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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1963
Page
5
The report highlights a standout round by a player nicknamed Fighting Hay Fever who shot a 5-under 66 to take the Greensboro Open lead. Details emphasize a sharp iron game and solid putting, with pars and birdies contributing to the early advantage as he pursues the tournament title.
Purdue University signed athletic scholarships from three Indiana high school stars including 6-foot-8 Tom Niemeier of Evansville Rex Mundi who topped the class. Also pledges were Dave John of Warsaw and Henry Eberst of Lafayette Catholic.
The new Indiana Police Firearms Training Association announces eight combat pistol matches for year with three more to come. The program, launched in Muncie last October, trains officers statewide and culminates in state championships at Anderson on September 29. National and invitational events are planned in several cities including Muncie, Anderson, Portland, Richmond, Kokomo, Lafayette, and Elkhart. Officers use .38 or .357 revolvers at 7 to 60 yards with a 30 round course testing both hands and hip firing.
Madison Heights clubs Marion at Riverside as coach John Horeway and the Pirates top the locals. Lucky Deck fires 74 to lead MH while Tom King and Paul Mills also win their matches. Brow and Bardsley contribute as MH takes their third straight win heading into today’s Riverside clash vs Indianapolis i Washington.
Noblesville Millers split a baseball doubleheader with Muncie Central, taking the opener 3-0 in extra innings after seven hitless innings by Jim Lyon, then falling 8-7 as Central pitcher Wingate shut down the rally until the ninth inning.
The article recounts a baseball game with ILA rallying 6 runs in outfield while inches from a win. It notes Milwaukee Dodges, Cubs, and Padres in a confusing box of names and stats. Key players Moran, Snider, and Ellsworth are mentioned with pitching feats and a near full Dodgers lineup returning including Davis and Skowron.
White River Little League announces tryouts for ages 9 to 12 after an injury delay. Ken Berry injured at first base may miss opening day as Don Alberts notes x rays will determine if he appears. Tryouts run April 15 through 18 with contact by telephone for schedule. Anderson High School baseball also previews its season starting April 15 with a reserve game.
Entries for the third annual Herald-Olympia Team Handicap Bowling Tournament are due by midnight Sunday April 14. Sponsored by The Herald and Olympia Lanes the event is managed by Kenneth Kline with Charles Whetsoll assisting. Mail entries to Olympia Lanes 1312 West 2nd Street Anderson. Entry fee is 25 dollars per team. Entry blanks available at six local bowling centers. In 1961 there were 112 teams. 113 played last year.
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