Fullmer Defeats Paret To Retain World Middleweight Title
Las Vegas, Nov. 9 AP reports Gene Fullmer of Utah retained the world middleweight crown by stopping Benny Kid Paret of Cuba in the 10th round after 2:31. Fullmer, 159½ pounds, dominated all night, scoring three knockdowns in the 10th. Paret weighed 156¼ and, despite courage, fell as the relentless Fullmer overwhelmed him at the Las Vegas Convention Center before about 6,500 fans.
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Salukis Rally Past Kirksville In 112-78 Victory
SIU improved to 2-2 with a 112-78 win at Kirksville Missouri led by 25 points from Hood 20 from Henson and 18 from Vaughn. The Salukis built a 48-34 halftime cushion, with defensive pressures early in the second half and then used reserves to finish strong.
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Harry Gallatin
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Dave Henson
Charley Vaughn
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Gualdoni
Linder
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Norton
Daly
Germain
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Hyrsko
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Illini Rout Oklahoma 72 40 in Norman
Illinois seized control late in the first half and defeated Oklahoma 72 to 40 in Norman. Downey sparked the run that broke a 22 22 tie, Illinois outrebounded 49 38, and shot 46 percent to Oklahoma 34 percent. Bill Smith led Illinois with playmaking to pace the win.
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Gophers Beat SMU 70-56 in Comeback Victory
Minneapolis December 9 AP Minnesota used a stall and aggressive pressure to overcome a 34-30 halftime deficit and defeat Southern Methodist 70-56. Led by Eric Magdanz Ray Cronk and Tom McGrann the Gophers moved ahead 45-44 early in the second half and never trailed. McGrann scored 22 points with 10 free throws. Magdanz had 16 and Cronk contributed strong play.
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Ohio State Beats Wake Forest 84 to 62 in NCA A Clash
Ohio State the nations top ranked team surged past Wake Forest 84 to 62 in Winston Salem. Led by Jerry Lucas and John Havlicek, the Buckeyes opened the second half with a 13 point burst and built a 26 point cushion midway. Lucas scored 23, Mel Nowell 19, Havlicek 18, while Len Chappell totaled 15 for Wake Forest.
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College Football Bowls Roundup From 1959 Season
Gotham Bowl in New York saw Baylor defeat Utah State 24 to 9 while Aviation Bowl in Dayton pitted New Mexico 28 against Western Michigan 12. Camellia Bowl in Sacramento matched Pittsburg State 12 Linfield 7 with All Sports Bowl in Oklahoma City a Panhandle 28 Langston 14. Missile Bowl in Orlando had Fort Austis 25 over Quantico Marines 24 Junior Rose Bowl in Pasadena Cameron 28 over Bakersfield 20 Orange Blossom Classic in Miami ended Florida A&M 44 over Jackson State 8.
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Missouri Tops Wildcats 84-69
Missouri dominated Northwestern 84-65 despite a 34 of 40 free throw effort by the Tigers. Howard Garrett led a balanced attack with 17 points as Ray Babe Parilli and Billy Lott contributed key plays and Bob Carey added 16.
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Howard Garrett
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Bob Carey
Ken Doughoair
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Raiders
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Dick Klein
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Spahn to Receive Comiskey Memorial Award
Milwaukee southpaw Warren Spahn will receive the J Louis Comiskey Memorial Award for long and meritorious service at the Chicago Baseball Writers Diamond Dinner on January 14. Spahn, 41, pitched a no hitter last season and earned his 300th victory with a 21 13 record, his 42nd season with 20 or more triumphs.
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SIU Swimmers Dominate Meet With 11 Wins
SIU swimmers captured 11 of 13 events at the Southern Illinois swim meet in Carbondale. SIU’s Ed May set a meet record in the 400 yard individual medley at 5:05.5, and Walt Rodgers added a school record in the 200 yard butterfly at 2:07. Other winners included Ray Padovan in 100 freestyle and Jack Schiltz in 200 breaststroke. Kansas, Kansas State, and SIU competitors faced from Indiana University earlier blocked by weather.
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Walt Rodgers
Andy Stoady
Ray Padovan
Phil Stotness
John Kemp
Darrell Green
Jack Schilty
Butler Beats Michigan 69 61 in Defensive College Showdown
Butler University defeated Michigan 69 to 61 as Tom Bowman hit a key long range basket to spark a late rally. Bowman led Butler with 21 points while John Oosterbaan scored 26 for Michigan and Jeff Blue added 19. The game featured strong defense and a tight first half as Butler pulled away in the final moments.
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College Basketball Scores From Around the Nation
A jumble of college basketball results lists numerous games with varied scores. Notable outcomes include Illinois 72 over Oklahoma 60, Kansas State 88 over Indiana 4, Ohio State 84 beating Wake Forest, and Michigan State 90 over Jula 70 amid an overflow of teams such as Cincinnati, Wisconsin, Seton Hall, Kentucky, Rutgers, and Villanova posting wins or close games.
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Harrisburg Coach’s Unnoticed Strategy Fails in Close Loss
Harrisburg coach Bill Trees used a last minute substitution to set a trap on Herrin’s Steve Fisher, sending in Bob Greghorn for Stan Wilson with 1:45 left. The plan backfired as Fisher made the first free throw and the intended turnover failed, leaving Gleghorn to handle the final minutes. Fans and observers noted the move but saw no success, while Harrisburg’s overall form remains a concern in the South Seven as they chase improvement. The article also mentions nearby games and local radio, with other teams like Pinckneyville, West Frankfort, and Anna Jonesboro posting results.
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Rams Rally Past Orioles? Upset of Baltimore 34-17
Los Angeles Rams upset Baltimore Zoll 34-17 as Zeke Bratkowski tossed two touchdowns and 231 yards. Jen Arnett and Dick Bass sparked scoring with 65 yard kickoff returns while Baltimore’s Jim Welch added a 60 yard TD. Rams total 393 yards as Bratkowski went 14 of 23 with no interceptions.
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Dick Bass
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Kansas State Beats Indiana in 88-78 Rally
Kansas State defeated Indiana 88-78 after a 9-0 run late in the game. Wildcats scorers included Spar with 23 and Kawal and Wroblewski contributing. Rayle and Albrecht faced tight defense as Indiana trailed 46-43 at halftime.
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