Evansville Aces Extend Winning Streak to 27
Evansville Aces push their season record to 27 straight wins as the National Invitation Tournament approaches two major college basketball events. UPI reports the team's standout form ahead of the Thursday night lineup.
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Evansville tops in small college title chase
Evansville University, the nation’s top small college by record, beat Philadelphia Textile 92-76 to reach the NCAA small college semifinals plus Southern Illinois advanced after a 76-67 comeback win. Ken Wilburn and Ralph Johnson starred for the Salukis as they chase a title.
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McMahon Seeks Calm After Fury Over Salary
Don McMahon, a 35 year old pitcher with a sore arm and a prickly dispute over pay, reached terms with the Cleveland Indians. He posted a 6-4 mark with a 2.41 ERA in 70 games and earned the club’s Man of the Year honor for his relief work.
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Swift Takes Tigers Lead Role In Spring Training Shakeup
Interim Detroit manager Bob Swift moves Al Kaline to leadoff in camp. Dressen hospitalised after heart attack. Swift vows to improvise beyond Dressen policy. Other clubs report early spring form with Dodgers, Cardinals, Orioles, Red Sox, Reds, Mets, Angels showing solid innings and power.
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Mets President Says Mets Must Start Winning This Season
George Weiss, 70, Mets president, stressed in an intra-squad at St. Petersburg that public support demands winning. He praised last season’s sellout crowds at Shea Stadium totaling 1,732,597 and urged quicker on-field success to sustain fan backing and season-ticket sales.
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Russell Leads Celts To Win From Bench
Russell coaches the Celtics from the bench guiding a 124-106 win over the Pistons. He scores 25 points as Sam Jones adds 28. Detroit drops playoff hopes. Hawks rout Royals. Knicks top 76ers in NBA action with 10 St. Louis players scoring.
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