Wicks and Hayes Added to All-Star Teams
NBA All-Star rosters expanded in Los Angeles with coaches Heinsohn and Sharman named for East and West. East additions include Beard Johnson Marin Clark Van Arsdale Kauffmann, while West picks are Hawkins Silas Wicks Hayes Lanier Walker. Coaches completed two 14 man squads after writers vote.
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California coach backs USC title chances amid league chatter
California coach Jim Padgett says USC has a good chance to win the Pacific Eight despite UCLA rivals. Padgett and Howie Dallmar note UCLA depth, USC front line with Paul Westphal, and upcoming games at USC and UCLA. Claude Terry named Player of the Week for 77 points in three wins.
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Archer nets L A Open playoff win despite late tee miscue
George Archer used precise putting to win the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open playoff at Rancho Park. He shot five under 66 after a weak driving day, totaling 270 to finish two ahead of Tommy Aaron and Dave Hill. Aaron and Hill split second and third money.
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Birds and Righetti Set For Tonight's Home Matches
Congs host Arroyo Grande as the Northern League front runner, while Braves face Righetti after a Santa Maria setback. Coach Brookhart notes ARG strength in early weights, Braves reshuffle with Rodney Berry in at 133, dual starts 6:30 p.m. and varsity at 8.
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Top 20 college basketball rankings as of Jan 9
UPI lists 20 major programs with records and first place votes. UCLA and Marquette lead at 10–0, North Carolina 9–1, South Carolina 7–2, Penn 9–1, Ohio State 9–2, Virginia 11–0, Missouri 11–1, Florida State 11–2, Villanova 10–1, Illinois 9–1, BYU 10–2, St Louis 8–1, Duquesne 8–0, others including Kentucky 7–2 and UTEP 11–2 with tie notes for Indiana 8–3 and Maryland 9–2.
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Sharman seeks bounceback as Lakers face Pistons in Detroit
Coach Bill Sharman warned of a letdown after the Lakers saw their 33 game win streak end with a 120-104 loss to Milwaukee. He hoped the setback would sharpen the team as they aimed to hold their conference lead before visiting the Royals and 76ers.
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Providence wins 76 69 over Villanova in key upset
Providence upset No 13 Villanova 76 69 as Marvin Barnes and Larry Ketvirtis scored 22 each. Friars held Wildcats to two baskets in the final 15 32 and cha ged a five point deficit into a victory. Kentucky crushed Mississippi State 104 76 and Maryland edged Wake Forest 49 46.
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Freshman rule meets strong opposition from Wooden and Tarkanian
UCLA coach John Wooden and Cal State Long Beach coach Jerry Tarkanian oppose allowing freshmen to start on varsity with the NCAA considering the rule. Wooden cites Bill Walton as a likely freshman starter, while Lew Alcindor would have been another. USC’s Bob Boyd notes depth issues if freshmen could start. Meanwhile at Pebble Beach Bob Barbarossa fires 65 to lead the Crosby Pro Am field.
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