Palmer Named Athlete of the Decade in Sports Poll
Arnold Palmer, the Latrobe, Pennsylvania golfer known for comebacks and TV appeal, tops the national poll by AP editors and broadcasters as the decade’s outstanding athlete. Bill Russell follows. Sandy Koufax, Byron Nelson, and Johnny Unitas among the top figures noted for shaping golf and sports.
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Monroeville Fights Back To Beat Western Reserve In Upset
Monroeville overcame a rugged Western Reserve showing 25-24 lead late third, then drew away in fourth to win 73-67. Jeres Patrick led Monroeville with 24 points and 2 rebounds, while Western Reserve’s Patrick, Weisenberger and others scored in double figures. Western Reserve fell to 4-12, Monroeville improved to 13-3.
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Davidson tops VPI in overtime comeback
Davidson and Tech traded leads before an overtime surge by Vai Adrian and Steve Ables who scored nine of Davidson's 13 points. Davidson won 72 to 61 as Virginia Tech fouled late and Jerry Krowd hit four free throws to close the gap.
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Pinson Signs 1970 Contract With Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians announce the signing of outfielder Vic Pinson and first baseman outfielder Russ Nagelson to 1970 contracts. Also listed are several returning players and new signings, including John Lowenstein Ved Uhlaender and Bob Miller. Pinson, who played for Cincinnati before a trade to St Louis, posted a .4296 lifetime batting average and 23 homers with 8 RBIs in Portland's Triple A Pacific Coast League season.
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OU Coasts By Broncos In Mid American Conference Game
Ohio University defeated Western Michigan 68 to 10 in a regionally televised MAC matchup with Sthe ns Obta Greg McDivitt scoring 23 points and Cray Love adding 20 All three led OU while Earl Jenkins topped WMU with 29 points Ellis Hui was held to four on 16 attempts OU improved to 7 3 and 16 1 overall and the Broncos were eliminated from title contention Western Michigan outreboun ded the Broncos 60 to 46 The game marked a coaching transition for Oklahoma State as Aubrey was named successor to Henry Iba effective July 1.
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