Sophomore backs shine in OU offensive scrimmage
Ohio University finds two effective sophomore halfbacks in Jim Albert and Mike Hayden during Thursday's 80 minute scrimmage. Albert scored 72 yards on a TD run and 3 yarder while Hayden added a 45 yard TD. Coach Hess praised Albert as the most improved player, with the team later preparing for the next full scrimmage and a season opener at Toledo.
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Laver Considers Turning Pro After Davis Cup Challenge
Forest Hills report says Rod Laver, the likely National Tennis champion, admits talks with Jack Kramer about turning professional but will stay amateur through the Davis Cup challenge round. He reached the quarter finals with a 6 3 6 4 6 3 win over Chris Crawford as Don Dell, Rafael Osuna, and Mike Sangster also advanced in the men’s draw. Darlene Hard and Margaret Smith moved toward the women’s semifinals with solid wins.
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Australia
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Boxing Board Lowers Title Defense to Once a Year
The National Boxing Association adopts a rule requiring the heavyweight champion to defend the title at least once per year. The change benefits Floyd Patterson who risked losing the crown if he did not defend before next Wednesday, six months after his latest bout with Ingemar Johansson. The rule, approved unanimously at the four day annual meeting, replaces the prior requirement of defend every six months.
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Lebanon Racers Set For Fall Meeting
More than 500 horses are stabled at Lebanon Raceway for the 19 day fall meeting. Trotting and pacing horses were shipped from Scioto Downs near Columbus which just closed its season.
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Maris Near Ruths 60, Hits 55 in Yankee Win Over Indians
Roger Maris again moved close to Babe Ruth 60 with his 55th home run as the Yankees beat the Indians 7 3. Mantle added a 51st and Ralph Terry allowed five hits in a five innings win. Detroit fell to Boston 8 4 and Baltimore beat Washington 6 3 to stay within 3 4 games of the lead.
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Scioto Sets All-Time Parimutuel Handle Record
In Columbus the Scioto Downs track set an all-time parimutuel handle high as the 40 night 1961 season concluded. A crowd of 7693 harness racing fans wagered 214,414 dollars on the final nine races, surpassing the previous record of 196,325 dollars from HTA Race night on June 10.
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Adios Don and Lang Hanover Lead Cane Pace at Yonkers
Yonkers N Y Adios Don winner of nine of 12 starts this year and Lang Hanover who ran a mile in 1 57 4 5 head a field of 11 three year old pacers in the 110 950 William H Cane Pace at Yonkers Raceway tonight Adios Don owned by Harold Large of Garden City N Y will be driven by Bob Camper
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Kruger Signs with Pro Royals in 1961-62 Camp
Cincinnati Royals ink Larry Kruger a 6 4 guard forward from Ohio University joining 11 other rookies for the 1961 62 pre season. General Manager Pepper Wilson confirms the contract and notes Kruger will compete at guard adapting from his forward college role. Kruger an All American junior college star and 18.6 point scorer as a senior at OU also starred for two Bobcat squads aiding MAC titles. He is married Wellston resident and worked construction this summer.
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Hack Hess Mathews And Killowatts Win Ford Hack
Hess Beasley and Mathews plus the Killowatts won the city slo pitch tournament at the county fair grounds. Hack defeated Western Union 17 to 10 and Hess beat the Engineers 38 to 10 while Beasley’s squad beat Nye 9 to 6 and the Kilowatts shut out State Hospital 26 to 17.
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New National Clubs To Face Problems in Houston
Paul Richards, new general manager of the Houston Colts, says expanding national league clubs will face tougher buildup than in the American League. Houston’s 1961 entry alongside the Mets hinges on nurturing young players. Richards signed a three year contract reportedly worth 60000 per year after resigning as Orioles field manager. He succeeds Gabe Paul, who left as Houston GM to join the Indians.
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Richmond Hurlers Struck by Columbus Attack
The Columbus Clippers defeated Richmond 9 to 5 in an International League game. Columbus pitcher Tom Sisk earned his second win in five decisions as four Richmond hurlers allowed 12 hits. Dick Gray, with three RBIs, and Larry Elliot, with three RBIs and two doubles, led the visitors’s offense.
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Wahama Opens Regular Season Against Pomeroy
Wahama High School’s White Falcons have not played any preseason scrimmages. Head Coach Ralph Sayre says Wahama opens its regular campaign at Bachtel Field Friday night at Meigs County rival Pomeroy.
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