Williamson Keeps First In UPI High School Poll
Williamson holds a commanding 193 points to Oceans 183 as the top team in the West Virginia high school basketball ratings by the 20 member United Press International Board of Coaches. Dunbar rises to third, while Triadelphia and Stonewall Jackson move into the top five with wins. Ripley climbs into the top ten at 16-1, and Parons, Parkersburg, Charleston, Summersville, Buckhannon, and Morgantown follow in the second ten.
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Ana
Dunbar
Triadelphia
Stonewall Jackson
Fairmont West
Wheeling
Logan
Elkins
Ripley
Parsons
Parkersburg
Charleston
Summersville
Buckhannon
Ceredo - Kenova
Morgantown
Parkersburg Catholic
Gilbert
Fairmont
James
Williamson
Pikeville
Spencer
UPI
West Virginia
United Press International Board of Coaches
Oceana
Stonewal Jackson
Parons
Parkersburgh Catholic
Williamstown
Nitro
Moundsville
Bramwell
Piedmont
Bayard
Barnette
Steve
Dandy Vandy
Allegany
Mountaineers
UCLA
St. John’s of
New York
Penn State
Tennessee
Notre Dame
Florida
Army
California
Oklahoma
Air Force Academy
Big Ten
Southern Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Dirk
Vanderburg
Iran
Fairmont State and WVU Tech Favored in WVC Tourney
Fairmont State and West Virginia Tech enter the West Virginia Conference tournament as favorites. Tech (16-2) and Fairmont (17-2) lead the league in scoring, while Barrett and Conaway head two strong rosters. Both teams boast deep offenses and solid shooting, with Tech’s Barrett known as “Mr. Bones” and Fairmont’s Moody stepping up in relief. The event opens Wednesday with a likely upper and lower bracket march toward a possible finals showdown.
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Charleston
UPI
Fairmont State
W. Va
Tech
Fairmont
Concord
Morris Harvey
Falcons
Wesleyan
Wheeling College
West Liberty
Hilltoppers
Mike Barrett
Mr. Bones
Barrett
Bouton Signs Contract After Pay Compromise
The 1965 Yankees reached a settlement with Jim Bouton after a pay dispute, agreeing on 29000 dollars for the season. Houk had offered 28000 while Bouton sought 30000, with Steve Hamilton also returning. Reds signed Joe Nuxhall as part of ongoing spring signings. Gary Peters and Jerry McNertney also joined, while others remain unsigned.
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Ralph Houk
Jim Bouton
Bouton
Houk
Steve Hamilton
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Nuxhall
Reds
Gary Peters
Chicago White Sox
Sarasota
Fla
White Sox
Jerry MecNertney
Juan Pizarro
Dave DeBusschere
Joe Horlen
Manly Johnston
FinleyTestifies Before Senate Subcommittee on Yankees Sale
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O Finley appears before a Senate anti trust subcommittee in Washington to oppose CBSs purchase of the New York Yankees. Finley argues the deal was railroaded through and claims the Yankees are harming the league as ABC and NBC officials prepare to speak ahead of him.
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Washington
UPI
Charles O. Finley
Kansas City Athletics
Senate
New York Yankees
Columbia Broadcasting System
CBS
Finley
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Thomas W. Moore
American Broadcasting Co
ABC
Julian Goodman
National Broadcasting Co
NBC
Yankees
Tebbetts Sees Indians As Balanced Contenders For Pennant
Cleveland manager Tebbetts praises a balanced Indians lineup led by Rocky Colavito and a deep pitching staff. He notes speed from Vic Davalillo and Leon Wagner, defense infield strength with Hinton and Alvis, plus a reliable catcher in Joe Azcue. He cites staff depth, record strikeouts, and progress toward pennant contention.
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Birdie Tebbetts
Cleveland
Indians
Rocky Colavito
Vic Davalillo
Dick Howser
Leon Wagner
Max Alvis
Chuck Hinton
Jack Kralick
Ralph Terry
Lee Stange
Dick Donovan
Bud Daley
Sam McDowell
Luis Tiant
Sonny Siebert
Bic
Gary Bell
Ted Abernathy
Deon McMahon
George Culver
Floyd Weaver
Fred Whitfield
Larry Brown
Howser
Alvis
Hinton
Billy Moran
Tony Martinez Colavite
Davalillo
Buckeyes Triumph Over Michigan State 101-90 in Columbus
Ohio State beat Michigan State 101-90 before 6,401 fans as Dick Ricketts led with 27 points and Andy Ahijevych added 18 and 14 rebounds. Ohio State shot 48.8 percent and drew 19 free throws to MSU's 16, while Marcus Sanders led the Spartans with 25 points.
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Fordy Anderson
Fred Taylor
Bucks
Michigan State
OSU
Ohio State
Spartans
Ricketts
Andy Ahijevych
Bob Dove
Dick Ricketts
Ohio
Ahijevych
Ron Sepic
al Rowley
Dove
Jim Shaffer
Shaffer
Stan Washington
Marcus Sanders
Ohio University hires Ellwood as assistant football coach
Athens Ohio Frank Ellwood a former Ohio State and Air Force Academy assistant coach will replace Nick Mourouzis on the Ohio University football staff Mourouzis joins the coaching staff at sea?
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Athens, Ohio
UPI
Frank Ellwood
Ohio State
Air Force Academy
Nick Mourouzis
Ohio University
Mourouzis
Joi
Sey
Davidson Cagers Dominate All-Southern Conf Team
Davidson Wildcats Fred Hetzel and Dick Snyder earn All-Southern Conference honors for 1964-65 in a vote by sports writers, AP, and UPI with coaches polled. Teague and Davidson also make the second team, along with Camp, Kruszewski, and Wetzel.
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Davidson
United Press International
Davidson Wildcats
Fred Hetzel
Dick Snyder
Charlie Schmaus
Virginia Military Institute
Mickey McDade
Virginia Tech
Tom Tenwick
Richmond
Associated Press
Hetzel
McDade
Twawick
Schmaus
Snyder
Barry Teague
Don Davidson
Bob Camp
West Virginia
Joe Kruszewski
John Wetzel
Wetzel
76ers Rally Past Bullets in DC Showdown
Wilt Chamberlain piled up 35 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Baltimore Bullets 122 to 112 in Washington DC. Walt Bellamy scored 32 for Baltimore, dropping 12 of 16 games of late, while St. Louis beat San Francisco 107-97 behind Richie Guerin and a 20 point burst from coach.
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United Press International
Philadelphia 76’Ers
Baltimore Bullets
National Basketball Association
Boston
Cincinnati
NBA
Philadelphia
Wilt Chamberlain
76’Ers
Baltimore
Washington
Chamberlain
Walt Bellamy
Bullets
St. Louis
San Francisco
Hawks
Warriors
Nate Thurmond
Richie Guerin
Gee
Gambee
Johnson
Walker
Bellamy
Howell
Standings and Hezel Spark Davidson in Tourney Learnin
NBA standings detail Eastern and Western divisions with records. Philadelphia and Baltimore met 122 to 112 while St Louis bested San Francisco 107 to 97. Fred Hetzel, a repeat All Conference selection, led scoring with 629 in 24 games this season and reached 1,972 career points. The piece lists top scorers, honorable mentions, and players from non conference schools with origins from Virginia to Ohio.
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United Press International
W.L. Pet
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
W. L. Pet
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Baltimore
Detroit
San Francisco
York
San Francisc
Fred Hetzel
Davidson
Virginia Military Institute
Hetzel
Snyder
Tenwick
Schmaus
Kruszewski
Buddy Quertinmont
West Virginia
Herwig Baumann
Citadel
Phil Aruscavage
George Washington
Mark Clark
John Whitesell
Virginia Tech
Martin Morris
William and Mary
Dan Goolsby
Furman
Clem Hartley
Washington, D. C
McDade
St. Albans
W. Va
N. Canton
Ohio
Lakewood
Ford City
Camp
Charleston
Wetzel
Waynesboro
Salem
Teague
Madisonville, Ky
Natrona, Pa
WVU Targets Jan Vanderburg In Heavy College Run
Cumberland Maryland report notes 6-7 225 pound Allegany High star Jan Vanderburg drawing about 70 college offers. WVU lead pursuer with coaches Barnette King Lochmueller in pursuit. Vanderburg averages about 25 points and 15 rebounds a game, aiding undefeated Allegany with steady scoring and playmaking for teammate Dave Toey.
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Barnette
George King
Bob Lochmueller
Whiz
Vandenbureg
Allegany High
Dave Toey
Toey
Wilt-The-Still Leading Scorers
Wilt Chamberlain has regained scoring pace with 39 points per game last week, lifting his season average to 35.5. Oscar Robertson rose to 31.2 points per game for second, while Jerry West edged up to 30.8. Bellamy led field goal percentage at .509, Costello led free throw at .883, and Robertson also led in assists with 11.3 per game.
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New York
UPI
Wilt Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Cincinnati
Oscar Robertson
Los Angeles
Jerry West
West
Baltimore
Walt Bellamy
Philadelphia
Larry Costello
Adrian Smith
Boston
Bill Russell
Wilt
Jerry Lucas
Robertson
San Francisco
Guy Rodgers
Big O
Rodgers
Thundering Herd Fall to Falcons in MAC showdown
Bowling Green overwhelmed Marshall 114 to 93 after a 61 point burst in the second half. Bruce Belcher led Marshall with 24 points while Nick Aloi paced Bowling Green with 23 as the Herd suffered their seventh straight defeat.
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Bowling, Green, Ohio
UPI
Bowling Green
Marshall University
Marshall
Falcons
Bruce Belcher
Nick Aloi
Thundering Herd
Thundering Erd
We - Whetsell
Nims
Katz
van P’pel
Belcher
Dwers
Francis
Alvil
Langfitt
Provost
Hicks
Cella
Lever
Ken’ip
Rose
Taylr
Marsha
Commodores Seek First SEC Crown
Vanderbilt aims for its first SEC title as they host Alabama after beating Georgia 89-72. Alabama rides a five game win streak and sits No. 5 after a 75-71 win over Kentucky, while Tennessee remains in contention after routing Auburn 69-38.
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LSU
Mississippi
Wake Forest
Virginia
O.J. Western
Baltimore
Vanderbilt
Georgia
Aus. Peay
Tennessee
Auburn
Ga. Southern
S. Carolina
Mississippi St
Tulane
Centenary
S.W. Louisiana
Southern U
Tex Southern
Alabama
Kentucky
Jackville
N. Tex
Midwest
United Press International
Vanderbilt Commodores
Commodores
Crimson Tide
Vandy
Bob Grace
Vols
Nets
A. W. Davis
Wildcats
Adolph Rupp
Harry Hammonds
Purdue
Indiana
Hoosiers
van Arsdale
Dave Schellhase
Boilermaker
Tom
Brother Dick
Ohio State
Michigan State
Capt
Dick Ricketts
Spartans
Stan Washington
Ohio University
Miami
Ohio
Loyola
Chicago
Charles Leading Money Winners
New Zealander Bob Charles, who entered the Tucson Open late, is the PGA season money leader with $13,575 after winning by four strokes and taking $6,800. He passes Paul Harney, while Billy Casper rises to third with $11,727.50, excluding a separate $15,000 from the Bob Hope Desert Classic. Rod Funseth and George Knudson join five figure earners among the touring pros.
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Dunedin. Fla
UPI
Bob Charles
Professional Golfers Association
Charles
Paul Harney
Billy Casper
Rod Funseth
George Knudson
Bowling League Scores and Top Bowlers Listed
Local bowling league results show teams like Freda’s Beauty Shop and Spark’s TV with mixed wins and losses. High series honors go to Helen Lilly with 531 and Mary Richmond with 477, while individual high games include Helen Lilly 531 and Helen Johnson 495. Outstanding bowlers include Mary Lou Merrylees and Betty Tate among others.
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Bow! Wick Business Women League
Phey
Freda's Beauty Shop
Spark's
Caffee's
W. T. Grant's
John W. Eve Co
Beckley Mfg. Corp
Mabel'’s Beauty Shop
Montgomery Ward
J.C. Penney
Helen Lilly
Freda
Hurricane Carter Captures Victory at Palais des Sports
Rubin Carter of Clifton New Jersey finally defeated Fabio Bettini in Paris after 35 brutal rounds, scoring a final knockout with 15 seconds left in the 10th round. The famed middleweight contender had lost two recent bouts by decision to Giardello and Rodriguez, seeking a decisive win against Bettini.
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Paris
UPI
Rubin
Carter
Clifton
N. J
Italy
Fabio Bettini
Palais Des Sports
Joey Giardello
Luis Rodriguez
Bettini
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UPI Board of Coaches
Wolfpack
Oce
Man
South Charleston
Weirton Madonna
Linsly
Martins Ferry
Tygarts Valley
St Francis
CCNY
Gannon
Edinboro
St. Anselm’s
Fairfield
Adelphi
Pratt
New York AC
Scranton
Eliza Town
Millersville
Waynesburg
Frostburg
Thiel
Malone
Fair
Dickinson
Yeshiva
Queens
Paterson St
South
Ohio St
Michigan
Bald
Wallace
Kenyon
St Benedict
Ft Hays
Friends
Sterling
Baker
McPherson
Superior
la Crosse
EauClare
Riv. Falls
St. Jos
Ind
Wabash
Lakeland
Bethel
Creighton
Marquette
Ohio U
Loyola (Ill
Omaha
Rockharts
Wayne St
Son. (Sdak
Southwest
Grand Cong
West Missouri
Colorado
Utah St
Seattle
Tech IV
West Virginia Flash
Ron Williams
Weirton Flash
Williams
Jv’s
Onas Aliff
Donavis
Davis
Dwight Conaway
Dave Miller
Bill Moody
Moody
Ava
Joe Retton
Neal Baisi
Golden Bears
Papa Bear
Baisi
Fred Down
Skyline Club
Mabscott Hill
Swinging Orbits
Andy
Skip
Andrews Douiglas
Emii
Commercial Credit Plan, Incorporated of
Beckley
Valley Drive
Oak Hill
Sen
Subcommittee
Tebbetts
Buckeyes
Costello
Ohl
Bianchi
Lough’y
Jackson
Green
Courtin
Ferry
Kerr
Hardn’t
Warley
O Jones
Bradds
Hight
N’r
WVU
Maryland
Cumberland, Md
Potomac River
Mountain State
Jan Stephan Vanderburg
Cresaptown
Mountaineer
Quentin Barnette
Bobcats
Don Hill
Ramblers
Jim Coleman
Missouri
Utah State
Louisiana State
Hurricane Carter
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