and built a big halftime lead. Bowling Green ends 8-15.
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Fisher finally signs with Mets after holdout
Pitcher Jack Fisher, who went 8-24 last season and was the NL's last place team’s hurler, agreed Monday to a roughly $22,000 contract with the New York Mets. The right-hander had sought $25,600 and will report to training camp Tuesday.
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College Basketball Scores From A-List Contests
A long list of results features St Louis Loyola Oklahoma State Missouri St. Francis Fort Wayne Miami Florida Florida State Georgia Southern Shorter Adamsville S H Wisconsin Northwestern Michigan State Ohio State Delaware State Buffalo State Michigan Iowa Tennessee Georgia Tech Western Michigan Notre Dame Minnesota Indiana Central State Defiance Edinboro Geneva Boston Tufts Newark State Trenton State Western Kentucky Vanderbilt Tulane Alabama Mississippi Wagner Bridgeport Creighton Utah State LSU Florida Southwest Texas Texas A I Delta State Arkansas State Arlington MacMurray Washington Marquette Niagara Boston College Northeastern St Thomas Hamline district results and scholastic scores from Newport News and surrounding schools.
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Dick Snyder Voted Honors At Tourney
Davidson star Dick Snyder was named the Southern Conference tournament MVP and the only unanimous pick on all 44 ballots. The all tournament team includes Rodney Knowles Ron Williams Carl Head Charlie Schmaus and others from Davidson West Virginia VMI Richmond William and Mary with runner-up teams represented.
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Mincher Signs With Twins Amidst Ongoing Deals
Orlando AP report says first baseman Don Mincher signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins for about 20 to 25 thousand dollars after a .351 season with 22 homers. Four key holdouts remain: Zoilo Versalles, Mudcat Grant, Tony Oliva, and Sandy Valdespino, with Oliva likely the toughest to sign. Griffith notes Grant expected to arrive Tuesday for talks, while Versalles seeks 45 thousand and Oliva reportedly wants around 30 thousand.
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Mudcat) Grant
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Twins
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Small College basketball 36-team field set for tourneys
Kansas City AP reports the 36-team field for the small college division basketball championships is announced. San Diego 17 8 at large plus five conference champions. First-round pairings include Northeast A at Springfield Mass, American International versus Assumption, and Northeast B at Le Moyne College with Central Connecticut State facing Potsdam State. Regional events run March 1-5 across multiple sites.
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Wolverines Rout Iowa Behind Russell 31 Points
Michigan defeats Iowa 103 to 88 as Cazzie Russell scores 31 and notches his 2000th career point early in the second half. Jim Myers adds 23 while George Peeples fouls out for Iowa, and Ben McGilmer nets 27 for the Hawkeyes. Michigan shoots 63 percent to Iowa’s 51.
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Sparma Injures Finger in Tigers Camp Training
Right handed pitcher Joe Sparma became the Tigers first camp casualty after catching the index finger of his pitching hand in a car pool. He cut the finger just below the nail and will miss throwing for at least a week. Other pitchers and catchers worked on fundamentals as regulars begin drills.
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Two More Reds Players Report To Spring Training
AP report from Tampa says two more Cincinnati Reds reported for spring training on Monday. Outfielder Tommy weight loss from flu and Pete Rose weight issues noted. Jim Coker signed his contract and hinted at retirement. Assistant GM Sexson said no deals yet with Jim Maloney and Deron Johnson, though he was optimistic about Johnson. Harper, a fielder, weighed ten pounds over.
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New York Racing Dates Set for 114 Stakes
The New York State Racing Association announced 114 stakes totaling 4.6 million in added money to be run at Aqueduct and Saratoga this year. The meeting opens March 14 at Aqueduct and closes December 10, with Saratoga running four weeks from August 1 to 27.
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Phillies Sign Briggs to 1963 Contract
The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Monday that outfielder Johnny Briggs has signed a 1963 contract, bringing all players on the National League team into the fold.
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Kentucky State coach raps tournament snub in NAIA playoffs
Kentucky State coach John McLendon alleges his 19-8 basketball team was excluded from NAIA playoffs by District 24 despite a 19-3 Lipscomb berth and district officials saying no deliberate exclusion occurred. McLendon cites eligibility delays and race as factors while noting Kentucky State’s move from District 25 to 24.
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Bowling Results At Riverside Lanes Wildcats And More
Bowling results from Riverside Lanes show Wildcats 2F Farlow 157 and iTigers with 143, plus multiple leagues and teams including Ky Fried Chicken, Boxviood Dairy, Coca-Cola, Pin Up League, and Sunbeam. Scores feature individuals such as J Farlow 148, Walker 73, Burkette 84, Franklin 245, and Fitzgerald 217 among others across Pros Jet League and others at the recreation center.
Otters Ruled Ineligible For Tourney
Otterbein College basketball coach Curt Tong led the 20 4 Otters toward Akron for the Ohio Conference final then learned the NCAA ruled Otterbein ineligible for regional play due to failure to file a required academic declaration. Officials questioned the ruling as Otterbein had reportedly filed the declaration.
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Craig Gifford
Kansas City
INCAA
Youngstown
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Biletnikoff Signs with Yankees for 75000 Bonus
Bob Biletnikoff, 21, UM football and baseball star, signed with the New York Yankees for an estimated 75000 bonus in Fort Lauderdale. He had been drafted by Kansas City A's last June but opted to wait. His brother Fred plays for the Oakland Raiders.
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Leafs Lose Bower To Ribs Out Ten Days
Toronto Maple Leafs will be without starting goalie Johnny Bower for about 10 days due to rib injuries. The injury occurred Sunday during a game against the New York Rangers in a goal mouth collision with Ranger forward Jean Ratelle.
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Local Recreation Basketball Scoreboard
Jayhawks 37 Hutcherson 16 Apaches 24 Tillison 39 Falcons 33 Howard 5 Comets 4 Thompson 18 Eagles 7 McDaniel 25 Hawks 13 Botkins 34.
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Kobayashi Defends Title In Japan Weather Weight Bout
In Fukuoka Hiroshi Kobayashi retained the Japanese weather weight crown with a unanimous 1 round decision over Shigeo Shioyama. Kobayashi landed solid blows while Shioyama fought to the end in a closely contested bout.
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Orioles Sign Bob Johnson Top 66 Pact
Orioles sign utility infielder Bob Johnson to a 196 contract worth about 19000 dollars. Frank Robinson Brooks Robinson and Jerry Adair may hold out as training starts this week. Dalton says talks are close and holds hope for all players to report soon. Dick Brown undergoes tests for headaches as Woody Held Luis Aparicio delay arrival. York Rangers send Paul Andrea to Minnesota farm club after four NHL games.
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Trainer Expects One Two Finish In Flamingo Stakes
Eddie Neloy trains Buckpasser and Stupendous as the Flamingo Stakes field narrows to seven starters. Buckpasser, top 1965 2 year old, drilled five furlongs in 1 03 and is the likely favorite. The purse totals 132400 with 86060 for the winner. Other likely entrants include Abe's Hope Handsome Boy Gunflint Blue Skyer Turn for Home and Rehabilitate. Shoemaker will ride Buckpasser with Baeza on Stupendous.
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A's Cut Number Of Holdouts To Six
In Braden ton Florida the Kansas City Athletics reduced holdouts to six as Ed Charles agreed to terms. Ten players were missing while regulars joined pitchers and catchers. Aurelio Mongengudo signed but is delayed by visa issues in Venezuela. Absent players Manny Jimenez and Dwvie Chavarria plus Santiago Rosario were invited on trial. Manager Alvin Dark said the A's will play an intra squad game next Sunday and another on Monday before returning to fundamentals.
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