Yankees Set To Defend AL Tide In Opening Campaign
The world champion New York Yankees begin defense of the American League pennant as Whitey Ford starts, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle power the offense, and Tom Tresh fills Kubek’s vacated role. District of Columbia Stadium hosts opening events with Bennie Daniels throwing a five hitter for the Senators in a 4-1 win over Detroit.
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Celtics Celtics Lakers NBA finals clash resumes tonight
The Celtics and Lakers split the first two games of the NBA Finals with Boston winning 122 108 and Los Angeles answering 129 122. Coach Fred Schaus noted the rapid swing as Boston held a big third quarter run and eyes turn to Boston for games three through seven. Arnold Palmer caddie High Man Avery recalls Palmer’s mid round bursts and tells how the Latrobe star can unsettle a field with a sudden charge.
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Baseball standings and results from Monday
The American League standings show Washington leading with 10 wins and 1 loss followed by New York and Cleveland at 0 and 0. Detroit upset by Washington 4 to 1 marks Monday’s result. Scheduled games include Baltimore at New York and Cleveland at Boston among others. Detroit visits Washington in the midweek slate.
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Ski Conditions Report From New England Ski Areas
AP ski reports note Sugarloaf Mount Kingfield in Maine with a 6 to 36 inch base and good spring skiing though with bare spots. Wildcat in New Hampshire shows 0 to 32 inches, granular snow and spring conditions with bare patches.
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Pipers Rally To Defeat Steers For ABL Crown
The Cleveland Pipers beat the Kansas City Steers 106 102 to win the American Basketball League title. After dropping the first two games, Cleveland won three straight in the best of five led by coach player Bill Sharman. Bill Bridges of Kansas City led all scorers with 31 as Cleveland surged from behind in the second half to claim the championship.
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Hockey Playoffs Championship Open Series Chicago at Toronto
In the NHL best-of-seven playoff schedule, Chicago starts the series against Toronto with Game 1. No games are on Monday or Wednesday this week as teams prepare for the opening clash in Toronto.
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Senators Beat Tigers On Opening Day Fueled By Johnson
Major League stars led Washington to a 4-1 victory over Detroit as Bob Johnson homered twice and added two singles in the fourth inning. Benny Daniels pitched five strong innings, fanning seven while issuing two walks to stifle the Tigers.
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Magazine Praises Scribe Program In Maine Weekender Visit
Portland AP reports Saturday Review praises Maine for inviting foreign journalists to spend weekends in the state. Richard L. Tobin notes over 500 foreign reporters in the U S rarely see beyond New York and Washington. Tobin credits Maine’s program as a viable travel solution announced by Gov. Reed in February.
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Finals for NHL Stanley Cup to begin tonight
Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Black Hawks face off in the opening game of a best of seven Stanley Cup final. Toronto is slight favorite if the series goes seven games with four at Maple Leaf Gardens. The teams split their season series with Toronto winning in Chicago and Chicago winning in Toronto.
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Manslaughter Case Gets Continuance
Associate Judge Cecil H. Burleigh continued until April 17 the manslaughter charge against Arnold Skidgel 39 of Woodland in a Woodland crash that killed Thoren A. Langley 48 of Limestone. Skidgel pleaded innocent to the charge.
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Fund drive started for injured boxer Fun? Drive Is Started For Injured Boxer
Bluefield West Virginia AP reports veteran heavyweight Tunney Hunsaker is in critical condition after brain injuries from a recent fight with Joe Shelton of Cleveland. Gov. Barron seeks a report from the State Athletic Commission on exam standards, and George McLaughlin leads a statewide fundraiser. An amateur card in Beckley will support Hunsaker's medical costs.
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Pender Aims for Fullmer Title Tilt in June
Brookline Massachusetts AP Paul Pender who reclaimed the middleweight crown from Terry Downes earned 44670 dollars from the title bout and plans a June defense against NBA champion Gene Fullmer. Pender, 31, intends rest then training, eyeing June 9 as a possible date, with talks to stage the fight at the venue offering best money.
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New Jersey Tests Boxing Rules On Trial Basis
New Jersey will implement safety rule changes on a 30 day trial basis to reduce injuries. The plan increases glove weight to 10 ounces for all bouts and extends rest periods to 90 seconds between rounds. Boxers will be examined between rounds, with results studied for six months and a report to the governor.
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Charge in Municipal Court Leads to Houston Jail Delay
A man faced a municipal court charge on Monday and was jailed in Houston after failing to post a $5,000 bail. The incident highlights ongoing enforcement actions and local justice procedures.
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Red Sox open 1962 season with Bressoud and Hardy in lineup
Boston begins the 1962 campaign at Fenway Park against Cleveland with Ed Bressoud and Carroll Hardy as new regulars. Gov Volpe to throw out first ball as partly clear skies promise near 60s. Don Schwall to face Dick Donovan in a matchup shaping Sox defense and speed with a young outfield and veteran infield.
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Full NL Card Opens 1962 Season With Dodgers At Home
The National League begins a 162 game schedule with the Reds seeking a better start after a 12 4 loss to Philadelphia. Los Angeles hosts Cincinnati as Jim O'Toole faces Johnny Podres in Chavez Ravine opening day.
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Palmer's Masters Triumph Sets Golf Era Record
Arnold Palmer wins his third Masters at Augusta with a 4 under par 68 in a dramatic playoff over Gary Player and Don Finsterwald. Palmer’s $20,000 prize moves him to the top of official PGA money leaders, ahead of Ford and Middlecoff, in a record season.
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