Cazzie Russell Named Cage Player of Year
Cazzie Russell of Michigan, rising from a struggling program to star status, won United Press International College Basketball Player of the Year. He received 131 votes, ahead of Dave Bing and others, helping spark a basketball boom at Michigan and boosting interest in a new arena as Russell leads with a 30-point-plus season.
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Clay Bout Switched Again to Verdun Arena
Montreal promoters announced Cassius Clay will defend his heavyweight title March 29 at Verdun Arena in Verdun, Canada. The 8,000 seat venue near Montreal replaces New York Chicago and other sites previously discussed as options. A closed circuit telecast plan was set after a 1 am call woke Verdun mayor George O’Reilly, while Montreal officials debated conditions before approving the bout. The promoters include Main Bouts Inc. and All-Canada Sports Ltd. The city meeting with the Montreal Athletic Commission lasted hours with unresolved terms.
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Fayette Tourney Needs Four More Teams
Johnny Marra announces at least four more teams are needed for the Fayetteville Independant basketball tournament scheduled March 22 to 26. Twelve teams are already accepted. entry fee is 15 dollars. Interested teams should contact Marra in Fayetteville or Kingston, with phone numbers Fayetteville 516 and Kingston HU 96057.
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Wilt Chamberlain's 62 Points Sparks 135 125 Win
In a high scoring NBA clash, Wilt Chamberlain poured in 62 points and grabbed 37 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the San Francisco Warriors 135 to 125. Fred Hetzel led San Francisco with 35 points. Ketball notes from United Press International.
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West Virginia High School Basketball Scores Collated
A compiled list of regional basketball results across WV forClass A B and AA divisions plus regional pairings. Notable games include Summersville 67 Clay 56 and Stonewall Jackson 90 Herbert Hoover 64 with several region matchups and scores across Regions 1 2 3 and 4.
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Outstanding Bowlers and Team Standings Recap
Standouts include John Hamric 599 series with 231 and Clarence Tankersley 224 game, Tom Shrewsbury 594 and 233, Joe Gorsica 588 and 227, Ned Ragland 601 series, Jon Houck 575 series, and Leola Tankersley 532 series. Team leaders: White Cross Phcy high team series 1101 and Eppys Drug high team game 829. Various leagues show top individuals and teams with multiple 200+ games and 500+ series across mixed days.
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Hodges Seeks Washington to Break into First Division
Gil Hodges says the Washington Senators have a good shot at finishing in the first division this season by climbing three spots from last year’s eighth. He cites potential from young pitchers, a healthy Frank Howard, and improvements at catching and infield positions as key factors.
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Top Ohio Gridder Signs With WVU
Snively, a 6-foot, 170-pound halfback from Thenhetan Point High School, signed a football grant in aid with West Virginia. He was UPI Class A Back of the Year, set an Ohio Valley Conference scoring record, scored 35 touchdowns and 12 extra points, and also starred in basketball and baseball while posting a 10.3 100-yard dash.
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Duke Takes First Round Win In ACC Tournament
SMU Mustangs under coach Hayes won their second straight Southwestern Conference title with a 99 89 victory over Texas Tech. Duke NC State North Carolina and South Carolina advanced in the ACC tournament while Duke beat Wake Forest 103 73 and NC State defeated Virginia 86 77. Other results include Iowa State Missouri Tulsa Drake NYU Fordham Manhattan St Francis and Bridgeport games.
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Robinson to Sign with Orioles Today in MLB Move
The Orioles expected to sign Brooks Robinson and GM Harry Dalton today ending a three day silence after a thawing of tensions. Robinson, 1964 AL MVP, and Dalton reportedly discussed terms by telephone to finalize the deal.
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Schellhase Tops College Scoring Race Leads Heading Into Final Games
Purdue star Dave Schellhase leads the national scoring race with 32.5 ppg through Feb 26, eight tenths ahead of Idaho State’s Dave Wagnon and 1.3 ahead of Cazzie Russell who sits third. Russell posted 383 Big Ten points to Schellhase’s 391 in conference play.
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