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THE BRIDGEPORT POST, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1965. TWENTY-SEVEN Vanderbilt Captures First SEC Cage Title By DICK COUCH Auociited Prest Sports Writer Vanderbilt has captured its first Southeastern Conference basketball title and Notre Dame has won a trip to Lubbock, swelling the NCAA championship field to 16 teams. Vanderbilt's 79-64 victory over Auburn and Florida's 58-56 decision over Tennessee Monday night wrapped up the SEC crown for the fifth-ranked Commodores, who draw a bye into the semifinals of the NCAA Mideast Regionals. at Lexington, Ky. Irish Face Houston Notre Dame "eliminated" Creighton 92-74 and was awarded the final at-large berth in the 23-team field despite a so-so season record of 15-11.

The Irish will meet Houston, 18-8, in a first-rpund game at Lubbock, the winner advancing to the Midwest semis against the Big Eight champion at Manhattan, Kan. Seven spots which will go to conference champions or runners-up are still undecided, with Wichita, Oklahoma State and Brigham Young a step away from claiming three of them. Wichita nailed a share of the Missouri Valley Conference title by defeating Tulsa 59-48 and Oklahoma State clinched a tie 'for its first Big Eight championship with a 69-60 victory over Kansas State Monday night. Tenth-ranked BYU can sew up the Western Athletic Conference race with a victory over Wyoming Friday night. Michigan, the nation's No.

1 team, meets Iowa tonight with a chance to clinch a piece of the Big Ten title, but the Wolver- ines'must win it outright to earn a second straight NCAA spot. The other three tourney representatives will come from the Mid-America, Atlantic Coast and Southwest conferences. Miami, Ohio, 11-1, and Ohio 10-1, are the Mid-America contenders. Duke is top seeded in the ACC tourney, beginning Thursday. Southern Methodist, 9-3, has the inside track in the SWC with first-place Texas Tech ineligible.

The Mustangs play Texas AM tonight while Texas, 8-4, meets TCU. The National Invitation Tournament named New York University, Fordham and LaSalle to its 14-team field Monday, leaving two vacancies. NYU responded with a 79-68 victory over Wagner, its 14th in 21 games, and Fordham walloped Queens College 91-47 for a 13-11 mark, including nine victories in its last 11 starts. Sculptor Selected For Image of Musial ST. LOUIS (UPI)--A selection committee headed by Mayor Raymond R.

Tucker this weekend named Carl Christian Mose to create a sculpture of Stan Musial for the new Riverfront Sports Stadium now under construction. Mose, a former St. Louisan and native of Denmark, is now with the U. S. Army's department of heraldry in Washington.

More than $30,000 has been raised to finance the sculpture of the former Cardinal great who retired in 1963. Much of the money was raised by the St. Louis chapter American Baseball Association. The selection committee included Tucker, C.C. Johnson Spink, publisher of the Sporting News and Charles Buckley, director of the City Art Museum.

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PETERSBURG, Fla. (USI) Manager Casey Sten- el added more fuel to the in- rivalry of his own New York Mets and the Yankees by joking Monday that he wouldn't use Yogi Berra in the upcom- ng exhibition games against them because "I don't want to waste him against a club like that." Berra, who still is listed as a coach by the Mets, continued take his regular turn in bat- ling practice and will decide later whether to return to the active Berra retired last year to manage the Yankees and was fired after winning the pennant jut losing the World Series to St. Louis. Stengel, who also was fired as manager of the Yankees in 1960, takes a jibe at his former club at every opportunity. After watching Yogi swing few times, Stengel kiddingly remarks: "I might beat the Yankees with Berra this year." Pressed by reporters as to whether he actually planned to play Berra against the Yanks, Stengel cracked: "You don't think I'd waste him in an exhibition game against a club lik? that." Catcher Jesse Gonder agreed to terms by telephone leaving the Mets with four unsigned players.

One of those, pitcher Jack Fisher, advised the club that he was on his way to camp for further contract talks. Braves Optimistic WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (UPI)--An air of optimism pervaded the Milwaukee Braves' camp Monday as pitchers and catchers began spring training. Manager Bobby Bragan predicted that the Braves would be "fighting for the pennant" in their lame duck season Milwaukee. He pointed to the presence of the newly acquired relief pitchers, Billy O'Dell and Oan Osinski, as the likely difference between last year's fifth-place club and a pennant contender.

Twenty-nine batterymen were present, the onlya bsentee being pitcher Chi Chi Olivo. Infielders Denny Menke and Woody Woodward also worked out. MIAMI, Fla. (AP) Big Her- iie Lewis won $123,217.60 on the win double at Hialeah Monday nd figures these winnings argest payoff in U.S. thor- ughbred track history "put me a little ahead for the sea- Mi." Lewis bets daily.

Last year he won $65,526.40 on the twin double a Tropical Park. He is a rainer and owns four horses. For Monday's winning combination, 7-8-9-8, he invested $1,40 on two outsiders and two more favored. He had 12 live ickets going into the last half of he twin double. One live ticket was left on the ast race.

"To save the possibili- that Match Wits might lose," said he bet $1,200 on the avored A. Deck and $600 on a 2 UCQNN STARS NAMED AS ALL-NEW ENGLAND BOSTON, (AP) Providence sophomore sensation Jimmy Walter was a unanimous choice, vhile Connecticut placed two men on the 1965 Associated Press All-New England major college basketball team released yesterday. The Huskies' representatives are senior center Toby Kimball and sophomore guard Wes Bialosuknia. Kimball, John Austin of Boston College and Holy Cross' John Wendelken are all repeaters from '64 team. HHST TEAM Player-School Hut.

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Costen Shockley, a first baseman traded to the Angels for pitcher Bob Belinsky by Philadelphia, was the only player who failed to appear that is unsigned. Manager Fred Haney said he talked with Shockley recently and understood the athlete was considering going into business and leaving baseball. If this occurred, the Angels would have to reopen negotiations with Philadelphia in connection with the Belinsky trade. The other players who failec to show up included outfielder Lou Clinton, outfielder Willie Smith, pitcher Ken McBride, first baseman Charles Vinson third baseman Felix Torres and infielder Winston Llenas. Clinton and McBride received permission to report late because of deaths in the family.

The others were playing winter 3all, Angel officials said. Pitchers and catchers reported last week. Santos Hits Hard MESA, Ariz. (UPI) Ron Santb's long-ball hitting high lighted the Cubs's first batting practice of the spring Monday Santo sent several drives over the left field fence as the Cubs took 90 of hitting against a crew of rookie pitch ers plus veteran relief man Lindy McDaniel who is trying to get a fast start after disappointing 1-7 record las year. The Cubs had 48 players in camp, one short of expectation The absentee was rookie short stop Roberta Pena who is re portedly on his way from his home In the Dominican Republic.

Alvin Dark, a new addition to the coaching staff, missed the first workout. He was given permission to repor late by the club. The first Jack- Tunney heavyweight title figh attracted the Urges! attendanci (120,757) In boxing history, and the lecond tight had the larges receipts 14-1 chance. Native Rhythm. A.

Deck was second and paid $3.40 and $2.60. Match Wits won and paid $8.40 to finish the ticket which included Conquering in the fourth, Mike's Luck in the fifth, $67; and Ann in the sixth, $38.40. The previous high at a thoroughbred track was $108,242.80 won last Thursday at Hialeah. Obviously relieved with his ig bonanza, the 230-pound, 6- oot horseman said, "I'd been a ittle behind. But I'm going to playing, you bet." Sterling House Loop Three games will be played in Sterling House Senior 3asketball League tomorrow night as follows; 30 o'clock Pop's vs.

Spartans; ers vs. Bombers; and vs. Magicians. All games are scheduled for Stratford High gym. On Friday at 7:15 p.m., the -lustlers play the Spartans at Stratford High.

Ski Conditions BOSTON. (AP)--New England Council ski area reports Type of snow surface code: p--powder; powder; m--machine made; y--icy; c--corn; K--granular; fs--frozen granular; sc--spring conditions. Figures preceding snow type indicate number of nches of new snow. Surface evaluation code after ype: 1--excellent; 2--cood; 3--fair tc Rood; 4--fair: 5--poor; 6--not operating. Mostly cloudy over Ilie region Mondaj ftenioon excent partly cloudy to clear southern Vermont and the Berkes' region.

A few flurries repc from Maine. Rather mild will, temperatures somewhat above freezing at lone elevations except in Northern Vermont. CONNECTICUT--Jit. Southinnlon fg Powder Hill pp 2. KJlOItK JSI.A.NU--Diamond pp 2.

MAIMS--Mt Abram 3: Bin A Ski Area 3: Pleasant Mt. Poland Spring pp 2: Saddleback 1 Squaw Mt. pp Mt. Jefferson Ski Area Iw Suttarloaf pp Sunday River 2. NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE--At- Utash Black Mt.

sc Cannon Lower Cranmore fg 3: Kine Pine IK 2: Mittersill a Mt. Whittier sc 3 Tenner Mt. Tyrol Thori Mt. Wildcat 2. CKXTKAI, AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE-- Crotched Mt.

3: Dart mouth Skiway sc 4: Gunslock King Rldee Moose Mt. Mt. Sunapoe Pals Peak 3: RafiEed Mt. 2. NORTHKRN VERMONT--Burke Ml.

fit Glen Ellen 2 3: Jay peak Mai ftivor Glen 4: Slowe Madonna Ml Susarbush 3. CENTRAL SOUTHERN VEICMOXT --Bromley Burrlnston Hill 2 Dutch Hill fir 6: Glebe Mt. Farm 3 Haystack Mt. fff Hogback v. Killing on Maslc ML it 2: Maple Valley Mt.

Ascutney Ml. Snow Norlh Mt, Snow south (B Okemo 2 Pico Peak pp Prospect Mt. pp 2 Straiten Mt. is. Mt.

Tom 3: Suicldt MASSACHUSETTS BKRK91URKS -Berkshire Snow Basin 2: Bousquet. tc 4: Brodie Mt. 2 4: Butternut Basil pp Catamount Jue End fg Ml Tom 2: Otis Ridge Thunder Ml tc 2. EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS--Benja Hill 2: Blue Hills Boston Hill Rowley Ml. Wachusct 3.

U.S. Weather Bureau outlook for the ski areas ot New England: Cloudy and rather mild today with occasional very light snow In most mountain areas will InnIttni(leant amounts. Occasional ver light rain at lower, elevations in Mnini and occasional very ttcht rain or snow cast of the Bcrkshircs and in southern New Hampshire. Temperatures somcwha above freezing most sepllons except nca or slightly below freezing in Vormon mountains. Utlle change In weather con dllions tonight.

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vs. Robert's Mafic Kite stonvbrook Rest vs Main Plumbing vi. I 76ers Recall Jones and wasn't sure arm hurt or not. whether his Roberto Clemente's phone was busy so the and should know today whether an operation is necessary. Willhite is on trial with the Senators.

He was purchased conditionally from the Los Angeles Dodgers. An operation could affect conditions of the sale. JOHNNY MORRIS SET NFLRECORD NEW YORK (AP) Flanker back Johnny Morris of the Chi- And Fort Myers, Clemcntej a Bears was tne National ficially was classified as a Footba League's outstanding officially holdout. He wasn't around for the opening of Pittsburgh's first spring training session. Rober- brass doesn't know whether he's'to, who led the National League pass receiver last season, the official statistics confirmed today.

Morris established a league a holdout or not even if he is sojin hitting with a .339 average recort i by catching 93 passes, classified and what about Nickjlast season, isn't under con-j, ed in yards gained via the aeri- Willhite who may have to have 4 an appendectomy and affect the deal with Los geles? As usual at game, more questions PHILADELPHIA Larry Jones, former star, was recalled baseballs were up in the air at (UPI) major league Toledo cam Monday, from the Eastern Professional League by the Philadelphia 76ers Monday. The 76ers recalled Jones because of injuries to backcourt men Hal Greer, Larry Costeiio and Al Bianchi. in the Yankee camp, ace lefty Ford threw for five rested a while, then threw five minutes more. Ford's Arm 'Tired' "I'll admit my arm felt tired after throwing about 40 pitches," said Whitey, who had an Jones was the 76ers third jopcration on his pitching arm draft choice and started the season with them. He was then sent to Wilkes-Barre in the Eastern League where he averaged 20 points a game.

Wilkes-Barre was eliminated from the Eastern League playoffs during the weekend. Jones joined the team "and will be in uniform against Los Angeles in New York Tuesday. during the off season, blood didn't seem to be right. So 1 threw about 35 pitches more the second time." Two of them Mickey Mantle busted out of the park. Said he felt fine.

In Pompano Beach, however, left-handed Washington pitcher Willhite remained under observation for an have vill it An- ge of than air at aining lefty nutes. five tired pitch- ad an arm "The em to out 35 time." Mantle aid he wever, pitcher obser- pendix ract. General Manager Joe Brown ried to call him at his home in 'uerto Rico. The line was busy. Brown said he'd try again.

He did. No luck. No luck on a third ry, either. Brown said he'd send him a elegram. Four slakes exclusively for hree-year-olds prior to the first ot the Triple Crown events, the entucky Derby, will be offered by the New York Racing association at Aqueduct in 1S65.

progressing in distance they are the 6-furlong Swift on opening day; March 15, the 7-furlong Bay Shore on March 25; the one-mile Gotham. $50,000 added on April 3 and the mile and an eighth Wood Memorial, S75.000 added on April 17. The. Kansas City Athletics bst all nine games they played against the White Sox in Chicago during 1964. al route, 1,200, and tied Bobby Mitchell of Washington and Bucky Pope of Los Angeles for he most touchdown passes received.

Each had 10. Morris broke the standard of 84 passes caught established by Tom Fears of Los Angeles in 1950. Mike Ditka, another Bear, was the 1964 runner-up with 75 receptions. He was followed by Frank Clarke of Dallas, 65; Bobby Joe Conrad of St. Louis, the 1963 leader, 61, and Mitchell with 60.

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