Lucas and Disehinger clash in Big Ten showdown
Ohio State star Jerry Lucas has displaced Olympic teammate Terry Disehinger for the league scoring lead as Purdue sits top in the standings. The pair, both scoring leaders, prepare for a regional telecast clash in Columbus with Lucas aiming to maintain his 29 point average and Purdue seeking path to a conference win.
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Cleveland Mid-America Boat Show Highlights Classic Boats
Boating enthusiasts attend Cleveland's Mid-America Boat Show at City Auditorium to view 400 boats and marine gear. The show emphasizes design shifts toward wood and aluminum and notes fiberglass growth in larger cabins and tops. Dealers tout improved motors and the new outdrive concept amid a quiet year for dramatic new features.
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Eyes on the shore at Cleveland boat show unveil bold new gear
At Cleveland's Mid-American Boat Show exhibitors showcase the outdrive concept meets modern inboard power with Volvo Volkswagen tied to a 36 horsepower air cooled unit. Other highlights include Gale's 80 horsepower outboard and Johnson's V 754 with self cooling alternator while a Skip Jack outboard surf board can reach 45 mph. A dancing water show and safety demos add family appeal as attendees peruse discount packages and easy terms from banking reps.
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Tapers Edge Pipers In Slow New York Exhibition
The Pipers suffered a rough showing as Hank Rosenstein accused them of a schoolbrand of hate while the Tapers rallied in a late rally. Adams may return Friday against the Tapers in New York after an injured heel update. Curtiss led the losers with 22 points while Warley added 22 for the Pipers in a high tempo game marred by missed shots and a late press.
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Post Midnight Racing Doomed
The racing commission faced a setback as bids for the series changes faltered at the late session. Officials signaled more review and potential delays as they look to resume talks in the coming days.
Hawks, Pistons and Lakers Win in NBA Action
With 49 games played the St Louis Hawks look set to win the Western Division. The Hawks defeated New York 109 to 76. The Pistons beat Cincinnati 138 to 125 in Detroit. Los Angeles posted a 117 to 112 win over the Syracuse Nationals in Los Angeles at the Sports Arena.
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National League announces 318 night games for 1961 schedule
The National League lists 318 night tilts for the 1961 season an increase of two from 1960. Dodgers cut from 64 to 60 night games and one Los Angeles night game is set for May against the St. Louis Cardinals while the AL is expected to adopt a 10 team schedule next year ahead of Houston and New York operations. Heavyweight Ken Lehman defeats Steve Nichols 3-2 in a separate note.
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Joe Bak
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Bob Murphy
Ron Wolfe
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Gentile Brothers Face New Challenges in Boxing and Life
Joe Gentile, 18, a 112-pound Golden Gloves contender from Elyria, fights in Cleveland tonight as brother Salvatore arrives from Rome to support. Salvatore, 27, once a Vatican Industrial School principal and actor, struggles to find work while pursuing theater and language goals.
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Cleveland
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Filomena
Italy
Joint Jumps Over 2 Inch Joint Jumps
Jim Ketchum headlines a bold leap as he clears a 2 inch joint jump event setting a notable athletic mark. The feat showcases Ketchum’s athletic prowess and prevailing form in the field.
Bliss Tech Struggles After Loss in Fictional Topian U. Tilt
Bliss captain Bob Bounce leads rebound totals in the Fanbelt Conference as 6-4 rangy athlete stretches to 10-6 on a chalky jump-testing board. Topian U. defeats Bliss in a one sided game leaving Hooper chasing a 10 foot rim he cannot reach.
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Elyria High Wrestlers Dominate Olmsted Falls 44 to 6
Elyria High’s wrestling team extended a winning streak with a 44 to 6 victory over Olmsted Falls. The meet featured decisive pins and decisions amid a string of instructional antics by coaches and the unusual rim measurement antics during warmups.
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Guy Saponari
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Vernon Alexander
Mike Martin
Stanley Gammalo
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College Basketball Scores From East Providence to Montana State
East Providence 67 Canisius 64 Pittsburgh 37 Villanova 55 Army 77 Hofstra South Louisville 82 Ky Wesleyan 66 Georgia 66 Mercer 46 Louisiana State 51 Loyola Louisiana 49 West Virginia 88 Beckley 82 Baldwin Wallace 38 Gannon 68 South Dakota 66 Montana State 65 Arizona State 67 Flagstaff 49
Golden Gloves Semi finals Set in Cleveland Arena
The 33rd annual Golden Gloves tournament begins in Cleveland with 96 contenders. Forty seven open and thirty nine novice boxers will compete in two rings at the Cleveland arena, featuring entrants from Youngstown Lorain County Akron Canton and Painesville among others. Nine former champions are among the state lineup.
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Nine Foot Ten Inches Rims Puzzle College Court
After checks both rims measured nine feet ten inches off the floor. A civil engineering class remeasured the court and confirmed the height. Athletics director Rusty Slatemaker suspects an error and hints at a forthcoming discovery next week.
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Boxing Results in Tokyo Retains Oriental Title
A Tokyo boxing event saw Sakamoto defend the Orient featherweight title after defeating Arad Junior. Philippines 12 points noted in the report.
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Providence Reds Triumph Over Rochester 6-2
The Providence Reds delayed en route from Quebec arrived two hours late but dominated Rochester 6-2 led by Ray Ross with two goals. Hershey beat Cleveland 3-1 as the Bears added a goal before Sutherland spoiled Hershey’s shutout. No games tonight. Reds head to Springfield next.
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Ed Panagabko
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Ray Kinasewich
Marc Reaume
Mike Nykoluk
Springfield
Welsh Shellhouse Lead In Bowling Events At Strikeout Lanes
Gen Welsh rolled a 182 game and 510 series to pace the women at Strikeout Lanes, while Gil Shellhouse led the men with a 554 series. In the Wednesday Afternoon Ladies League Wells Insurance posted the high team game 667 and high team series 1,895. Wella sits tied for first with Clawson Sohio at 4-2. In the Wellington Businessmen's League Shellhouse faltered as West Sohio captured team honors with a 942 game and 2,562 series though Wellington Implement still leads with V1.
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Gil Shellhouse
Wells Insurance
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Shellhouse
Welington
West Sohio
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