Ohio State arena hosts bold state basketball tourney opening
The 46th Ohio state basketball tournament begins with Ohio State University filled St John Arena for two days of eliminations. Springfield Local vs Lincoln Heights opens at 1 30 p m followed by Pike Western versus Mansfield St Peters at 3 30 p m. Lima Senior faces Hamilton Garfield in the Class AA showdown after earlier Class A results.
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Tourney Opens Friday Night as East Faces Euclid
Columbus East 22 0 meets Euclid 22 2 in the Class A opener with Lincoln Heights facing Springfield Local in Ma honing County. Pike Western tangles St Pete in the second game while Lima Senior and Hamilton Garfield clash in AA action. East relies on a dominant front line led by Ratleff Connor and Smith as Euclid counters with 6 9 Wilchek and a rugged district final upset history.
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Bo Belinsky claims true love with Jo Collins
Bo Belinsky says he has found true love with Jo Collins, Playboy Playmate of the Year and Sun Goddess of Cocoa Beach. The Astros suspended him for leaving camp. he may join the Oklahoma City farm club or go to Hawaii if no agreement is reached. Collins met with GM Spec Richardson to plead his case, who gave only a no comment.
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Angels Rally to Beat Indians in Cactus League Bout
The California Angels toppled the Cleveland Indians 9 to 7 as Eddie Fisher faltered in the eighth inning. Ed Kirkpatrick drove in a run on a single, a passed ball by Ken Suarez allowed another, and Woodie Held added a run with a single. Max Alvis went 5 for 5 for Cleveland. Leon Wagner tripled his three hits.
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Buckeyes NC Tar Heels Meet In NCAA Semifinal Clash
North Carolina faces Ohio State in the NCAA semifinal in Los Angeles. Houston and UCLA also advance after wins. UCLA and Houston boast long win streaks, while North Carolina and Ohio State focus on Friday's game as their path to the final.
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National League Expansion Moves At A Snail’s Pace
Milton Richman notes the National League’s slow, split stance on expansion with Warren Giles pushing for orderly rules while owners pursue largely self interest. O’Malley presses for 1969 goals amid caution from others, including Stoneham and Busch, as legal and public relations concerns loom.
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Coach Of Year Joins Capital In Ohio
Vince Chickerella of Linden McKinley High School in Columbus named Ohio high school Class AA coach of the year by UPI. He will become head basketball coach at Capital University, taking over Aug. 26 and joining as assistant professor of physical education. He posted a 202-56 record at Linden McKinley over 12 seasons, with one state title and multiple city league titles.
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