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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1965
Page
15
The piece contrasts Art Modell with a hoped-for image of a small town insurer, noting his elegance and decisive nature as Browns owner. It also surveys boxing politics at the WBA in Chicago, headlines a heavyweight title scramble, and recalls historic title changes and quiz notes about past champions.
The Evansville Purple Aces, led by coach Brad McCutchan, were crowned the national small college basketball champions for the second consecutive year by the UPI board of coaches. Their 24-0 season and unanimous 35 first place votes cemented a historic, perfect rating as they prepare to open defense against Bethune-Cookman.
Fred McWilliams of Phoenix and Tevil Holman of San Diego fought to a draw in the Hacienda Hotel main event as judges split cards. McWilliams showed reach and height edge, Holman pressed inside with power, nose damage to McWilliams noted. The undercard featured Jimmy Evans debut victory, Johnny Lattimore stoppage of Davey Pearson, and Speedy Gullat decision over Ken Garrett. Nevada lightweight title bout looms next Tuesday with Davey Patterson defending versus Johnny Brooks.
Nevada Southern University and Fresno State College begin regional action Friday in Seattle with NSU seeking their best small college record. Coach Ed Gregory warns of Lonnie Hughley’s 23 point average as NSU’s Silas Stepp tops the Rebels in Seattle journey.
A compilation of college basketball results shows Siena routing St Peter s 80 to 7 while Fairfield beat Assumption 95. Other notable scores include Bradley 102 over North Texas 77, High Point 75 over Elon 6, Wofford 69 over Pembroke 45, Providence 102 past Massachusetts 75, Central Michigan 84 over Wayne State 60, Texas A M 94 over Southern Methodist, and Baylor 79 over Rice 72.
Golfers from Nevada Southern University and Lake Mead Base will face off Friday in individual and team matches at Paradise Valley golf course. Twelve players compete with tee times starting in the afternoon. Participants include Van McCartie and Ray Demmean for NSU and Bob Fowler and Denby Wade for Lake Mead.
Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente showed negative tests but symptoms suggested malaria or paratyphoid after returning from Santo Domingo. Dr. Roberto Buso cited possible infection in February and noted malaria elimination in Puerto Rico with still present risk in Dominican areas. Pirates GM Joe L Brown said Clemente was being treated for malaria at spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.
Southern Conference tournaments open with Bishop Gorman Basic in the large-school division and Boulder City Moapa Valley favored in A. Gorman Basic play Friday’s winner vs Las Vegas in AA. Western Rancho look to reach Reno by winning the Friday night playoff and the results hinge on a pair of key matchups.
Western coach Malcolm Jones leads a veteran Warriors squad with size and a winning culture into a crucial showdown with Rancho in the state tournament chase. Rancho counters with hot shooters Chuck Eaholtz Morris Stowers and O’Dell Nichols, hoping for an upset as Las Vegas, Gorman, and Basic battle for a berth.
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