New NL Clubs Appear Impotent
In Cincinnati, Houston and New York unveiled nearly two million dollar clubs for 1962, aiming for ninth place in a expanded 10 team NL. Mets president George Weiss and Colts GM Pauli Richards expressed optimism about a strong nucleus and potential trades or bonuses to boost the new rosters amid a cautious forecast from NL officials.
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Colleges, Colts Shuffle Lines for 1962 Season Opener
In a snapshot of college and pro football and baseball, teams prep for season openers with injuries and reshuffled lineups. Ohio State and Michigan face attrition as drills and scrimmages reveal head injuries and lingering ailments.
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Ohio State
Buckeyes
Mlinois
Chuck Bryant
Bob Vogel
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Illinois
Michigan
Golfers Turn Attention To Maple Mauling
In the Biddeford Saco Country Club pin pickers league six teams of three men and three women competed at Pastime lanes. The Wedges led with an eight point win over the Potters while the Drivers posted six to two vs the Divers. the Spoons and Mashies split four points. The Wedges achieved a 607 single and 1,763 total. Doris Nadeau set ladies records with 316 total and 119 single, and Ed Munford 357 with Ed Boucher 129 led the men's records.
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Ed Munford
Ed Boucher
Bruins And Rangers Lift Curtain Tonight
Boston Bruins and New York Rangers open the NHL season at Boston Garden with new faces. Bruins field six rookies, Rangers four, as Boston adds Tom Williams from Kingston Frontenacs on a two game stay.
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Unclear Historical Scoreboard Fragments
Odds and ends of scores appear: Los Angeles 119 over New York 113 while Syracuse edges Boston 102 to 100. Chicago 97, Cincinnati 132, St. Louis 122. The fragment suggests a multi game recap with teams and final tallies, but lacks full context or dates.
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St. Louis
Michigan Favored In Big Ten Opener Vs Michigan State
Associated Press Sports Writer Harold Claassen predicts Michigan will edge Michigan State in a hard fought Big Ten opener at Michigan Stadium. He cites Michigan’s stronger line play and Bill Tunnicliff as a deciding edge while noting rival expectations and a predicted 0.725 season-correct rate.
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Tech and Miami Win Upsets Highlight Weekend Basketball
Georgia Tech beats Duke in a high intensity game while Miami defeats Colorado. Navy tops Cornell in another key matchup as early season showdowns shape conference play and ranking implications.
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Miami
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Fights Last Night Roundup From AP Report
In San Jose Frankie Ramirez defeated Steve Mendoza in a ten round decision. Rudy Davis stopped Oscar Fields in Hartford. Nick Nichols outpointed Santo Flores in Roanoke. The brief boxing notes list fighters with hometowns and weights in a rapid results bulletin.
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Los Angeles
Steve Mendoza
Hartford
Conn
Rudy Davis
Philadelphia
Oscar Fields
New York
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Fla
Nick Nichols
Roanoke
Santo Flores
Puerto Rico
Tiger Cubs Dominate TA in 26-0 Freshmen Win
Tiger Cubs under Coach Randy Walker defeated Thornton Academy yearlings 26-0 to move to 2-1-1. Gregory Garnache scored twice with a 30 and 10 yard run, Ray Berthiaume added a 60-yard interception return, Filion added a 2-yard TD run and extra point. Cubs’ defense stalwart included Aguiar Chasse Moreau. Return clash with Sanford set for next Tuesday.
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Westbrook
Weekend slate tests three twin city football teams
The 1961 season nears midterm with three home games this Saturday featuring Biddeford vs Kennebunk, Thornton vs Deering, and St Louis vs South Portland. Predicted winners include Deering, St Louis, and Biddeford though upsets by the Red Riot or Maroon are possible.
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Patriots Fire Saban and Hire Holovak Shock Coaching Change
Boston Patriots fire Lou Saban and appoint Mike Holovak to coach the AFL club. Board vote amid surprise announcement. Saban, 39, and Holovak, a former Boston College star and WWII PT boat skipper, comment on the sudden move as President Billy Sullivan explains unused talent spurred the decision.
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Al Sam Returns To Rockingham After Revenge
Maine pacing colt Al Sam, fresh from a 1 58.4 Lexington mark, debuts at Rockingham Park in the $3,000 Freedom Pace facing top older pacers. Driver-trainer Earl Beede seeks revenge after a spring setback as Al Sam aims to rebound against strong rivals like Ivan Chief Lone Elm Joe Moyna Hanover and veterans in a field built to challenge his big return.
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Bobby Layne Hart Vows He'll Return
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Bobby Layne Hart is sidelined by a hematoma on his left side after a brief appearance against the Rams and a non dressing in Philadelphia. He vows to return before season end, though Coach Buddy Parker doubts the year.
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