Ted Williams Named AL Manager of the Year
Ted Williams was chosen as the American League Manager of the Year by 286 sports writers and broadcasters. He led the Washington Senators to an 87-76 record, an 21-game improvement, after inheriting a last place team, marking a remarkable transition from player to manager and highlighting his leadership and unique psychology.
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Hawkins Struggles and Alcindor Stars In NBA Bursts
Lew Alcindor shines in six NBA games as Connie Hawkins faces knee trouble and dental work. Milwaukee routs Phoenix 119-99 while Lakers edge Bulls 129-125 behind Wilt Chamberlain 37 points and Jerry West 36. Other results include Phoenix over San Diego 115-107 and Milwaukee 118-104 loss to San Francisco.
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Toledo Rockets Clinch MAC Tie
The Toledo Rockets clinched at least a MAC championship tie after a 43-17 win over Kent State. Toledo led 13-0 early with a 69-yard punt return and a 60-yard run, then added two more touchdowns on defense and a blocked punt. They stand 4-0 in the league and threaten a Tangerine Bowl bid if they win at Miami next week.
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Blocking Kicks Spark UCLA and LSU Narrow Wins
UCLA preserves a 20-20 tie with Stanford as Vince Bischoff blocks a last second 32 yard field goal. George Bevan blocks a final period conversion to lift LSU to a 21-20 victory over Auburn.
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College Scores Across Saturday Contested Matchups
A collage of college football results shows East Bucknell over Lafayette 21 20 Navy over Virginia 10 0 New Hampshire 26 Northeastern 8 Rhode Island 13 Cortland State 3 Hippery Rock 23 Indiana U Pa 21 Virginia Tech 21 Buffalo 7 South Alcorn A M 27 Southern U 7 East Tenn State 10 Murray State 10 Florida Lie 20 Mississippi 17 George 30 Kentucky 0 Grambling College 62 Jackson State 13 Louisiana Tech 5 Chattanooga Miami Fla 14 Texas Christan North Carolina College 14 Maryland State 10 Notre Dame 37 Tyrlone 0 South Carolina 17 Maryland 0 Tennessee Tech 2 Morehead State 6 West Carolina 41 Lenoir Rhyne 25 North Dakota 33 Augustana 0 North Dakota State 35 Morningside 0 Northern Illinois 17 Ball State 13 Northern lone 14 Se Dakota 2 Parsons College 46 Kentucky State 7 Southwest Arkansas State 34 Abilene 22 Brigham Young 30 Texas El Paso Houston U 25 Mississippi 11 Texas A M 24 Baylor 6 West Texas St 17 New Mexico State 16 Far West 1n Porce 26 Colorado State University Arizona 2 Mexico 2 Hawaii 57 U of Las Vegas 19 Humboldt State 34 Nevada 0 Memphis State 40 Utah State 0 Montana 49 Portland State 14 Northern Arizona 61 Whitworth College Sacramento 74 Chico State 7 Utah 7 Oregon State Weber State 28 Idaho State 25 Wyoming 16 San Jose State 7
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Reds Trade Mel Queen to California Angels
Cincinnati reports Mel Queen, troubled by arm trouble earlier with the Reds, was sold Friday from the Reds Indianapolis farm club to the California Angels. Queen had a 1-0 record with Cincinnati before being sent to the Indians of the American Association on April 28, finishing 6-1 there. In 1967 he went 14-8 for the Reds.
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Bettenhausen Clinches USAC Sprint Title at Syracuse
Gary Bettenhausen clinched the USAC sprint car championship at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse after winning the first 50 mile race for 100 points and finishing second in the second race for 80 points. The result secured the season title Sunday.
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