Mets weigh interim Westrum as Casey Stengel successor
New York Mets begin search for a manager to replace Casey Stengel. Interim boss Wes Westrum has impressed management and players, with top candidates including Gil Hodges Johnny Keane Leo Durocher Eddie Stanky and Yogi Berra. Stengel retires on medical advice after hip fracture and surgery.
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Columbus Backs Into IL Title
Columbus Jets clinched the International League pennant after Syracuse upset Toronto 3-2, pulling Columbus to within a 2 1/2 game edge with two games remaining. Bruce Brubaker pitched for Syracuse as Bob Barton and Tom Beauchamp homered for Atlanta. Ed Watt defeated Buffalo 4-1 in another IL result.
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Don Fullmer Named Fighter Of Month In Ring Magazine
Don Fullmer of West Jordan Utah has been named fighter of the month by Ring magazine for his 10 round decision over Emile Griffith. The win gave Fullmer the WBA American middleweight crown and moved him to ninth in Ring's world middleweight rankings as Laszlo Papp and Harry Scott dropped from the top 10. Zora Folley moved into No 4, Cassius Clay remains champion, Liston falls to fifth.
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Jim Collins Will Play For Norwich
Norwich University opens fall practice with 48 players under new coach Joe Sabol including returning tackle Jim Collins of Pittsfield and center Howard Alpert of North Adams. Colby game set for Sept 18. Sabol adds Frank Hershey and Barry Mynter as assistants. seven teen backs and 32 linemen to report. seventeen letter men back.
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Hagadorn Wins K of C Golf Tournament at Cranwell
Pete Hagadorn captured the annual Knights of Columbus event at Cranwell Golf Course Lenox with a decisive 8 and 2. John Trudeau finished second with 84, John Flanagan third with 88, and Dick Beastley Bill Michaels and George Bordeaud tied at 89. Rabida Council 103 Pittsfield sponsored the tourney, with a special prize to Rev. Leonard Burke of St Theresa's parish. A smorgasbord followed at the K of C home on North Street.
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Pittsfield Swimmers Finish 2nd at Union Invitational Meet
Pittsfield Department of Parks and Recreation swimmers placed second to Springfield at the sixth Springfield Union Invitational at Emerson Wight pool. Pittsfield tied or led at several points, earning 123 total points with strong showings by Gregg Eason, the Bushey brothers, Jennifer Harden, and Larry Bushey who set meet records.
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Record Said Possibility Tomorrow in Hambletonian
DU QUOIN AP says a potential mile heat in the Hambletonian is under consideration amid a field of 11 in the premier stake for 3 year old trotters. Noble Victory driven by Stanley Dancer seeks his first triumph, with Armbro Flight a 3-1 second choice after a 22 race win streak. Marengo Hanover is 10-1, the only horse to beat Noble Victory in two years.
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Night Games: Detroit and New York In Extras
In the American League night games Detroit won 2 to 0 in 11 innings over Minnesota as Aguirre Navarro Sherry and Freehan played. Kaat Worthington Klippstein and Battey pitched. Klippstein improved to 7-3 while Sherry fell to 3-6. New York defeated Los Angeles 9 to 2 with Cullen and Howard driving runs and Howard hitting a home run in the 8th. Brunet took the loss for the Dodgers as Rodgers and others contributed for the Mets.
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Major League Standings and Daily Results Card
National League standings show Los Angeles 75 57 San Francisco 71 56 Cincinnati 72 57 Milwaukee 71 58 Philadelphia 67 62 St Louis 45 67 Chicago 63 54 Houston 55 75 New York 43 88. Monday and Wednesday results cover games across divisions with scores and scheduled twi night and N games. American League notes list Minnesota Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Detroit New York Boston Kansas City with recent results and postponed games.
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Aussies Emerson and Stolle Triumph In U S Doubles
Australian Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle won the U S Doubles championship at Longwood Club defeating Pasarell and Froehling 6 4 10 12 7 5 6 3 to stretch their summer streak to 26 straight wins and five titles. They eye the U S singles at Forest Hills next week.
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Persip Defeats Trudeau In Presidents Cup Final
Eleanor Persip won the Wahconah Country Club women’s president’s cup final defeating Mrs. John Trudeau four up and three to go in the rain on Saturday. Pro Tommy Toski and club president Eugene O’Keefe watched as Persip opened strong with pars and early one under par play.
Taconic Pre-Member Guest Pro Event Set at Taconic
Professionals from Berkshire and Connecticut Valley areas and Northeast New York PGA section will gather at Taconic Golf Club in Williamstown for a pre-member guest tournament sponsored by the 1896 House. Pros compete in best-ball format with two Taconic members and a guest per pro. Rudy Goff oversees arrangements. Tee times run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They may dine at the 1896 House after.
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Mazzer shoots 48 to win Skyline Women’s Golf League
Mrs Edward Mazzer shot 48 for the low gross as 23 players competed at Skyline Country Club. It was the final league flag of the season with Tan prizes awarded to Mrs John Cantarella Mrs Lawrence Kelly and Miss Juliette Ferland. A banquet is planned Monday night at 7 September 20 at the club. Further information from Mrs Mazzer, league chairman.
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New Hampshire Sweepstakes Ends Tonight At Rockingham Park
Salem New Hampshire UPI reports the second annual sweepstakes lottery winds up ticket sales tonight as Rockingham Park hosts the $250 000 added New Hampshire Sweepstakes Classic. Top three year olds vie for about 65 of 280000 in purse and entry fees while four ticket holders win 100000 each. Proceeds earmarked for schools total about 2 million with out of state buyers comprising roughly 9 percent.
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Vikings Add Barnes in Draft Trade
Minnesota Vikings announce the acquisition of veteran halfback Billy Ray Barnes from the Philadelphia Eagles for a future draft choice. The deal signals roster reshaping as the season approach.
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