North Little Rock tops Bobcats 81 80 in state tourney clash
North Little Rock Wildcats staged a dramatic 81 80 victory over the Bobcats in the state AA AAA quarterfinals at Barton Coliseum Little Rock. Jerry Burnett led with 24 points while Dan Jones 14 Honeycutt 12 Reinhardt 4 and Henley and Thrash 3 each paced the Cats who fell just shy of a comeback as North Little Rock dominated the boards and built a big first half lead before the final surge.
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Derby Field Set for Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds
A probable 10 horse field races in the $40,000 added Louisiana Derby at New Orleans Fair Grounds. Susan's Gent carries 123 pounds as top weight, Count Tario invades from Oaklawn Park, Whit's Pride has 17, and Big Fel ly carries 123 in a race that could supply Derby starters. Susan's Gent rides by R L Baird after two wins this year and 10 placings from 14 in 1963. Count Tario previously beat Iskoodah and Hurry to Market in Hawthorne Juvenile.
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Spring Hill tops Hope Brick in 93 62 win at Jones Field House
Spring Hill defeated Hope Brick Works 93 to 62 at Jones Field House. Spring Hill players James Huckabee scored 29 and Wade Stevenson 19 to pace the win, while Bill Hawley led Hope with 24 and Jerry O Neal added 16 points.
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UCLA Heads Toward Longest Winning Streak Test
UCLA seeks its 27th straight win in the Far West Regionals at Corvallis against Seattle while San Francisco eyes 19 in a row versus Utah State. NIT results feature NYU over Syracuse and St Joseph's over Miami as NCAA second round play unfolds with Duke Villanova and Michigan Loyola etc.
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North Little Rock, El Dorado in close AA AAA semis
In the Class AA and AAA state tournament North Little Rock routed Hope 81-66, while El Dorado edged Valley Springs 70-69. Conway beat Pine Bluff 46-44 as Forrest City topped Fayetteville 49-41. Semifinal matchups set for tonight with El Dorado facing Conway and North Little Rock meeting Forrest City.
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Robinson’s pride heals slower than wounds in Tampa
Frank Robinson, scarred from on‑field brawls and spikes, aims to rebound after a down year. He recalls a .259 batting average drop and vows a stronger 1963 showing, seeking to regain his NL slugging crown and prove he remains a top hitter despite lingering pride and past injuries.
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Living Up to Reputation at St Petersburg Open
The St Petersburg Open opened with surprise leaders as long shots emerged. Bob Harrison of North Carolina and Mike Krak, ex WVU golf great now club pro in Oceanside New York, shot five under par 67. Julius Boros posted 70, three back, while Jack Nicklaus struggled on the greens and trailed four behind alongside Mason Rudolph, a recent New Orleans Open winner.
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Robinson recalls injuries and season decline after strong start
Robinson discusses the 1960 season woes caused by a self inflicted left wrist strain, a cut hand, and a spiked bicep. His home runs dropped to 26, RBIs to 91, and his . average fell to a career low since debuting with the Reds in 1956.
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Cardinals infield tops pay in baseball lore
St Louis Cardinals All-Star infield is the highest paid quartet in baseball with about 170000 dollars for 1964. Ken Boyer Dick Groat Bill White and Julian Javier earned roughly 50000 each while Javier drew 20000. Their NL records included .285 111 RBI 24 homers for Boyer .319 73 RBI for Groat .304 109 RBI 27 homers for White and .263 46 RBI for Javier. All four started most games and aided a stellar defensive and offensive season.
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Browns Line Coach Goes to Eagles
Dick Sivans, longtime defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns, has been hired to fill the same role with the Philadelphia Eagles. Browns president Art Modell said Sivans was released from his Cleveland contract with great reluctance after four seasons.
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NYU Beats Syracuse 77 to 68 in Basketball Bout
The NYU squad defeated Syracuse 77 to 68 as part of a college basketball slate. St. Joseph’s Pa. beat Miami Pla. 86 to 76, while Akron lost 57 to 48 to No. Carolina A&T. Evansville won 82 to 67 against State College of Iowa. The report also notes Tim McCarver as a premier catcher with potential NL earnings increase.
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Persol Favored Again In Madison Square Garden Bout
In New York AP report undefeated Johnny Persol to meet Eddie Cotton in a return match at Madison Square Garden. Persol, 23, is a 6-5 favorite, after a split decision win over Cotton last February 21. Cotton, 37, seeks revenge to reclaim a title shot.
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Fight Results Thursday's Fights From Worcester
Worcester Mass Dick French 145 Providence R L outpointed Young Joe Walcott 149 Camden N J ten rounds on Thursday according to the Associated Press results report.
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