Osgood the Mighty Mite Shifts Post for Northeastern
Northeastern University sophomore Leo Osgood, five feet ten, proves height isn’t the rule as coach Dick Dukeshire praises his post play against taller Centers. From Roxbury courts to the Huskies, he combines jumping, speed, and work ethic to lead with 15.4 points per game and emerge as a standout under a Ford Foundation grant aiding Black students.
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Reconsider Forfeit Of Cage Game In Ohio
OTTERBEIN at Heidelberg forfeit ordered after Otterbein Center Jim McKee was hit in the face. A.N. Smith of the Ohio Conference Commission will review the game, sending letters to both colleges and the grievance committee.
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Houston Closing In By William Verigan UPI Sports Writer
Houston moved to 7 0 after winning the Bluebonnet Classic and defeating Brigham Young to close within 44 points of undefeated UCLA. UCLA secured all 35 first place votes on the UPI coaches poll while Houston gained 30 second place votes and 306 points.
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Young Bing Tops NBA Scorers as Chamberlain Joins 24000 Club
UPI reports Detroit’s Dave Bing leads scoring with 868 points in 31 games and a 28.0 average through Sunday. Wilt Chamberlain becomes first NBA player to surpass 24000 career points, adding to his record book feats. Cleveland Browns place seven players in the 1959 Pro Bowl in Los Angeles on January 21, with Leroy Kelly Ernie Green Gene Hickerson Dick Schafrath among honorees.
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Frazier TKO's Conner in Third Round Bout
Joe Frazier dominated Marion Conner of Canton Ohio delivering a technical knockout at 1 40 of the third round after a flurry of lefts. Conner criticized referee Billy Connolly noting no eight count and a quick stoppage.
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Tarkenton and Jurgensen Named East Stars in All-Star Bowl
Fran Tarkenton of the Giants and Sonny Jurgensen of the Redskins were named quarterbacks for the East in the 18th annual All-Star pro bowl game on January 21 in Los Angeles. The West roster will be announced next Thursday.
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Grand Old Sport Of Coon Hunting
Andy Wargo recounts coon hunting as a rugged American tradition. The article details the physical toll, gear, and camaraderie of the hunt, from early treks through muddy swamps to the thrill of shooting a big coon at the tree and the satisfaction of a hard-won finish.
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Computer selects Rocky Marciano all time heavyweight champ
NCR computer versus historical boxers picks Rocky Marciano over Jack Dempsey as the all time heavyweight champion. The model cites Marciano’s chin and knockout power with four knockdowns including a decisive final blow. Dempsey’s wins over Corbett Sullivan and Louis are noted.
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Collier Praises Lane's Showing in Browns Loss
Cleveland Browns coach Blanton Collier praised Gary Lane for his first start in two seasons during the 28-24 defeat by Philadelphia. Lane led two fourth quarter touchdowns as injuries forced replacements, with offensive coach Dub Jones noting timing issues but overall solid play.
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Wilkins Names Assistants for North-South Football Classic
Shelby Ohio coach Bill Wilkins announced the North squad staff for next summer’s North-South game in Canton. Tom Campana of Kent Roosevelt will lead offense and Jim Cordiak of Toledo Central Catholic will coach defense, with Barney Wachtel of Northwestern Wayne County as third assistant. Dick Haines will chair the South staff but has not named assistants.
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