Musial plans to quit in style this year
Stan Musial, 41, says this is his last season with the St. Louis Cardinals. He aims for a productive year and a possible pennant, hoping to end his career on a high note after 21 All-Star appearances and seven batting titles.
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Westminster Titans Meet Mansfield For NAIA District 30 Title
In Harrisburg Westminster Titans ranked No 1 in the UPI small college standings collide with Mansfield for the NAIA District 30 championship. The Titans beat Alliance 66-54 and Mansfield dumped Philadelphia Textile 89-64 to reach the final. Bill and Bob Doud led Westminster with 21 and 16 points while Terry Crouthamel scored 23 for Mansfield as it moved to 19 wins in 20 games.
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Fortunato Wins Split Decision In Wild NY Bout
In a chaotic St Nicholas Arena eight round feature Tony Fortunato of New York won a split decision over Puerto Rican Gil Diaz. Diaz fans rained chairs as the crowd spilled into the balcony while officials scored 4-3-1 and 6-2 for Fortunato and Diaz respectively.
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Schofield Only Pirate Casualty
Utility infielder Dick Schofield was the lone Pittsburgh Pirate casualty with a sprained ankle from an intra squad game in Fort Myers. Manager Danny Murtaugh criticized the spring training innovation used to mimic game conditions, saying it needs polishing though he hasn’t abandoned the project. The team complained batters did not hit enough during practice.
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National Junior Tennis Tourney Slated for Charleston
National Junior Girls tennis tourney will be held in Charleston from June 25 to 29, sponsored by Tennis Inc. President Hugh Thompson said a boys tournament may start in 1963 with Charleston hosting alternating years.
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Brannum Named Coach at Norwich University
Northfield Vermont UPI reports former Boston Celtics player Bob Brannum is appointed head basketball coach and assistant football coach at Norwich University. Brannum played four seasons with Boston starting in 1951 and will begin his duties in the fall.
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Duquesne Dukes Upset Bradley 73 72 At Home In Peoria
Duquesne defeated Bradley 73 to 72 in Peoria with Willie Somerset scoring 27, lifting the Dukes to 20 wins against five losses. Bradley led most of the game before Somerset sparked a late rally to give Duquesne the upset and potential NIT seeding.
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Rookie May Replace injured Gene Freese
Cincinnati Reds manager Freddie Hutchinson may replace slugging Gene Freese with Eddie Kasko or rookie Cliff Cook at third base after Freese broke his right ankle in a squad game. Freese underwent a surgery deemed not absolutely necessary but to speed recovery. he is expected out two to three months.
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Kinder’s 20-Foot Shot Clinches 71-69 Victory for Morris Harvey
Joe Kinder repeated clutch heroics for Morris Harvey, sinking a 20-foot jumper with eight seconds left to beat West Virginia Tech 71-69 in Fayette County. O’Neal scored eight in the final ten minutes while Moore and Miller led Tech’s late rally, but Morris Harvey’s 27 of 33 free throws sealed the win and a trip to Kansas City for the NAIA District 28 title.
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Morris Harvey Triumphs In Tight Clash At Tech
Morris Harvey outscored Tech 71 to 69 as O Neal sank 14 free throws on 14 attempts and led with 22 points. Hewitt and Kinder added 17 and 16 while Kelley led Tech with 21 though Mor ris Harvey seized late momentum and earned a trip to Kansas City for the WVIAC tournament starting March 12.
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Former Golfers Take Second In ABC Tournament
Priority Manufacturing of Cleveland led the classic division with 5,975 across six games, eight pins from the pro title record. Continental Bowl and Continental Taillights of Detroit opened strong in classic play, with Kovach and Kulbaga boosting Priority past Dressing Motors by 90 pins. Continental Bowl posted 1,050 976 1,023 in games led by Harnisch 643, Golembiewski 624, Lubanski 604. Bill Johnson and James Fulton of Kansas City claimed second in classic doubles. Davitz and Mairotti of Old Forge split fourth in regular doubles, as Pagnotti Coal Co. of Old Forge stood second in regular all events with 9,014.
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College Roundup: NCAA bids hinged on pivotal conference showdowns
College Roundup reports key Southwest Conference games shaping berths as Lafayette hosts St Josephs and Texas Tech meets Rice while SMU faces Arkansas. Colorado State University earns NIT invite pivoting NCAA bid for Colorado as Kansas State falters. Cincinnati-Bradley MVC playoff on March 12 decides final NCAA spot.
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TV Monopoly Hit During AFL Suit
In Baltimore UPI reports the AFL anti trust case against the NFL moves into its sixth day as witness Jay Michaels values AFL TV rights at 3 million in 1960. He notes NBC and CBS showed interest while NBC secured Steelers and Colts rights, suggesting NFL monopoly aims to squeeze the AFL. Joe Foss testified about urging expansion and resisting scorched earth tactics.
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Pugh Accepts Job At Wesleyan
Buckhannon West Virginia Pugh accepts head football coach post at West Virginia Wesleyan College succeeding Sam Ross who becomes man of men. Pugh will also coach track assist basketball coach Hank Ellis teach physical education and lead staff. The Quincy Kan native earned a West Virginia University PE doctorate in 1953 after three years at Charleston High School and Parkersburg backfield coach tenure.
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College Basketball Results By United Press International East
East region results show Colorado 73 over Missouri 64 and Duquesne 73 over Bradley 72. Xavier Ohio 96 beat Loyola Illinois 89 while Minnesota 102 defeated Michigan 80. Nebraska 71 edged Oklahoma 69 in overtime and Kansas 76 beat Iowa State 71. Ferris State 74 topped Northern Michigan 60 with Indiana 104 over Illinois 92 and Oklahoma State 78 past Kansas State 68. St. College of Iowa 78 over North Dakota 60 and St Norbert 102 over Whitewater 85. West results include Pacific Lutheran 64 over Whitworth 46 and ABL scores Chicago 102 over New York 98 with Cleveland 104 defeating Kansas City 92.
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Yale Lary Tops NFL Punting Amid Lions Title Run
Yale Lary, eight-year Lions veteran, led the NFL with a 48.4 yard punting average on 52 kicks and helped Detroit finish with a 47.6 yard team average on 56 punts. Rookie Bobby Joe Green of Pittsburgh was second at 47.0 on 73 punts. Tommy Davis third at 45.4 for the 49ers. Norton's 44.7 on 85 attempts was fourth, including a 78 yard punt. Others in top 10 include Dowler, Chandler, Hill, Baker, Gilburg and Ed Brown. Pittsburgh ranked second as a team with 47.0. Norton led in attempts. St Louis third in team average.
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