Bears Win Berth In NAIA Tourney
Athens College Bears rally from 19 down to beat Huntingdon 85-83 in District 19 playoff action. Jim Garner and Lynn Holladay each score 20 as Garner seals with late free throws. Other notes include Seton Hall 71 Dayton * Nascent WCAC context and NAIA berths across teams.
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Dons Beat San Jose for 17-8 Record Lead
San Francisco moved to 17-8 with a home win over San Jose as Don Lee scored 19 and Ollie Johnson 15. On the same night Marquette defeated Creighton 74-48.
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Turkey Hunting Law Regulation Aims to Protect Feed Areas
Claude D. Kelley announces a regulation making it unlawful to hunt wild turkeys within one hundred yards of any feeding station or grain scatter that remains on the ground. The rule bans scattering feed within ten days of the opening hunt, while Charles D. Kelley adds an exception for planted wildlife food plots not tied to hunting sites.
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Hub King backs bonus pay for untried players
Fond du Lac native Hub King aged 21, a Yankee bonus recipient, argues for signing bonuses early rather than college eligibility. He says early pay offers security against late injuries and lost opportunities, and notes many scouts pursued him after high school. King reports to the Yankees Augusta club in Florida on March 17.
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Australians Sweep Both Sides in Good Neighbor Tennis
Australians win the men's and women's titles at the Good Neighbor tournament in Miami Beach. The event is the third stop on the winter circuit.
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Lanier Opens Defense Of AA Title In Tuscaloosa
Lanier of Montgomery defends the Class AA crown starting today against Butler of Huntsville in the opening round. Decatur is out. Tuscaloosa is seen as Lanier’s main challenger as the season’s late wins by Gadsden and Selma teams shape the bracket.
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World Ice Hockey Championships Open With Penalty Fears
Canada and the United States express concern over penalties as the World Championships begin in Stockholm Sweden. Coach Bobby Kromm notes Europeans expect stricter rules and may exaggerate minor incidents while U S coach Harry Cleverly emphasizes must take knocks in a tough game. Eight teams including Russia West Germany Canada USA East Germany Sweden Finland and Czechoslovakia form group A through March 17 with two other groups pairing similarly skilled teams.
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Mississippi State weighs tourney participation amid protests
Gov. Barnett and opponents threaten Mississippi State University’s bid to enter the NCAA Mideast Region tournament in East Lansing on March 15. MSU earned the SEC title but a unwritten law against facing teams with Negro players clouds the decision, with support from the Citizens Council and legislators.
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Father of 7 Gloves Champ Crowned in Chicago
Harley Cooper of Omaha, an Air Force sergeant and father of seven, won the heavy weight title at the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Chicago Stadium before 11,648 fans. It marked the tournament’s 50th amateur victory for Cooper, who outpointed Jim Taylor in a three round bout as Chicago Tribune Charities ended the event due to finances and helmet rules. Detroit led with Emanuel Steward as its only champion, but the city amassed 16 points to edge Chicago and Columbus, each with 12, in a four night meet credited per bout win.
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Warriors Bomb Threat Tie Ends In Protest Loss
The San Francisco Warriors lost 121-111 to the Chicago Zephyrs in a game paused about 30 minutes after a bomb scare at the Civic Center. The result left SF 1.5 games behind Detroit for third in the Western Division as play resumed under protest.
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Palmer Favored At Pensacola
Arnold Palmer, after a six under par 66 in the pro am, is favored to win the Pensacola Open at Pensacola Country Club starting today. Notables in the field include Jack Nicklaus who withdrew for medical reasons, Gary Player, Bo Wininger, defending champion Doug Sanders, and Pensacola winners Tommy Bolt Doug Ford and Don Fairfield.
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Winners Crowned in Greater Decatur Womens Bowling Tourney
The Greater Decatur Womens Bowling Association City tournament concluded at Perrylanes in Decatur and Bee Line Lanes in Hartselle. Winners include Mix-ups and Eagar Refrigeration in team handicap. Mix-ups in team scratch. doubles handicap champs Millie Kutz with Lorna Hamer and others. Sandy Courtney and Dot Morgan as doubles scratch. Sandy Courtney as all events scratch. Katy Woodward and others in singles handicap. Eva Bagwell in singles scratch.
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Elizabeth Ashwander
Betty Holman
Imogene Watkins
Martha Culver
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Liston Knee Healing May Alter Patterson Rematch
Sonny Liston's right knee, out for two weeks, is healing on schedule per his doctor with remote complication risk. The heavyweight may return soon or remain sidelined. the Liston Patterson rematch was postponed six days to April 10 to allow more recovery time.
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College Scores by AP: Louisville topples East Kentucky by 18
Louisville defeats East Kentucky 96 to 78 while Marquette beats Creighton 74 to 68 and Missouri wins 84 to 72 over Nebraska. Dayton defeats Canisius 75 to 64 and Villanova wins 71 to 64 against Seton Hall. San Francisco 51 San Jose State 46. Cornell at Columbia canceled due to snow.
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NAIA Region 7 Semifinals Narrow Results
In the Region 7 NAIA Junior College Tournament semifinals District 19 Athens edged Huntingdon 85 to 83. Southern Union defeated Marion 76 to 73 while Snead beat Martin Tennessee 79 to 70.
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