Long Streaks Face Friday the 13th Jinx in NCAAs
UCLA seeks its 27th straight win against Seattle in the Far West Regional at Corvallis Oregon. San Francisco aims for 19 straight versus Utah State at the same site. Kansas State, Princeton chase streaks as NYU tops Syracuse and St Joseph’s over Miami in the NIT open.
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Signs Of Spring Seen In New York Snow
New York area hints at spring amid ongoing snowfall with sports season chatter. Mentions Yankees, Casey Stengel, Kansas City ties, and regional NCAA and NAIA tourney action featuring Duke Villanova Wichita Creighton Michigan Loyola Texas Western in Raleigh Minneapolis Kansas City and Evansville Akron Texas Pan American.
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Celtics Clinch E Division Title in Rout of Detroit
Boston Celtics celebrate an eighth straight division crown after a 140-120 win over Detroit in Providence. Coach Red Auerbach hails the milestone as the second biggest moment of his career, vows tough practice to stay sharp. Lovellette leads the bench with 21. Warriors 35 from Wilt spread San Francisco’s win. Cincinnati and Philadelphia also play, while St. Louis idle.
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Challenger Issues Claim To A Try
A year after Cassius Clay edged Doug Jones in a famed MSG bout a split decision Jones now argues for a rematch. Jones, now No 1 WBA contender, and manager Koskowitz hosted a news luncheon issuing a challenge, saying Clay will not accept and noting Jones as a rugged Harlem fighter with 23 knockouts in 44 pro fights.
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Franklin County all star selections name Kuder Buckley
Mike Kuder from Lane and Fred Buckley from Williamsburg head Franklin County League boys basketball all star selections. Kuder earned the only unanimous first team honor with Buckley on the first team alongside Altic Milliken Hamilton. Second team features Lindsay Ransom Binns Sutton Crawford. Honorable mentions include Wheeler Jens Brown Fiersol and Goodwill.
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Joe Binns
John Sutton
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Gel Lane
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Phil Fiersol
Cum Goodwill
Williams
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Odds Favor John Persol in Madison Square Garden Bout
NEW YORK AP Undefeated John Persol, an 8.5 favorite, faces Eddie Cotton in a ten round TV bout at Madison Square Garden. Persol, 23, has won 11 straight as Cotton seeks revenge and a title shot. Cotton carries a 50.15-1 record with 27 KOs in his 17-year pro career.
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Big League Troubles Bring Jay and Howard Into Spotlight
The National League stars Joey Jay of Cincinnati and Frank Howard of the Los Angeles Dodgers face personal and professional strains. Jay left Tampa for Cincinnati amid a disputed camp departure tied to a lease, an oil venture, and financial worries, with manager Fred Hutchinson and owner Bill DeWitt questioning the move. Meanwhile Howard, famed for power, contemplates retirement as training camps loom. In other action, Chicago Cubs outlasted the San Francisco Giants 4-3 after John Boccabella’s bases loaded single in the 10th inning, marking San Francisco’s first loss after four wins.
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Bowling Scores From Thursday Night Ladies Meet
Bowling results show high scores by Wienerke 167 458 at Budge's Hardware and Horn 164 453 at Towner's Chapel. McMillan 186 and Toumberlin 457 at Bienie's Garage, plus Dodd 173 and Thrasher 447 for Mann Bell. Other top marks include Cordle 214 579 at Gambles and Bettge 175 454 at Pence's Food Center.
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Emporia State, Pan Am Seeding Clash in NAIA Semis
Emporia State of Kansas faces Rockhurst of Kansas City, while Pan American of Edinburg tackles Carson-Newman in the NAIA semifinals. Pan Am standout Lucious Jackson, 6-9 and 240, leads a strong front line. Emporia State relies on Barry Patterson and a balanced attack to upset High Point.
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Wildcats Favored To Win in NCAA Midwest Regional
Kansas State coach Tex Winter discusses facing Texas Western led by Jim Barnes in the opening game with Creighton and Wichita State also in action. Winter praises Barnes as an elite big man while Creighton coach Red McManus touts his team’s depth and road record led by Paul Silas the nation’s leading rebounder.
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Baker Relays Set For April 25 at Baker University
The 39th annual Baker University Relays will be held April 25 at Baldwin with only Class A and B high schools. No open events, medals for top three in all events, relays included. Sanctioned by the Kansas High School Activities Association, the meet was founded by Emil S Liston of Baker University. Entries from Kansas schools are joined by Missouri and Nebraska participants.
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Pride Falls With Batting Average
Cincinnati star Frank Robinson reflects on an injury plagued 1963 season and aims to rebound to 1962 levels. He cites scars from onfield collisions and a 30 stitch hand wound, plus a strained wrist that limited power and production. He seeks a strong comeback to reclaim NL slugging and MVP caliber form.
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Clay Rematched With Army Test Today
Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay faces a new military aptitude test as part of Selective Service scrutiny. Clay, 22, said he feels good and will do his best after earlier Florida testing raised questions about his mental fitness. He plans to visit Muhammad Ali’s mentor in Chicago and dismissed the Black Muslims label. He also proposed a double bill plan if Doug Jones or Floyd Patterson defeat him, pledging gate splits and a rematch possibility.
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