Tigers May Field An All Rookie Infield This Year
New York AP reports Detroit may open with rookies at all four infield positions led by Steve Boros and Jake Wood. Boros, 24, led the American Association last year in RBIs, runs, total bases and was named MVP. Wood, 23, could win second base. McAuliffe, 21, hit .303 with 108 runs and 21 triples. Osborne, 24, hit .342 with 34 homers. Eight pitchers also young, including Wy man Carey and Al Pehanick.
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Larry Osborne
Steve Boros
Jake Wood
Dick McAulife
Borrés
Flint
Mich
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McAuliffe
Knoxville
Southern Association
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American Association
King
Wyman Carey
Birmingham
al Pehanick
Gordon Seyfield
Minor NFL Collegiate Grid Rules Alteration Stressed
The NCAA's annual meeting yielded few changes for 1961 with a small revision to the wild card substitution rule aimed at aiding coaches. The panel rejected unlimited substitutions and condemned sideline coaching, leaving most rules intact as Neyland noted.
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Forcier Retains Twin City Bowling Title in Rally
Jerry Forcier defended his Twin City crown at 20th Century Lanes defeating Al Guillereault by 65 pins. Final totals: Forcier 1142, Guillereault 1052. first-half scores 1148 to 1173. Don Saucier awaits next challenger.
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Pro Basketball star avoids game after eye injury
Jerry Toppazzini received an eight stitch cut over his left eye in the first period from Tim Hortons stick, but he returned for the final two periods. Dartmouth plans a $150 tuition hike to a $1,550 total fee covering tuition and health services. Sunday results included Boston 142 over New York 124 and other scores. East-West All-Star game set for Tuesday in Syracuse.
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Tommy Heinspan
Frank Ramsey
Sam Jones
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Tom Sanders
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Toronto Wins Battle Of Legs In Bruins Leafs Showdown
Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 6-4 in a fast paced game. Bob Nevin broke a 4-4 tie at 14:35 of the final period and Dick Duff added insurance 72 seconds later. Boston led 2-0 and 3-1 before Toronto surged late
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Dick Duff
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Molly Mohns
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Allen Stanley
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Frank Mahovlich
Mohns
Bob Baun
How The Tax Dollar Splits Washington Budget 1962
The fiscal 1962 budget shows the tax dollar split: national security 57 cents, interest on debt 1 cent, veterans 6, agriculture 6, paying off debt minimal, and all other 18. Revenue sources include individual income tax 55, corporation taxes 25, excise taxes 12, and other receipts 8.
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National Security
Electrician From Limerick Electrocuted Testing Line
Victor Morin aged 48 an electrician from Limerick was electrocuted Sunday after contact with a 4160 volt power line while testing an incoming line. The tragedy occurred during routine work and authorities are investigating the incident.
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Victor Morin
Limerick
Tigers Host Thornton In Western Maine Showdown
Biddeford high hosts Thornton academy in a pivotal Western Maine Class II clash at the BHS gym. Both teams seek valuable tournament points and Twin City title implications as Biddeford aims to rebound from recent losses while Thornton rides a 4-5 mark into the showdown. The game features key guard duels and a height mismatch with Biddeford’s Chenard and Perreault matched against Griffith and Hellige, with home court edge as a factor in a tight race.
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Chamberlain Yeld To 24 As Warriors Lose Big
Wilt Chamberlain was held to 24 points by 7 foot 3 rookie Swede Halbrook as the Syracuse Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 116-113. Halbrook anchored defense and fueled a 12-0 third quarter run that broke the game open, while Dik Barnett sealed the win with a late free throw.
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Voltigeur Shuffleboard Standings Update
Yvon Caron moved to a slim one point lead in the Voltigeur shuffleboard standings with a 13-5 record. F Marcotte and H P Picard sit tied for second at 12-6, followed by L Perreault 11-7 and J Marcotte 9-9. Remaining players include E Decelle, R Montpas and J Pelltier at 8-10, with R Lantagne, E Corriveau and E Picard at 5-13 and P Anger at 2-16.
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Gillis Defends Western Maine Bowling Title at 20th Century
Nick Gillis defeated Tony Kosky 1146 to 988 to retain the Western Maine men’s bowling championship at 20th Century Lanes on Saturday. Gillis built a large lead by halftime, added 157 pins in the second half, and delivered a triple strike in game nine. Five fouls were called on Kosky. Gillis totaled six strikes and 24 spares for 216 bonus pins, while Kosky had three strikes and 15 spares for 94 bonus pins.
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Lou Lachance
Don Saucier
Giroux Wins Fast Derby In 10 Lap Race At Westbrook
Don Giroux stages a comeback to take the lead over Steve Martin and Don Collard in a grueling mile and a half derby. He clocks two minutes 40 seconds to win as Mertin and Collard rally, with Boisonneault defeating Thibeault in the girls six lap, two minutes 35 seconds. Junior Roger Plante narrowly beats Sonny Cunningham in two minutes 46 seconds, and Paul Lamontagne tops the juvenile five turn. Lucille Gagne wins the girls four lap in 1 minute 31 seconds. Officials include Ray Lajeunesse and Fern Gobeil. the event is sponsored by Westbrook rink.
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Unitas Sparks West To 35-31 Victory In Pro Bowl
Johnny Unitas led the West to a 35-31 Pro Bowl win over the East at Memorial Coliseum as he and Norm Van Brocklin dueled in post season fashion. Unitas was named player of the game for the second year, contributing crucial runs and a key 44 yard pass to Lenny Moore, while Buck Shaw guided the East and Vince Lombardi the West.
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Hockey Results From AP Montreal and Detroit Tie
Montreal 4 Detroit 4 in a Sunday NHL game tied 4 4. New York 3 Chicago 1 secured a win.
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Toronto edges Boston 6 to 4 in Saturday action
Toronto beat Boston 6 to 4 while Montreal crushed Boston 4 to 0, Toronto took 4 to 1 at Chicago, and New York and Detroit tied 2 to 2. Monday slate shows no games scheduled.
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Bowlerettes claim 13th straight win in Portland match
The Bowlerettes toppled Monument Square 1430 to 1419 in York Cumberland County Ladies bowling, overcoming a 27 pin handicap with a late string rally led by Margaret Edgecomb 294 and Kate Gillis 302. Top Bowlerette scores included Edgecomb 294 and Gillis 302.
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Pender Defeats Downes In Seven for Middleweight Title Match
Boston AP reports Paul Pender defended his version of the world middleweight title by stopping Terry Downes in seven rounds. Downes absorbed heavy facial cuts requiring stitches, and the fight featured a sharp left hand that reddened Downes early. Pender seeks the Fullmer Robinson winner to settle the title dispute.
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