Lucas Agrees to Pro Contract with Royals
Jerry Lucas signed to play for Cincinnati Royals in the NBA lifting hopes for the team. The 6 8 former Ohio State star returns after a year with the American Basketball League and plans to help Oscar Robertson power the club.
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Legion final rainout postpones Evansville vs Kenosha showdown
The Region 5 American Legion baseball final between Evansville Indiana and Kenosha Wisconsin was halted by rain Monday night and moved to Tuesday. Evansville carries Indiana’s top seed while Kenosha represents Wisconsin in the title tilt.
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Past Play At Firestone Favors Arnie
Arnold Palmer Jacky Cupit and Phil Rodgers compete in an 18 hole playoff at Firestone Country Club for the final World Series berth. The winner joins Julius Boros Bob Charles Masters and Jack Nicklaus in the Sept 7 8 event at Firestone.
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Phil Rodgers
Firestone Country Club
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Bob Charles
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Browns Coach Blanton Collier Sees Fight Still
Cleveland coach Blanton Collier says he is disappointed but not discouraged after two exhibition losses. He urges fans not to give up and praises rookies Jim Kanicki John Brown and Andy Cverko while blaming execution and over aggression for the Browns’ woes against Baltimore’s draw plays and passes.
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Jury undecided after first day of deliberation
Twelve jurors returned to a federal district court in Atlanta to deliberate over Wally Butts libel suit against Curtis Publishing, after nearly six hours without a verdict. The case concerns a 1962 article alleging Butts leaked football plans to Bear Bryant.
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Bear) Bryant
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Grand American Trapshoot Delays Hold Seven Class Titles
At Vandalia the 64th Grand American Trapshoot resumes with about 900 entrants. Five divisions crown class champions from AA to D as Monday's rain pushes back the 200 target event and Champion of Champions results. National leaders include Adolph L. Nelson and the Higgins, Bardon pairs, and the Burley brothers.
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Duluth
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Wapakoneta
All Stars blank Yankees in Buffalo showdown
The International League All-Stars defeated the New York Yankees 5 to 0 in Buffalo. Pitching quartet Smith Chittum Smith and Fanok limited the world champions to two hits, marking the All Stars second shutout in three years against major league opposition.
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Harry Fanok
Atlanta
Little League World Series Opens in Williamsport
Houston Texas and Grana da Hills California meet opening action today in the 17th annual Little League World Series in Williamsport Pennsylvania.
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Logan High seeks new basketball coach this week
Logan High School plans to hire a new basketball coach by week’s end with six applicants. Superintendent Dwight Diller will interview all candidates before presenting one to the Board of Education, replacing Ed Lendenski who resigned to join West Milton High School. Lendenski led a 13-4 season and a 10-4 SE Ohio finish while serving as football and baseball assistant and P E teacher.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
American League standings show New York atop with 78 wins and Chicago second at 68. Weekday results include Cleveland 8 Boston 3. NL leaders Los Angeles 74 48, St Louis 69 54. Schedule lists multiple twin bills and open games for Wednesday.
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Athens Hi Coach Sees Jackson LI As SECUL Threat
Athens High School coach Don Eskey previews 1963 football prospects at a Rotary Club picnic. He notes a sound, hardnose squad with 52 players including 10 seniors and 28 sophomores, predicts Jackson as a key rival, and lists the season schedule from September 6 to November 1. He also mentions returning lettermen strengthening eight of nine opponents and expects strong sophomore support.
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Reds face steep climb after Cubs sweep in doubleheader
Cincinnati manager Fred Hutchinson laments pennant chances as the Reds fall to fifth place, 10 games behind the lead with 34 games left. Jim O'Toole faces Ken Johnson in a Houston series opener while Hal Greer signs a 1963 64 NBA contract with Philadelphia.
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Cardinals Reach Los Angeles in Title Chase
The St. Louis Cardinals move into Los Angeles for a pivotal showdown with the NL leaders the Dodgers after edging the Giants 8-7 on Ken Boyer’s two two run homers and Julian Javier’s seventh inning dash. Dennis Bennett won for St Louis to improve to 6 2 while Galen Cisco took the loss. The Phillies beat the Mets 1-0 as Dennis Bennett earned his fifth straight victory.
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Alvis Helps Indians Tie Up Win Over Red Sox
Cleveland rookie Max Alvis hit two home runs driving in six runs as the Indians defeated Boston 8 3. Alvis moved into the team lead with 16 homers and 49 RBIs and the club prepared to start a four game set with the New York Yankees.
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Decision To Kenny Lane
Kenny Lane is crowned Michigan lightweight champion after a 15 round decision over Paul Armstead. He requests a world title bout with Carlos Ortiz, criticizing the WBA for delays and noting Michigan withdrew from the federation in June. Ortiz was stripped and later restored as champion.
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Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Highlight Season
Groat led St Louis with 170 hits while Aaron of Milwaukee topped runs and RBIs at 91 and 102. Pinson tied for steals with 25 and Gonzalez paced doubles with 33. Yastrzemski led in average at .332 and Stuart topped home runs with 32. Pitching leader Perranoski went 13-2 with .867.
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Cleveland routs Boston behind Alvis two three run homers
Max Alvis hit consecutive three run homers as Cleveland defeated Boston 8-3. Dennis Bennett pitched for Philadelphia, shutting out the Mets 1-0 on five hits for the Phillies eighth straight win.
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