Tigers Defend NAIA Title In Kansas City Opener
Tennessee State Tigers of Nashville, first all Negro school to win the NAIA tourney, begin title defense as No 3 seed against Northern Michigan at 7 p.m. Western Illinois meets Georgia Teachers at 7, Portland is No 2 seed facing Coe at 5:30. Eight games scheduled today with quarterfinals Thursday and final Saturday.
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New Look In Prep Meets Kansas State Tournament Play
Kansas high school basketball state tournament features six new look teams across four divisions. Class AA includes Wyandotte Wichita East Topeka and Dodge City returning from 1957. Thursday first round pairings span Manhattan Hutchinson Emporia and Topeka with games through 9 p.m. including Class A and B divisions.
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Record Book highlights county basketball reachs regional play
Franklin County teams posted a strong season with three squads in regional play. Williamsburg defeated Waverly en route to the regional final loss to Madison, while Richmond and Appanoose advanced but fell in opening regional games. Melvern surged to a district crown and regional run behind 6-7 Larry Adkins and 6-1 Terry Reams, finishing 23-2, and Appanoose nearly storybooked a title before final losses.
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Canadian In Week Top Flight Durelle to Meet Anthony
Yvon Durelle faces New York’s Tony Anthony in a 10 rounder at Madison Square Garden Friday. Anthony, 30-5-1 with 23 KOs, was favoured in their June draw. Durelle, 72-18-12 with 37 KOs, seeks win to extend his 12 fight unbeaten streak. Spider Webb targets a fifth straight victory over Holly Mims in Fort Wayne TV bout.
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Wildcats Face Cincinnati in Midwest Regional Clash
Kansas State coached by Tex Winter hopes to regain edge as they prepare to meet Oscar Robertson and the Cincinnati Bearcats in Lawrence. Kansas State, top ranked, had slipped after clinching the Big Eight, with Nebraska and Kansas defeating them recently.
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Venturi Stays Tied After Rain Delays In New Orleans Open
Ken Venturi 26 of San Francisco shoots 68 on a soggy City Park course to stay tied with Billy Maxwell of Odessa and Gene Littler of Singing Hills in the $20,000 Greater New Orleans Open. Play halted three days due to rain. field to be cut to low 60 after 18 holes with two rounds left.
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Enos Slaughter Ready for 42nd Major League Season
The veteran North Carolina born slugger Enos Slaughter turns 42 on April 28 and remains the oldest active major leaguer. He touts good health and strength, notes reduced aches, and discusses pension details and the possibility of still earning a big league salary at age 50 while continuing to play.
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Wilt Third in Scoring Race as Baylor Seeks Boost
The Associated Press reports Seattle's Elgin Baylor faces Bradley at home in the final regular season game as he tries to overtake Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati for the leading college scoring title. Robertson leads with 34.58 points per game, Baylor 33.96, while Wilt Chamberlain of Kansas is third at 30.14.
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Maryland beats North Carolina in ACC final
College basketball results include Maryland 86 North Carolina 76 in the ACC final. Other notes show Virginia 74 William & Mary 58 in the Southern Conference final and multiple NCAA and other games across regional matchups with scores like Wheaton 104 Hope 93 and Kansas State 81 Kansas 44.
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Yankees Struggle as Hitless Slump Hits Spring Training
The 1957 Yankees opened exhibition play with a 2-1 loss to the Cardinals in St Petersburg after 11 scoreless innings in the World Series finale. Casey Stengel is buoyed by 19-year-old rookie Daron Johnson who had two long doubles in seven Yankee hits. Other games saw Milwaukee beat Detroit 4-3 with Johnny DeMerit driving in three runs, plus Redlegs over White Sox 5-4, Giants over Indians 5-1, Cubs over Orioles 5-4, and Dodgers edging Phillies 5-4 in extra innings.
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Four Major Basketball Meets Open This Week
The Associated Press reports 72 teams begin four major postseason runs this week including the NCAA tournament, NCAA Small College, NAIA, and NIT. Round dates span through March 22 with first rounds in New York Evanston and Charlotte leading into regional and final games.
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Old American Life Insurance Ad Offers $1000 Policy
People aged 60 to 80 can apply for a $1,000 life policy by mail with Old American Insurance Co. No obligation or call. Send name address and year of birth to 3 West 9th Dept L315B Kansas City Missouri.
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Bowling Scores in Royal T Junior League
High games and series posted for teams in the Royal T Junior League on 10-30. Hutchison led High with 157 and 256, Shofner 136 and 234, Craycraft 105 and 195, Morris 153 and 257, Shepard 124 and 231, Richeson 98 and 179, Kelley 179, Ellis 165 and 280, Henarick 126 and 242.
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