McIntyre Leads St John’s to Fourth NIT Title
Ken McIntyre the NIT MVP and his St John’s teammates beat Villanova 55 51 to capture the program’s fourth NIT championship Army took third by one point over NYU 75 74 McIntyre eyes NBA tryouts and a surfing trip to South Africa while praising coach Joe Lapchick and cherishing the title win
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UCLA Beats Michigan In NCAA Third Place Showdown
UCLA defeated Michigan 91 to 80 to take third place in the NCAA tournament. Princeton outscored Wichita 118 to 82 in the NIT game.
National Hockey League Standings and Results Snapshot
Standings show Detroit leading with 83 points and Montreal at 81. Chicago and Toronto trail with 76 and 70 points respectively. Weekend results include Montreal 3 Chicago 2 and Toronto 4 New York 1 as well as Montreal 5 Boston 2 and Detroit 5 Chicago 1. Tonight New York visits Chicago.
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Bob Pettit retires from pro basketball after 19 seasons
St. Louis Hawks star Bob Pettit, NBA all-time scoring leader, announces retirement ending a 19 year career. A going away 112 103 win over the New York Knicks capped his final regular season. Pettit will join a Baton Rouge bank as vice president and begin a new life. Governor McKeithen of Louisiana lauded him at a halftime ceremony. Pettit, 32, was engaged to Carol Crowell of Alexandria and will marry soon. the NBA plans a Hawaii honeymoon during the playoff run.
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Championship St Johns Surges Past Villanova In Close Battle
St Johns defeats Villanova 55 to 51 to clinch third place while Army edges New York University 75 to 74 in a separate close matchup. The results highlight tight scoring and key moments for both programs.
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UCLA Wins Back-to-Back NCAA Title in 91-80 Win
UCLA routs Michigan in the final to claim a second consecutive national crown, setting a four-game scoring record of 400. Bradley star of Princeton dominates Wichita 118-82 for third place, earning tournament outstanding player honors.
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LSU Gridiron Icon Recalled As “Big Blue” Legend
A long time LSU football figure known as Big Blue for his signature blue overcoat is remembered for his impact on campus sports culture and community spirit during his years attending LSU games and supporting the team.
Rook Named Southland Most Valuable Player for 1964-65
Coaches and sports information directors from Southland Conference schools selected Arkansas State College star Jerry Rook as the leagues most valuable basketball player for 1964-65. The Netttleton, Arkansas native set ASU records with a career 3,153 points and seven school marks. Other nominees included Bruce Tibbetts of Arlington State, Don Bryson of Lamar Tech, and Charles Cleek of Abilene Christian.
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Fort Smith Northside Leads Western Division All Star Picks
Fort Smith Northside, state AAA basketball champions, had three players named to the Western Division all star team. John McIntosh Tom McKinney and George Smith join four fellow Western players as selections from Hot Springs Fayetteville Texarkana Springdale and El Dorado. Eastern division selections include players from North Little Rock Jonesboro Little Rock Central Pine Bluff and Blytheville among others.
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Smith Defends Flyweight Title in Steubenville Victory
In Steubenville Ohio Billy Smith aged 112 defeated Roger Frachette aged 112 of Lowell Massachusetts to retain the North American flyweight title. Smith dominated the bout earning the victory and title defense.
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Bruins Run Past Opponent With Fast Break Rally
Keith Erickson was sidelined with a lame leg but Kenny entered to force turnovers and score early. The Bruins built a 47 34 halftime lead and widened it to 15 to 20 points before Wooden cleared his bench.
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Yanks and Cards Hopeful Trend After Mixed Spring Action
The Cardinals snapped a six game skid with a 2-0 win over the White Sox while the Yankees edged Detroit 2-1. Dean Chance will miss 2 to 4 days with a bone bruise after a line drive injury in an exhibition vs the Cubs. Rick Reichardt homered twice for the Angels, who beat the Cubs 3-2.
Curtain Falls on Pro Cage Season With Playoff Berths
Wilt Chamberlain limited by pancreitis leads the 76ers against the Royals in the Eastern Division semifinal opener. Bob Pettit winds up an 11 year career with the Hawks hosting the Balti more in a Western Division semifinal. Celtics and Warriors begin vacations after final games. Celtics idle until April 4 against the Cincinnati survivor.
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Dick Whipperman Stops Teddy Burns in Match
Dick Whipperman of Buffalo New York defeats Teddy Burns of Boston in a listed bout. The match notes show Whipperman stopping Burns with a decisive finish.
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Baseball results and Tuesday schedules across leagues
Baseball scores listed include Cincinnati 2 New York N 2 in 12 innings, Los Angeles N 5 Baltimore, Kansas City 5 Milwaukee 4, Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 3, St. Louis 2 Chicago A 0, Cleveland 13 Chicago N 2, Los Angeles A 3 Chicago N 2, San Francisco 10 Boston 5, New York A 2 Detroit 1, Minnesota 9 Washington 5, Houston 4 Oklahoma City PCL 2. Tuesday games show Cincinnati vs Detroit at Lakeland, Houston vs Washington at Pompano Beach, Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh at Fort Myers, New York N vs Baltimore at St. Petersburg, Philadelphia vs St. Louis at Clearwater night, Chicago N vs San Francisco at Phoenix, Los Angeles A vs Boston at Palm Springs, Chicago A vs Minnesota at Sarasota, Cleveland vs Los Angeles A at Tucson, New York A vs Kansas City at Fort Lauderdale. xUsing divided squad.
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Leafs Bow to Rangers as Playoff Push Delayed
The Toronto Maple Leafs, mired in fourth place, upset the New York Rangers 10-1 as they head into three remaining regular-season games. Red Kelly scored thrice for Toronto while Detroit and Montreal won to create a tight race for the top spots.
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Wilt Plays Through Pain After Saturday's Royals Game
Wilt, who sat out the close finish of Saturday's game against the Royals due to pain, said Sunday he is sick but can play.
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Miss Whitworth Wins St Petersburg Women Open
Kathy Whitworth won the St. Petersburg Women's Open with a final round 74 to finish at 281 total, earning $1,500. Sandra Haynie placed second with 285, and Marilynn Smith took third at 287, while Mickey Wright finished fourth with 288 and $800.
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Plane Down But Pilot Is Rescued
An Air Force spokesman said seven of eight F105 jets returned to base after strafing and bombing in North Vietnam. One F105 was shot down over Communist territory but the pilot was rescued. The mission aimed to find targets of opportunity along roads and marked the first such reconnaissance raid on North Vietnam.
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Americans Readying Two-Man Gemini Flight For Steering
At Cape Kennedy Florida two astronauts Virgil Grissom and John Young prepare to pilot the Molly Brown Gemini spacecraft. They will steer the craft to adjust its orbit twice and test rendezvous readiness as weather conditions remain uncertain. Backup crew Schirra and Stafford pass medical checks.
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Vietnamese base attack reported
Vietnamese forces and U S aircraft clash at a base noted for hazardous devices and rockets. Vietnamese planes drop 52 tons of ordnance while U S planes strike antiaircraft installations.
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