Either Of 5 Can Win Section 12 AA Tourney
Marsh Fork coach Dewey Romine says the five teams in the Section 12 AA tournament at the Recreation Building are evenly matched. Marsh Fork opens against Stratton Tuesday. Shady Spring looms in the semis if they advance. Key players include captain Danny Pritchard and guard Jim Clay, with defenses and rebounding shaping outcomes.
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Thorn's Knee Injury Not Slowing WVU in NCAA Opener
West Virginia guard Rod Thorn is reported ready for the NCAA playoff game versus Connecticut after negative X rays on his knee. WVU, facing NYU, Pitt, and St Josephs in a multi game setup, will counter Connecticut stars Ed Slowcenski Kimball and Maning as a tall Huskies lineup tests the Mountaineers.
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Reds Rally For 53 45 Win Over Herndon In Tourney Opener
Mullens Junior High Reds trailed 14 4 after the first quarter but outscored Herndon 49 to 31 the rest of the game to win 53 45 in the Wyoming County Junior High Tournament opening round. Elwood MacDaniel scored 17 for Herndon and Dick Gentry led all scorers with 23.
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TV Fights Return to Friday Feature at Garden
Madison Square Garden boxing chief Harry Markson says weekly TV fights shift from Saturday back to Friday nights. ABC will air bouts at 10 p.m. New York time beginning mid September, reviving a long tradition. Jerry Lewis will take over Saturday boxing time on ABC starting mid September.
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Lakers Lose Fifth Straight as Royals Topple LA 114 111
Los Angeles slumps to a fifth consecutive defeat, 114 111 to Cincinnati. Dick Barnett leads the Lakers with 37 points while Elgin Baylor adds 35. Jack Twyman key plays late as Cincinnati moves ahead after 44 seconds of three straight field goals.
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Life starts over at 40 for Wininger in New Orleans
Francis Bo Wininger, a 40 year old Oklahoma City pro, won the $40,000 Greater New Orleans Open by outdueling Bob Rosburg over the final four holes. He earned $6,400 and became the first to win the New Orleans event in back to back years, with Rosburg bogeying the last two holes. Player Nicklaus Palmer finished well back in the field.
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Bo) Wininger
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Twisters and Quality Pastry Tie for City Bowling Championship
Correction notes that in Monday’s Wom en's City Association Bowling Tournament report the Twisters and Quality Pastry actually tied for the championship in the handicap division, not for second place, correcting previous claims of a runners up position.
Bonham Learns Two Ends To The Court
Cincinnati star Ron Bonham, a top scorer and NCAA champion, refined defense and a patient, pattern game under coach Ed Jucker. The 6-5 junior shed pounds, improved speed, and now averages 16 shots per game with a 92 percent free throw rate, earning praise as a complete player.
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Gauley Bridge Favored In Sec 1 Tourney
Gauley Bridge enters the Section 1 Region 3-AA tournament as a clear favorite with a 19 1 season. They face Nuttall High in the opening doubleheader at Fayetteville Memorial Building while Montgomery meets Fayetteville. The bracket has Gauley drawing Lookout and Mount Hope facing Montgomery. Four Gauley players average in double figures led by Snodgrass Vencill and Elswick. Richwood handed Gauley its only loss.
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Bearcats Near UPI Trophy
Cincinnati, led by coach Ed Jucker, has dominated the UPI ratings all season with a 23-1 record and seeks the 1962-63 regular season crown and NCAA title. The final UPI Board of Coaches must approve their claim as they prepare to defend the NCAA title starting March 15.
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Feud Over recruit blast between Marquette and St Louis U
Missouri Valley Coach John Benington rejects Ed Hickey charge that St Louis University lured Sam Ulrich from Marquette. Ulrich, a Biliken recruit, had scouted both schools before enrolling at St Louis. Both coaches say they do not seek a feud. schedule talks and recruitment accusations fuel the dispute.
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Men Getting Married In June Urged To Wear Rain Gear
A playful advisory notes that men marrying in June should begin practicing with rain gear and rubbers to stay prepared for wedding day weather.
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