Small Powers Share Cage Limelight
Southern Illinois and Kentucky Wesleyan, top small college powers, share the limelight as they open post-season bids in the NIT and NCAA divisions. Southern Illinois faces St Peter’s in New York while Kentucky Wesleyan plays Stetson in Evansville, with UNC and NCSU in ACC tourney action as prep for an automatic NCAA berth.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
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Gaslite Bowl Leaders Week of Feb 27 1967 Classic League
Summary of bowling leaders and high games for the Gaslite Bowl during the week ending February 27 1967 across the Classic League MoonSiters Couples League and related groups. Named players include Jeck Reynard Brint Gdom Jim Phillips Bobby Tompkins Jark Dalley Bob Tolleson Larry Bruce Shereee Jerry Of Neal Ted Price Red Lockett Fred Fuller Red Wesson Homer Games Jerry O Neal Albert Boswell Janice Lockett Velura Bright Avis Sinyard Sandy Faecal Mary Reilly Pat Fullee Helen Beavell Pat Durmie Jame Lockett Katma Netlong Monument and Alaska volcanic region note.
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Jeck Reynard
Jim Phillips
Bobby Tompkins
Jark Dalley
Bob Tolleson
Larry Bruce
Shereee Jerry of
Neal
Ted Price
Red Lockett
Fred Fuller
Red Wesson
Jerry O'Neal
Albert Boswell
Janice Locketon
Velura Bright
Avis Sinyard
Sandy
Faecal
Mary Reilly
Pat Fullee
Helen Beavell
Pat Durmie
Ini Iwets
Fairview Cardinals win 1966-67 Div 4AA title
Fairview Cardinals capture the 1966-67 Div 4AA basketball crown in a down-to-the-wire finish. Coach Pat Foster’s Red and White edge out Smackover Bucks. Fairview ends 14-2, Smackover 14-3, first varsity division title for Fairview. Also, Fairview Juniors claim Jr 4AA and state Class AA Jr title. Final standings list Smackover Bucks, Crossett Eagles, Hope Bobcats, Magnolia Panthers, Malvern Leopards, Warren Lumberjacks, Arkadelphia Badgers, Camden Panthers.
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Pat Foster
Red & White
Smacks
Bucks
FairView
Smackover
Crossett
Hope
Malvern
Smackover Bucks
Crossett Eagles
Hope Bobcats
Magnolia Panthers
Malvern Leopards
Warren Lumberjacks
Arkadelphia Badgers
Camden Panthers
Salukis Own Poll Lead Heading Into NIT Clash
Southern Illinois Salukis sit atop the final AP small college poll with 12 first place votes and 147 points. Kentucky Wesleyan is second, while Arkansas State clocks in eighth with one first place vote and 35 points. The Salukis face St Peter's in the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden, amid talk of big tests from Louisville and Texas Western.
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Jack Hartman
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Southern Methodist
Kentucky Wesleyan
Ilinois
Associated Press
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Lincoln
Missouri
Cheyney State
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Akron
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Southwest Missouri
Grambling
Southern Oinois
Hope Ark Basketball Results and Schedule
Regional college games and high school tournament results from Arkansas and nearby areas. Includes key scores from New York regional, consolation, and national events plus late exhibition baseball and NBA scores. A hunter’s accident in Vienna cuts power to several villages.
Pirates Forecast: Strong Pitching and Deep Lineup
A baseball review praises the Pittsburgh Pirates for deep pitching with Yeager and Fryman anchoring a rotation, plus a strong bullpen and powerful lineup. Key hitters include Clemente Mazeroski Stargell and Alou, with solid infield coverage from Clendenon Alley and Wills. The piece notes acquisitions Ribant Pizzaro and young Luke Walker as potential boosts, predicting a competitive season.
Leachville Searcy clash in Class AA state quarters
In the Arkansas boys Class AA state tourney Leachville and Searcy meet at 2 p.m. as part of quarterfinal action. Harrison faces Smackover at 6:30 p.m. and West Memphis plays Camden Fairview at 9:30 p.m. Russellville, 33-2, advances after a first round win and will meet the Leachville Searcy winner in Friday’s semifinals.
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John Bryan
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Ronald Martin
Southeast
Joe Swayer
Bill McCreery
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Co Favorites Clash In Class AAA State Quarterfinals
In Little Rock at 8 p m defending champion Little Rock Central and co favorite Fort Smith Northside collide in the AAA senior boys quarterfinals. Earlier today Jonesboro meets Springdale at 12 30 p m and North Little Rock faces Hot Springs at 1 30 p m. Blytheville edged Horace Mann 60 49 to reach the quarterfinals after a first round win as Central beat El Dorado 65 59 and Northside defeated McClellan 54 04 to advance.
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Narvaez Seeks Fight With Laguna at MSG in 12 Rounds
New York AP reports Frankie Narvaez and Ismael Laguna, both top lightweights, clash Friday night at Madison Square Garden in a 12 round bout. Laguna, the former world champion from Panama nicknamed El Tigre, taunts Narvaez who calls Laguna a running fighter. The winner may earn a title shot at Carlos Ortiz. Laguna is the No 1 contender, Narvaez ranked second, with Ortiz’s past defenses noted.
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Puerto Itico
Joe Brown
Intrasquad Loss Highlights Met Camp Depth
The New York Mets fielded a strong intrasquad lineup led by Ken Boyer that lost 5-0 to Ed Bressaud's substitutes. Veterans like Boyer, Davis, Kranepool, Jones and Bosch faced six pitchers across six innings. Meanwhile, Indians and Orioles notes included Ramon Arano’s 12 strikeouts in a 4-0 win over Cleveland and injuries in Baltimore as Eddie Watt sustained facial injuries and Bil Dillman and Charlie Lau suffered injuries during drills. Cronin permitted all 10 AL clubs to use two pinch hitters per game. Roger Maris belted in his first at bat for a 3% Intrasquad game in St. Louis.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
New York
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Cleon Jones
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Cardigan Bay Wins Provincial Cup at Windsor Raceway
Cardigan Bay, an 11 year old pacer, won the $25,000 Invitational Provincial Cup at Windsor Raceway in his 1967 start. Reined by Stanley Dancer, he equalled the track mile record of 2.0 and paid $3.30.
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Windsor Raceway
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Seven Champs Set for NCAA Indoor Meet at Cobo Arena
Seven defending champions return to Cobo Arena for the NCAA indoor championships this weekend. Kansas freshman Jim Ryan, mile and half mile star, seeks to break through after missing last year. Others include Bill Calhoun Oklahoma 440, Charlie Greene Nebraska 60 yards, Martin McGrady Central State 600, plus Urbina Georgetown 880, Nightingale Kansas State mile, Lindgren Washington State two miles, and Fosdick USC pole vault. Urbina doubtful, Green may skip due to injury, Nightingale shifts to distance medley relay. Ryan runs half mile Friday and mile Saturday. his 3 58.8 mile pace last week boosts expectations. Wisconsin's Arrington and Butler shine in Big Ten.
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Cobo Arena
Kansas
Jim Ryan
Bill Calhoun
Oklahoma
Charlie Greene
Nebraska
Martin McGrady
Central State
Ricardo Urbina
Georgetown
Conrad Nightingale
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Gerry Lindgren
Washington State
BI Fosdick
Southern California
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Ray Arrington
Gene Washington
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Hull Closing In On New Score Record
HAL BOCK reports Bobby Hull nears NHL career goal mark as Chicago beats Boston 3-1 to cut a seven game margin for the league title. Hull scores his 40th and remains within reach of last season’s 54 goals while Chicago eyes clinching the championship and Hull contends for another 50 goal season. Toronto gains on New York with a 6-4 win over Montreal as Detroit defeats the Rangers 3-1 in New York.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Hull
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Rangers
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Golden Jet
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Bob Pulford
Red Wings
Floyd Smith
Bruce MacGregory
George Gardner
Norm Clan
Wings
Bob Nevin
Gardner
Pro Leagues Praise Draft Plan End of Redshirt Era
The NFL and AFL hailed a joint draft plan banning redshirted players from selection until five seasons after first college enrollment. Commissioner Rozelle announced 17 rounds in New York with about 445 players to be chosen by 16 NFL teams and nine AFL clubs, plus 20 extra picks for New Orleans.
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Mike Becht
Associated Press
NEW York
Bill Reed
Big Ten
NCAA
Paul Brechler
Western Athletic Conference
Howard Grubbs
Southwest Conference
A.M
Tonto) Coleman
Southeastern Conference
Coleman
NFL
AFL
Pete Rozelle
Rozelle
New Orleans
PGA set minimum purse for 1967 championship
The PGA executive committee established a minimum purse of 150000 for the 1967 PGA Championship to be held in Denver in July. The announcement solidifies prize money level for the event and confirms Denver as its venue.
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Palm Beach Gardens
Fla
Professional Golfers Association of America
Denver
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