Thorn Signs with Baltimore Bullets for 1-Year Deal
Rod Thorn, West Virginia University star and third in WV history in points and rebounds, signed a one year contract with the Baltimore Bullets. Terms were not disclosed. Thorn will play in the backcourt and join coach Bob Leonard at a press conference in Baltimore. He lives in Princeton West Virginia where his father is police chief.
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Ace after 22 years at Greenbrier course
W W Sale of Bassett Virginia made his first hole in one on the 153 yard fifth hole at the Greenbrier course in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. He achieved the feat in a foursome with J C Hooker H C Lester and Dr F B Teague all of Martinsville Virginia.
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Maloney Wins Ninth As Reds Top Mets 8-3
Jim Maloney pitched eight innings in New York as Cincinnati beat the Mets 8-3 for Maloney’s ninth win. Tom Harper and Pete Rose led a three-run third, with Harper also homering, while Vada Pinson added a homer and doubles and Pinson drove in multiple runs as Cincinnati built the lead. Duke Snider’s single in the seventh was the Mets’ only other hit after Neal’s third-inning double.
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Nicklaus Proposal Sparks Tour Curtailment Debate
Jack Nicklaus proposed trimming the PGA tour to about 30 events, drawing sharp criticism from Doug Ford and others who argue it would hurt smaller players and sponsors. Bob Goalby and Claude Harmon urged caution, comparing the idea to stripping baseball of its minor leagues.
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Schilling Grads From Manhattan College While In Detroit
Boston second baseman Chuck Schilling graduated from Manhattan College on Tuesday but was 500 miles away in Detroit. He helped the Red Sox beat the Tigers in a 15 inning game.
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Jets Acquire Heeter and Gibson in AFL Draft Moves
New York Jets take Gene Heeter from San Diego and Jeff Slabaugh from Buffalo while the Oakland Raiders pick Claude Gibson from San Diego. Ewbank aims to build with players other clubs can’t keep as Jets seek an offensive flank and tight end. Gibson cost 7500, Heeter and Slabaugh 2500 each plus bonuses.
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World Series Results NCAA World Series at Omaha
Penn State defeated Western Michigan with a 3 run margin, eliminating Western Michigan. Central Michigan was noted as eliminated. Southern California faced Holy Cross, with Holy Cross advancing in the series.
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Clay threatens to quit talking before Cooper bout in London
Cassius Clay, 21, promises to quit talking two days before the June 18 open air fight with Henry Cooper in London after a news conference and fan Q A session. He says he will beat Cooper in five, insults Sonny Liston, and notes a 55 000 sell out forecast by promoter Jack Solomons.
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Richardson and Perdue Win Girls Jaycee Titles in Bluefield
Betsy Richardson and Pat Perdue of Bluefield clinched the girls 15 and under and 15 and over divisions respectively at the Greater Bluefield Jaycee Tennis Tournament. Richardson swept semifinals and final defeating Jane Dean and Becky Burge, while Perdue beat Shelby Paoliello. Joe Hill won the boys 15 and under division, with Duvall and Parker contesting the 15 and over finals set for Wednesday.
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Orioles Sign Bonus Hurler to Bluefield Farm Club
Baltimore signs 18 year old Raymond Woitkowski a right hander who was expected to back up Maryland quarterbacks. He will report to Bluefield West Virginia in the Appalachian League for the Orioles. Also signing lefty Joe Stillwell from Newport News Va to Bluefield.
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Schedule blocks listed in compact daily timetable
The text shows multiple time slots: 8 00 to 8 30 8 45 to 9 30 10 00 to 10 45 11 00 to 11 30 12 30 to 1 00 1 15 to 2 00 2 15 to 2 45 3 00 to 3 30.
Top 10 Major League Runs Batted In Leaders
A list of leading RBI totals featuring Kaline Detroit with 45 and Wagner Los Angeles with 41 among others. Names include Robinson Cincinnati 44 and Aaron Milwaukee 41, plus White St. Louis 40 and Cepeda San Francisco 40 among the top performers.
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Ortiz Loses WBA Crown For Missing Title Shot
The World Boxing Association withdrew recognition of lightweight champion Carlos Ortiz after he failed to meet top challenger Kenny Lane by June 3 as ordered. Ortiz can protest at the next WBA meeting in Miami Beach in August.
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