Leek Stars In Angels Spring Triumph Over Giants
Angels outslugged the Giants 5-3 as Gene Leek hit a three run homer and raised his spring average to .441. The 23 year old former Arizona standout, moved around the diamond as manager Bill Rigney weighs where to play him.
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Griffith Stadium Fences Pushed Back In 1961 Senators Deal
Griffith Stadium in Washington expands fences to lengths of 38 in left field 35 in left center and 12 in deep center as the Senators begin 1961 spring camp. Mickey Vernon the rookie manager surveys a lineup while Kennedy era opener looms April 10 with hopes for Woodling Daley Long Klaus Sturdivant and Sisler guiding veterans and a wave of hopeful youngsters.
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Hawks Even Up Playoffs with Lakers in St Louis
St Louis Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers split Western Division playoff action as the Hawks defeated the Lakers 121 to 106 to knot the series at 1-1. Eastern clashes saw Syracuse Nationals and Boston Celtics tied 1-1 with games slated for Boston tonight.
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Pro Basketball Wednesday Result St Louis Beats LA 121 106
In a best of seven semifinal St Louis defeated Los Angeles 121 to 106 to tie the series at 1 1. Thursday features Syracuse versus Boston in a similar 1 1 semifinal. Friday schedules St Louis at Los Angeles for game three.
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Browns Change Hands But Paul Brown Remains in Charge
Cleveland Browns undergo a major ownership reshuffle as Arthur Modell and Rudy Schaefer acquire the club, with Paul Brown retaining control of key football operations. Modell becomes chairman and CEO, Brown continues as general manager and VP, and Brown will handle personnel and field matters while financial, league, and promotional duties shift to Modell. The deal, finalized Wednesday, is described as the largest in pro football history, with stock rising from 1000 to over 26000 a share.
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Convicted Smuggling Ring Members Sentenced In New Haven
In New Haven a U S District Court jury convicted three men and a woman from New York of taking part in a multi million dollar heroin smuggling ring operating since 1937. Judge Rimbers sentenced Cahill to 20 years and $20000, Hedges to 15 years and $10000, Schau to 5 years and $7500, while Cianchetti's sentencing was deferred. Federal agents had earlier smashed the ring and seized over $1 million in heroin.
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Pepperell and TWUA bowling league scores page
A historic club page lists TWUA AFL-CIO and Pepperell Men's teams with totals for 20th Century Lanes competitions. It shows Alley Oops and Lord Pepperell leading in team totals, single scores, three strings, and high single marks, including R Murphy and D Nolette among top scorers.
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NIT Semifinals Set For Tonight In New York City
Dayton meets St Louis and Holy Cross faces Providence in NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Dayton edged Temple 62 60 in the quarterfinals while St Louis defeated Miami Florida and Colorado State to reach the semis. Holy Cross beat Detroit 86 82 and Memphis State 81 69 en route to the showdown with Providence.
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Henry Stillman Named Baseball Coach at Cheverus
Henry A. Stillman of Falmouth will return to Cheverus High as baseball coach this spring. Athletic director Bill Curran announced the appointment on Wednesday. Stillman previously coached the Stags in 1958 and takes over from Philip Jack Dawson, who left to coach football last fall. Cheverus rule allows coaches to handle only one major sport.
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Tidemite Meets Hot Field In Rockingham Inaugural
Tidemite, New England pacing champion of 1960, faces eight rivals in his first Rockingham Park crown defense on Friday night. Elmer Hastings drives the pace initiator from post seven as Wise Widower, Guy Sampson, Matador, and others bring strong New England interest to the $5,000 inaugural. Corralled entries include Bob Lee Boy, Winbee, Lusty Leader, and driver Ned Galentine among a field of eight in the early season clash at Salem New Hampshire.
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Chappelle On Little All-America Joe Gordon Full Of Optimism
Joe Gordon Hawaii optimistic about turning Kansas City A's around after a slow 1960. He names a new shortstop Howser and a pitching mix with Archer Bass Herbert Daley as the big four starters. Gordon emphasizes defense and infield strength as key for improvement.
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Pigou Faces Fierce Cuban In Middleweight Showdown
New York AP Marcel Pigou challenges Cuba's Florentino Fernandez in a 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden televised on ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Pigou aims for a title shot with a win, while Fernandez seeks to derail the French fighter's bid and prove his own containment.
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Boxing Shows Resume at Lightning Club in Biddeford
Amateur boxing will resume next Tuesday evening at the Lightning club in Biddeford. Lou Caron, president and promoter, says a Maine AAU sanctioned state championship is planned soon. More details to follow as efforts aim to run shows through May and possibly all summer if public support remains strong.
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Toronto Beats Detroit 3 2 In Semifinal Hockey Opener
Toronto defeats Detroit 3 2 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven playoff series. Chicago visits Montreal with Montreal holding a 1-0 series edge. In baseball notes, Jay Hawkins batted .300 at Shreveport and Leo Posa da leads the Southern Association with 122 RBIs at Shreveport.
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