American League expands to ten with two new clubs
The American League moving ahead with 10 teams for 1961 plans a Los Angeles franchise under Hank Greeno and shifts Washington Senators ownership to Minneapolis St Paul led by Calvin Griffith. Minneapolis inherits a strong lineup while Los Angeles eyes Coliseum or Wrigley Field for 1961 home games.
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Pistons Stop Royals as Biz Robertson Shines
Detroit defeated Cincinnati 131 to 117 as Oscar Robertson, the 1960 rookie sensation from Cincinnati, scored 25 points with a dozen assists and numerous highlight plays. Pistons coach Dick McGuire praised Robertson while Jack Twyman sparked Detroit with a 33 point burst in the victory.
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Chuck Noble
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Jack Twyman
NCAA penalties hit Kansas in basketball and football
The NCAA issued a two-year probation for Kansas basketball barring postseason and invitational events and one-year probation for football excluding post season bowls and TV programs. Transfers and player moves cited involved Bert Coan Mickey Walker Jim Street Rodger McFarland. Wyoming Mississippi and North Carolina State also cleared from probation during the session.
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Matinee Cards Scheduled For Lewiston Oval
Permission granted by the State Racing Commission for Central Maine Fair Association to hold Saturday afternoon race cards at Lewiston during the Overcoat harness meet. Afternoon cards will run if weekday programs are canceled. first double header October 29 with 2 p.m. post for nine-dash races. Evening program remains 8 p.m. Daily double Pie Six and quinella bets offered on both cards.
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Pender Withdraws From Boston Boxing Bout
Paul Pender pulls out of a nationally televised 10 round middleweight bout against Marcel Pigou in Boston Arena on November 5 due to a respiratory infection. Dr Nathan Shapiro ordered rest for five to six days. Promoter Sam Silverman faces Massachusetts Boxing Commission questioning over remarks attributed to him about officials pay.
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Massachusetts
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Pigou
Boston Arena
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Massachusetts Boxing Commission
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National Boxing Association
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Silverman
The
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New Major Leagues Expand as Cities Welcome Clubs
The Associated Press reports the National League adds Los Angeles and Minneapolis-St. Paul to its eight existing clubs, while Washington loses its Senators to a new owner. Expansion takes effect next season though the league won’t expand to 1962 play. Warren Giles cautions about immediate changes. reactions cite ticket interest and logistical questions.
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Warren Giles
Walter O'Malley
Los Angeles Dodgers
Washington
Los Angees
Senators
Twin Cities
Houston
New York
Giles
Dodgers schedule clash risks with possible AL tenant
O'Malley warns full baseball schedule would be disruptive to 1962 plans. Bill Nicholas, manager of the Los Angeles Coliseum, says there is room for an American League tenant and cites 80 open dates with potential for 81 AL games. Betty Ciccotelli notes the Pirates could have been involved.
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Bill Nicholas
Los Angeles Coliseum
Dodgers
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Pirates
Overdue 54 foot ketch Optimist sighted off Bermuda
The Coast Guard reported the overdue ketch Optimist, 54 feet, with four men aboard, was sighted by a British vessel about 30 miles northwest of Bermuda. The ship had left South Freeport, Maine on October 16 and was due in Bermuda two days ago. adverse winds and currents delayed its voyage. The Optimist was described as headed for Bermuda under its own power and in no distress.
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Veteran Tackle Joins Patriots
Boston Patriots add veteran defensive tackle Art Hauser for the clash with Los Angeles this weekend. Hauser, a six year NFL lineman, spent five seasons with the Rams and last season with the Giants before signing with New England. tackle Bill Danenhauer was released to make room.
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Boston Patriots
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Patriots
Los Angeles Rams
New York Giants
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Bill Danenhauer
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