Koufax Berra Wynn elected to Hall of Fame in 35th vote
Sandy Koufax Yogi Berra and Early Wynn won Hall of Fame spots in the Baseball Writers Association of America vote, the strongest tally in 35 years. Koufax led with 344 votes, Berra 339, and Wynn 301, all surpassing the 297 threshold. Kiner fell short by 62 votes. They will be inducted August 7 in Cooperstown with remarks from commissioners and team officials.
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Sandy Koufax
Yogi Berra
Early Wynn
Koufax
Baseball Writers Association of America
Brooklyn
Los Angeles Dodgers
Berra
New York Yankees
Wynn
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
Cooperstown
N.Y
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Gil Hodges
New York Mets
Johnny Mize
Enos Slaughter
Pee Wee Reese
Marty Marion
Bob Lemon
Hall of Fame
Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Orlando
Minnesota Twins
Ron
Norm Sherry
Lawrence Peter
St. Louis
Joe DiMaggio
Yankee
Yankees
Mets
Lodge Brothers
Casey Stengel
Shrine
Jack Lang
Baseball Writers
Yogi
Sandy
Early
Ernie Banks
Buzzy Bavasi
Buzzy
Branch Rickey
Kenny Smith
Messrs
Cochrans Lead U.S. Alpine Ski Team With Three Siblings
The U S Alpine squad named three Cochran siblings from Vermont to compete in the Sapporo Games alongside two Palmers and two Poulsens making up half the 14 member team. Barbara Cochran led with a silver at Val Gardena and Marilyn Cochran bronze in world championships. Eric Poulsen and Sandra Poulsen join the strong family contingent with Tyler Palmer and brother Terry Palmer also highlighted among the selections. Willy Schaeffler Hanspeter Rohr and Hank Tauber named the rest of the team.
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N.Y
Pettersson Brothers
Sweden
Mexico City
Sapporo
Japan
Mickey Cochran
Palmers
Poulsens
Cochrans
Barbara
Val Gardena
Italy
Marilyn
Bob
Eric Poulsen
Sandra
Olympic Valley
Calif
Eric
Federation Internationale de Ski
Sandy
Tyler Palmer
Kearsarge
N.H
Jean-Noel Augert
France
Gustavo Thoeni
Terry
Willy Schaeffler
Hanspeter Rohr
Hank Tauber
Braves Mascot Debate Prompts Potential Suit, Means Says
Russell Means of the American Indian Movement warns of possible legal action against the Atlanta Braves over their mascot Noc-A-Homa. He cites the ongoing $9 million suit against Cleveland Indians and Chief Wahoo and argues the Indian portrayal harms Native people. Braves officials defend the symbol as a point of pride and a representation of strength and perseverance.
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New American Indian Movement
Russell Means
Cleveland Indians
Wahoo
Means
Baseball Braves
Redskins
Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Braves
Chief Wahoo
Levi Walker Jr
Ottawa
Noc-A-Homa
Koufax Berra and Wynn Enter Hall of Fame in 1966
The Baseball Writers Association of America elects Sandy Koufax Yogi Berra and Early Wynn to the Hall of Fame. Koufax leads with 344 votes of 396 cast, Berra 339 and Wynn 301, all above the 75 percent threshold.
Penn Bounces Back As Marquette Remains Unbeaten
Penn Quakers defeat Villanova 74 64 in Philadelphia with Corky Calhoun scoring 13 of his 20 points and Phil Hankinson delivering a second half surge for a 10 2 record. Marquette stays unbeaten 13 0 by beating Loyola Chicago 80 70 as North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida State win while Niagara suffers another loss.
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UPI
Penn
Quakers
Princeton
Villanova
Philadelphia
Corky Calhoun
Phil Hankinson
Calhoun
Mark
Hankinson
Marquette
Loyola
Ill
North Carolina
Wake Forest
South Carolina
Niagara
Florida State
South Alabama
Jim Chones
Marcus Washington
Warriors
Nate Hayes
Ramblers
Robert McAdoo
Dennis Wuycik
Tar Heels
Kevin Joyce
Eagles
Joyce
Danny Traylor
Gamecocks
Roland Garrett
Seminoles
Todd Lalich
Ohio University
Virginia Tech
Richie O’connor
Duke
Canisius
Marshall
Miami
Ohio
Fordham
Seton Hall
Holy Cross
Colgate
Pro Bowl struggles and star power highlighted by Staubach show
The column argues the Pro Bowl remains a weak attraction in Las Vegas style, noting Roger Staubach as MVP but not a great passer. It compares AFC and NFC stars, praises Mel Renfro defense on Paul Warfield, and discusses market doubts and a potential contract shift with LA publishers.
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Las Vegas
National Football League
NFL
Los Angeles
Dallas
Miami
Roger Staubach
Staubach
Bob Griese
Griese
Cowboys
Paul Warfield
AFC
Mel Renfro
NFC
Renfro
Warfield
Patriots Rout Mt Greylock In 55-12 Wrestling Clash
Mt Anthony's fledgling program overwhelmed Mt Greylock 55 to 12 in Williamsport. Six pins and two forfeits highlighted the victory as Clyde Sanders posted the fastest pin at 58 seconds in the 100 pound class. Joe Baldwin Tim Baldwin Kim Harrington Greg Hughes and Chuck Gauthier also pinned for the Patriots before a home bout with Leland & Gray at 4 p.m.
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Williamstown
Mass
Mt. Anthony
Mt. Greylock
Patriots
Bennington
Cambridge
N.Y
Clyde Sanders
Joe Baldwin
Tim Baldwin
Kim Harrington
Greg Hughes
Chuck Gauthier
Leland & Gray
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