Pistons Burden Detroit Bullets Trade Big NBA Deal
The Baltimore Bullets and Detroit Pistons swapped Terry Dischinger Rod Thorn Don Kojis Bailey Howell Don Ohl Bob Ferry and two draft choices in one of the league’s largest trades. Thorn and Kojis rookies last year Howell and Ohl seasoned veterans. Thorn expressed surprise and disappointment, hoping Baltimore becomes a strong title contender next season.
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Princeton
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Les Hunter
Chicago
Loyola
Wally Jones
Villanova
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Celtics
Boston
Paul Hoffman
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Princeton High
West Virginia University
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Princetonian
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Morgantown
Engine Formula Recommended to standardize engine size
USAC rules committee voted 12-2 to adopt a three liter maximum for championship engines on paved tracks starting Jan 1 1967 aligning USAC with emerging European Grand Prix sizes. The move aims to attract more European drivers to Indy 500 and aid American teams in international racing amid recent fatal crashes. The panel also plans fuel and safety reviews led by Kenny Gime with a September report.
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U.S
Auto Club Rules Committee
USAC
Kenny Gime
Terre Haute
Ind
Usac Safety Committee
Eddie Sachs
Dave MacDonald
Jim Hurtubise
Milwaukee
Tennis Instructions Begin Monday at City Courts
Ronnie Rudolph will start free tennis lessons at the city tennis courts as part of the City Recreational Program. Boys train Monday Wednesday Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, and girls on Tuesday and Thursday at the same times. balls are provided, but participants must supply rackets and wear regulation tennis shoes.
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Rudolph
Texas Southern Lands Iowa Sprinter Clyde Dun can
Des Moines teen Clyde Dun can, who ran 100 yards in 9.3 seconds for Drake Relays, signed a letter of intent to enroll at Texas University in September.
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Iowa
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Bruins Hawks Trade Sends Murry Balfour to Boston
The Bruins acquire winger Murry Balfour from Chicago in exchange for Jerry Toppazzini. Boston also gains Mike Draper and James Mikel in separate moves while Chicago receives Matt Ravlich and others. Montreal reports the deal with farmhands involved on both sides. Doug Mohns moves to Chicago for Ab McDonald and Reg Fleming.
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Boston
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Chicago
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Draper
St. Louis
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Bruins
Providence Reds
James Mikel
Toronto
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Doug Mohns
Hawks
Ab McDonald
Reg Fleming
Mohns
Orioles Reach Chicago After Tornado Delay
The Baltimore Orioles finally arrived in Chicago for a three game series with the White Sox after a postponement caused by tornadoes. An exhibition win in Aberdeen, South Carolina preceded the flight and a late arrival due to no hotel bus disrupted their schedule. The Orioles trailed the White Sox by half a game entering the tilt.
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White Sox
50-Pounder Records His Second No-Hitter
Little Rock story about 9-year-old Rusty Starr who, at 50 pounds and four feet tall, pitched two no hitters a year apart. He played in a Tee league pre season tournament last year winning 7-1, then started this season and again won 7-1 with a no hitter.
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Little Rock, Ark
Rusty Starr
Rusty
Big Creek High names Hicks football coach and Musser basketball coach
Joel Hicks named head football coach at Big Creek High School succeeding Carl Mams. Bob Musser appointed head basketball coach replacing Mams after three years at Bartley Junior High. George Nedeff to assist Hicks in football and likely start wrestling at War High School. Mams leaves after five years with Owls to coach at George Wythe High. Hicks, a WVU alumnus, will teach physical education. his wife will teach Spanish.
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Parkersburg
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Concord College
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Mountaineers
American hopes stay alive in British Amateur with Blocker win
Ganton England AP George Blocker a 24 year old Army corporal defeated Orville Goens 8 and 6 to reach the British Amateur third round joining six other Americans led by Dale Morey and Jack Penrose as 11 U S players remain in contention with several others advancing in the field at the Ganton course.
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Medinah
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San Francisco
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Locust Valley
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Palm Beach, Fla
Joe King
Anniston
Ala
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Reidsville
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Jimmy Bostwick
Jericho
Cubs Williams Surprises With .406 Batting Pace
Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs, a left handed left fielder, posts a .406 average on the eve of a Mets series. He dismisses beating Ted Williams to .400, noting the long shot and the heavy schedule. Williams entered his fourth major league season after five years in the minors.
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Ala
Podres Likely Out For Season After Elbow Surgery
Dodgers veteran left-hander John Podres faces surgery to remove a long standing elbow bone chip. Team physician Dr. Robert Kerlan said Podres may not pitch again this season, or perhaps ever, depending on recovery. Podres tested his arm Monday with pitching coach Jim Becker but quit due to pain.
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Huntington Sets Record For Golf Title
Huntington Pony Express defended the state high school golf title at Parkersburg Country Club posting a 209 to break the nine year old tournament record. Barney Thompson of Barboursville won medalist honors with 34-36-70, while runner up Richard Adams of Parkersburg finished 37-34-71. Steve Pykes of Huntington captured the third medalist trophy in a sudden death playoff.
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Bears Trade End Tackle To Redskins
The Chicago Bears traded 12 year veteran tackle Fred Williams and offensive end Angelo Coia to the Washington Redskins for the Redskins No 1 draft choice for 1965.
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Angelo Coia
Washington Redskins
Redskins
Chelsea High admits long football winless streak remains
The Chelsea High School football program, after initial claims of breaking a 1961 losing streak last fall, confirmed that an over-age player appeared in games and had to forfeit two late-season wins, leaving the team officially winless since October 1961.
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Associated Press
Chelsea
Mass
West Liberty Routs Western Washington In NAIA Tourney
West Liberty West Virginia snapped a 23 inning scoreless stretch with six runs in the ninth to beat Western Washington State 6-2 in St. Joseph Missouri. The losers bracket victory ended Western Washington’s tournament bid as Dave Forgash scored the eventual winner after a ruling on a home plate play.
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Frog Gigging Season Opens June 20 in West Virginia
West Virginia frog gigging season starts at 9 p.m. on June 20 along most rivers with a close at midnight July 31. The Big Sandy and Tug Fork rivers receive an extended season through October 21. A prior typo had listed June 10 as the opener.
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State Department of Natural Resources
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Tug Fork
Wichita Quarterback Signs Giant Contract
Henry Schichtle the Wichita University quarterback signs with the New York Giants of the National Football League in a landmark deal.
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Calumet Farm Derby Record Led by Classic Winners
Calumet Farm horses have secured seven Kentucky Derby wins and six American Derby titles, along with two Florida Derby triumphs and one Santa Anita Derby victory, highlighting the farm’s historic prowess in major American races.
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