Kilini Leads Billikens To OT Victory In Kentucky Invite
Tom Kieffer, a clutch shooter from St. Louis, scored 21 points and hit a decisive overtime jumper as the Billikens defeated Kentucky 74-72 in overtime. Kentucky’s Ned Jennings fouled out late, while Ken Lickert led Kentucky with 20 points and 12 rebounds, including key plays in regulation and overtime. California beat Minnesota for third place.
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Gonzales Sees Mexico As Coming Net Power
Professional champion Paneo Gonzales said Mexico may replace the United States in the Davis Cup and praised Rafael Osuna as the best American amateur. He arrived in Sydney for Snapshots and TV work and predicted Osuna could win both singles against any U S lineup, giving Mexico a strong edge next year.
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Grade Tourney Set At Chester For December Games
Chester St Marys hosts a grade school basketball tournament from December 27 to 30 with two games nightly. Carbondale Lincoln and Prairie du Rocher open Tuesday at 6 40 p m. St Marys faces Evansville, then Chester St Johns Murphyboro St Andrews and Chester Perryville St Vincents meet on Wednesday. Semifinals Thursday and finals Friday.
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Patterson Favored 31 To Retain Title In Johansson Rematch
Floyd Patterson opened as a 31 to 1 favorite to defend the heavyweight crown against Ingemar Johansson in their third meeting set for March 20 at the Miami Beach Convention Hall. Johansson, confident after two prior losses, seeks a title return as promoters announced the date and venue in New York and Miami.
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Robinson Tops NL Slugger Despite Slipping Batting Avg
Frank Robinson led the National League in slugging in 1960 with a .595 on 276 total bases in 464 at bats, despite a .297 average and 21 home runs. Hank Aaron finished second with a 566 slugging mark as league staff set a record with 354 complete games in a season.
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College Basketball Kentucky Invitational Results
Kentucky Invitational action produced mixed results with St Louis edging Kentucky 74 72 in overtime while California defeated Illinois 72 in the consolation bracket St Johns beat Gonzaga 97 89 East NYU beat Long Island University 64 62 Virginia Tech toppled North Carolina 106 75 Arkansas downed Tennessee 76 89 Texas over Alabama 78 79 and other early season showdowns across the West Southwest Ohio State 84 beat Detroit 73 Michigan State 92 81 Iowa State over Missouri 82 80 Southern Illinois over Wabash 68 6 South West Oklahoma 75 Texas Tech 56 Far West Utah 105 Los Angeles State 76 Brigham Young 66 Kent State 51 Kansas 60 San Francisco 43 Southern California 89 Hawaii 56 New Mexico State 67 Montana State 68
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Rose Bowl dreams come true for Fargo boy Mulholland
In 1963 a 13 year old Fargo student wrote a note hoping to play in the Rose Bowl. Decades later Dave Mulholland earns a starting halfback spot for Minnesota against Washington on Jan 2. He rose from Parade School to Paro Central High School, earned a scholarship, and now stars for the Gophers. His sister Beatrice will be watching as he eyes a landmark game.
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Friday Matches Spark Local High School Rivalries
Friday schedule lists Benson at Eldorado Pinckneyville at Springfield Feidhans at Steeleville and Coben hosts a key showdown. Local readers anticipate close contests and potential upsets across multiple gyms.
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Four Down Four To Go Cubs Hire Rip Collins Coach
Chicago Dec 23 AP James Rip Collins former Cubs and Cardinals first baseman was hired as a Cubs coach. It is the first coaching appointment since owner P K Wrigley indicated a large coaching staff to name the club's manager. Collins, 55, spent nine years at Wilson and had a .298 lifetime batting average. He played for the Cardinals starting in 1931 and the Cubs in 1937, ending his career in 1941 with a pennant winner. The Cubs now list four coaches including Collins.
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Florida track battles IRS over winnings at Tropical Park
Miami Florida AP dispatch reports a tax dispute after Tropical Park Race Track paid out $2 347 20 to 24 winning daily double ticket holders. The IRS demands identifications for payments of 600 or more while Florida Attorney General rules payment is due regardless of identification. Two winners gave names, seventeen declined yet were paid, others did not cash promptly.
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Ohio State Tops Detroit by Big 10 rout
Ohio State, ranked No. 7, defeated Detroit 84 to 7 as Jerry Lucas scored a season high 30 points. Mel Nowell and Larry Siegfried added double figures while Detroit’s Dave DeBuscherre was limited to 14. Ohio State led 42-38 at halftime and pulled away after the break. Michigan State beat Iowa State 92-81 with Dave Fahs scoring 28 and Dick Hall adding 21.
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Seattle U Apologizes Over Ineligible Player Decision
Seattle University apologized to Memphis State after discovering sophomore Sylvester Blye played for the Harlem Clowns in 1959, making him ineligible for a Monday collision. Blye, likened to Elgin Baylor, rose as a standout at Seattle U and later joined the Los Angeles Lakers. A program Blye signed while with the Clowns triggered the revelation.
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