Oscar Is Tough To Beat But Not The Royals
Oscar Robertson moved past Bob Cousy into the NBA all time assists list with 6 949 but his Cincinnati Royals lost 125 113 to the Phoenix Suns. Gail Goodrich scored 25 for the Suns and Dick Van Arsdale 22 while Tom Van Arsdale had 23 for Cincinnati.
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Pro Hoop Standings and Scores From Sunday Games
Philadelphia built a 28 18 lead over Boston in the first period as Hal Greer 29 and Wally Jones 25 pace the 76ers. Sam Jones led Boston with 30. Nate Thurmond 35 and Jeff Mullins 25 carried San Francisco past Atlanta. Zelmo Beaty scored 9 for the losers. Seattle beat Detroit with Bob Rule 36 and Lenny Wilkens 14 rebounds. Walt Bellamy had 31 for Detroit. Sunday results include Dallas 119 Oakland 116 and Kentucky 123 Los Angeles 99 among others with 3 922 in attendance.
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Kassian Nets Three as Bisons Beat Barons 6 3
Dennis Kassian scored three goals to lead the Buffalo Bisons to a 6 3 American Hockey League win over the Cleveland Barons Sunday night in Buffalo.
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Floridians Grab Lead With 113 108 Win Over Houston
Miami Floridians move to first in the ABA Eastern Division after a 113-108 victory over Houston. Don Freeman netted 25 as Miami connected on 27 of 31 free throws. Indiana slips to fourth after a 112-96 loss to the Nets.
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Top Ten Faces Shake Up After Upsets This Weekend
Kentucky suffers SEC setback as Tennessee closes in while Tulsa and Purdue slip in their conferences. UCLA and Santa Clara maintain unbeatens as North Carolina and Illinois stumble. Ohio State and Michigan State win, reshaping title races and NCAA bids. Lew Alcindor starred for UCLA.
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Canny Scot Andy Kerr Dies At 90 Coach Of Colgate Red Raiders
Andrew Kerr known as The Canny Scot led Colgate football for 18 seasons securing 95 wins 50 losses and seven ties. He died in Tucson Arizona at age 90 after a diabetic coma and arterial issues. Arizona Mortuary to return his body to Hamilton New York for services. Kerr mentored players including Len Macaluso John Oris Bob Smith Charles Wasicek Ernie Nevers.
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Rocket Ride on Navy Staff
Dick Walker, 35, who helped Toledo’s Rockets rank high in pass defense, has joined the Navy football staff as a coach. In his two Toledo seasons, the secondary yielded 104.1 passing yards per game and 4 TDs in 10 games first season, then 114.1 yards and 8 TDs last season.
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Williams Tabs Patience As Biggest Task
Ted Williams mentors the Washington Senators as part owner and manager facing a last place club. The deal could be worth over 50 000 a year with stock options totaling up to 900 000. Robert E Short, the club's new owner, estimated discussions but avoided confirming a million dollar label. Williams awaits formal announcement and prepares for a demanding return to baseball.
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Ford Talladega tops ARCA 300 as Daytona 500 bid looms
Benny Parsons drove the 1969 Talladega to first in the ARCA 300 mile winter championship at Daytona Beach, earning $5,500. He may try for the Daytona 500 despite uncertainty. Iggy Katona and Andy Hampton finished second and third with Chargers amid caution flags and a few wrecks. all drivers uninjured.
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Weekend Fights Around the World Upset Barrientos Wins Title
Rene Barrientos outpoints Ruben Navarro to claim the World Boxing Council junior lightweight title in Manila. In Quito Eugenio Espinosa beats Gabriel Elorde on points. Jose Naples stops Fate Davis in Mexico City. Ed Die Spence defeats Kenny Cherico in North Adams. Chucho Castillo retains the Mexican bantamweight title in Monterrey.
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Tribe Divided Over Strike Ahead of 1969 Camp
The Cleveland Indians face a split over a players strike as 11 named holdouts vow to strike until the pension dispute is settled while 27 of 52 players intend to report for spring training in Tucson on February 25. Names cited include Alvis Brown Cardenal Hamilton Hargan Horton McDowell Sims Siebert Snyder Suarez and others.
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Littler Seeks Repeat Of Arizona Golf Feat Of 59
Gene Littler, winner of the $100,000 Phoenix Open with a record 263, aims to repeat his Arizona victories from a decade ago at Tucson. He posted a 27 under 62 in a final-round 69 66 62 66 to finish 21 under, capturing the 1969 event and moving atop golf money winners.
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Madison Ducats Limited for Friday Class A Showdown
A limited number of tickets go on sale at Madison High for Friday night’s Class A game between Dixie Township and Madison. Athletic director Ron Kash says tickets cost 1.25 for adults and 0.75 for students for the 8:15 p.m. tip at Franklin Monroe High.
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Pitts burgh Three Rivers Stadium Named in 1970 Plans
Pittsburgh announces its new $30 million stadium will be named Pittsburgh Three Rivers Stadium at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. The venue near the Ohio River banks is slated for completion before the 1970 baseball season and will host the Pirates and Steelers.
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Ohio Hydro Pilot Disqualified in Biscayne Bay Regatta
Richard Cunningham of Celina Ohio crossed first in the 280 cubic inch hydro class but was disqualified. Charlie Dunn Jr of Miami took the victory piloting the 1968 champion 280 hydro Chuck Wagon owned by James Deal of Worthington Ohio.
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Ex Navy Boss to Join Pats Coaching Staff
Bill Elias 45 former Navy head coach and ex George Washington, Virginia coach, was named by the Boston Patriots to coach the defensive back field. He is the fourth assistant hired by Clive Rush, new Pats head coach, during the weekend.
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Packers to face Falcons in Shrine Game in Canton
The Green Bay Packers will play the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh annual Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement game set for September 13 in Fawcett Stadium, adjacent to the Hall of Fame. This marks the first Hall of Fame series appearance for both teams.
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Stan Smith Aims for Top Spot in U S Tennis
Salisbury AP Stan Smith 22 seeks No 1 after rapid rise from National Junior Champion 1964 to No 3 in rankings. He won the U S National Indoor Championship defeating Ismael El Shafei and partnered Bob Lutz to doubles title. Arthur Ashe out with elbow, Smith eyes singles glory.
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Baseball Talks Continue Today Progress Slow
In New York AP reports indicate progress over the weekend as representatives of major league teams and players plan another meeting to settle a boycott threatening the 1969 season. Marvin Miller is expected to respond to the owners pension proposal while Yankees set to open spring training with or without veterans.
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