Wolverines Nip Badgers In Big Ten Showdown
Michigan routs Wisconsin 98 75 to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title while Minnesota defeats Iowa 78 70 to keep its NCAA hopes alive. The title race hinges on Michigan hosting Minnesota and a potential upset, with Ohio State looming if needed.
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Wolverines
Minnesota
Iowa
United Press International
Michigan
Wisconsin
Gophers
Ohio State
Columbus
SMU
Arkansas
Texas
Baylor
Cazzie Russell
Bill Buntin
Southern Methodist
John Beasley
Texas A&m
John Paul Fultz
Longhorns
TCU
Bradley
New York
North Texas State
Clay's Voice Good Has Act To Match
New York reports Sonny Liston faces renewed taunts as Cassius Clay recovers from a hospital hernia operation and vows to resume strenuous training. Doctors say Clay's voice remains strong and his fitness is improving. Liston may need to brace for more verbal jabber as the fighter returns to form.
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Clay
New York
UPI
Sonny Liston
Cassius Clay
Liston
Powell's weight prompts no worry for Orioles camp
In Miami 256 pound power hitter Johnny Powell shows up overweight but Bauer remains confident he will trim to about 240 by opening day and continue to provide big power. Spring workouts also bring optimism for Dodgers Podres and Cubs Lindy McDaniel while Marichal signs for a club record 52000 contemplating a strong season.
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Baltimore Orioles
Johnny Powell
Orioles
Powell
Miami
Fla
Hank Bauer
Bauer
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Dodgers
Vero Beach
Johnny Podres
Podres
Ernie Broglio
Mesa
Ariz
Lindy McDaniel
Cub
San Francisco Giants
Juan Marichal
Marichal
Jack Sanford
Jack Fisher
New York Mets
Mets
Fisher
Clemente Delays Start After Illness To Open Pirates Spring
National League batting champion Roberto Clemente will report to Pittsburgh Pirates spring training about a month late due to hospitalization for severe illness. Doctors diagnose possible autumnal malaria or paratyphoid, with tests negative so far. Clemente batted .339 last season on the way to his NL crown and returned from Santo Domingo February 14, falling ill February 21.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
UPI
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirates
Clemente
Roberto Buso
Mimiya Hospital
Santo Domingo
Buso
Bow Night Bowler Scores and League Standings Highlight
The report covers multiple league results from Beckley and Eastern Assoc leagues. Top figures include Nick Brash 501 series, Jim Warden 582 series, Elmer Hutchinson 579 with a 200 game, and Keith Evans 574 with a 212 game. Rose & Quesenberry lead in team play with 182 wins.
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Sophia Electric Acme
Beckley
Bays
Buick
Electric
Niit
Newsome
Pete Thornley
Charles Lane
Ernie Allenbaugh
Mike Guerino
Nick Brash
Grat Shumate
Paul Brown
Richard Newsome
Emmett Pugh
Keith Evans
John Gorsica
Marco Cipolat
Jim Warden
Joe Waugh
Industrial League
Rose & Quesenberry
Beckley Welding
Eastern Assoc. Coal
Cole Cabinetee
Bottling Co
Beckley Insulation
Beckley Hospital
Eastern Assoc
Elmer Hutchinson
Battling
Bill Coughlin
Howard Pettry
Buck Wood
Ned Ragland
Kyle Phipps
Ad Barker
Press Lightner
Cecil Johnston
Bartlett May Be Next Hoop Coach At Georgia
Tennessee assistant Tommy Bartlett may become the next basketball coach at the University of Georgia. Bartlett, a former Tennessee player, met with Georgia Athletic Director Joel Eaves amid reports Lawson’s job could be filled after Harbin Lawsons resignation for health reasons.
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Bartlett
Georgia
Athens, Ga
UPI
Tennessee
Tommy Bartlett
University of Georgia
University of Tennessee
Vols
Joel Eaves
Eaves
Harbin
Red
Indy Coach Ends 32 Year Career
Branch McCracken, famed Hoosier coach known as the big bear, will retire after 32 years in Bloomington completing his 24th season at Indiana University. He led Indiana to national championships in 1940 and 1953 and won three Big Ten titles with a shared crown.
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Bloomington
Ind
UPI
Branch McCracken
Hoosier
Indiana University
Elvis Stahr Jr
McCracken
Big Bear
Hoosiers
Ball State
Stahr
Indiana
Arlington Park opens with 38 stakes races
The Arlington-Washington-Bal moral race meeting begins May 17 at Arlington Park offering 38 stakes races totaling 1 815 000 dollars. The program features high prize money and attracts top thoroughbreds for the 103 day meeting in Chicago.
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Chicago
UPI
Arlington Park
Perry to Compete New York at IC4A Championships
Fordham sprinter Sam Perry, recently recovered from a knee injury after a subway mishap, will defend his 60 yard dash title in the IC4A championships at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
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Perry
New York
UPI
Fordham
Sam Perry
Madison Square Garden
Entrance Date Extended For RR Bowling Meet
The Raleigh Register Singles Handicap Tourney at Beckley Lanes has been extended to March 10 to allow more bowlers to enter. Thirty seven keglers are registered, open to men in the Raleigh Register area who belong to the American Bowling Congress. Entry fee is $2 with $1.25 for bowling and 75 cents for prizes. Half of registrants will be contacted by tourney director Keith Hager on March 10 for pairings, and bowlers must arrange roll-off dates. Trophy prizes go to winner and runner up with cash prizes for top bowlers. Notable registrants include A. H. Staggs, Don Hess, Bob Johnson, Frank Serge, Bob Shelton, Jess Prunesti, Emory Cook, Glen Parker, Jim Rubin, Mike Kosco, and Don Taylor. Contact Keith Hager at Beckley Lanes before March 10 to register.
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Joe Mullaney
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Texas Tech
Arkansas
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St. Louis
Shockers
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Miami
Ohio
Toledo
Oklahoma State
Kansas
Oklahoma
Duke
Maryland
North Carolina State
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
NCAA
Raleigh Register
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Elite Lanes
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American Bowling Congress
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A. H. Staggs
Don Hess
Bob Johnson
Frank Serge
Bob Shelton
Jess Prunesti
Emory Cook
Glen Parker
Jim Rubin
Mike Kosco
Don Taylor
Willie Somerset Sets Duquesne Scoring Record
Pittsburgh reporter notes Willie Somerset, 5 foot 9 and a pharmacy major, is Duquesne basketball's all time high scorer with 1,703 career points and single game record 47 points against Xavier. He eyes a finale at Memphis State and plans to pursue basketball after graduation despite skepticism about pro success.
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UPI
Willie Somerset
Wee Willie
Duquesne University
Dukes
Memphis State
Duquesne
Willie
Xavier
Si Green
Philadelphia Arena Sold To Jimmy Toppi
Philadelphia arena once run by Arena Corp since 1958 was sold at auction for 351000 to boxing promoter Jimmy Toppi. Toppi pledged to keep Arena Corp. policies, with Tyrrell retiring from the presidency and a 60 day window to finalize the deal.
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Jimmy Toppi
UPI
Phildelphia
Toppi
Arena Corp
Peter A. Tyrrell
Alfred Trainman
Triangle Corp
Tyrrell
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