Player's Birdies secure Lucky International golf title
Gary Player of South Africa surged with birdies on the 15th, 16th, and 17th holes in heavy rain to win the Lucky International tourney with a final 65 under par. Don January finished tied for fourth. Ted Kroll and George Bayer led early before fading.
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Carey and Hamilton Named To Ball Hall Of Fame
The old timers committee of the Baseball Writers Association of America elected Max Carey and Billy Hamilton to the Hall of Fame. Carey holds the modern NL single season steal record and career steals crown with 738. Hamilton, "Sliding Billy," led the NL in batting in 1891 and swiped 115 bases that season, with a lifetime 1937 steals.
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Celtics Pound Warriors 128 to 115 in Garden rout
Celtics surge with 23 straight in first period led by Bob Cousy 15 points and Bill Sharman 21 as they beat the Warriors 128 115. Wilt Chamberlain tops losers with 43, Frank Ramsey fuels second period surge, Russell dominates boards. Celtics stretch lead in Eastern race.
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Officials Of New Houston Baseball Club To Appear
In Dallas AP report says Houston officials will attend a Pasadena event honoring top Texas baseball figures. Carl W. of Fort Worth, ex St. Paul AA player, lauds the honorees as major league and minor league players of the year. Vernon Lefty Gomez, ex Yankee star pitcher, will be principal speaker.
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Dodgers eye strong 1961 as youth fuels rebound
Manager outlines optimism for Dodgers with key youngsters ready to lift hitting and defense. Willie Davis led Pacific Coast League while Neal Roseboro and Charley Smith sharpened tools for improved contact and power. Young pitchers Drysdale Podres Koufax Sherry Williams Roebuck face spring decisions as injuries challenge depth. Competition heats for first base and pennant with Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis and Cincinnati eyed. Next: Baltimore.
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Sun Devils Gain Border Conference Lead With 81-77 Win
Arizona State expands its Border Conference lead to 3-0 in league play after a 81-77 victory over Hardin-Simmons at Abilene. West Texas State also fell, 85-73, to Arizona as New Mexico State remained idle.
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Minnesota Placed UPI Cup Tonight
The UPI Cup, symbol of the 1960 national collegiate football championship, will be presented to the University of Minnesota tonight during halftime ceremonies at the Indiana basketball game. Minnesota, the Big 10 co champion, was voted No 1 by 30 UPI raters, a panel long viewed as authoritative in college football.
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Danish swimmer quits Molokai Channel after long shark scare
Danish born swimmer Miss Andersen abandoned her 26 mile Molokai crossing 16 hours 38 minutes into the attempt after reporting four sharks circling her in phosphorescent water. Her husband coach John Sonnichsen said she showed signs of distress and was pulled into a boat. Andersen vowed to try again next spring. Also reports say no progress in Britain Iceland talks over a 12 mile fishing limit.
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Boston Skaters Sweep National Figure Titles
At the 1961 National Figure Skating Championships in Colorado Springs. Bradley Lord, 21, won the senior men title at Broadmoor World Arena. Lorraine Hanlon claimed junior ladies. Mary McEvoy and Ralph Dee won silver dance. Diane Sherbloom and Larry Pierce took dance gold.
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Johansson to Bar Press at Two Workouts per Week
Ingemar Johansson said he will bar the press and public from two workouts weekly as he trains for his third bout with Floyd Patterson. The date is set for March 13 at the Miami Beach Convention Hall. He cites secrecy to correct past mistakes and improve his strategy.
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Mansperger Named Assistant Line Coach at West Texas State
Dick Mansperger a former Arizona State football player is signed as line coach at West Texas State College replacing Joe Moss who departs to join the Air Force Academy. Mansperger 27 will report Wednesday after a earlier career at Palo Verde Junior College and ASU and service at Fort Campbell.
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