Kentucky Faces Ole Miss After Upset-Free Week
The nation’s top teams won Saturday as Kentucky, Texas Western, and others secured wins. Kentucky defeated Ole Miss 128-94 in a high-scoring stretch, while Schellhase led Purdue with 32.5 ppg as part of a loss to Michigan. Other top-25 results included Kansas over Oklahoma State 80-47 and Vanderbilt over Florida 89-86.
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Pasarell Raises U.S. Hopes For Davis Cup Win
Pasarell, overlooked last year, adopts a new philosophy and defeats Ron Holmberg 12-10 10-8 8-6 to win the United States National Indoor tennis championship in Salisbury. The win raises American hopes for Davis Cup with top players Santana and Lundquist in the field. In doubles Lutz and Smith beat Pasarell and Froehling 7-9 6-2 6-4.
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N.J
Marshall to play Ohio U after Toledo setback
Marshall University basketball heads to Athens to face Ohio University after a 76-68 loss to Toledo. The Herd, 9-10, seek to even their mark against an 11-9 Bobcats, who have improved since an earlier 79-68 Marshall win. Bobcats pulled away late with foul shots and steals.
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White Sox Sign Burgess And Peters Inorn Record Bursts
Chicago signs left handed pitcher Gary Peters who won 20 games in 1964 and Smoky Burgess the record setting pinch hitter with 116 career pinch hits. Burgess shared 20 wins last year and Peters had a 10 12 mark. The move aims to boost the club after a strong prior season.
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French swimmer results from a short course event
Jean-Pierre Augert of France finished second in a one minute 56.6 seconds race, with an unnamed winner likely leading the stroke. The brief item notes the podium placement and the time, reflecting a compact sports snippet from the meet.
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Pennel's Pole Travel Tales Hit Airport Hurdles
John Pennel the top American pole vaulter travels with two 16 foot glass fiber poles. He faces stares and questions at airports and must explain unusual luggage to airline staff. He details loading methods for Electra Convair 440 and 727 while noting lost poles and diplomatic transport challenges. His travel woes inspire a possible travel memoir title.
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Former Braves owner rejected sell offer before 1966 move
Milwaukee hearing revealed Lou Perini declined a 4.5 million bid in 1962 as the Braves faced a fight over where they would play the 1966 season. Deposition tied to Wisconsin antitrust suit ahead of trial set for February.
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Thomas A. Reynolds Jr
Five Managers Lead Big League Spring Training Camps
Five new big league managers direct camps as spring workouts begin within a week. Leo Durocher leads the Chicago Cubs with Eddie Stanky guiding the White Sox and Alvin Dark directing the Kansas City Athletics. Grady Hatton of Houston and Don Heffner of Cincinnati round out the five new pilots. West Westrum takes over the New York Mets for the first time. Training bases shift and schedules unfold with camps in Florida and Arizona as rosters report.
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Venturi and Weber Tie for Hickok Athlete of the Year
New York AP Ken Venturi and Dick Weber tied for the January Hickok Athlete of the Year award, the first monthly tie in years. Both scored 153 points, Venturi with 30 first place votes and Weber with 26, as Koufax remains a final ballot contender despite not pitching until spring training.
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Hickok
Sandy Koufax
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Hoop Game Called Because Of Rain In Lyons
Lyons High School and Penn Yan Academy game was halted Friday night when rain forced a shutdown after a leak in the gym ceiling sent water onto the court. Lyons led 75 to 40 with two minutes left as coaches and referees decided to stop.
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Willie Homenuik Wins Panama Open Golf Tourney
Canadian pro Willie Homenuik won the Panama Open in Panama City as he carded 73 for a total of 283 to finish one stroke ahead of Stan Mosel and two ahead of Wes Ellis Jr. The event paid 2000 dollars in cash and boosted Homenuik's prestige. Mosel shot 73 in the final round while Ellis and defending champ Art Wall Jr. closed with 69. Wall's final round yielded a strong finish amid the scramble for the title.
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Soto Girls Edge City League Victory At Beckley
Soto girls defeated Beckley Welding 26-5 in a City League game at Beckley Recreation Building. Linda Yost led Soto with eight points, Peggy Peck and Marty Agee added six each, while Donzetta Collins and Ruby Adkins scored for the Welders who allowed only four points in the first three quarters. Beckley Welding won a forfeit over Wilkes Insurance.
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Judy Plumb
Blanche White
Brenda Banks
Vickie Travota
Barbara George
Donna Belcher
Benita Belcher
Sharon Patterson
Outstanding Bowlers and High Scores Summary
Bowlers listed with top series and high games include Harold Goddard 533, George Williams 547, Ross Phipps 586 with two 204 games, Tom Williams 568, Mary Williams 533, Orford Thompson 565, Viola St Clair 478, Elmer St Clair 511, Clara Williams 489, Betty McClung 488, Howard Pettry 507, Becky Calvert 256, Hallie Maddow 490, Mary Richmond 462, Frankie Torrico 450, Ginger Ayers 477, Becky Calvert 473, 236 Mary Merrylees 466, Blanche Lilly 470, Margie Hunter 500, Vinian Mills 476, Becky Reed 474, Leola Tankersley 563 with 229 game, Kathleen Cole 479, Kathy Smith 509 and 200.
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Viola St. Clair
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Betty McClung
Howard Pettry
Hallie Maddow
Mary Richmond
Frankie Torrico
Ginger Ayers
Becky Calvert
Mary Merrylees
Blanche Lilly
Margie Hunter
Vinian Mills
Becky Reed
Leola Tankersley
Kathleen Cole
Kathy Smith
Jane Keeney
Alvin High
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L&msliams
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Irene McNeil
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Paterno Named Penn State Football Head Coach
UNIVERSITY PARK Pa Joe Paterno new head coach at Penn State calls his assignment the best in the country The Lions have not had a losing season since 1936 Paterno 39 Brooklyn native joined Engle at Penn State as an assistant coach for backs since 1946 He is credited with developing stars such as Richie Lucas and Milt Plum Engle predicted Paterno would be a top coach from his era after announcing his retirement.
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Franchise City For NFL Opening Still Unknown
Palm Beach Florida United Press International reports the NFL at its winter meeting offered no clear decision on which city will receive its 16th franchise. Commissioner Pete Rozelle said expansion to 16 teams before 1967 remains a goal with no timeline. He noted continued battle with the AFL and that seven cities were told to hold bids for a May meeting at an unspecified site.
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