U S Tennis Hopes Dwindle in London Meet
The United States entered the London Grass Court Championships with only two players left in singles Frank Froehling and Vic Seixas were eliminated leaving Jim McManus of Berkeley California and Jim Osborne of Salt Lake City Utah as the remaining American hopefuls The Davis Cup setback against Ecuador added pressure as the tourney persisted
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UM Coach Griak to Attend National AAU Track Meet
University of Minnesota coach Roy Griak and Pan-American Games trials co chair will travel to Bakersfield California for the national AAU track and field championships. He aims to secure entries for top U.S. athletes in the Pan Am trials set for July 15 16 and will attend a U S Olympic Selections Committee meeting. Minnesota locals Tom Heinonen and Tom Stuart will compete.
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Barry Joins ABA Oaks After NBA Scoring Title
Rick Barry signs a three year contract with the Oakland Oaks worth about 500 000 joining the ABA after leading the NBA in scoring. Coach Bruce Hale, Barry’s father-in-law, forecasts 45 to 47 points per game in the ABA with the 25 foot three point rule.
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Shortridge Wins Peters Open In Sudden Death Playoff
Professional George Shortridge of North Oaks beats amateur George Cliff of Mankato on the 37th hole to win the Peters Open at Southview Country Club West St Paul. Shortridge posted 71 69 for 140, taking the $1,000 first prize. Cliff matched 140.
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Broncos Signal Caller John McCormick Retires
Denver coach Lou Saban announced that quarterback John McCormick age 30 has retired from the Broncos. The ex UMASS standout joined Denver in 1963 after serving as a Vikings reserve.
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Football Coach F seeks jury duty escape at Mines
Golden Colorado football coach Fritz Bernnecke says he should be excused from jury duty because spring training begins this week and his team went 0-9 last season. He argues his employment and season start create unavoidable conflict.
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