Florida State Tops Minnesota 70 56 toReach Final Versus Kentucky
Florida State 25 5 earned a regional final berth by overpowering Minnesota 70 56 in Dayton. Coach Hugh Durham credited defense and noted the team’s pre game drills. Minnesota coach Bill Musselman cited poor guard shooting as a factor in the setback. Durham expressed eagerness to face Adolph Rupp and Kentucky in Saturday’s title game.
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Hugh Durham
Minnesota
University of Kentucky
Durham
Bill Musselman
Musselman
Bob Nix
Keith Young
Gophers
Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
Rupp’s Final Run Sparks Candid LA Finals Wish
A brief remark notes that if it is Rupp's last year, it would be nice to see him reach the finals in Los Angeles, though the speaker says they are not rooting for him. The quote reflects mixed sentiments about his potential finish.
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Rupp
Late Season Boom Saves Ski Resorts
Ohio ski resorts faced a rough December with warm days but recovered by season end. Snow Trails near Mansfield reported a poor season though not disastrous, while Clear Fork Valley Ski Area called it one of the worst yet noted some good skiing. Sugarcreek Ski Hills endured its worst climatological season but had strong snowmaking, and Brandywine Ski Center in the Cleveland Akron area credited a new chairlift for limiting losses.
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United Press International
Ohio
Oene
Dave Carto
Snow Trails
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Carto
Midwestern Ski Operators Association
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Clear Fork Valley
Sugarcreek Ski Hills
Dayton
Bill Staley
Sugarcreek
Staley
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Brandywine
Mickey Dover
Nite Life edges Krazy Arthur’s in City League opener
In the men's City League tournament opener Bob Burdge scored two late free throws to give Nite Life an 81 79 win over Krazy Arthur's. Bob Langdon added a late jumper and Krazy Arthur's John Farris led all scorers with 35 points.
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Krazy Arthur
Willie & Andy’s
Wakeman Bank
Monroeville Merchants
Sheller Globe
Nite Life
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John Farris
Burdge
Langdon
Harold Kirk
John Hinton
Willie & Andy
Rottie Payne
Larry Richardson
Bill Fugel
Bankers
Tom Burrer
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Paul Hosang
Bob Krull
Olan Dials
Sheller
Dave Hall
Glenn Slone
Norwalk High School
Wasiniak
Glenn
Wonder Bar
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Chapin Face Beach
Willie
Andy
Norwalk Wrestling Banquet Invite Open to Attendees
Persons wishing to attend the Norwalk wrestling banquet Monday evening should contact coach Dennis Corrigan his wife or a wrestler to receive an invitation. The fete starts at 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Milan Avenue with interest already shown by several.
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Norwalk
Dennis Corrigan
Vida Blue announces retirement to join steel business
Oakland ace Vida Blue, 22, says he is retiring from baseball to become a vice president at Dura Steel Products in Los Angeles. Owner Charlie Finley questions the move while negotiations over a new contract continue amid a $92,000 target and $50,000 offer.
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Oakland
UPI
Vida Blue
Charlie Finley
Robert Gerst
Oakland Athletics
Dura-Steel Products
Los Angeles
Finley
Insurance Company
Chicago
Blue
A’s
Vida
US. Steel Corp
Gary
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Gerst
Norwalk Booster Club Nominates Officers and Directors
The nominating committee named Luc Delianides for president and Ken Zureich for vice president on Monday. Dale Sweet was chosen for secretary and Agnes Higgins for treasurer. Bob Mason and Tom Fries were nominated for the six member board of directors, with floor nominations to follow at the next meeting.
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Luc Delianides
Ken Zureich
Norwalk Booster Club
Dale Sweet
Agnes Higgins
Bob Mason
Tom Fries
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