Dave Parks and the 49ers tainted by a QB reshuffle
A San Francisco Bay area reminiscence recalls Dave Parks, once the beloved 49ers star, clashing with the front office over quarterback choices. John Brodie’s return and rival George Mira stirred tensions, leading Parks to announce he would seek higher ground and pay.
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Colavito Debuts With Three-Run Homer in Yankees Doubleheader Sweep
New York Yankees sweep Washington Senators 4-0 and 4-3. Steve Barber pitched a shutout in the opener, Colavito hits a three run homer in his Yankee debut, tying Gil Hodges for 15th on the all time list. Pepitone adds a later homer as Mantle drives in runs.
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Ross Rogers Pro Am Entries Rise as Tournament Approaches
Pro Am entries for the 17th Ross Rogers Partnership Golf Tournament climb to 86 with expected 120 plus amateurs. Defending champ Housty Brewer awaits a partner as new contenders join Amarillo and Plainview players. Pro entry fees set at 11 for pros and 5 for amateurs, with 18.50 and 5 for the pro am respectively.
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Chesty Walker Dies in Seattle After Illness
Harold Chesty Walker famed Phillips Blackhawks coach for 18 years died unexpectedly at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. He would have been 64. Walker mentored at Phillips High School starting 1939, won 1954 Class AA title 15-0-0, 13 district titles, six regional crowns. Born 1904 in Lindale, Tex, he played at Hardin-Simmons and later coached at Memphis Vernon Phillips. He was a UW assistant in 1957 and a Saints scout at death, married to Gwendolyn Mudd.
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Amarillo College names Athletic Director and coaching shifts
Christian B. Sparks was named athletic director at Amarillo College during the board of regents meeting on Tuesday night replacing Charles W. Myers who moves from athletic director and basketball coach to baseball coach in addition to his basketball duties. Both Sparks and Myers become associated professors of physical education. Sparks previously coached the Amarillo Aquatic Club and taught PE two years ago, and Myers has 11 years at the college with eight years as track coach and three as head basketball coach.
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Pollin Acknowledges Bullets Purchase Talks
Abe Pollin acknowledged negotiations are underway for his purchase of a controlling interest in the Baltimore Bullets of the NBA. He said nothing has been finalized.
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Bucs Rally Past Mets 3 2 to End Slim Losing Streak
Pittsburgh bats erased a 2-1 deficit in the seventh as Jerry May delivered a two out two run double tying a club record while Donn Clendenon and a walk from Dick Selma created the winning swing. The Mets suffered their fifth straight defeat and their 10th in a row overall.
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A-Giants Take 4-3 Win from Braves
Shreveport Braves lose 4-3 to Amarillo Giants before 1,630 at Peters Field halting a five game streak. Arkansas also fell, leaving Shreveport a half game out of first in the Eastern Division as Dale Roberts and Les Scott prepared for a rematch.
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