Mississippi State to enter NCAA basketball tourney
Mississippi State president Dr D W Colvard announced the university will compete in the NCAA tournament unless hindered by competent authority. The Maroons, 20 5 and ranked seventh, clinched a tie for the SEC title and travel to East Lansing for the regionals.
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Maroons Capture SEC Title as MSU Won 75 72
Mississippi State clinched the Southeastern Conference basketball title with a 75-72 win over Ole Miss. The decision to allow MSU players to compete in the NCAA tourney came just before kickoff, with coach Babe McCarthy praising the moment. Georgia Tech’s loss to Vanderbilt sealed the title for MSU as they finish 21-5 and prepare for the NCAA regional in East Lansing.
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Heyman Leads Blue Devils To NCAA Berth
Duke defeats Wake Forest 68 57 to win the ACC title and secure an NCAA Eastern Regional berth. Art Heyman scored 15 of his 24 points in a 10 minute late burst to spark the rally, with Jeff Mullins adding 20 points as Duke’s win stretched their unbeaten streak to 18 games.
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Teals Head North Signal Spring Arrival
Blue winged teals spotted passing over Decatur this week according to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge manager Thomas Z Atkeson. He calls the sighting a sure sign that spring or warmer weather is on the way and notes the unusual August timing for the ducks.
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Georgia Beats Florida 79-77 in Woodruff Hall Final
Georgia sophomore Billy Rado nets 31 points to lead the Bulldogs over Florida 79-77 in the last game at Woodruff Hall. Florida’s Brooks Henderson and Tom Barbee each score 21 as Rado seals victory with late free throws after a tense second half. Georgia moves to a new Coliseum next season.
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Seventeen Derby nominees from ten stables named
Louisville AP reports seventeen of the 129 eligible 3 year olds for the 89th Kentucky Derby May 4 at Churchill Downs. Nominees include Candy Spots and Never Bend, with riders for Rex Ellsworth and Cain Hoy Stable.
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Lane Edges Dorado In Tight Madison Square Garden Fight
Kenny Lane the top lightweight contender won a close 10 round unanimous decision against unranked Vicente Dorado of Argentina at Madison Square Garden. Lane from Muskegon Michigan edged ahead in the second half to the judges scores 6-3-1 5-4-1 and 6-4 with Lane at 138 1 4 pounds.
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Vanderbilt Upsets Georgia Tech in Rough SEC Thriller
In Nashville Vanderbilt defeats Georgia Tech 75-74 in a tight SEC clash. Sophomore Roger Schurig scores 21, John Ed Miller adds 17, Jerry Hall 15, and Keith Weekly tops Tech with 23 before fouling out. Vanderbilt moves to 9-5 in league play while Tech drops to 10-4.
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OSU Clinches Big Ten Lead With Purdue Win
Ohio State beat Purdue 95-75 to seize undisputed first place in the Big Ten race. The Buckeyes improve to 10-2 in conference play while Illinois stands 9-3 after its loss, with OSU needing one more win for the crown. Dick Reasbeck and Gary Bradds starred for OSU as Purdue's Mel Garland contributed steals and drives. This extended OSU’s home win streak to 48 and marked a fourth straight season with a home victory.
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Vols Defeat Kentucky 63 55 on Home Floor
Tennessee outscored Kentucky 63 to 55 as A W Davis贡献 23 points led the Vols. Kentucky’s Cotton Nash topped visitors with 16 points while Adolph Rupp missed his 33rd year due to illness. Tennessee built a 27 24 halftime edge and held on for SEC win.
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College Scores By The Associated Press
Michigan defeated Illinois 84 to 81 and Wisconsin edged Michigan State in overtime 92 to 89. Other results include Penn over Cornell 92 to 86 in overtime and Minnesota beating Indiana 105 to 73.
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Hollis Named Athletic Director At Georgia
The University of Georgia named Howell T. Hollis acting athletic director on an interim basis. Hollis had served as assistant athletic director since 1951. No deadline was set for a permanent replacement.
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WGA Tourney Schedule Set for 1963
The Women's Golf Association of Decatur releases a five event 1963 schedule led by the Decatur Country Club Ladies Closed Tournament from Sept 30 to Oct 4 with qualifying Sept 23–27. Open events include the Decatur CC Invitational June 18–19 and Scotch Foursome April 28. Ruta Banks Handicap runs May 8–10 with a 16 handicap limit.
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Wichita Nips Loyola 73 72 In NIT Bound Upset
Wichita State rallied from eight down late in the second half to topple third-ranked Loyola of Chicago 73 72. Dave Stallworth scored 28 points to push Wichita into NCAA tournament contention as Loyola saw two regulars foul out in the final minutes.
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Gators Rout Alabama In SEC Swim Meet
Florida clinched the SEC swimming title finishing with 148 points to Alabama 108. Georgia 55, Vanderbilt 51, Georgia Tech 4, Kentucky and Tulane 5 each. Florida set SEC and pool records including Jerry Livingston 52.8 in 100-yard butterfly and 400-yard freestyle relay 3 23.5. Jim Fruit?
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Tigers Tie For 2nd In SEC With Victory Over Alabama
Auburn defeated Alabama 74 67 in overtime to finish tied for second in the SEC with Georgia Tech Tech lost 75 74 to Vanderbilt. Larry Carr led Auburn with 21 points while James Booth and Robert Andrews added 18 each for Alabama. Charles Perry had a key steal late but Alabama failed to convert at the end.
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Michigan Edges Illinois 84 81 In Big Ten Clash
Michigan defeats co leader Illinois 84 81 at Ann Arbor to snap a late surge by Illinois. Bill Buntin scores 27 points 20 in second half while Tom Cole adds 22 and John Harris 21 as the Wolverines hold on.
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Roosevelt Ordered 50 Mile Marches for Marines
Fifty five years ago President Theodore Roosevelt demanded Marine officers prove fitness with 50 mile marches. The directive outlined rigorous endurance tests for leadership and discipline within the corps.
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King Henry I Sets Medieval Yard by Body Measurement
The record notes King Henry I of England reportedly defined a medieval yard as the distance from the tip of his finger to the tip of his nose, shaping early standards for measurement. This account reflects historical methods of defining length in the medieval period.
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