North Carolina State without top scorer Lakins hurts ACC bid
NC State star Larry Lakins is ruled ineligible after flunking a biology exam, sidelining the Wolfpack who had been 11-1 after a 79-64 win at Raleigh. Coach Press Maravich faces lineup changes as NC State seeks an ACC clash at Virginia.
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UCLA Keeps lead in weekly AP poll as Michigan on their heels
UCLA remains the top team in the weekly AP basketball poll with 29 of 36 first place votes and a 45 point edge over Michigan. Michigan moved to 11-2 after a 103-84 win over Purdue, while St Joseph's 15-1 and Providence rose to fourth after strong showings.
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Bowman Is Lost To Shock Cagers
Wichita State dismisses starting center Nate Bowman for academic ineligibility ending his senior season. Reserve Bob Powers also ruled ineligible, while Gerald Davis plans to return to the varsity. The Shockers operate atop the MVC at 5-0 and 12-2 overall.
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Namath Operation Is Called Great Success
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath has undergone knee surgery to remove torn cartilage at Lenoir Hill Hospital. Doctor James A. Nicholas projects Namath will be in excellent condition for training next summer after 10 to 14 days in hospital and 8 to 12 weeks of rest and rehab.
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Wanamaker Mile Field Attracts Sub Four Minute Milers
Jim Grelle of the Los Angeles Track Club joined four other sub four minute milers for the Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose indoor meet in Madison Square Garden. The seven man field includes John Davies of New Zealand and John Whetton of England, with Bill Dotson and Archie San Romani Jr. among those who have run under four outdoors. Joe Lynch of Georgetown and Ergas Leps of Canada complete the entrants.
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Auerbach Says 76ers Have Shot In Playoffs After Wilt Trade
Boston coach Red Auerbach warned of Philadelphia’s playoff threat and critiqued Wilt Chamberlain’s influence on the league. He noted Philadelphia's improved form since Wilt joined, while contrasting height advantages with Cincinnati and the 76ers’ forecourt. The Celtics have lost only eight games, three to Philadelphia, in a recent stretch.
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George Wilson Returns as Redskins Assistant Coach
George Wilson with 28 years in the NFL signed on Monday as top offensive aide to Washington Redskins coach Bill McPeak. Wilson left the Detroit Lions after front-office pressure led to a shakeup of assistants. The Lions posted a 7 5 2 last season while the Redskins improved to 6 8, their best since 1956.
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Backboard Pops Postpone Emporia State Basketball Game
A glass backboard shattered during warm ups as Keith Browne of Warrensburg slapped the rim. Officials took an hour to locate a replacement, forcing the game to be postponed until tonight following the Emporia Clay Center contest.
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Strikes and Spares Feature Prominent Bowler and Instructor
Joe Wilman profiles Jean Bopp a top bowler and instructor whose hard work elevates her to among the finest in the league. Her partner Mrs Bopp embodies dedication and practice shaping star pupils as she expresses a zeal to learn and apply coaching.
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Learn bowling tips from Mrs. Bopp to boost scores
Mrs. Bopp outlines four fundamentals to improve bowling technique. Stance, push-away, swing, and thumb alignment are essential for better angles and higher scores. She stresses watching the stars to understand release and lift, and promotes Billy Sixty's Spare Shooting Angles booklet available for 10 cents.
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Sad Sam Jones Becomes Celtics' Scoring Spark
Providence AP reports Sam Jones has reached superstar status with the Boston Celtics 27 points in 24 minutes helped Boston beat Baltimore 142-104 for their 25th win in 27 starts. Jones rising from relief to starter, averaging 25 plus per game as he climbs league scoring ranks.
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Blackburn Named Virginia Head Coach After Elias Resigns
George Blackburn, previously offensive backfield coach at the University of Virginia, is promoted to head football coach after Bill Elias resigns to coach Navy. Blackburn, 51, was the sole strong candidate among about 100 applicants and receives a one-year self renewing appointment. Virginia finished 5-5 under Elias and Blackburn expressed elation at the promotion.
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Neely Target of Suit By Houston Grid Club
OKLAHOMA CITY The House Oilers filed a breach of contract suit against Oklahoma tackle Ralph Neely one of four players removed from the Sooners Gator Bowl squad on New Year’s Day. The Oilers allege Neely violated his pro deal by signing with the Dallas Cowboys on the way home from the Gator Bowl. The players claimed the contracts were undated and stated not binding.
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Cyclone Quint Raps Sooners for Big Eight win
Iowa State erases a 17 point Oklahoma lead to win 87 81 as Bob Ziegler scores 30 points aided by Dave Fleming 17 and Jim Gatewood 30 for Oklahoma. Cyclones improve to 3 4 in conference and 6 11 overall while Kansas upset and Sooner marks move to 1 3 league.
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Griffith and Gonzales Clash in a 10 Rounder
Welterweight champion Emile Griffith meets Manuel Gonzalez in a 10 round non-title bout in Houston. Gonzalez earned this shot by defeating Joe Brown Rip Randall Denny Moyer and Pete Schmidt in 1964. Griffith weighs about 149 pounds with a 43 win five loss record and 17 KOs. Gonzalez stands 32-12-6 with 10 KOs.
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Clyde Kensinger Urges Life Insurance Forethought
Clyde Kensinger stresses life insurance as essential for family protection, arguing it must be planned with foresight rather than learned by experience. He offers help to readers in recognizing the necessity of adequate coverage.
Fort Hays Surprises Colorado Cage Squad
Fort Hays State junior college alum Dick Schur scored 30 points as Fort Hays State beat Southern Colorado 79 to 71 in Hutchinson improving to 1 0 against Colorado teams this season. Sterling beat Tabor 69 52. Warrensburg State postponed after a glass backboard break.
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Major Loops Plan Cooperative Scouting Policy
Four MLB clubs Detroit Tigers Pittsburgh Pirates Milwaukee Braves and Cleveland Indians outlined a joint scouting plan to reduce big bonus signings and expand minor league play. Each team will use 60 to 76 scouts per area with three annual selections and a test period of one year overseen by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick.
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Adams Sues Neely Over Oilers Contract Dispute
K S Bud Adams owner of the Houston Oilers filed a federal suit over a contract dispute with Oklahoma tackle Ralph Neely. Adams says Neely signed a four year Oilers deal on Dec 1 and took a 25000 bonus then returned the check after joining the Cowboys. He seeks to validate the Houston pact and block Neely from playing for Dallas.
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Bud) Adams
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Garagiola Steals Show at St Louis Writers Dinner
Toast master Joe Garagiola drew laughs while the Cardinals collected most awards at the St Louis baseball writers dinner. Ken Boyer and Bill White shared Baseball Man of the Year, Bob Gibson and Tim McCarver earned outstanding achievement honors, and Mike Shannon was named Rookie of the Year.
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