Davidson, Va Tech Seek Wins Tonight
Davidson faces Virginia Tech at Gear Gym as both seek to tighten the race for the Southern Conference lead. Davidson aims to extend a strong home record after a 100-point average in five home games while Tech looks to build on eight wins in nine at home. West Virginia’s upset of Davidson shifts the title chase toward a two team race with Tech and Davidson holding major roles.
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Hopeful of Meda Yank Hockey Team Girds for Sweden
The United States faces Sweden in the final round of three championship games as it hunts an Olympic medal. Russia and Canada hold strong records, with Finland 1-0, and matches loom for a possible gold showdown on the Games’ final day.
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National Hockey Loop Friday and Sunday Results
The Associated Press notes no games were played on Friday in the National Hockey Loop. Scheduled matches include Detroit at Montreal Boston at Toronto Chicago at New York Sunday features Montreal at New York and Toronto at Detroit.
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Cubs Sign 31st Of 37 Players
CHICAGO AP The Chicago Cubs signed catcher Merritt Ranen a top NL pinch hitter last season rookie outfielder Billy Ott and pitcher Dick Scott. The club now has 3 of 37 players under contract.
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Westfield Nephew Plays Hockey for Army Team
Ron Butterfield of West Ingfield Massachusetts is Eddie Shore’s nephew and plays hockey for the Army team.
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Royals End Bullets Six-Game Skid In 118 106 Win
Robertson scored 35 as the Royals beat the Bullets 118 106 to halt Baltimore's six game win streak. Embry and Lee jumped Cincinnati ahead in the third, while Robertson added 13 of 35 in the period. Boston downed Philadelphia 114 97 with Russell and Heinsohn leading the Celtics.
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Confusing Street Names Sparks Miami Editorial
The Miami News editorial laments mixed road naming in the city citing NW South River Drive SW North River Drive NW North River Drive and SW South River Drive as examples of street name confusion in Miami Florida. The item notes no immediate policy changes and reflects local readers concern.
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Thomas Hopes To Extend Win Streak Tonight
Olympic minded John Thomas brings his rejuvenated indoor campaign to the 75th Boston A A Games at Boston Garden where he will share spotlight with Bill Crothers Wendell Mottley and others as he chases another win in a strong field that includes three 7 0 jumpers Stig Pettersson Gene Johnson and Paul Stuber.
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Russian Skoblikova Favored Again in Olympic Skating
Lidia Skoblikova, 24, married, dominates the games adding the 1500 meters in a record 2 22.6 as she seeks the 1000 meters title. Mustonen and Kolokoltseva take bronze and silver respectively in the same event. Frida Caakinnse wins the 70 meter jump, Kankkonen seizes the world title, Engan earns silver. Britain opens bobsled with Dixon pair leading totals, and Sjoukje Dijkstra strengthens her lone lead in ladies figure. The event concludes with free skating Sunday.
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Navy Terps Highlight ACC State
The day’s only ACC game featured North Carolina State at Virginia in Raleigh with N C State facing possible loss of their top scorer Larry Lakins who was ruled ineligible for academic reasons effective Monday. Duke aims for its 24th straight win after beating Navy and Maryland eyes a return after their Wake Forest upset. George Washington leads a recent surge as Maryland climbs from 7 8. No ACC games Friday. Jim Wysocki coaches Wyoming swimmers this season.
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Sifford Ties Lead In Palm Springs Third Round
Charlie Sifford remained tied for the lead entering the fourth round of the Palm Springs Golf Classic at Bermuda Dunes. He shot 71 to stay under par and share the top spot with British Open champion Charles, as Arnold Palmer led the field at the halfway point with 72.
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College Scores Across Sports From Yale to UCLA
College basketball results feature Yale over Dartmouth 81 to 50 Harvard 76 over Brown 56 Manhattan 82 over Colgate 70 Long Island University 94 over Hartwick 59 Lafayette 83 over Scranton 74 Miami 81 over Stetson 75 LSU 87 over Mississippi State 71 Mississippi 96 over Tulane 74 North Dakota 102 over Augustana 70 Utah State 90 over Brigham Young 73 Colorado State University 57 Montana 49 Oregon State 85 over Seattle 79 Oregon 77 over California 63 UCLA 107 over UC Santa Barbara 64 San Francisco 64 Nevada 61 Alaska 84 over U of Alberta 66. An Illinois field goal at backfired last season and Haro Wells of Purdue picked up the pigskin and dashed 62 for a touchdown.
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