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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1962
Page
14
In a candid column Jerry Nardiel looms spring talk and the looming state tournament. He notes the big question if Ohio State and Cincinnati meet in Louisville for the NCAA title and whether either can lose league crowns or fail to reach regionals.
A hype filled preview notes Ohio State and Cincinnati may meet in a high stakes game. Fans split loyalties in the Miami Valley as both teams carry strong undefeated profiles and memories of last year’s thrilling finale. The outcome hinges on defense mistakes and pivotal plays.
Canton Ohio reels as Ohio Supreme Court upholds Ohio High School Athletic Association ruling suspending Canton McKinley High School for 1962 season over two players' transfer. impact hits athletic fund, local economy, and planned plans for intramurals. Massillon foes foresee reduced gate receipts and ripple effects on merchants and clubs.
Ohio State meets Wake Forest Cincinnati and UCLA in an NCAA semifinal lineup at Freedom Hall. Bill Lucas and the Buckeyes push to reclaim the title while Wake Forest UCLA and Cincinnati seek upset bids in a high stakes, highly anticipated event.
New York edged Boston 4 3 while Montreal beat Toronto 4 0 as Friday was free of games. No other NHL matches were on the schedule.
St Johns of New York and Dayton prepared for the 25th National Invitation Tournament final at Madison Square Garden after dominant semifinal showings. St Johns, led by Joe Lapchick, and Dayton, coached by Tom Blackburn, each boated strong second halves with Ellis Loughery and Hatton delivering key scoring and rebounds as they eliminated Duquesne and Loyola of Chicago respectively.
Fo Jucker Cincinnati Bearcats coach received a postponement until April 12 from Judge Frank R Jandes after being charged with driving with improper license tags. Jucker was arrested March 10 en route to Columbus for the Ohio State Indiana game. police say his tag belonged to another car as he bumped another vehicle at a red light.
A heated altercation broke out with about three minutes left as Donnie Burks of the Redmen and Mike Rice of the Dukes sparked a fight that drew in most players and several spectators. The championship game airs on NBC at 4 pm EST after the Loyola versus Duquesne consolation.
Ohio's 40th high school basketball tournament opened with eight finalists two wins from the title. Beverly Fort Frye faces Berlin Hiland in Class A while Ayersville plays New Lebanon Dixie, with winners meeting Saturday for the smaller schools crown.
Philadelphia Warriors edge Syracuse 121 104 to win the best of five series 3 2 as Wilt Chamberlain scores 56 points setting several playoff records. Guy Rodgers provides a timely 15 points and strong defense in the win coached by Frank McGuire.
Miami Beach fighter Miami-Frederick Dennis, 143, outpointed Jim Beasley, 146, of Fort Lauderdale, 8 Milan Italy. Sandro Sopolo, 140, Italy, stopped Jacky Chau veau, 135, Paris, 7.
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