New Baseball Commissioner Eckert vows full authority not a czar
William D. Eckert, 56, is named baseball commissioner replacing Ford C. Frick under a seven year, 65000 dollar annual contract. He states he will operate with full authority, not as a czar, and to learn the job through meetings with Frick and league presidents Cronin and Giles. Lee S. MacPhail named administrator in the commissioner's office at 40000 dollars annually. Eckert, a former Air Force general, emphasizes clean sports and competitive fairness as he prepares to assume duties.
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Ind
John Fetzer
Detroit Tigers
John Galbreath
Pittsburgh Pirates
William Eckert
Ford Frick
Lee MacPhail
Cronin Gets Seven Year Extension As AL President
Joe Cronin receives a seven year extension as American League president with a salary increase. A White Sox spokesman confirmed the new contract was approved at a meeting of AL club owners. terms were not released. Cronin, 59, has led the league since February 1959 succeeding Will Harridge.
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Patterson Focused on Mission as Clay Bout Nears
Floyd Patterson trains on the Las Vegas Strip four weeks before his title bout with Cassius Clay, aiming to derail what he sees as the Muslims influence. He says he has no issue with religious beliefs but opposes racial segregation, while Clay entertains with his peeking style and prat falls, drawing mixed reactions from observers.
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West Leads Lakers Past Celtics Behind Imhoff and West
Darrall Imhoff grabs 21 rebounds and 46 points from Jerry West power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 125-115 win over the Boston Celtics in heavy rain crowd of 12,774 at Los Angeles. Celtics lean on Havlicek with 41 points while Oscar Robertson scores 28 for the Royals in Cincinnati as Wilt Chamberlain racks 46.
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Willie Naulls
Larry Seigfried
Ron Bonham
Sam Jones
Rudy Larusso
Oscar Robertson
Jerry Lucas
Adrian Smith
Connie Dierking
Robertson
Wilt Chamberlain
Versalles Wins AL MVP After Pennant Run
Versalles of the Minnesota Twins named American League MVP for 1965 with 19 of 20 first place votes. The leadoff hitter led AL in runs 126, at bats 666, and total bases 308 while posting 19 homers and 27 stolen bases. Oliva was runner up, Robinson third, Fisher fourth. Mele praised Versalles for leadership and fielding.
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Phil Rizzuto
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Cleveland
al Rosen
Martin
New York
Irish Spartans Tops on Defense
In a clash of top defenses Notre Dame and Michigan State meet as No. 4 Irish host 9-0 MSU. MSU allows 52 rushing yards per game, best in the country, while Notre Dame gives up 69.5 rushing yards per game. Both teams rank high in total and scoring defense with ND favored by one point.
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Horse Racing Odds and Results From Nov 17 1965 Card
Summary of a racing card listing multiple pace events across a mile distance with earnings and placements. It names horses such as Peppermint Red Gregs Boy Frankie s Boy Keke Adios Moe Hanover and Widowers Action, along with bettors’ payouts, times, scratches, and attendance total of 1,397 and handle $113,471. The report reflects second through tenth pace results, times around 2:19, and various associates like trainers and owners in a compact late 1960s harness meets ledger style.
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Somerville
Merry’s Trene
Leslie
Wee Cornie
Liver
Aliso
Ghostland
Little Nymph
Jessie S Boby
Swift Current
Bar Horridor
Greg's Boy
O'Connor
Frankie's Boy
Ene
Mile
Monzi
Roy T. Gallon
Langtry
Folger
Hey Judge
Cool Yankee
Tas. Beil
Ae Song
Burning Brize
Jme
Keke Adios
P. Bauman
Moe Hanover
Gornsey
Nifty Mike
Hamilton
Frosty Beau
Abbe Stone
General Jim
General Byrd
Sportsman
Roan Fryer
Olin
Lynn Flash
Heeney
Heather A
MacDonald
Annabel Adios
Plenty Quick
Little Potts A
Luck Amber
Maynard Gratton
Imperial Star
Lamb
Jester Chief
Bogardus
Dory Chub
Butcher
Willow Brook Dick
Heather Land
Billie O Boy
Lght'ng Creed
Do Royal
Bonnie Jock
Trusty Prince
Meadow Fonny
Zeide C
Poplar Lark
Cash
Kroger Prince
Golliput
Hongy
Lod
Spindietop
Locy Wonder
Widower's Action
Erin O'Dudley
Garnsey
Knight Proy
Annese
Or Pete
Sunset Prince
Sid ‘Cappello
Gary
Fanelli
Cloyheven Diablo
Harrison
Battie Chimes
Jo Lynn
Taveern
Angus
East Carolina to face Maine in Tangerine Bowl clash
East Carolina College of Greenville N C was chosen to play the University of Maine in the Tangerine Bowl at Orlando on December 11. The Pirates, 7-1, earned selection on the strength of a tough schedule and a recent win over George Washington, while Maine’s lone loss came in a 2 0 finish after a late Florida safety. Coach Clarence Stasavich’s 19 season record stands at 150 44 and seven.
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Deer Warden Reports Wide Range of Deer Kills Across Towns
Deer reports filed with Deer Warden Wayne Rowell and Deputy Raymond Armstrong list numerous killings and weights from Wilmington, Dorset, Danby, and surrounding towns. Names include Clarence Thomas, Harold Day, George Bergendahl, Mary Hodack, and many others, with weights estimated from 100 to 175 pounds.
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Wilmington
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Russell Fitch
Harold Day
Brattleboro
George Bergendahl
Stamford
Cal’s
Stewart Brown
Maryfanne Lackey
Bennington
Mary Hodeck
Alexander Hanna
Pittsfield
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Jamaica
Joseph Milan
Fall River
Raymond Armstrong
Donald Turksear
Great Barrington
Pownal
William LaFlamme
Deer Kill
Helen O’donovan
Dorset
William Wilbur
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Kenneth Wilbur J
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Junior Donaldson
West Hartford
Conn
Danby
Robert H. Brock Jr
Camilleus
N.Y
Gail Keller
Westfield
Nelson P, Dionne
George K. Tyrrell
Litchfield
Edward Moffit
Sydney Cook
Act
LeRoy Staib
Bethel
Aliie Hart
Manchester Depot
Kenneth Slavin
Nancy Mylott
Rutland
Harold Moffitt
Winhall
Lorraine Pivirotto
Thomas Dunn
Windsor Locks
Duane Matson
Manchester
Charles
Saratoga Raceway Entries for November 18 1965
Entries list for Saratoga Raceway race card on Thursday November 18 1965 across first pace mile with eight mounts led by Hurricane Nellie and Glory Wyn plus second and third pace events, a seventh trot and multiple horse and driver pairings including Patsujan Chap's Boy and Rodney Guy among others.
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Hurricane Nellie—Spencer
Glory Wyn—Watson
Patsujan—Hughes
Chap’s Boy
Arthurs
Chuckery Corners—Butcher
Miss Kalona—Wells
Senator Scott—LaBarge
Freddie
Langtry
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Kathy—Herrington
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Prince—Tingley
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Lady Mum Mum—Power
Mickey MacPherson
Shafer
Rebel Land Abbe—Watson
Lyell Adios—Arthurs
May Dawn—Shafer
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Yager—Randall
Mayboth—Butcher
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Serenity Sue
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Go East
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Lewis
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Shadydale Luster—Davis
Jim Blaze
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Shady Farrel
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Kennedy Express
McQuigge
Gold Waters—Olin
Colonie Boy
Daylight Dream
Goodsell
Dark Print—Richards
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Primota
Seaway
LaBarge
Creed
Elvin Rosecroft
Stoney
Rodney Guy
Gentleman—McQuigge
Bernabell—Dyke
Old Timer—Butcher
Paula Special—McKenna
Skipper Key—Peckham
Ginger Springwood
Bonafede
Bomer Pat—Bogardus
Kelly
Schalmont—Ferguson
New John—Arthurs
Katy Victoria—Poyer
Princess Lou—Baumann
Clayhaven Whizzer—LaRouch
Cold Spring
Bill—McKenna
Volusia—Heeney
Fleet’s Pride—Wells
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