Mets Fire Woodling as Grapefruit League Nears
Veteran Gene Woodling was fired by the New York Mets as spring training opened with all 20 MLB clubs in actual competition. Mets waived Woodling after he intervened in Marv Throneberry’s contract, while Detroit’s Bill Faul was knocked unconscious by a line drive but did not suffer a fracture.
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Mississippi State Enters College Hoop Tourney
Mississippi State finally earned an NCAA berth after clinching the Southeastern Conference title with a 75-72 victory over Mississippi. Duke Wake Forest Connecticut West Virginia and others also secured bids as teams jostled for remaining spots.
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Kenny Lane Unimpressive In Ring Verdict
Kenny Lane won a 10 round unanimous decision over Vicente Dorado at Madison Square Garden. Lane improved to 5 straight victories and 73 wins overall while Dorado had a six fight winning streak end, with Lane favored at 2 1. Dorado weighed 134 4 pounds to Lane's 138 2.
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Oilers Five Seek Pre Tournament Games
The Roy and Perreault Oilers, fresh from a victory in the St Louis Alumni invitational, prepare for the Atlantic Seacoast tournament in Portsmouth New Hampshire starting March 18. Manager Fred Hayes seeks games to keep the squad in top form and invites teams to contact him at Maple Avenue Old Orchard Beach.
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First Mormon Chapel Underway in Japan
Construction is under way on the first Mormon chapel ever to be built in Japan. Additional chapels are planned across Okinawa Korea China Taiwan and the Philippines.
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His Day in Court Drives to Ward the Basket in Shaker Heights
Ernie Davis, ex All America star who sat out 1962 with a blood disorder, plays with a Cleveland group in a game against Catholic Youth Organization coaches in Shaker Heights Ohio, showcasing his return to action.
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Oilers Capture Alumni Tourney In St Louis Event
Roy and Perreault led Roy and Perreault to a 79 70 win over John's Texaco in the 13th annual St Louis Alumni Association York County tournament finale at St Joseph Parish hall. Zahares IGA routed White Star 123 79 in the consolation game with Gary Girard scoring 45 points.
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Bowling Standings and Scores Across Local Leagues
In the 21st week standings Alley Oops lead with a total of 1 446 and high triples. T. Total Browns 1 558 and Limbos 762 show top marks with players R Doran M Melikian and N Gillis among the high scorers.
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Williams Runs Hitting Drill at Boston Camp
Ted Williams, retired star and batting coach, leads a hitting session at the spring training camp in Scottsdale Arizona with Dick Stuart Bob Tillman and rookie Tony Horton among his pupils. Williams says the tips may help and the players feel helped. Dick Radatz pitches for first time since neck kink as he recovers from back ailment and doubts his coordination.
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Bower Stifles Bruins as Leafs Rally to 6 3 Victory
Toronto goalie Johnny Bower delivered a stellar 37 save performance in a 6 3 Toronto win over Boston. Guy Gendron scored twice for the Bruins, with Parisian Mahovlich and teammates Keen Armstrong Stewart Brewer contributing for Toronto as Boston’s comeback bid faltered.
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Patterson Sets Up Training Camp For Liston Rematch
Floyd Patterson held a Miami press conference to announce a rematch training camp. He expressed new confidence and humor about gate fees, saying he might charge a dollar or 25 cents with coupons. Patterson said he will not change strategy and that Liston bears the weight of the fight.
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Cuban Baseballers Solve Restrictions
Cuban players Enrique Gazmuri Antonio Martinez and Pedro Ramos fled Cuba to play in the United States. Gazmuri and Martinez joined the Cleveland Indians lineup while Ramos, a veteran pitcher, had long been a major leaguer. Ramos learned his family had fled Cuba aboard a refugee boat from Havana.
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First cry of joy as family seeks mother’s move
Ramos recalls crying with happiness as his sister sacrificed home and possessions to relocate. He says bringing his mother here would make him the happiest man, while noting a pie crust topping issue and a milk brush before baking as a remedy.
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Celtics Beat Knicks As Cousy Says Farewell At The Garden
Bob Cousy capped his New York farewell with two early baskets and a late burst as the Celtics topped the Knicks 102 to 95. A crowd of 14 195 watched the last place Knicks and a nostalgic Garden crowd witness the Boston legend honor his long career. The court sat atop a frozen hockey rink and the game felt routine as both teams rested for the playoffs. Cousy called the affair more about the moment than emotion, noting the sloppiness and dragging late season pace.
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Bowling Playoffs Leaders Hold On In Final Weekend
At Buffalo Michigan, leaders in American Bowling Congress events remained atop the standings as Joe Logan of Kalamazoo tied for second with 705 after a fourth pin miss in the final frame. Ron Hatem maintained his lead as the weekend began.
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Warriors Back In Contention For Playoff Spot
The Warriors rally behind Wilt Chamberlain to win their fourth straight, closing gap on third place in the Western Division. The Pistons lead by 0.2 games. San Francisco nudges Detroit as a possible playoff berth contender. Other results include Syracuse over Detroit and Boston beating New York to clinch the Eastern crown.
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Decision magazine surpasses one million in circulation
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announced that the monthly magazine Decision has exceeded one million copies in circulation after just two years of publication. The milestone marks a rapid rise for the periodical as it expands its reach nationwide.
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Detroit bowler Joe Joseph leads after all events
Charles Bligh of Detroit moves into second place with a nine game total of 1923 in the classic all events Saturday two pins behind leader Joe Joseph who bowled last Monday and Tuesday in Detroit.
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Red Wings Gain Momentum In NHL Title Race
Detroit Red Wings bolster playoff push with two road wins led by Gordie Howe. They beat the Rangers 3 2 in New York and thumped the Canadiens 7 1 in Montreal. Maple Leafs defeated Bruins 6 3. Black Hawks tied Canadiens 2 2. Wings close to Canadiens for third, six points from second.
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