Dunk shot history and protest clash with rules changes
UCLA coach John Wooden recalls the dunk’s rise from a rare midwestern trick to a common NBA staple by the 1950s. He notes a rules committee vote against banning it and discusses Lew Alcindor’s potential impact, plus fan reactions and refereeing tensions.
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Los Angeles
John Wooden
UCLA
Midwest
John
Purdue
Wooden
Bruins
Lew Alcindor
Lew
Niagara
Calvin Murphy
Lou Stringer
Cubs
Lou
Alcindors
Bevo Francis
Bevo
Ten Women Top 500 In Bowling Leagues Across Centers
A group of ten women surpassed 500 in six leagues led by LaVerne Coonley with 546 in the Center Ridge Mixed Classic. Other top scores include Val Spieker 537 and Mary Williams 506, while Jan Riddle led Tuesday Night Keglerettes with 535. Additional high marks came from Marian Frankel 530 and Dolly Davis 516 in various leagues. First half titles were claimed by All Service Corp in Welcome Wagon, The Chipppers in Oberlin Golf Club League, Teeny Boppers in St Paul Couples, and the Spoons in Elyria Country Club League.
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LaVerne Coonley
Center Ridge
Val Spieker
Mary Williams
Jan Riddle
Bowling Center
Lois Kash
Grafton
Marian Frankel
Corey Trenchard
Jan Eccleston
Dolly Davis
Stoney’s
Marion McClelland
Carol Russell
Small College powers clash in headliner
Evansville and Kentucky Wesleyan battle for top spot in the UPI small college baseball ratings as Evansville rises with an 8-1 record after sweeping Montana and Florida State to win the Evansville Invitational. The Purple Aces earn four first place votes, strengthening their No. 2 ranking behind Kentucky Wesleyan.
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Small College
New York
UPI
Kentucky Wesleyan
Evansville
UCLA
Houston
Ind
United Press International
Tuesday
Purple Aces
Montana
Florida
Aces
UPI Board of
Traxler Leads All Stars With 659 Series in Bowling Loop
Traxler rolled a 659 series on games of 201 205 and 243 to top the Elyria All Stars League. Gary Schneider followed with 651 including a 248 in a 1 008 team high for Elzona. Moran added 631 as Finnegan posted 237 and others posted strong scores across leagues.
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Elyria Bowling Center
Jack ‘Traxler
Gary Schneider
Jim Moran Jr
Traxler
Schneider
Elzona
Moran
BBC All Stars
Elyria
Porterhonré
Clep
Elzana
Tarry
Stoney
General Ind
Harrish
BBC
Jack Traxler
Hartish
Gary Sehneider
Elazane
Nitschke Defends Image Amid On Field Ferocity Debate
Packers middle linebacker Ray Nitschke rejects being labeled an animal or madman after critics like Dan Reeves and CBS commentator Tom Brookshier used those terms. The 31-year-old captain emphasizes his disciplined play while fans debate his intimidating style.
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Nitschke
CBS
Tom Brookshier
Philadelphia Eagles
Reeves
Brookshier
Packers
Chronicle-Telegram nearly pulls upset in league game
Ridge Tool defeated the Chronicle-Telegram 64 to 57 in overtime after trailing 34 to 12 at halftime. Ridge Tool seized the extra period with nine points while Lowell Cavin led all scorers with 25 points for the Chronicle-Telegram.
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Lowell Cavin
the Chronicle
Laomica Named AFL Player of the Year. Raiders Dominate
Daryle Lamonica of the Oakland Raiders named United Press International Player of the Year after guiding the Raiders to a 13-1 record, Western Division title, and a 40-7 AFL championship win over the Houston Oilers. They face the Green Bay Packers in the upcoming Super Bowl Jam in Miami.
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NEW York
UPI
Daryle Laomica
Oakland Raiders
United Press International
Lamonica
Buffalo
Oakland
Raiders
Houston Oilers
Green Bay Packers
Miami
Fairgrounds Cafe Team Scores And Names
Fairgrounds cafe listing shows player names and scores including Ian E Z for 2017 and 2019, with a series of entries such as Paul Scher Tom Smith Ric orta Jack Smith Rob Fortune John Vance Jim Gilbo and Tom Fabian along with various game figures. This reads as a score ledger or roster from a local fairgrounds cafe event.
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Paul Scher
Tom Smith
Ric ‘Orta
Jack Smith
Rob Fortune
John Vance
Jim Gilbo
Inn
Tom Fabian
Tom Webb
Jim Webb
Dick Brady
Russ Leimbach
Nick McGrath
Hal Kirk
Dick Holliday
Nitschke Faces Tough Talk Ahead of Super Bowl
Green Bay linebacker Ray Nitschke reacts to Dan Reeves remarks calling him an animal while Reeves praises his rival status. Nitschke denies being a madman and discusses pride, sportsmanship, and a key matchup with Jim Otto before the January 14 Super Bowl in Miami. Jack Donaldson leaves Jets to join Paul Brown with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Milton Richman
NEW York
UPI
Ray Nitschke
Green Bay
Dan Reeves
Dallas
Reeves
Nitschke
Don
Cowboys
Dick Butkus
Bears
Tommy Nobis
Falcons
Brookshier
Packers
Oakland
Miami
Perkins
Jim Otto
Jack Donaldson
New York Jets
Paul Brown
Cincinnati Bengals
Davidson
Ohio State
Jets
Bowling results span multiple leagues and centers
The report lists numerous league outcomes from Rainbow Lanes Elyria Center Ridge Lanes and others, with teams such as Polish Club, Unite d Polish, Ed's SeaMon, Thomas son's Ch pg, Green Drage, Rainbow, and more posting 3 0 or 3 2 results. Individual top scorers include Lola Pickle, Naomi Blake, Fay Provaznik, and Jack Traxler across various divisions.
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Atoney's Ruiner
DeCarta
Raya
Cater! Co
United Polish
SeaMon
Thomasson
Ch Pg
Modern Too! & Die
Green Drage
Rainbow
Barkacy Greenio
Steve's Baker
UPC Sports
Drage Realty
Les Gast Insu
Stan Va
Bittner - Dea
Stiga
Bitter
Deya Rvs Bueggman
Les Drace Ea
Stoney’s Ladies
Stoney's Rainbow Laties Bittner DeCarlo
EZ Inn
Bolaro Club
Carey's Villa
Stoney's
Rainbow Lanes
Old Mill Tavern
Gagan
Ragnant & Son
Paynes Cingo Bervice
Downed Lehman
Johnson
Young
Hale Cleane
Naomi Blake
Old Mil ‘Tavern
Lols Cross
Bolero Club
Fay Provaznik
Grasales
Fifyh
Weekly bowling leaders and team results across local lanes
Local bowling clubs report weekly top series and high games. Harriet Tiemmes leads with 1490 series across several leagues. Marian Frankel Carol Russell and Mary Gill posted high scores in different divisions. Teams include Seaway, Ridgeview, Stoney's, and Colonial Beauty Shoppe leagues with varied outcomes and standings.
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Riva Country Club
Spoopy Hd
Uyeda
Migoales
Gal
Wedes
lTadtt Ahl Pittera
Midnas
Mushtes
Cleeks
Harriet Tiemmes
Mildred Joniston
Mary Ann Nagy
Weders High
Mildred Jomnetantio
Esther Finding
Dugrersy
Grafton Willowetter
Lay's
Crafton Lanes
Kiliect
Hertiatt
Bern Amis Kennels
Karen Ann Pizva
McAlpin Sales
Walter's Restaurant
College scores roundup from various invites and matchups
United Press International reports scores from gatherings including Valdosta Invitational first round Vaiden 76 Charlestn Bapt 328 Hanover 84 Biscayne and Yale 79 Georgia Tech 78 Southern Miss 275 event notes list numerous games with teams such as Norfolk State Citadel Drake Memphis St. Ward and others.
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Mate Huffalo
MacMurray
Vaiden
Hanover
Biscayne Ad
Yale
Georgia Tech
Southern Miss
Lars Garlham
Asheville-Bill
Norfolk St
Add
Citadel
Drake
Memphis Si
Wardé Mo
Va Tech
Ohio Univ
Bly Precby
MacAlester
Vanderhils
Alabama
E. Tenn. St
Hardin-Sim
LaSalle
Miagmi Tla
NC. St
Atlantic Chris
Samford Ala
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Rtaib
By M. Heeler
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Uiinois
Oglethorpe
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Valparaiso
St. Cloud
Traxler Sparks
Jerry Finnegan
Emery Heredos
Evans Lanes
Glenn Shores
Clyde Squires
Brown Fintube Plant
Wellington
Pat Brubaker
June Scott
Marge Lowther
Sharon
Miller
Walnut Ridge
Athens
Ohio
Ohio University
Gerald McKee
McKee
Virginia Tech
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E. Z. Inn
Paul Swiger
Jim Glibo
American Standard
Timms Spring
Mel Taylor
Eastern Heights
George May Ford
United Polish Club
Leh
Dunn Slosier
Chronicle
Ridge Tool
J Tor
Ernie Bowie
Doug Maddock
Joe McKenzie
Bob Bush
Frank Thomas
Dave Mauk
Pat O'Hare
Paul O'Hare
Larry Bohn
Dan Gressler
Jeff Kanuch
Jeff Kiser
Luke Black
Lowell Cavp
Mike VanKeuren
Fairgrounds Cafe
E .Z. Ian
UNITE
Glesday Nite Keglerettes
Llycia Bowling Center Eagles
Budweiser
Bow Center
Phew
D. Top Oeries
Janu Hidde Fost
Danny
Den
Lars Rash de
Weis
Harvey's
Sofi
Ste Guints
Jan Ridder
Los Hast
Mbte
Lin
Sprekar
Detest Standell
Tremberta
Joes Shytoy Bowman
Avolis
Janes
LaVerne Cooney
Sipeke
Sypieker
Mary Wits
Ostladie
Joney
LaVerne Coos
Coonleser
Bry
Pest
Synehymeth
Va Syweser
Ternsvedt
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Plant Protection
Vaniera
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a-Hi
No Stars
Secretess Biase
Milwrtiltty
Oursairs
Fabriza
Yankees
Enereames CO Squires Ly Bite
Gavia
Die Makers
Litiyppo
Center Ridge Lanes
Brady Girls
Hither DeCarlo
Rothgery Motors
OAN, Builders
Andy Allen Builders
Qlysta
Elyria Trengiing
Henriette Packing
Boulevard Shows
Gustant Woodworking
Lola Pickle
Polly Yoder
Pat Forebush
Ann Rogers
Lola Pleklo
Pat Forbush
Pally Yoder
Cotaie Everhart
ELKS
Lorain County
Northwestern Adjustment Ted
Lance Buick
Hart Construction
E Gonstruction
Per- King Motors
Rent Cleaners
Murphy Bros
Eldetréad
Mobil
Gene Holmes
Ed Meisner
Bil Bowdler
Pine Brook
Eg Meisner
Bill Bowdler
Stan Creen
Perkins Mators
Hrainbowet
Green Dragon
Liv'g
Clty Loan Slae's
Angelina's
Gradia
Salon
Dianne Cook
Wanda Martin
Duyra Kratchen
Wanda Martt
Sharon Jones
FYANS
Fvans Lanes
Brena
Jack Rath
Emery Herodes
Oberlin Golf Club
WLON
Seraflin
Ate Bey Dyatud Tay
Madey Biot
Heath
Seaway
Faith Vehi
Beaty Shop
Virher
Cena Green Sea
Baten Ik
Seaway Rat
Earewy
Laney Ho
Okey
Bao Heya Mae Mah
Khee Cigs
John Aton
Pam Hay- Bead
E. Vari
Tompkins Clan
Stalkers
Farnierettte
Eell
Alley Gata
Rosa Fischer
Aley
Cathy Burgess
Chiesa
Charlotte Dull
Hugh
Dolly Darla
Rose Fischer
Vincent DE Paul
Ridgeview Lanes
Schneider Heating
Orlean Co
St. Vincent du Paul
Doward
Tony's
Harmon Inc
Tiatta Creamery
Atres
Rita Harman
Myrtle Norris
Welcome Wagon Center Lanes
All Service Corp
MerDenula
Ted Shimer
Crestwood
Cincom
Sorex
Carel Russell
Arlene Krivuss
Jean Gollum
Shirley Young
Mary Maters
Les Freeman
Howard Coles
Jon Ras Jakk
Jim Ragr
Smith
Ts Ho
Davie
Joyce Ress
Sarath
Eo Permanent Press
BT. Weiss
Thars
United Press International Up
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