Southern Illinois Upsets Duke In NIT Quarterfinals
Southern Illinois used disciplined offense to outplay a weary Duke 89 to 72 in the NIT quarterfinals. Marshall routed Nebraska 119 to 88 behind George Stone’s 46 points, setting an NIT single-game mark for 3 pointers attempted.
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Vito
Stellino
Southern Mlilnois
Annd
Marshall
Southern Illinois
Duke
George Stone
Nebraska
Southern Olinois
Vic Bubas
Rasler
Bob Érpe
Marshall-Nebraska
Johnson
Stone
George Mikan
Mikan
Marshell
Swintdey
Football Draft to End Jones Financial Troubles
Michigan State halfback Jones was expected to be the top pick by the Baltimore Colts in the first combined NFL AFL draft. He reportedly would sign around 5.1 million dollars, aiming to stabilize finances, as the merger trims large bonuses for early selections.
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Jack Wilkinson
UPF
New York
UPI
Bint Jones
Michigan State
Baltimore Colts
Donas
Tae Namath
Tommy Nocis
Jim Grabowski
Donny Aderson
George Webster
UCLA
Mal Farr
Notre Dame
Jim Lynch
Florida
Steve Spurrier
Purdue
Hob Gilesé
Mweets
Milly
Lombardi
Chaicéa
Cames
Ushal
New Orleans Fanchise
New York Gianta
New Orleans
Paiv
Baltimore
Gary Conta
Minnesota
Fran Tarkentor
Collegians
Fnally
Covington Catholic
Covinglor
Catholic
Elizabethtown Catholic
Royals Rise to Third in NBA Eastern Division
Cincinnati Royals finally reach third place in the Eastern Division after a 199-117 win over the Chicago Bulls. Oscar Robertson nets 43 points, Adrian Smith adds 21 as Cincinnati overhauls New York Knicks in the race for position.
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United Prose International
Cincinnati Royals
Nations Basketball Association
Royals
New York Khicks
Chiccago Bulls
St. Louis
Boston
San Francisco
Detroit
Oscar Robertson
Bulls
Adrian Smith
Cincinnati
Tehance
Knicks
Rubinso
Perind
Mbh
Pistons
Stan Rubinsen
Bill Henry
Mal Reniff
Ross Moaschit
Yankee
White Sox
Moschitto
Chicago
McDaniels Named UPI Player of the Year
Jim McDaniels, a standout college prospect, was selected Player of the Year by the UPI Board of Coaches in Kentucky. Coaches praised his scoring, defense, and leadership, noting 40 points per game and 26 rebounds. McDaniels drew strong interest from about 200 colleges, with Kentucky’s Joe Hall highlighting his court demeanor and potential.
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McDaniels
UPI
ED Stobbe
United Press International
Jim McDaniels
Inday
Kastucky
UPL Board of Coaches
Allen County
Tommy Long
Log
Big Jim
North Warrel
Ang
Long
MacDaniels
Warries
Jim Dow
University of Kentucky
Joe Hall
Joe McDaniels
Hall
Jim Mebaniel
Han
Reagan
Dodgers Turn To Hitting For 1966 Pennant Run
Los Angeles manager Walter Alston shifts from pitching strength to offense amid trade rumors and new hitters. Bailey from the Pirates adds power, while Wills is traded. Roseboro and Osteen anchor the lineup as the club seeks to improve scoring and avoid post season shutouts.
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Alston
Vero Beach
Angelés Dodgers
Walter Alston
Sandy Koufax
Maury Wills
Los Angeles
Waufay
Coremand
Dodgers
Galnore
Elghth
Japan
Mazeroski Drops Golf Pro Claim After Astrajet Win
Pittsburgh second baseman Bill Mazeroski, famed for the 1960 World Series heroics, won $5,000 in a charity Astrajet golf event near San Diego with teammate Paul Krause. He jokes the win makes him a golf pro despite poor driving, insisting his life hasn’t changed much as he basks in renewed attention.
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Maz
Yiot
Pitsburgh
Mazeroski
Airlines
Krause
Pittsburgh
Ralph Terry
Aerosk
Serent Sacker
Ken Herretson
Jelw Brodie
Mareroski
Pabtee
Arpen
Trotters to Play Washington Generals in LMU Showdown
Harlem Globetrotters visit Lincoln Memorial University in two weeks for an exhibition game against the Washington Generals on Thursday April 6. Coach Dean Bailey confirms the LMU gym hosts the event with halftime entertainment and a fan-friendly exhibition.
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Harlem Globe Trotters
Lincoln Memorial
Dean Bailey
LMU
Globe Trotters
Washington Generals
Trotters
Brooks Robinson Hit By Ball Not Serious
Baltimore Orioles star Brooks Robinson was hit in the head by a pitch in the fourth inning against Atlanta and hospital tests were ordered. The injury was not described as serious, while Atlanta’s Martyn Martinez drove in the winning run with a squeeze bunt in the 10th to give the Braves a 2 0 exhibition victory.
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Mike Gremaud
UPI Sports Weiter Bank
Bauer
Drird
Baltimore Orioles
Brooks Robinson
Atlanta
Robineo
Orioles
Robinson
Martyn Martinez
Braves
Cecil Upshaw
Phil Niekra
Jay Ritchie
Tulio Naverro
Oriole
Baltimore
Asher
St. Louis
Detroit
Cincin Nati
Houston
Minneso
Phladelphia
Sportsmanship Week Declared in Kentucky High School Tourney
Gov. Edward T Breathitt proclaimed this week Sportsmanship Week in Kentucky as the state High School Basketball Tournament begins in Louisville. He urged good sportsmanship as the obligation of all citizens and cited his own vocal support at a Lexington rally, where Weston faced Dayton in a Midlands regional game, ending in overtime.
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Allen County
Owenshoro
Earlington
Louisville
Feu
Thomas, Jefferson
Tates Creek
Betsy Layne
Ashlind
Frankfort
UPI
Edward T. Breathitt
Kentucky
Lexington
Weston Kentucky
Barnarner
Dayton
Breathit
Flyers
Daily News
Bell and Knnx
Lee County
Clathorne County
Tenn
TVA Lake Levels And Reservoir Data Snapshot
TVA lake stage figures list elevations for Fort Loudoun Watts Bar Melton Hill Norris South Molton Cherokee Douglas and other dams and sites with numeric values reflecting current water levels. Data appears as a terse numeric registry of project reservoirs and streams.
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Ft, Loudoun
Melton Hill
Norris
South Molston
Cherokee
Douglas
Diwassee
Enntewtlah
Barry Likely Tops Scoring In NBA This Season
New York UPI reports Barry of the San Francisco Warriors is almost certain to become the league scoring champion, with 2,607 points and a 36.2 average through recent games. Robertson trails with 2,290 points and 230.5 average as Chamberlain eyes field goal and rebounding records.
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Detroit
Warriors
Rick Barry
Ory
Hawks
Bill Bridges
St Louis
Fridges
Ton Hudson
Los Angeles Tf
NEW York
UPI
National Basketball Association
Rice Barry
San Francisco Warriors
Philadelphia
Wilt Chamberlin
Barry
Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati
Chamberlain
Jerry West
Los Angeles
Elgin Baylor
Adrian Smith
Guy Rodgers
Chicago
Folley Aims to Win Title as Clay Plans Defense
Chianese denies Clay will defend title after March 22 since he may not hold the title. Folley vows knockout or decision to win the crown, while Clay spars and jokes about basketball and a potential bout with Wilt Chamberlain.
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New. York
UPI
Chianese
Ger Zora Folley
Cassius Clay
Folley
Madison, Square Garden
Clay
Tokyo
San Francisco
Japan
Oscar Bonavena
Argentina
Thad Spencer
Portland
Ore
Providence Friars
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia
Star
Bowling Twilight League Results Snapshot
Slushee's Beauty Shop defeated Enix Embers 6 to 4, Rowland Chevrotet led with 3 pins as Tri-State Motore and Excélle each posted 1, while Wallace's Beauty Shop won 3 to 0 against Tri State Supply and S&W Auto Parts.
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Twilight League Slushee
Béalty Shop
Enix Embers
Rowland Chevrotet
Tri-State Motore
Excélle
Wallace's Beauty Shop
Tri State Supply
S&w Auto Parts
Wallace's
Rowland Ty
Tri-State Motors
Enix Bros
Tri-State
Beauty Saile Excello
Francisco
Skyline League National Guard
Job Corps
Ewing Civitan Club
Coca- Cola
Bryant
Baker
Sareeedh
Coca-Cola
National Guard
Civitans
R. Mays
Wai
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Illinois
SIU
Hartman
Ting
Hank Iba
Iba
Sill
Texas Western
USSF
Freehhrows
Salukis
Almosé
Ther Nauyl
Dick Garrett
Ralph Johnson
Watt
Bratt
St Aatl
Nee Owders
Vince Lombardi
Green Bay Packers
Packers
Redskins
Ronny Anderson
Willy
Petroit Lions
Ben Kramer
Tigers Oily
Jong & Jaan Fanetole Eo King
Edward Americe
Largari Salling
Joe Gergen
UPI Sports
Wills
Pirates
Bailey
Bucs
Soucinus Forbes Field
Lou Johnson
Willie Davis
Clia
Wigans
Gene Michael
Pittsburg
Michael
Columbus
Nuifield
Rom Fainly
Fire Lake
John Roseboro
Brant
Butler
Grysdale
Dodger
Mony
Jin
Claude Osteen
Dan Sutton
Rob Miller
Millers
Bob Sex
Angels
Phil Rego
Ron Perranaski
Forry
Tallent Crew
Tpe Moeller
BUI Singey
Spokane
Alan Foster
Hig Twpes
Ron Bunt
Bob Halley
Palmer
Hunt
Rusky
Tim
Lefebvre
Long Beach
Calif
Tort Myers, Fla
Bill Mazeroski
Arnold Palmer
Warold E
Orr
E. Lathbury Avie
Abs Saperstein
Owensboro
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Dragané
Green Dragons
Dr. Litkenhaus
Monticello
Lewis Gregory
Jos Harper
Trojans
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Pittsworth
Kansas City Fl
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland Yankees
Los Angeles Bee
Washington
Mets
Estone J
TVA Lake
NBA
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Manning Theatre
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Life Magazine
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Amer Paolo
Phooe
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