Lenoir Rhyne Eyes 100th Win Against Belmont Abbey
Lenoir Rhyne leads the Carolinas Conference with 8-1 league record and 10-4 overall, aiming for a 157th straight win tonight in Charlotte against Belmont Abbey. Belmont Abbey seeks rebound from a slump as they face a team that beat them 65-52 earlier this season.
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Associated Press
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Carolinas
Charlotte
Belmont Abbey
Elon
Guilford
Newberry
Presbyterian
Billy Wells
the Abbey
Pfeiffer
Appalachian
Bobby Frank
Jim Richardson
East poised to counter West in star filled All Star game
East and West exchange top scorers and rebounding power with Wilt Chamberlain and Bob Cousy leading the East, while Elgin Baylor and Bob Pettit pace the West. Red Auerbach coaches the East as West coach Fred Schaus selects reserves including Frank Selvy and Gene Shue.
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Associated Press
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Syracuse
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Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles
Bob Pettit
Boston
Red Auerbach
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia
Bob Cousy
Chamberlain
Gene Shue
Detroit
Maryland
Feast
Sam Jones
North Carolina College
Laver Rules as King of Amateur Tennis in Australia
Rod Laver of Australia defeats Roy Emerson in a four set Australian national championship final at White City Stadium to win his fourth straight title. The 23-year-old left hander, already Wimbledon champion and Davis Cup hero, outlasted Emerson in 1 hour 45 minutes under a blazing sun, 8 6 0 6 4 6 4.
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Australia
Rod Laver
Roy Emerson
Emerson
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Victoria
Queensland
Italy
U.S
Laver
White City Stadium
Experts See New Federations Won’t Beat AAU Power
AP reporting from New York says a veteran source doubts the National Collegiate Track Coaches Association can win IAAF recognition. Dan Ferris of the AAU notes any outlaw federation risks disqualification from international competition. NCAA and AAU say they hope to reach agreement to avoid conflict.
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National Collegiate Track Coaches Association
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Associated Press
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Coaches’ Association
NCAA
Joe Healey
New York University
Joe McCluskey
New York Athletic Club
West Nips Trinity In Overtime For Tie In Central Carolina
West Davidson edged Trinity 47 43 in overtime to share first place in the Central Carolina Conference standings. Marshall Forbis sank four foul shots in overtime to seal the win as Charles Snyder led West with 20 points and Henry Peele scored 19 for Trinity. In the girls game West beat Trinity 59 32 with Linda Snider scoring 25 for the winners.
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Casey Sees World Baseball Expansion
Casey Stengel returns to manage the New York Mets in the National League and predicts baseball could expand worldwide within the next few years thanks to jet travel. He spoke during the 14th annual Manchester baseball dinner, noting travel ease will aid global growth.
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N.H
Casey Stengel
New York Mets
Stengel
Clemson Hands Furman 86 63 In Non Conference Win
Furman led by 3-1 8-5 slipped 86 63 to Clemson. Jerry Smith the SoCon scoring leader was limited to 18 as Clemson’s Jim Brennan and Nick Milasnovich each scored 27. Tonight William and Mary visits VMI and George Washington travels to Maryland.
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Tigers
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Nick Milasnovich
Clemson
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Indians
VMI
George Washington
Maryland
Carolina Travels in ACC Basketball Tidings
Jerry Greenspan led with 13 points in the Duke game as North Carolina State sits 2 2 in the conference and 3 2 overall. Wake Forest visits Duke Saturday and Clemson travels to N C State after a light schedule with no games Thursday or Friday.
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Jerry West Set To Dominate Lakers After Baylor Trade
Elgin Baylor's trade to the Mavericks makes Jerry West Los Angeles’ focal point as he assumes bigger scoring and ball handling duties. West, a WVU All American, embraces tougher defenses, longer schedules, and greater stardom while adapting from college style to the NBA grind.
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Gil Smith
Laker
Cousy
Boston
Los Angeles
West
Bulldogs Travel to Bessemer for Key Conference Clash
Thomasville's Bulldogs carry a 5-2 record to Bessemer High to face a 3-3 Whippet club. Coach Clint Ingram notes uncertainty in scouting but expects a tough game as the season progresses. Jayvees meet in a 7 pm preliminary, varsity at 8 pm.
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Bessemer High
Clint Ingram
Thomasville Jayvees
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Concord
Piersall Seeks Record Contract Amid Negotiations
Washington report on Jim Piersall pursuing a high salary as he enters contract talks with the Senators after a standout 1961 season with a .322 average. He cites drawing power, past incidents, and family ties as factors in expected negotiations, with Ed Doherty stalled by a snowstorm in Chicago.
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Washington
Jim Piersall
Piersall
Cleveland
Roy Sievers
Philadelphia Phillies
Ed Doherty
Doherty
Chicago
Young Golfers Get Early Taste Of Crosby Event
The 1962 Crosby National Pro Am on the Monterey Peninsula opens with 72 holes on three courses. Pros like Phil Rodgers and Tommy Jacobs headline wins earlier in the season. veterans have dominated this event, though a surprise young champion could emerge. Byron Nelson and others have previously claimed titles.
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Associated Press
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Bing Crosby
Phil Rodgers
Tommy Jacobs
San Diego
Monterey Peninsula
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