Monroeville’s Ken Didion Named Player of the Week
Monroeville Eagles coach Jerry Everhart praised guard Ken Didion for leadership and two-way play after a 18 point performance against St Paul. Didion’s inside and outside scoring helped secure an 18 10 first half lead and his effort continues to lift the team in close games.
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Houston Holds Top Ranking In UPI College Ratings
The University of Houston retained first place in the UPI major college basketball ratings for the second straight week with 28 first place votes. UCLA again finished runnerup with seven first place votes. Houston rode a 19 game win streak and a 71-69 upset over UCLA to widen the gap to 22 points.
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Park Schedule and League Matchups Across School Gyms
Tuesday schedules show grade school girls and boys leagues at Cole School, Penny's, and other venues with teams like Krunne Sohin Furey Myers and Green Bay Smack. Wednesday and Thursday feature men and women’s volleyball, basketball, and fitness sessions, including St Pauls Elmore N H S Upper Sandusky and Maplehurst teams with various matchups and times.
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Flyer Fresh Edge Riders Tie Narrow Win at Western Reserve
Don Coletta sank a 25 foot set shot with eight seconds left to give St. Paul’s freshman team a 30 28 victory over Western Reserve. Donnie Meyer led St. Paul with 13 points while Jim Hillman scored 10 for the Roughriders. It was their 9th win in 12 starts. Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals tops NBA per game shooting average.
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Dave Bing Guards NBA Scoring Lead for Pistons
Dave Bing of the Detroit Pistons maintains the NBA scoring lead with 1,394 points and a 27.3 average. Zelmo Beaty, Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, and Walt Hazzard trail as contenders in weekly statistics.
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Yaz Defends Virtue as Belt Honors Stir Controversy
Carl Yastrzemski, new holder of the S. Rae Hickok belt, says he won't clash with Frank Robinson after Robinson questioned Yaz's greatness. Yaz notes their rivalry is light and focused on winning, while doubting personal animosity exists between them.
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Buckeye Rat Pack Turns Tide With Stout Press
Ohio State’s Rat Pack blend of height and speed sparked a late surge in the 95-92 win over Michigan at Ann Arbor, and pressed Cornell in Columbus before a 76-64 loss. Coach Fred Taylor used mixed lineups to spark the defense and gain valuable experience for the youngsters. Jody Finney led scoring for the Bucks.
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772 Wins for Adolph Rupp Sets Historic Mark in Narrow Ole Miss Win
Adolph Rupp earned his 772nd college basketball victory as Kentucky edged Ole Miss 85-76 at Oxford. Ken Turner led Mississippi with 26 points, while Mike Casey scored 24 for Kentucky. Houston routed Fairfield 108-76 as Elvin Hayes moved up to sixth on the NCAA scoring list.
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Norwalk JV Wins Second in Reserve Mat Tourney
Norwalk's junior varsity wrestlers finish second in a seven team reserve meet at Huron behind champion Huron. Norwalk earned 73 points with four champions at 135 145 156 and 165 pounds led by Fred Smith 135 and Harry Gordon 147 victories. Dick Dreyer 140, Mike Phillips 105, Mike Rehark 129, and Mike Hipp 175 also placed for the Truckers with Cecil Boyd 122 and Howard Charville heavyweight earning fourth.
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