Cleveland's ABL May Join NBA Ranks With Lucas
Cleveland star Jerry Lucas could star in the NBA if the ABL is admitted. NBA president Maurice Podoloff said a Monday meeting would discuss admitting an ABL team to the league, with talks continuing on merger plans and player redistribution among clubs.
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Olmedos Unbeaten in Junior Davis Cup After First Round
Captain Fred Clauve’s Olmedos remain undefeated as the Junior Davis Cup league hits one third of its schedule. They edged the Traberts 4 3 with key wins by Fred Clauve Bob Gouker and Jim Reed and a solid doubles showing Clauve Newberry over Clawson Gouker.
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YMCAs Summer Basketball League Opens July 17
The Anderson YMCA announces an eight team limit for its summer cage loop starting Tuesday July 17. Each team plays once weekly with a playoff for the top four. Entry blanks available at the YMCA main desk or from Physical Director Earl Guernsey. Deadline is Thursday July 12.
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Know Your Ducks film offered for free showings
The Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of the Interior released a 14 minute 16 mm sound and color motion picture titled Know Your Ducks for free public screenings. The film teaches waterfowl identification to hunters.
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Beau Purple Delivers Front-Running Suburban Upset
Beau Purple, 5, owned by a Texas farm, led from the start to win the 76th Suburban Handicap at Aqueduct in 2:03 5, beating Kelso and Carry Back as track crowds of 52,154 watched. Kelso settled for second, Carry Back faded to last, Garnel took third. Jockey Bill Boland rode the light-weight winner in a holiday classic. The victory set a new track record for the distance.
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Law's Pappy Fifth Child Born to Vernon Law's Wife
Mrs Vanita Law wife of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Vernon Law gave birth to their fifth son at Magee Hospital weighing seven pounds 13 ounces. Attendants report mother and baby doing well.
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Crow Sails In Two Bills For 1961 Season
Buffalo Bills acquire Wayne Crow from Oakland in exchange for defensive tackle Chuck McMurtry and quarterback M. C. Reynolds plus Oakland's second 1961 draft pick. Crow is slated as running back with size for possible fullback duty.
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Eddies pull dramatic 10th inning homer to beat Cubs 5 3
Milwaukee bats lift the Eddies to a 5 3 road win over the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings as Eddie Mathews hits his 16th homer behind Hank Aaron who also goes deep. A Batting out of turn controversy involving Mack Jones alters the early frame.
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Local league schedule details and player notes
The page lists daily game times for multiple leagues and teams including Hoosier Market Sertoma Da's Men Local 194 Township Exchange and minors majors with several matchups. It also notes practice starting Monday night and reports on HRs and player achievements from various clubs.
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Old Red Lexingon’s Grave Draws Crowd in Kentucky
In Lexington Kentucky fans visit the grave of Old Red at Far away Farm though the famed horse never raced in the Bluegrass State. Old Red swept 20 wins in 21 starts during 1919 to 1920 earning 249465 dollars. His progeny have won over 3 million dollars. Eddie Arcaro rode the top money winner with mounts earning 30990343 dollars in his 30 year career.
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Laver Advances Toward Tennis Grand Slam With Wimbledon Win
Rod Laver overwhelmed Martin Mulligan 6-2 6-2 6-1 in the Wimbledon final to move within one title of a rare four-major sweep. Only Forest Hills remains as the final hurdle, with Don Budge the last to complete the grand slam in 1938.
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Gomez Pitches Cleveland Win Over Chicago
Ruben Gomez pitched the Cleveland Indians to a 5 3 victory over the Chicago White Sox spoiling Early Wynn bid for career win number 297 in Friday night baseball.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results
Sports brief lists thursdays results across leagues with scores for Los Angeles versus San Francisco Pittsburgh over Philadelphia and others. Also notes yesterday’s results Milwaukee Chicago New York St. Louis Houston Cincinnati and more, plus night games in Washington Kansas City.
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Ford first AL 25-win season since Parnell era
Whitey Ford became the first American League pitcher to win 25 games in a season since Mel Parnell, who won 25 decisions for the Boston Red Sox.
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Snead Shakes Up British Title Buzz With 66
Tony Lema and Pete Cooper shot 69s to share second in the Buick Open at Warwick Hills. Lema, 28, from San Leandro, and Cooper, 47, both four under par 140, lead Chi Chi Rodriguez and Bill Collins by one stroke. Doug Sanders and Jerry Barber at 142 trail. Ken Still and Art Wall stumble from first round.
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Snead Fires 66 as Open prep heats at Troon
Sam Snead shot six under par 66 on the Troon course in a Friday tuneup for the British Open. He joked about luck and betting on himself, while Arnold Palmer criticized crowd control and Dai Rees and Norman Von Nida teamed with Palmer in a practice match. Nicklaus, plagued by a rightward swing, worries about club changes ahead of qualifying Monday.
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Griffith Bars Inter views Amid Title Defense Move
Welterweight champion Emile Griffith will skip interviews as he trains for next Friday’s title defense against Ralph Dupas in Las Vegas. Managers Gil Clancy and Howard Albert said they moved camp from New York after Benny Kid Paret’s death but will allow workouts to be open to newsmen. Griffith will not be available for interviews. they cited unfair probing by a Los Angeles columnist.
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Beaumont Tex golfer wins St Petersburg pro test
Bert Weaver 30 of Beaumont Texas replaced Tommy Bolt with a sore thumb in the St Petersburg pro patreon round. Weaver shot five under par 67 for 225 dollars while Pete Cooper posted 66 for 250 dollars. Weaver collected the most money with 45 dollars in foursome earnings despite bogeys on holes 11 16 and 17.
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Indiana fishing shows slight statewide improvement says IDOC
Field personnel report clearer streams and generally good fishing across regions. Notable catches include a 35 pound flathead from Eel River and bass and bluegill picks in several state waters with both artificial lures and live bait. Versailles State Park Yellowwood Starve Hollow and Barbee chain lakes report good bass and bluegill action with minnows worms and poppers.
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Figure 8 Card at Sun Valley Packed With Action
Sun Valley prepares for a July 4 figure 8 program as nearly 300 stock cars are registered. Gates open at 6 with qualifying at 7 and heat races around 8:30 followed by two major figure 8 features. High speeds on the quarter mile oval and dramatic wrecks keep fans eager.
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Indianapolis Indians Rally Past Louisville for 7 4 Victory
Indianapolis blew a four run lead in the ninth but scored two in the bottom half to beat Louisville 7 to 4. Starter Frank Kreutzer held Louisville to one hit before a rough ninth inning, Warren Hacker took the win, Tom Newton the loss after a bases loaded error by Chico Fernandez sealed the game.
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Warriors hire Lynn Lynch as assistant coach in Indianapolis
Lynn Lynch, ex University of Illinois football player, is named assistant coach of the Indianapolis Warriors by head coach Ken Carpenter. Lynch has two years pro experience with the Chicago Cardinals and two with the Washington Redskins.
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Galbraiths Romp Highlights Sunday Softball Scores
Galbraiths shut out Emge 4 to 0 behind Parks three-hit pitching in the Commercial league at Shadyside. Frishs beat Guide Lamp 7 to 0 when Guide Lamp played seven players. CIO 663 defeated Lynch 7 to 0 as Lynch did not appear. Tonight 6:30 Mounds vs Chesterfield and 73 Marklev ll.
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Packers Change Name To Zephyrs
The Chicago Packers of the NBA have become the Chicago Zephyrs after a selection by a committee of sport writers broadcasters and club officials. Richard L Jakubauskas of Chicago submitted the winning entry out of 236 with over 2000 fans voting. The Zephyr name evokes the Windy City and west winds and comes with a $500 savings bond prize from club president Dave Trager.
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