Fort Stockton hosts early outdoor meet with 51 teams entered
Comanche Relays open the outdoor season February 23 with 51 teams entered across two divisions. Fort Stockton plans an asphalt runway and foam pads for vaulters, 80 volunteers running events, and a pre-meet barbecue. Curtis Kelley will referee as the Jaycees sponsor the Fort Stockton public schools meet.
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Five players share Phoenix Open first round lead at 67
Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Jay Hebert each shot five under par 67 to lead the Phoenix Open after a wild day. Davey Hill hit 86 after a late burst of temper on the 18th, while Palmer carded six birdies and an eagle in a 34 34 round despite four bogeys.
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Fresno State joins top ten as Wittenberg leads small colleges
In the UPI coaches ratings for small college basketball Wittenberg of Ohio remains No. 1 with 23 first place votes. Fresno State climbs to No. 10 after a seven game win streak, while Southeast Missouri moves to No. 2 and Akron rises to seventh.
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Bullets acquire Hubie White from NBA amid roster shakeup
The Camden Bullets of the Eastern Professional Basketball League signed Hubie White formerly with the San Francisco Warriors and released NBA veteran Joe Grabowski in a regional roster move.
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Rector Named Head Coach for Roosevelt Grid Team
Travis Rector, Wilson High School football coach, accepts the head mentor job for Roosevelt High’s first grid team. Roosevelt opens its season next September with an independent schedule. Rector led Wilson for three years and has ties to Olton and Tulsa high schools. He is a 1957 West Texas graduate, played service football in Korea, and is married while pursuing graduate work at Texas Tech.
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A&I Cancels Non-Conference Game After Injuries
In Kingsville Texas A and I cancelled its non conference basketball game against Trinity University in San Antonio after losing three players to injuries. Top scorer Phil Shirk broke his foot ending his season Gus Laemmrich and Charles Cothran also suffered knee injuries and will miss weeks.
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Tough Season Looms For LA Angels In 1963 By Rigney
LA Angels manager Billy Rigney previews 1963 with a deeper bench led by Bob Sadowski and Jim Fregosi. He expects rookies Fred Newman and Dick Simpson to develop, notes injuries resolved, and predicts a balanced AL race with the Yankees Detroit and Minnesota as strong threats.
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Eagles Hope to Clinch Title as Stafford Is Lost
Hobbs High faces Artesia Saturday seeking the District 4A crown with Ralph Tasker’s unbeaten team three wins ahead. Guard John Stafford broke a bone in his left foot in practice and will miss the rest of the season after a late leap during last week’s dramatic OT win over Roswell.
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Jaguars Edge Bobcats 26-1 in Pee Wee contest
Sam Loftis scored 14 as the Jaguars dominated the Bobcats 26 to 1 in Pee Wee action at the ABC Boys Club. Other league results include Monsters 32 Tigers 13 in Midgets and Oakwood 38 Shallowater 15 in a Cru sader Church League game.
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IOC suspends Indonesia from Tokyo 1964 Olympics over political dispute
The IOC executive subcommittee voted to suspend Indonesia for refusing to allow Israel and Taiwan to compete in Jakarta 1963 Asian Games. The measure awaits plenary ratification in Nairobi next October and would bar Indonesia from sending teams until then. A lifting remains possible if Indonesia pledges to avoid discrimination and apologizes to IOC members.
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Junior High Meet Opens in Citywide Tournament
The annual citywide ninth grade basketball tournament starts tonight in two gyms Chapman Fieldhouse and Monterey High. Upper bracket games feature Matthews vs Wilson and Slaton vs Alderson at Chapman and Atkins vs Hutchinson and Evans vs Thompson at Monterey. Semifinals are Saturday at Monterey with consolation games earlier at Chapman. Thompson won the recent league title. admission 50 cents adults 2 cents students. sponsor Lubbock Public Schools Athletic Department.
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Massachusetts Legalizes Sunday Billiards Across State
The Massachusetts Legislature and Boston City Council enact Sunday billiards legality for the first time in over 300 years. The change allows venues statewide to operate the game on Sundays, reflecting a shift in local leisure regulations.
Japanese Firms to Build Farm Machinery Plant Near Mandalay
Osaka based firms plan a new farm machinery plant near Mandalay to boost local production. The project aims to expand agricultural equipment supply and create jobs in the region.
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