Hall of Fame voting looks at longtime pitchers and hitters
Jerry Nardiel looms over 1960s Hall of Fame eligibles noting Warren Spahn Robin Roberts Whitey Ford Curt Simmons Lew Burdette Vernon Law as first year choices. He highlights Spahn’s seven years out and career accolades, plus Reynolds Ford Roberts and Bob Lemon’s unique paths, then notes Enos Slaughter and Johnny Mize as hitters and his limit at seven selections.
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Buck's To Probe Hayes Incident At Ohio State
Ohio State University will investigate the incident leading to a battery charge against football coach Woody Hayes in Pasadena. OSU Athletic Director Ed Weaver will lead the inquiry and advise on possible university action. If Hayes is cleared, he may seek reimbursement of legal costs. Photographer Art Rogers filed the charge, stating Hayes shoved a camera during the Rose Bowl.
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Wooden breaks silence on UCLA record streak
UCLA coach John Wooden shifts from avoidance to discussion of a potential 60 game winning streak as the Bruins eye games with Oregon and Oregon State. He notes focus on conference play and balancing talent with quickness while recognizing the pressures on players and the legacy of past teams.
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Unbeaten Hawks Host Fenwick in New Year Return
Miami branch coach Lynn Darbyshire greets the return of two starters Rich Hinkel and Dave Spivey from last year's state champion team as the Warriors begin their "second season" against Ohio University Lancaster. With Hinkel and Spivey back, the team eyes a 13-0 start and another state title, adding Keith Wilson to the lineup while noting absences of Foust Chasteen and Banks.
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Haley Remains Cincy Admirer
ASSOCIATED PRESS reports Bowling Green Coach Pat Haley still praises Cincinnati as the top Ohio team after Cincinnati beat Bowling Green 70 to 59. Lloyd Batts and Derrek Dickey each scored 22 for the Bearcats who led 60 to 11 early, with Dickey grabbing 14 rebounds and Cincinnati holding a 65-42 edge on the boards.
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Cage Results From Columbus and Nearby Colleges
Cincinnati defeated Bowling Green 100 to 73 while Muskingum fell to Ohio Northern 100 to 81. Oberlin lost to Case Western Reserve 100 to 81 as Wright State edged Thomas More 78 to 70. Steubenville beat State College 59 to 42. Indiana Marietta Shrine Tournament results include Dickinson 84 Bethany 82 in overtime. Marietta 83 Waynesburg 68 Providence 79 over Rhode Island Long Island 66 Fairleigh Dickinson 50. North Carolina 100 Furman 67 Utah State 91 Southern Miss 87 in OT Nebraska 63 Georgia State 54 Richmond 84 East Carolina 75. Georgia Southern 97 Bucknell 80 Austin Peay 128 Tusculum 52 Memphis 97 Drake 92 in 2 OTs Baylor 98 Lamar 94 Texas Tech 59 Creighton 57 Air Force 49 Abilene Christian 44 Oklahoma 81 Texas 78 Centenary 80 Arkansas 72 Sam Houston 74 East Texas State 65 San Francisco 60 Seattle 60 Weber State 61 Montana 48 Loyola New Orleans 102 Reno 86.
Middies Face Taft In Key GMC Clash Tonight
Fenwick High coach Butch Rossi previews a pivotal MML tilt as Madison Mohawks visit Fenwick while Middletown Middies and Taft also collide for GMC lead. crowd expects a tight defensive battle with rebounding and press defense deciding.
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Freshman High Basketball Teams Split Victories
Edgewood 36 34 Team No 1. Princeton Scarlet 48 37 over Spartans. Athenians beat Franklin 44 23 led by Ken Aldridge 16 and Rob Ramey 10. Titans 58 49 over West Carrollton with Mark Silas 17. Edgewood, Ted Strong clinched late free throws. Elston Gresham 16 for losers, Spartans held to 6 in third.
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Kennedy Denies Bulls Protest Over Chicago Game
NBA commissioner Walter Kennedy denied the Chicago Bulls protest of the December 12 game at Chicago Stadium against the Los Angeles Lakers. Officials ruled time up on a silent count after a Crago shot by Chet Walker was disallowed, with Kennedy noting the clock remained and the method used could signal end of game in loud venues.
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Carlisle Fresh Stay Unbeaten
Carlisle's undefeated freshman team led from start to finish and defeated Visiting Preble Shawnee 51 to 40. Tom Sullivan scored 12 points as the Indians earned their fifth straight win while Shawnee evened its record at 2-2.
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Mohawk Fresh Stop Edges Fenwick In Overtime
Mohawk freshman trio led by Randy Blevins Jeff Nicholas and Randy Ledford combined for a 47-44 overtime win over host Fenwick. Fenwick tied 42 apiece at regulation but managed only a single basket as Mohawk improved to 5-1 on the season.
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Middletown Middies Taft Clash Sells Out In Hamilton
The Greater Miami Conference game between Middletown and Taft in Hamilton is sold out. The Taft gym seats 2,200, matching Middletown’s home capacity, said Ed Skeeter Payne, Middies athletics manager.
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Bruce Hires at Iowa State Former Tampa coach named Cyclones head
Earle Pruce, who led Tampa University to a bowl game in his sole season as head coach, is named head football coach at Iowa State University. He replaces Johnny Majors who resigned December 18 to take the Pittsburgh job.
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