Thorn chooses basketball over baseball after Bullets rookie deal
Rod Thorn weighs both sports as Baltimore Bullets offer a one year contract with salary around fifty thousand dollars. He recalls a head injury in college baseball and notes his father Joe would prefer baseball but supports Rod's choice. Baltimore envisions Thorn as a backcourt contributor under coach Bob Leonard as he joins a youthful lineup.
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Bill McGill
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Rod Thorn: WVU Star Balances Basketball Fame and Law
Rod Thorn rose from personal doubt to become a standout West Virginia basketball player reaching All America honors. He led WVU to strong showings in the Southern Conference tournament and NCAA regionals while juggling academics and plans to graduate in political science and pursue law. He remains a basketball priority for fans as he contemplates a professional path with Lakers or MLB aspirations.
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Candy Spots Seeks Eighth Victory In $100000 Chicagoan
Eight 3 year olds head to Washington Park for the Chicagoan closing day feature. Candy Spots carries 128 pounds with Willie Shoemaker aboard aiming for 68,333 on a 113,333 purse as Get Around poses the main challenge. Other runners include Lemon Twist Cosmic Tip In The Pocket and Jimmy Cannon.
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Limestone soil and water linked to strong endurance horses
Lexington Kentucky reports that lime stone based soil and water are thought to produce horses with strong bones and notable endurance. The AP notes the regional environment may influence horse strength and stamina.
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Lexington, Ky
Red Sox Slow Baltimore Rally Behind Dick Stuart Homer
Boston defeats Baltimore 5 to 1 as Dick Stuart and Roman Mejias homer and Dick Radatz nails down the win. Stuart's 14th of the season comes on a towering 340-foot shot, Radatz preserves the lead with a three-pitch eighth, and Boston adds three runs in the sixth.
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Thornton Faces Menno in New Light Heavyweight Showdown
Newcomer Wayne Thornton risks his title hopes against Jose Menno in a 10 round light heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden. The 175 pounders meet for a nationally televised ABC bout starting 9 p.m. EST. Thornton seeks to continue his rise after defeats of Pastrano and a series of strong results.
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Bosox Acquire Heffner to Replace Fornieles
The Boston Red Sox bought right hander Bob Heffner from Seattle to fill the bullpen void left by veteran Mike Fornieles who was sold to the Minnesota Twins for cash. Heffner has a 5-4 record with a 1.75 ERA on the Seattle staff.
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Dick Radatz
Virginia towns draw in Jaycee Junior Tennis matches
In Parkerburg the first round of the State Jaycee Junior Tennis Tournament paired 75 youths from Virginia communities. Semifinals and quarterfinals occur Saturday with championship playoffs Sunday afternoon. Events are split into novice and open divisions across 16 and under and 1 and under age groups.
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Parkersburg
Virginia
Palmer Nichols Lead Thunderbird Golf Halfway
Arnold Palmer shot an even par 70 to share the halfway lead at 137 with Bobby Nichols in the Thunderbird Golf Classic at Westchester Country Club. Nicklaus battled a neck injury that may threaten his U S Open defense as Gary Player and Sam Snead stood two back with others in the crowded field.
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Dick Crawford
Bob Duden
Kel Nagel
Jerry Steelsmith
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Bob Charles
Jack Fleck
Mason Rudolph
Jacky Cupit
Ben Hogan
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Desnoyers and Doten Tie for NCAA Hammer Crown
George Desnoyers of Boston College and Art Doten of Harvard tied on 190 feet 2 inches for the NCAA hammer title after using a tiebreaker based on Desnoyers 189-3 second best. Desnoyers initially disputed the tie breaking rule but prevailed.
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Boston College
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Final clinic for boys in Jaycee Soap Box Derby today
The last clinic for entrants in the Jaycee Soap Box Derby is at Evans' Chevrolet at 1 p.m. Bill Youthan leads the session, issuing final construction instructions and helping with issues. Jaycee Derby Chairman Dave Shields says 45 to 30 boys will race on Bland Road July 6, with two weeks left for building before impound.
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Jaycees
Masters In Centennial Fourball At Berry Hills West Virginia
West Virginia marks a year long Centennial with a low ball foursome at Berry Hills July 7. Sam Snead Ed Tutwiler Jr William Campbell and Denny Shute headline the Masters foursome to set a target score for local clubs to beat from July 7 to 14 with 50 cent entry and handicaps.
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Sam Snead
Ed Tutwiler
Denny Shute
Charleston
West Virginia
City Opens Summer Basketball League In Bluefield
Bluefield starts its summer league Monday at 6 PM in the Bluefield Auditorium marking its first organized program. Merrill Gainer of Beaver leads four teams of eight, captains named are Johnny Burton Danny Coppinger Ricky Karnes and John Oakes.
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Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Retires From Training At Aqueduct
New York AP Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, racing icon of the Gay Nineties to today’s billion-dollar era, retires from active training after 59,000 horse players bid farewell in the Bowling Green Handicap weekend ceremonies at Aqueduct. Royal Record repeats as sentimental favorite from Wheatley Stable in the 25,000 Derby-like feature.
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State bids sought for furniture by June 24 1963 in Charleston
The State Division of Purchases invites sealed bids for furniture with bids due by 2 30 P M EDST June 24 1963 at the Capitol Building Charleston West Virginia Bids must be on prescribed forms and filed by 4 P M the day before the opening Specifications available on request Curtis S Wilson Director.
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