Indiana Falls At Home In Big Ten Clash With Iowa
Indiana's fifth ranked Hoosiers lose 74-68 to Iowa on their home floor. Gary Olson and Chris Perrall pace Iowa with 20 each while Dick Van Arsdale and Steve Redenbaugh lead Indiana with 18 apiece. Nearby games: Tennessee over Georgia 76-57, Butler over Bradley 80-74, Kentucky over Auburn 73-67, Georgia Tech over VMI 82-71, Nebraska over Iowa State 88-77. Tennessee's A W Davis scores 32 as Vols dominate.
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Marshall freshmen cap fast start with strong talent
MU freshmen team shows speed, shooting, defense, and depth led by West Virginia and Kentucky all-staters plus a 6'8" Michigan transfer. The Thundering Herd nickname is embraced, while varsity hopes remain slim with an 3-8 record and eight wins needed in nine games to avoid a sixth straight losing season.
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Robertson Ranks Among Top Cagers
Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals, nicknamed the Big O, ranks among the NBA's top 10 in four of five major offensive categories through Jan. 17. He has 1,201 points, 11.8 assists per game, and strong free throw and field goal percentages, while Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West lead in scoring.
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Greenberg cites football bonuses draining baseball of top young hitters
Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg says large football salaries lure big young athletes away from baseball, turning the sport into a pitchers' game. He notes college paths, scouting limits, and changes in bonuses and raises as factors, contrasting today’s power hitters with past goals of hitting .300 and driving in a run per game.
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Charleston Bay Lions Grant in Aid For WVU
West Virginia University football coach Gene Corum announced that Eugene Brown a second team all state guard from South Charleston High School has accepted a grant in aid at WVU Brown weighing 220 pounds fits the coaches description as an outstanding student who plans to major in mathematics He is the 17th high school player to announce enrollment at West Virginia Rochie Pendley a double A all state end from Ravenswood also announced his commitment He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds.
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Basketball Scores From West Virginia and Elsewhere
United Press International reports high school and college basketball results across multiple teams. Notable scores include Parsons 88 over Bridgeport 67, Morgantown 2 over St Francis 1, and Bethany College 78 over Wheeling College 6, with many other regional matchups and final tallies listed.
Venezuelan wins boxing world title amid boos in Caracas
Carlos Morocho Hernandez became Venezuela's first world boxing champion by outpointing Eddie Perkins of Chicago over 15 rounds in Caracas. Despite the victory, about 12,000 hometown fans booed, signaling they believed Perkins deserved the decision.
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Paris bout: Folledo outpoints Calhoun in Jamaica card
Luis Folledo of Spain defeated Mililo Calhoun of Jamaica by decision in a boxing card held in Jamaica B.W.1. The bout ended with Folledo gaining the victory over Calhoun.
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UCLA Michigan Hold Top College Ratings As Eight Shift
Eight teams swap spots in the weekly United Press International major college basketball ratings. UCLA and Michigan hold first and second, with Wichita and Saint Joseph’s making notable moves. Indiana, San Francisco, Providence, Davidson tighten the top ten as Duke rises to 10 and Oklahoma State drills into 17th through 19th alongside North Carolina State Miami Florida and St Bonaventure.
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Detroit Pistons Fall To 76ers In Rough NBA Tilt
Hal Greer scored 28 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons 109-95. Detroit shot 17 of 32 from the line while Philadelphia hit 23 of 30 foul shots, turning 15 footers into a decisive edge. Dave DeBusschere posted 23 points and 20 rebounds for Detroit, while Chet Walker added 19 for Philadelphia.
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Beattie Builds U S Ski Power At Colorado
Huega Kidd Orsi March Ferries Walton among Colorado students as Bob Beattie, former American Alpine coach, returns to campus to develop young skiers. He emphasizes college program growth, with Lake Eldora and Boulder Canyon facilities aiding Alpine training and cross country trails as the path to world success.
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Citadel Crushes Erskine. sets school scoring mark
The Citadel routed Erskine 108-62 to establish a new school scoring record surpassing the 1960 Florida State mark. Georgia Tech beat Virginia Military Institute 82-71 as Keydet standout Charles Schmaus was held to 16 in the second half. Citadel opened the second half with a 12 point run and led by 23 at halftime. Paneca Herwig led the victors in points and field goals.
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Two Fayette Co Men Win District Bowling Tourney
J Z Summerfield Fay etteville and John Matsko Oak Hill lead Fayette County winners in district bowling, with Summerfield topping the men s handicap division at 692 and Matsko second at 691. Kessler posts 631 in actual, Rhodes 622, as Beckley bowlers claim numerous top prizes. Summerfield and Kessler secure regional berths for Huntington finals amid a field of 250 plus.
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Smith Remains Leader of Bowling Tournament
PHILADELPHIA UPI Ry Smith of Boston continued to lead the field in the 24th annual All Star Bowling Tournament as 216 men and 216 women were cut to 72 in each division. Men needed 7338 to reach the semifinals and women 3301. Laverne Carter, the defending women's champ, was among those eliminated.
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NBA Standings and Schedule From Early Season Showcases
Monday results show Philadelphia defeating Detroit 109 to 95 in the only game. Upcoming actions include St. Louis visiting Cincinnati and Philadelphia facing Detroit in Toledo, with further midweek matchups listed for Cincinnati at Detroit Boston at Baltimore New York at Los Angeles.
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