St Joseph's tops Providence 65 48 in NCAA match
Seventh ranked St Joseph's Pa defeats Providence 65 48 to advance to Eastern Regional semifinals against Duke in Raleigh. Davidson dominates Rhode Island 95 65 behind Rodney Knowles 39 points as Wildcats win 21st. Knowles and Youngdale lead rebounding.
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Fight still needs home site for Clay Terrell bout
Toronto debate over the March 29 heavyweight title fight between Cassius Clay and Ernie Terrell continues as Ontario officials delay a decision. Labor Commissioner Leslie Rowntree and Ontario athletic authorities weigh government approval ahead of a legislative vote, with Maple Leaf Gardens’ Harold Ballard signaling no fight without government backing.
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Dick Brown Battles Brain Tumor Surgery Victory
Dick Brown of the Baltimore Orioles underwent 34 hours of neurosurgery at Sinai Hospital to remove a golf ball sized tumor from under the back part of the brain. Doctors called the operation successful and Brown was in recovery with unclear hospital stay length, following headaches and dizziness after spring training in Florida. His wife Lissa remains in Baltimore with their two children.
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Bradley Students Demonstrate After Cage Bid Rejected
About 600 Bradley University students protested Monday night after the Board of Trustees rejected a bid to the National Invitation Tournament. The board offered no explanation, noting Bradley’s 20-6 season and a prior similar rejection two years earlier. The action came before a 72-68 win at St Louis, and coach Joe Stowall said the team regretted missing New York.
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USCs Forrest Twogood to Coach West in All-Star Game
Forrest Twogood, USC basketball coach, will coach the West in the East West College All Star game to be played in Lexington on March 26. The National Association of Basketball Coaches announced the selection on Monday.
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Two-Run Triple By Don Mincher Comes Too Late
In a Minnesota Twins intrasquad spring training game in Orlando Don Mincher hit a two-run triple that arrived too late as Coach Billy Martin's squad lost 4-3 to a Lemon-led team. The Lemon victory tied 2-2 in four games with Sam Mele’s group seen as not planning more intramural drills. Ken Retzer’s double stood out for the Lemons while pitchers Nie son Morris Crider Fosnow worked. Griffith reported no progress in contract talks with holdout Jim Mudcat Grant. Tony Oliva, another holdout, is in St. Petersburg.
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Mike McCormack Named Redskins Line Coach
Washington head coach Otto Graham announced on Monday that veteran tackle Mike McCormack has joined the Redskins as offensive line coach. McCormack, 35, spent ten years with Cleveland after starring at the University of Kansas and earned five Pro Bowl selections at tackle.
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Bouton Starts Spring Camp Try With Orioles
Jim Bouton, the Yankees right hander nicknamed the Yankee Bulldog, made his first camp attempt against the Orioles in Fort Lauderdale. The workout was cut short by cold raw weather while Mantle batted right handed in practice and Maris took only a couple of swings as the squad went through a routine session at their spring training camp.
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Reds switch Pete Rose to third base at camp
The Cincinnati Reds shift Pete Rose from second to third to open a spot for rookie Tommy Helms. Deron Johnson moves to the outfield to fill Frank Robinson’s vacated slot. Rose, 5-11, 199 pounds, hit .312 with 11 homers and 209 hits last season. He discusses the move with humor and confidence.
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Little All-American Cagers Headed By Larry Humes
Larry Humes of Evansville Aces tops the 1966 Little All-America list as chosen by 191 AP voters. First team includes Don Carlos Otterbein Johnny Comeaux Grambling Phil Jackson North Dakota and George McNeil Southern Illinois. Second team features Gene Summers Northern Michigan Ken Wilburn Central State of Ohio John Dickson Arkansas State Howard Heppner Seattle Pacific Bobby Ritch Valdosta State. Third team lists Craig Kneppe State College of Florida Butch Wade Indiana State Charles Creek Abilene Christian Wayne Proffitt Lynchburg Paul Scranton California Poly Pomona. Honorable mentions name Hal Booker Cheyney State Albie Grant Long Island Dave Deutsch Rochester Bobby Murr Tennessee Tech Bill Turner Akron Taft Jackson College of Idaho Billy Cochran New Mexico Highlands Tom Trippman Georgetown Ky David Culliver Youngstown Jerry and Jim Carder Findlay.
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Six Die and Sixteen Hurt in Central American Auto Race
In San Calvador six people died instantly and a seventh later of injuries from a crash during a race near Tee Ja eight miles west of the capital. Driver Mario Polanco of Guatemala was identified as driving the car that struck the crowd. Officials called it the worst auto racing accident in the country’s history.
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Bowling Results At Riverside Lanes Report
Bowling results from Riverside Lanes show multiple leagues with scores and matchups. Notable wins include Woodrow Wilson League Playboys 3 Rogers 113 and Tigers 3 Doaley 132, plus Rockettes 1 Mustain 1 and Pros 2 Bradley 74.
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Winstone Stops Silanos in Final Round Title Bout
Howard Winstone Britain's European featherweight champion stopped Italian challenger Andrea Silanos in the 15th round final minute. Referee George Gondre halted the fight with 40 seconds remaining after a knockdown as Winstone battered Silanos with sharp lefts and rights. The bout was one sided, with a crowd of 1,800 urging the referee in the 14th round.
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Retzlaff Re-Signs With Eagles For 11th Season
Pete Retzlaff, 33, signs to stay with the Philadelphia Eagles ending retirement rumors. The star end will return for his 11th NFL season after a 65 catch 1,190 yard performance last year, setting Eagle records in both categories. Salary terms were not disclosed.
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NIT Coaches Talk About Title Hopes
In New York AP coverage, Penn State coach Egli discusses seniors facing San Francisco in the NIT opener while Boston College coach Bob Cousy notes injuries to John Austin and relies on Steve Adelman as sophomores improve. Fairfield coach George Bissaca questions how the NIT invites were decided after Fairfield, with a 19-5 mark, missed a bid.
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Celtics Edge Hawks 106 104 In NBA Clash
Boston menaced by late free throws but St Louis Hawks failed to capitalize. Havlicek scored multiple baskets to push Boston ahead then Mullins sparked a late rally before Celtics held on for a two point win at Mid-south Coliseum. Attendance 9,160.
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High paid pass receiver cited in league talk
Joe Kuharich said Retzlaft is probably one of the highest paid pass receivers in the league if not the highest. The remark underscores Retzlaft's value and reputation among NFL teams and fans.
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Cloninger Off To Best Spring Start In Spring Sports
Tony Cloninger tops spring action amid basketball results from major colleges. Boston beats St. Louis 106 104 while Davidson defeats Rhode Island 95 45 St Joseph's tops Providence 65 43 Michigan State and Michigan combine to defeat Kentucky 103 to 77 Tulane 74 Iowa 82 Indiana 77 Dayton 58 Miami 51 Houston 82 Colo State 76 Texas Western 89 Okla City 74 Kansas 85 Colorado 65 Nebraska 85 Okla State 64 Kansas State 75 Iowa State 73 in overtime Western Ky 105 over Loyola Chicago Okla Baptist 80 Calif Western 76 Morris Harvey 110 Peru State 103 Norfolk State 32 Upper Iowa 97 North Dakota 112 Valparaiso 62 Central Mid 67 Edinboro 453 Rockhurst 102 Millersville St 84 Southern Ark St 72 Guilford 67 Purdue 92 Ohio State 36 Central State 92 St Thomas 69
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Twyman enjoys being tired as final NBA season nears
Jack Twyman, the tired old pro, will retire after this NBA season. He helped the Cincinnati Royals in a late-season push by starting and scoring 39 and 22 points in recent games after night honoring his career. Twyman plans to devote more time to his insurance business and other ventures.
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Ernie Banks Team Clinches Third Straight Intra Squad Win
In Long Beach California Ernie Banks' squad defeated Ron Santos' crew by 9 to 6 as a six run inning propelled the win It was the third consecutive victory for Banks' group with Billy Williams contributing early offense and Chicago Cubs preparations moving forward
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Ace Of Braves Pitching Staff Aims Pennant
West Palm Beach AP Tony Cloninger Braves ace reports best spring start ever with improved curve and control He eyeing at least 20 wins to help National League pennant Bragan says his fastball ranks with the best and Torre notes his control hides tough pitches Cloninger led NL in wild pitches 22 walks 119 last season while fanning 211 Opening day starter named for April 12 vs Pirates
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Wampfler Joins Notre Dame Grid Staff
Jerry Wampfler, previously Miami of Ohio assistant, named offensive line coach at Notre Dame by Ara Parseghian. He takes over after Doc Urich left for Buffalo. Wampfler played under Parseghian at Miami in 1951 53 and worked with Tom Pagna, now Irish offensive backfield coach.
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Santos Leadoff Hammers Second Spring Home Run
Leadoff hitter Santos slugged his second spring homer as manager Lea Du Rocher unleashed veteran pitchers Bob Buht and Dick Ellsworth. Jimmy Stewart started at shortstop with three singles.
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