Lucas Is Loose Sets Pace In Royals Victory
Rookie Jerry Lucas poured 23 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to pace the Cincinnati Royals past the St. Louis Hawks 112 to 93 in the NBA season opener. Bob Pettit led the Hawks with 39 points while Lucas, taped knee in doubt, showed a confident pro debut.
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Celtics Start Season With 109 95 Victory Over Bullets
Boston without Bob Cousy still shows elite form led by Bill Russell’s defense and a balanced offense. Red Auerbach, fined $500 pre season, urged his team as 7264 fans watched the Celtics defeat the Bullets 109 95 in Baltimore. In other openers, Philadelphia beat Detroit 117 115, and Cincinnati beat St Louis 112 93 behind Jerry Lucas's 23 points.
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Never Bend beats Chateaugay in Yankee Handicap
Never Bend defeats Kentucky Derby winner Chateaugay by four lengths in the Yankee Handicap at Suffolk Downs. The 1 mile race clocked 1 49, four-fifths off Whirlaway’s track record, with Dean Carl and Quest Link taking second and third as Chateaugay finished fourth.
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Bobkittens to Tangle with Miami Freshmen at Peden Stadium
Ohio University freshmen prepare for a Friday clash with Miami freshmen at Peden Stadium. Coach Dave Wagner keeps the same starting unit after a 32-0 win over Marshall. Miami's squad, undefeated, features backfield threats Bruce Matte and Joe Kozar, with the Sahara Invitation looming in Las Vegas featuring Palmer and Nicklaus as co favorites.
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Aaron and Mays Cite Fatigue From Long Baseball Season
Milwaukee outfielder Hank Aaron says he was exhausted at the end of the season after leading the majors with 130 RBIs and 44 home runs tied for the league lead. Willie Mays also complained of fatigue as the pennant race neared its end.
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Jim Brown Named NFL Player of the Week for Giants Win
The Associated Press selects Jimmy Brown as Player of the Week after his 123 rushing yards and 86 receiving yards with three touchdowns against the New York Giants. He also had a 72 yard run and a 32 yard scoring jaunt, closing in on Joe Perry's all time rushing record.
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Chancellor Aids Pitt Football
Pitt coach Johnny Michelosen receives support from Chancellor Edward H. Litchfield who urged more exciting play and on-field calling of plays. Pitt seeks a fourth straight win over West Virginia despite injuries to Bob Lang and others as Wisconsin and Ohio State also face key losses this week.
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Dodgers and Yankees Share In Record World Series Money
World Series payouts set a record with Dodgers earning a full share of $12,794 and Yankees $7,874.32. The Dodgers total winnings reached $427,369.51 and the Yankees $284,913 from a $1,017,546.43 pool. Second to fifth place clubs received smaller sums following the split.
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Tigers name George Spencer pitching coach for minor leagues
Detroit AP George Spencer former Tigers and Giants pitcher was named pitching coach for the Tigers minor league system and will handle scouting. He posted a 15 9 record with the Giants from 1950 to 1955 and was 10 0 with the Tigers in 1958, ending a 16 year pitching career with service in Seattle Toronto and Columbus.
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Costello the Browns’ lone healthy linebacker at practice
Cleveland Browns held their first session ahead of the Eagles game with Vince Costello the only linebacker practicing. Stan Sezurek was absent for a teaching assignment while Galen Fiss neared release and Mike Lucci stayed hospitalized with knee cartilage damage. Sam Tidmore and Bernie Parrish were limited, and Jim Houston planned to join from the service.
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Vikings Claim Steelers Fullback Ferguson
The Minnesota Vikings claimed fullback Bob Ferguson on waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers will receive a high draft choice in this year’s NFL draft. Ferguson, a two time All American from Ohio State, is in his second pro year and backed up John Henry Johnson with the Steelers.
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