High Scoring Minors Little League Action Across Leagues
Wednesday night saw wide scoring with the Central League Owls routing the Cougars 18 2 and Bears topping Colts 12 6. West League Wildcats edged Beavers 17 14 while Hornets beat Steers 7 2 and Mustangs overwhelmed Wolves 17 9 in East League action. Hawks beat Panthers 12 8 at Ward Road Park as pitching and walks shaped many results.
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Panthers
David Barth
Baytown
Bill Black
Owls
Cougars
Bears
Colts
Hornets
Steers
Wildcats
Beavers
Mustangs
Wolves
Hawks
Ward Road Park
Paul Sims
Walls
Owl
Domingo Salinas
Gatcies
Frank Frazier
John Petrosky
Tom Golla
Larry Johnson
Hornet
Ronald Cauthern
Mike Tuanan
Mike Swinger
Burns Ted Sizemore Master Of The Move
In Los Angeles Hedgers era a catcher turned second baseman earns a shot at shortstop Ted Sizemore, a Michigan alum, adapts from catcher to infield in spring training under Walter Alston. He shows hitting progress and solid positional growth becoming a rising Dodgers asset with multiple extra-base hits.
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LOS Angeles
Los Angeles Hedgers
Ted Sizemore
Detroit
University of Michigan
Dodgers
Spokane
Dodger
Monty Basgall
Ted
Michigan
Walter Alston
Sizemore
Tom Haller
Jeff Torborg
Qudgers
Alston
Pierre
South Dakota
Jim Lefebvre
Bill Sudakis
Zoilo Versalles
Paul Popovich
Billy Grabarkewitz
Wes Parker
Rainy Pre-Olympic Trials Open at Roosevelt Raceway
The Associated Press reports Roosevelt Raceway hosts the 1963 feature Pace with major contenders testing conditions ahead of the Olympics. Post positions set for Tuesday as Billy Haughton drives the 4 year old colt in a $93,123 event amid weather and track preparations for Sapporo and 1972 Winter Games.
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Associated
N.Y
Roosevelt Raceway
Billy Haughton
Tokyo
Japan Olympic Committee
Sapporo
Japan
Nancy Richey defends women pro tennis style at 1960s eatery
In New York, Nancy Richey discusses fashion and money in women’s professional tennis. She notes women athletes earn less purse than men, while acknowledging ongoing gender biases in the sport.
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New York
Gussie
Nancy
Miss Richey
Linda Tuero
Leafs acquire Ward from Canucks in swap for Selwood Robert
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the acquisition of defenseman forward Ron Ward, 24, from the Vancouver Canucks for Brad Selwood and Rene Robert. Ward previously played for Tulsa in the Central League, then Rochester in the American League last season.
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Toronto
Toronto Maple Leafs
National Hockey League
Ron Ward
Vancouver Canucks
Brad Selwood
Rene Robert
Ward
Tulsa
The
Canucks
Rochester
Plans To Quit TRURO NS Hockey Star Mulls Retirement
Lowell MacDonald of the Los Angeles Kings said at a hockey banquet in Truro Nova Scotia that he is seriously considering retiring from the NHL to join Canada's national team. He had not made a definite decision and planned to decide before next season.
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Truro
N.S
Lowell MacDonald
Los Angeles Kings
National Hockey League
Canada
MacDonald
Jhut
Softball Schedule for Thursday and Friday
Thursday games include First Baptist at Crosby Baptist at 1 PM Central Baptist versus Memorial Baptist at 4 PM and Grief Bros against Sun Strokes at 9 PM. Friday lines show Du Pont versus Cougars at 7 PM and St Johns Methodist versus St Marks Methodist at 8 PM. Crosby Baptist not yet listed for Friday time.
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First Baptist
Crosby Baptist
Central Baptist
Memorial Baptist
Grief Bros
Sun Strokes
du Pont
Cougars
St. John's Methodist
St. Marks Methodist
Young Golf Tour Allows Freedom From Financial Pressure
ATLANTA AP The young golfers outhit the veterans this year in the Atlanta Classic with a $115 000 purse as Tommy Bolt notes lack of financial pressure helps fresh minds. Budding stars like Bunky Henry Tommy Shaw Larry Hinson and Jim Colbert joined seasoned names Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Dan Sikes Gardner Dickinson Doug Sanders George Archer and Lee Trevino in a strong field at Atlanta Country Club. Bolt says the absence of heavy financial burden lets the youngsters play with less pressure while elders insist they remain capable, despite questioning Bolt's theory.
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Atlanta
Young Turks
Tomamy Bolt
Tommy
Ralt
Arn
Bolt
Bunky Henry
Tommy Shaw
Larry Hinson
Jim Colbert
Atlanta Country Club
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Dan Sikes
Gardner Dickinson
Doug Sanders
George Archer
Lee Trevino
Major League Leaders From The Associated Press
American League leads include Carew batting .377 and Blair with 38 runs. F Robinson drives 35 RBIs. Petrocelli leads homers with 18. Harper 19 steals. McNally 64 strikeouts for pitchers. National League leaders feature Jones batting .381 and Aaron at .374, Banks RBIs for Chicago, and Jenkins 65 strikeouts.
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Associated Press
Carew
Minnesota
Petrocelli
Boston
Blair
Baltimore
F. Robinson
Murcer
New York
F. Howard
Washington
R. Jackson
Oakland
Harper
Seattle
Campaneris
McNally
Phoebus
Lyle
Culp
McDowell
Cleveland
C. Jones
H. Aaron
Atlanta
Kessinger
Chicago
Jones
Cincinnati
Banks
Sante
Peres
Cincinna
McCovey
San Francisco
Brock
St. Louis
Morgan
Houston
Bonds
McGraw
Stone
Baldschun
San Diego
Jenkins
Perry
Andretti OK After Indy Crash at Indianapolis 500
Andretti walked away with only minor facial burns after his STP Lotus Ford crashed into the wall in a spectacular one car wreck at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A. J. Foyt had just set a fast lap of 172.315 seconds. Pollard narrowly avoided debris and cars as he spun to dodge the wrecked vehicle. Mario said he would return to the track Thursday with another car and felt lucky to race again.
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Jim Kyle
Indianapolis
Mario Andretti
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Andretti
Bouston
A. J. Foyt
Foyt
Mario
Ad Pollard
Granatelli Teammiates
Pollard
Shaving Strokes 12 Fairway Safety
Tips on golf safety emphasize shouting fore, avoiding hazards, and watching for others’ positions. The piece notes countless hospital visits for golf related injuries, urges golfers to be aware of ball trajectories, avoid near trees, and be calm with courtesy to avoid anger after near misses.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Indy 500 Revival Sparks Tech Debate and Fast Pace
Indianapolis reflection on the Indianapolis 500 shows a shift from pure spectacle to technological innovation. The 1960s era notes evolution from front engines to rear engined wedges, turbocharged Fords and Chevys, with Mario Andretti turning 171 mph laps. Brakes and engine reliability loom as unknowns, while firms prepare for a record‑setting race day.
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Indianapolis
NEA
Indy
Brickyard
Jack Brabham
Brabham
Jimmy Clark
Lotus
Colin Chapman
Goodyear
Firestone
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Garry ‘Witten
Wesleyan
Columbia
Malley Bates
Baywood Country Club
J. E. Reilly
E. A. Arnett
Baytown AR Sport
Gary Sherer
NEW Orleans
Bob Miller
University of Southern California
New Orleans Saints
National Football League
Elbe Miller
Saints
BAT OF Steel
Brooks Robinson
Baltimore Orioles
Ile
Mama Leone's
48Th Street
Nancy Richey
Texas
Richey
Alwys
Nancy Riehey
Lunn
Bob Charles
Willie Mays
Major League
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