Unbeatens clash in Monroe Mid-Mmiami League showdown
Monroe hosts Franklin in a top tier MMI game as both teams chase separation. Wildcats coach Day notes a late season dip while Hornets star Smethers seeks solid ball control amid stall risk. Fenwick fuels title chase against Lakota as Falcons eye move toward second place with Madison visiting Lebanon.
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Illini Center Scholtz says Alcindor not perfect
Illinois 6 7 center Scholtz argues Lew Alcindor is not perfect as he plans to guard UCLA star in tonight's Chicago Stadium showdown with the unbeaten Bruins. A sellout crowd of 18 000 expected as UCLA seeks to extend a 14 game win streak.
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Stag Party Attracts Baseball, Harness Leaders In Lebanon
Elks Club event in Lebanon hosts sports figures including Willie Jones Mo Mazzali and Bubbles Hargrave. Reds reps Dave Bristol and Phil Seghi left for Columbus as Mozzali backs Reds GM Bob Howsam on promotions. Wayne Smart predicts harness racing growth and recalls two minute miles with Milestone.
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Robertson Eyes Rookie Of The Year Bid After Showdowns
Oscar Robertson stood out amid two nights of NBA action as he battled Cazzie Russell of New York and matched in a Pistons win. Detroit's Dave Bing scored 32 as the Pistons beat the Royals 118-110 in Cleveland.
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ABC to replay Clay Terrell sparring on Wide World of Sports
ABC announced that three year old films of Cassius Clay sparring with Ernie Terrell will air on February 4 as part of Wide World of Sports. The broadcasts precede Clay defending his heavyweight title against Terrell in Houston on February 6.
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Griffith Comanagers Delay Title Defense Plan at MSG
Emile Griffith's comanagers seek time before committing to a title defense against Italy's Nino Benvenuti at Madison Square Garden on March 22. The delay pauses final arrangements as both sides assess plans and readiness.
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Hagen in good condition after throat operation
Walter Hagen, golf legend of the 1920s, was reported in good condition and doing very well at Munson Medical Center twelve days after throat surgery. The 74 year old, who lives near Traverse City, underwent several throat procedures including a tumor removal in New York. No discharge date was given.
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Clay eyes Folley bout after Terrell title clash
Muhammad Ali says he would fight Zora Folley if he defeats Ernie Terrell next month in the Astrodome. The heavyweight title bout is Feb 6 with Ali the consensus champion and Terrell the WBA champion, as Ali trains in Houston amid international TV interest.
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Marques Rides Four Straight Winners at Florida Downs
Jockey Carlos Marques rode four consecutive winners at Florida Downs on Thursday, sweeping the day's seven-race card with a dominant performance.
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Davis Leads 24-Game Open Qualifying By Big Margin
Davis of Phoenix posted a 5,666 total after 24 games, averaging 236. His final six-game block of 1,528 was a tournament high, giving him a 157 pin lead over Bobby Cooper of Fort Worth as he headed into the Denver Open semi finals.
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Ladies Day Absence Cited Doctor Busy Private Practice
The event notes that the doctor is occupied with private practice this afternoon, causing schedules to shift. No further details on participants or location are provided.
Nicklaus Surprised by Par Wreckage in First Round
Jack Nicklaus stared at the scoreboard showing a huge amount of par wreckage in the first round of the $100,000 event. The surprise score line hinted at rough scoring for the defending champion as the field contends at the Los Angeles course.
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Buckpasser Back in Strub Stakes Picture at Santa Anita
Buckpasser, recovered from a hoof ailment, is near certainly running in the 100000 Charles H. Strub Stakes for four year olds at Santa Anita. Trainer Eddie Neloy hopes Buckpasser will run as the star faces a strong four year old field including runners from the San Fernando Stakes winner lineup.
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Mooney Gibson Dies At 87 Canada Hall Of Fame Player
George Mooney Gibson, 87, the only baseball player named to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and the only Canadian to manage a major league team, died Wednesday at Victoria Hospital. He began pro baseball in 1903 with the Buffalo Bisons and managed the Pittsburgh and Chicago NL clubs in the 1920s and 1930s.
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Chicago Defeats Detroit 4 3 In NHL Action
In a tight league clash, Chicago edges Detroit 4 to 3 as the Blackhawks pull ahead in a spirited matchup. Boston 4 Montreal pending result.
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