Michigan Clinches Big Ten Tie In Narrow Conference Fight
Michigan remains atop the Big Ten after a 98-75 win over Wisconsin to secure at least a share of the title. Minnesota’s 78-70 victory over Iowa keeps slim hopes alive, with a possible crown decision Saturday when Michigan hosts Minnesota and would clinch with an upset or by beating Ohio State March 8. Cazzie Russell scored 24 and Bill Bunton added 20 for Michigan, as the Wolverines notched a 12th straight conference win.
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Major Leagues Shape Up With Spring Training Hopes
Orioles star Johnny Powell weighs 256 pounds but aims for 240 as he power hits in early workouts. Dodgers Cubs report good signs as Podres Broglio and McDaniel show no major issues. Giants sign Juan Marichal to 52000 contract, highest in club history, while Jack Fisher settles for 18000 with the Mets. Athletics plan March 9 intra-squad game before March 13 exhibition vs Astros. Jackie Brandt signs with Orioles and Guillermo Montanez inks with St. Louis for a substantial bonus. Ted Williams begins a stint of batting lessons for the Red Sox in Scottsdale.
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McCracken Steps Down After 32-Year Hoosier Coaching Career
Branch McCracken, longtime Indiana University basketball coach, will retire at season's end. He informed university President Elvis Stahr Jr. that he is stepping down after a 32-year tenure in which he led the Hoosiers to prominence in the Big Ten.
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Norwalk All Stars Tackle Browns In City Showdown
The Norwalk All-Star team hosts the Cleveland Browns basketball squad Thursday at 8 30 p m in the second annual meeting at Norwalk Junior High. The Browns seek revenge after last year’s 84 83 Norwalk win. Norwalk roster features 15 players averaging 6 4 and over 80 points per game drawn from nine colleges and 15 high schools across eight states. Browns lineup includes captain Vince Costello Jim Houston Ernie Green Dick Schaffrath Ross Fichner John Wooton and Mike Lucci. Pre game grade school game at 7 p m. Tickets from Berry’s Restaurant or St Paul High School office.
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Evansville Purple Aces Begin Title Defense as Champs
Evansville Purple Aces start defense as champions of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Small College title for a second year, with plans to contest the upcoming season.
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Clemente Delays Spring Training With Illness in Puerto Rico
Pittsburgh star Roberto Clemente is about a month late to Pirates spring training after hospitalization for symptoms diagnosed as autumnal malaria or paratyphoid. Doctors cite severe nausea fever and headache and consider malaria possible from Santo Domingo or paratyphoid acquired locally.
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