Santee seeks court action after AAU lifetime track ban
Wes Santee, famed American hope for a 4 minute mile, plans a court suit against the AAU after a life suspension from track following an investigation into his expenses. The Missouri Valley Assn and AAU faced scrutiny as costs overages were cited. the case raises Olympic implications and a potential challenge to AAU authority.
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Lawton Boxers Lead Open and Novice Finals in Tulsa
Lawton district boxers head to the Municipal theater in Tulsa for the Golden Gloves finals. Ten entrants, six novice and four open, with Lawton holding top team positions in both divisions. Matches feature Lonnie Poco and Jerome Tahahawah among open contenders, facing foes from Hugo Fort Smith and Tulsa as they vie for state crowns and a Chicago Tournament of Champions berth.
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Niagara Accepts Invitation To NIT
Niagara with a 17-5 record after beating Scranton last Saturday night accepted an invitation to compete in the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden starting March 17. Niagara is the eighth of 12 teams named, joining Marquette Dayton Louisville Duquesne St. Francis of Brooklyn Seton Hall and Xavier. Other potential selections include St Josephs Temple St Louis Houston Utah Brigham Young and Oklahoma City. This marks Niagara's fifth NIT appearance, with previous runs ending in a first round win over Lafayette and a 1954 semifinal loss to Duquesne.
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Weekend Sports In Brief From The Associated Press
In brief sports notes Wes Santee was suspended by the Amateur Athletic Union executive committee. Parry O'Brien and Bob Backus each set world marks in AAU championships. Gene Littler won the Texas Open at 276, Kathy Cornelius captured the St Petersburg Women's Open, Lou Kretlow defeated Alvinrk in the National Baseball Players tournament final. Carol Heiss became world figure skating champion and Bud Werner led the American ski team to a clean sweep. Lorraine Crapp set a world record in the 440 yard freestyle and Garry Chapman tied the 220 yard freestyle mark. Ulf Schmidt defeated Sid Schwartz in the Mid-Winter Invitational. Nashua won the Widener Handicap at Hialeah Park.
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Lou Kretlow
Kansas City
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Australia
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Garry Chapman
Jon Henricks
Memphis State earns at large NCAA bid in 1960 field
Memphis State, 18-4 and fourth in the nation in scoring, received an at large NCAA Tournament berth announced by NCAA eastern selection chair Lewis P. Andreas. It marks the Tigers’ second straight NCAA appearance after last year’s first round loss to Penn State. Holy Cross also earned an at large bid while Marshall and Connecticut qualified as conference champions.
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Kretlow Wins Golf Tourney In Miami
P LOU KRETLOW of the Kansas City Athletics finally broke through to win the National Baseball Players Golf Tournament in Miami Florida. He halved the 17th hole with a three foot putt to defeat defending champion Alvin Dark 2 and 1 after long bouts in the event. Kretlow said he wanted to win this title and had reached the semifinals many times before finally claiming the trophy.
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Houston on the prowl for first Valley title
Houston battles Bradley tonight hoping to seal its first Missouri Valley championship and NCAA berth. The Cougars lead 8-2 with Wichita St. and St. Louis close behind as St. Louis and Oklahoma A&M loom in the schedule with several key matchups remaining this week.
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OCU Loyola mix tonight features revamped lineup
Oklahoma City University will send a revamped lineup against Loyola of New Orleans tonight in a key state game. The Chiefs, led by 6-10 Hubert Reed at center, add sophomores Leon Griffin Ray Gilbert Freddie Dunbar and junior Bill Juby for the first time this season. Coach Abe Lemons says no lineup juggling despite two losses last week.
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Littler Tops Golf Earnings With Texas Open Triumph
Gene Littler surged from five strokes back to win the Texas Open at Fort Sam Houston with a 12 under par 276 and $3,750, boosting his year earnings to $7,225 and moving him to the top of the money list ahead of Lloyd Mangrum. Frank Stranahan faced a stroke penalty ruling over a provisional ball while tying for second at 278 with Ernie Vossler and Mike Fetchick, who shared second money.
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SMU backs Texas Tech for Southwest Conference entry
SMU president Willis Tate announced the university now favors admitting Texas Tech to the Southwest Conference. A faculty athletics committee re examined expansion, calling Tech a logical choice and urging admission as soon as feasible, with expansion possible beyond seven members. The May 11-12 Fayetteville meeting will decide.
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Bears Lose Draft Choice to Toronto Argonauts
The Chicago Bears disclosed their No 1 draft pick for next season Menan Schriever an end from Texas has signed to play with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League A replacement is Preston Bullard a six foot five 215 pounder from Sam Houston State College Tex was signed by the Bears
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Miami Signs Gordon to Coach Player Role
Sid Gordon, veteran major leaguer, has signed a contract to serve as coach player for the Miami Marlins of the International League. The move places Gordon in a dual role guiding and playing for the minor league squad based in Miami.
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Weekend Fights: Evans Stops Bain in Hollywood Bout
In Hollywood California Billy Evans of Los Angeles fought to a stoppage over Tommy Bain of Syracuse New York in a weekend boxing card. The match ended when Evans secured victory by technical finish in the early rounds.
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Sunday Cage Result Dayton Defeats Xavier 83 75
Dayton beat Xavier 83 to 75 in a Sunday men’s college basketball game. Quinnipiac toppled New Bedford 77 to 58 in another match. The results reflect midweek conference play with key scorers contributing for both sides.
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