Paret Gravely Injured After Grudge Fight at Madison Square Garden
Gov. Rockefeller seeks a detailed report on the violent welterweight title bout in which Benny Kid Paret was knocked unconscious and underwent brain surgery at Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Howard Dunbar said Paret is in a critical 48 hour period and potentially beyond medical aid after Emile Griffith’s 12th round attack. Referee Ruby Goldstein faced criticism for not stopping the fight sooner as Paret's camp questioned the decision and urged retirement.
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New York
UPI
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Benny
Kid) Paret
Roosevelt Hospital
Emile Griffith
Madison Square Garden
Paret
Howard Dunbar
Manuel Alfaro
Dunbar
Rockefeller
New York State Athletic Commission
Melvin Krulewitch
Ruby Goldstein
Goldstein
Griffith
Dist
Atty
Frank S. Hogan
Hogan
Lucas
Hogue
Hogue Leads Bearcats To NCAA Title In Upset Win
George Paul Hogue stars as Cincinnati defeats Ohio State to claim a second consecutive NCAA title. Lucas is limited by Hogue's defense and the Bearcats' rebounding, with team depth and miscue capitalizing on OSU's errors. Pro scouts likely pursue Hogue after standout showing.
Lakers Take 2-0 Lead In Playoff
Los Angeles Lakers dominate Detroit Pistons 127-112 on Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead as Jerry West scores 40 and Flynn Baylor 29. Don Ohl tops Pistons with 33. series shifts to Detroit Tuesday amid Western Conference tilt.
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National Basketball Association
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Flynn Baylor
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Baylor
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Detroit
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia Warriors
Philadelphia
Boston
Warriors
Don Ohl
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Ferry
Howell
Jones
Lee
Moreland Ohl
Scott
Shue
Og Belix
Hawkins
Handley
Joliff
Krebs
LaRusso
iSelvy
Egan
Moreland
Ohl
Los Angeles Baylor
Felixawkins
Handle
McNeill
Yates
Detroit Ai
Carter's Team Begins Bid For Classic Title
DES MOINES UPI The Don Carter Gloves of St Louis begin pursuit of the ABC classic division title in Des Moines matching for the tournament night. Led by Carter top money winner on the PBA tour they will bowl three game blocks tonight and Tuesday and play minor events Tuesday afternoon. The Carters include Dick Weber Ray Bluth Tom Hennessey Bill Lillard and Pat Patterson. They have never won an ABC title and placed high in last year's classic division. Weber has won two PBA tournaments.
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Jerry Lucas
Ohio State
Paul Hogue
Lucas
Hogue
Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati
Bearcats
Hague
Bearcat
DES Moines
UPI
Don Carter
St. Louis
American Bowling Congress
Carter
Professional Bowlers Association Tour
Carters
St Louis Budweisers
Dick Weber
Ray Bluth
Tom Hennessey
Bill Lillard
Pat Patterson
ABC
Weber
ABL Awards Franchise To Los Angeles
The American Basketball League awarded a new Los Angeles franchise to Art Edwards, who will helm a 1962-63 squad at the Long Beach arena. The Jets quit midseason. Edwards can draft one player from each current team once playoffs finish. Territorial and regular drafts placed notable players from Ohio State, Purdue, USC and others, with teams selecting based on season records.
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Chicago
UPI
American Basketball League
Los Angeles
Art Edwards
Abe Saperstein
Edwards
Long Beach
Calif
Los Angeles Jets
Cleveland Pipers
Jerry Lucas
John Havlicek
Ohio State
Terry Dischinger
Purdue
Chet Walker
Detroit
Dave de Busschere
Don Nelson
Iowa
San Francisco
Bill McGill
Utah
Cincinnati
Paul Hogue
Pittsburgh Rens
Len Chapper
Wake Forest
Ron Galbreath
Westminster
Gary II
Daylam
Spring Grid Practice Starts Monday for WVU
About 70 candidates report next Monday for WVU spring football practice in Morgantown. Twenty three lettermen are in the group including 10 of 11 starters from the 1961 opener against Richmond. Coach Gene Corum is optimistic about a winning season, noting progress and potential.
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Morgantown
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia University
Richmond
Ken Herock
Gene Heeter
Frank Sirianni
Bob DeLorenzo
Keith Melenyzer
Pete Goimarne
Fred Colvard
Jim Moss
Tom Woodeshick
Slean Holton
Gene Corum
Mountaineers
Mounties Open Baseball Season Against Loyola
West Virginia University begins the baseball season with a Saturday game against Loyola in Baltimore. Conference play starts April 7 with a doubleheader vs George Washington. Co captains are Ed Tekavee and Tom Stepp. Tekavee hit .381 last season with two errors. Stepp hit .271. Pitching staff is led by Tom Shafer and Graig Mankin, with Mankin going 5 0 and Shafer 6 2 last year.
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Morgantown
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia University
Loyola
Baltimore
George Washington
Ed Tekavee
Tom Stepp
WVU
Tekaveec
Stepp
Tom Shafer
Graig Mankin
Mankin
Shafer
Eye charity game slated by Bradley and Beaver Lions
Bradley and Beaver Lions Clubs stage an annual charity basketball game at Shady Spring High School with proceeds supporting the Eyesight Conservation Program. Prelim by Bradley eighth graders versus Beaver eighth graders at 6 30 p.m. Officials include John Saunders and George McLaughlin. Tickets from Lions members.
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Bradley and
Beaver Lions Clubs
Shady Spring High School
Eyesight
Bradley
Beaver
Lions Clubs
Bradley Lions Club
Kenneth Larabee
E. G. Underwood
Posie Jones
Harless Stover
Flynn Cannady
Charlie Honaker
Millard Cook
J. A. Blackburn
Willis Stover
Joe Buffa
Lonnie Goddard
Zina French
Chuck Ak
Bondeson and Goalby Share Doral Lead After Third Round
At Doral Country Club Bondeson fired a five under par 67 to tie Bob Goalby for the 54 hole lead at 211. The pair hold a one stroke edge over Billy Casper and Jack Nicklaus while August Palmer and Tommy Bolt sit four back. Hogan and Snead lurk farther back as the wind swept course tightens the chase.
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Miami
UPI
Doral Country Club
Paul Bondeson
George Bayer
Bob Goalby
Illinois
Billy Casper
Jack Nicklaus
Dave Ragan
Ted Kroll
Arnold Palmer
Tommy Bolt
Ben Hogan
Sam Snead
Bondeson
Northbrook
Iil
Tucson
Goal
Beckley Teams Reach City Girls Basketball Semis
Beckley College and Beckley Wrecking advanced to the semifinals after victories over Neal's Fix-It Shop and Thurman's Garage. Sweeney scored 30 points for Beckley Wrecking in a 45-37 OT win. Wilson led Beckley College with 29 points.
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Beckley College
Beckley Wrecking
Neal
Thurman's Garage
Sophia
Damon
Thurman’s Garage
Marie Wilson
Alvarez and Harris win state bowling titles in doubles
In Clarksburg over the weekend Alvarez and Tom Harris led the actual pin and handicap doubles divisions of the West Virginia bowling tour nament, with 1,235 actual pins and 1,309 handicap. Second were Gerald Cornett and Tom Tucker of Charleston at 1,299, followed by Tom Thomas and Dave Thomas of Clarksburg at 1,296. Parkersburg Mack Sales led the actual pin team event with 2,847 pins, with Rudy and Eddie's of Wheeling first in handicap at 3,077. Alvin Faulkner of Huntington tops all events with 1,902 actual pins and 1,944 handicap. In singles, A F Wiggins of Parkersburg led actual pins at 658 and handicap at 724. G Merer of New Martinsville was second and Adolph Fernandez of Clarksburg was third.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Alverez
Tom Harris
West Virginia
Harris
Gerald Cornett
Tom Tucker
Charleston
Tom Thomas
Dave Thomas
Parkersburg
Mack Sales
Rudy
Eddie’s
Wheeling
Earp
Armstrong
Elkins
Alvin Faulkner
Huntington
A.F. Wiggins
G. Weimer
New Martinsville
Adolph Fernandez
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