Chevy Won't Quit Racing Despite Talks Of Withdrawal
NASCAR notes from Hillsboro indicate Chevrolet will remain in stock car racing with the 427 engine back in production. Bill France confirms continuation as AMA lists and Daytona actions influence parts availability. Larry Thomas switches to Cliff Stewart's Pontiac for the Atlanta 500 amid track enlargement plans after a 10,500 attendance.
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Top-Rated Ds Still Contenders
Wittenberg led by 23-year-old coach Eldon Miller and Evansville join four other top teams in the NCAA College Division I quarter finals. Wittenberg defends its 1961 title and is noted as the nation's best defensive club with a 46.5 point allowed average. Other ranked teams include Northeastern Southern Illinois and South Dakota State as the field opens in Evansville.
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NCAA Fives Set Up For Regional Championships
The Associated Press outlines the NCAA basketball tournament lineups for March 15-16 with four regional winners advancing to the semifinals and finals in Louisville on March 22-23. East regional features NYU vs Duke and St Joseph's vs West Virginia. Mideast includes Illinois vs Loyola and Mississippi State. Midwest pairs Texas vs Cincinnati and Oklahoma City vs Colorado. Far West matches Arizona State against Stanford or UCLA with Oregon State in the mix.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Knocks Out Thornton in Lewiston Fight
In Lewiston Maine Sugar Ray Robinson at 161 pounds from New York stopped Billy Thornton 167 pounds of Memphis Tennessee in three rounds. In Paris Francois Pavilla 149%4 pounds outpointed Charley Scott 148% from Philadelphia.
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Nothing's Changed In Pontiac Racing Plans This Season
Ray Nichels declares Pontiac will run four cars on NASCAR circuit with dealers funding efforts. Buck Baker Fireball Roberts Joe Weatherly and Bobby Johns named as Pontiac drivers under dealer sponsorship. parts supply and supported by Nichels Engineering.
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Exhibition Baseball Results From the Citrus Circuit
Monday results show Minnesota 8 over Los Angeles 7 and San Francisco 9 over Boston 7. Other scores include Cleveland 5 over Los Angeles 1 and St. Louis 11 over Cincinnati 3. Upcoming games list Cincinnati Philadelphia at Clearwater and New York teams at various Florida venues.
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Lary's Antics Delight Tigers At Spring Start
Frank Lary shows his old spark in a three inning exhibition start for Detroit, allowing five hits with four strikeouts as he teases teammates with clubhouse antics. Manager Bob Scheffing says the pitcher looks like his old self and his smile is a good sign for the season.
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Bearcats Eye Third NCAA Title After Top Ten Finish
Cincinnati aims for a historic third NCAA crown, with coach Jucker insisting the team is ready and hungry. The poll lists Cincinnati first with 420 points, while Duke and Loyola Chicago trail. several top programs like Ohio State and Wichita State miss the postseason.
Indians Top Dodgers as Williams Homers in Big Inning
In a high scoring day on page two, Bo Belinsky absorbed the loss while Billy Williams hit a two run homer precipitating a four run first inning. The Cubs claimed victory and the Mets benefited from Philadelphia’s spotty relief pitching, shaping a muddled, action packed baseball scene.
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