Ohio Celebrates Four Cagers in One Grand Day
Ohioans salute a record day as Cincinnati Bearcats win their second straight NCAA crown, Ohio State fans bid farewell to their golden era after a 71 59 loss to Cincinnati. Dayton Flyers claim NIT title with Bill Chmielewski MVP as Taft and Dixie high schools celebrate state titles.
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Hogue Tops Ohio State For Cincinnati NCAAtitle
Paul Hogue, at 6-9 and 240 pounds, led Cincinnati to a 71-59 victory over top-ranked Ohio State in the NCAA title game. Hogue scored 22 and grabbed 19 boards while limiting Jerry Lucas to 11 points. Cincinnati clinched back-to-back crowns, with coach Ed Jucker praising his starting five including Thacker Bonham Wilson and Yates.
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Ohio Prep Hoops Shine In 1962 State Tourney Finals
In Columbus Ohio the 40th annual state tournament crowned Class AA champion Hamilton Taft 59 52 over East Tech with Jim Patterson and Rich Burton starring Patterson piled 51 points while Burton added key leadership. In Class A New Lebanon Dixie beat Berlin Hiland 74 62 led by Al Peters and Gary Peffly who joined an all Ohio list.
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Lakers and Celtics Take Command in Playoff Showdowns
In the NBA division playoffs Los Angeles defeated Detroit 127 to 112 as Jerry West poured in 40 points and Elgin Baylor added 29. Boston routed Philadelphia 117 to 69 led by a strong defensive effort that limited Wilt Chamberlain to 12 in the first half for a final 33 points.
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Maris Hits Two Homers as Yankees Rally Past Reds
Roger Maris belted two home runs powering the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Tampa. Manager Ralph Houk defended Maris amid dissension rumors, stating there is no clubhouse discord.
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Blasingame Seeks Batting Jump With Reds Through Bunts
Don Blasingame aims to lift his average from the previous season as he concentrates on bunting in spring training with the Cincinnati Reds. The left handed second baseman, part of the February 1960 trade from San Francisco, hopes bunting and left field pulls boost his numbers toward .270-.285. He has been among Cincinnati's better hitters in preseason, posting nine hits in 27 at bats for a .333 average.
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Vendebien Hill Combo Is Tough In Endurance Race
Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill shared in a 3000 dollar prize as Joakim Bonnier and Lucien Bianchi upset to win the 12 hour endurance race in Sebring Florida. The Ferrari team collected nine points toward the factory championship with a GT title win.
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NCAA Tilt Final Game For Luke
Jerry Lucas nears the finish of a storied college career as Ohio State faces Cincinnati for the title in the NCAA finals. He plays with a knee injury from Friday's semifinal, and despite NBA money he plans to stay in college basketball.
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Havlicek Lucas Drafted by Cleveland as ABL Expands
The American Basketball League granted a Los Angeles franchise for next season after a two day meeting. Cleveland won negotiating rights to Jerry Lucas and John Havlicek, and Terry Dischinger joined via draft. Pipers and Majors finished tied atop the standings.
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Dayton Flyers Claim NIT Title With 73 67 Victory
Dayton defeats St. John’s of New York 73 67 to win the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Sophomore stars Bill Chmielewski and Gordy Hatton led Dayton, with Hatton scoring 18 and Chmielewski 24 points and center Day ton MVP honors.
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