Sub state picks spark college basketball chatter
A longtime sports scribe weighs eight state tournament contenders from 44 schools. Keokuk upset Ottumwa while Carroll and Regis loom. Regis and Waterloo East appear likely to open the state tourney schedule. Commentary also notes Muscatine’s past runs and East Waterloo coach Murray Wier’s legacy.
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Close Scores Highlight NCAA Game and Local League Standouts
Velma Tl 456 Bard Westemeyer 418 Darlene Capshaw dl Bantam League lists Patchett Genung Orbam Lenel and area players. High school girls feature Leigh Ann Capshaw Debbie Logel Louise Brockway Canale Kurriger with scores noted.
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Hawks Are Most Improved in NBA
The St. Louis Hawks, under coach Harry Gallatin, surged to 47-32 this season, clinching Western Division second place after an 18 win boost from last year. They lost to the San Francisco Warriors 119-108 in Oakland, while the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Zephyrs to end their home schedule, still aiming to avoid a 53rd loss.
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Colorado Team Is Favored in Wrestling Meet
Colorado's Ceday Falls Western State is the favorite to win the intercollegiate wrestling championship, with Western State entering the semifinals after an unbeaten run. State College of Town trails with five qualifiers, led by Bill Dotson at 137 pounds, runner-up in last year's NCAA University division. Other noted contenders include Mankato State, Southern Illinois, and South Dakota State, each with four qualifiers. Iowa teams include State College of Iowa with four qualifiers alongside Dotson, Gary Pollard, Jim Sanford, Dick Austin, and Steve Hoeman. Luther, Cornell, and Wartburg also field entrants.
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Ex Georgia official blamed Alabama coach plays before game
The Saturday Evening Post claims former Georgia athletic director Wal ly Butts told Alabama coach Paul Bryant Georgia plays and secrets before the 1965 game. Both denied the charges and Butts’ lawyers plan libel suits. Bryant sues the Post for libel in federal court.
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Belinsky Shines In Four Scoreless Inning Stint With Angels
Bo Belinsky returned to form for the Los Angeles Angels after a no hitter last May as he hurled four scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants in Phoenix. The Angels won 18-2 while Belinsky praised Mamie Van Doren and noted a calmer comeback. Meanwhile Yankees edged Minnesota as Reed and Foylark fueled a pair of late runs.
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Boys Sub States Finish Tonight
The state tournament field for the boys high school basketball championships will be cut to eight teams tonight with Regis of Cedar Rapids heavily favored. Sub state finals begin at 4 30 p m to decide Des Moines participation for three days of play and the 1963 title run. Madison City Newton and Carroll seek berths joining the eight team field.
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Mejias Family Leaves Cuba Amid Spring Training Delays
Roman Mejias of the Boston Red Sox saw his wife and two children leave Cuba with Red Cross aid ahead of a planned reunion in Phoenix. Mejias took a two day leave as the team trains in El Paso for weekend exhibitions.
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Cincinnati Bearcats Edge Buffs in low scoring clash
The University of Cincinnati, unbeaten in 25 games, faces a tight battle as it meets Colorado Buffaloes in a closely decided contest. The game features defensive stands and limited scoring, showcasing UC’s consistency and Buffs’ resilience.
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NCAA Basketball Playoffs Face Semifinals and Finals
Duke meets St Josephs in the East final at College Park while Loyola Chicago faces Mississippi State in the Midwest. Cincinnati and Texas dispute the Midwest win, with Colorado and UCLA advancing in the West. South Dakota State wins the small college title. Pan American and Western Carolina reach the NATA final. Unrest at the Midwest regional left players ejected after a bench collision.
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Wismer Leaves AFL as Titans Sold After Bankruptcy
Harry Wismer is out of the American Football League after the New York Titans, the bankrupt club he led as president and major owner, were sold for $2 million to a five‑person syndicate led by Sonny Werhlin. Bankruptcy petition filed February 6 exposed assets of $271,990 and liabilities of $1,341,000 as the sale received court approval.
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Boxer Taken To Hospital After Banks Fight
Le Roy Roker of St. Louis was taken to Receiving Hospital in Dewall with a possible concussion after a Friday night bout with Detroit’s Sonny Banks. The incident followed a heavyweight contest that raised concerns over safety and medical care for fighters.
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Mississippi State Faces Loyola In Routine NCAA Game
Mississippi State, 6th in the SEC, lost to 3rd ranked Loyola 61-54 in the NCAA Mid East regional. Coach Babe McCarthy praised Loyola’s size and stated State would need near perfection to win. State had previously avoided NCAA play due to Mississippi’s unwritten law.
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