Lions land Farr and Eddy in rookie backfield boost
Detroit signs UCLA star Mel Farr and Notre Dame ace Nick Eddy as a potent rookie duo to upgrade a weak 1966 running attack. Farr aims to unseat Nowatzke at fullback while Eddy shifts to halfback alongside Barney and a strong defensive corps under coach Joe Schmidt.
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Schmidt
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Irish
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Amos Marsh
Los Angeles
James R. Dawson
Learn to Swim Class Opens at North End
A six week learn to swim course opened yesterday at the North End Boys club with 22 boys in the first class. The program runs until May 12 with sessions 4 to 4 30 p m on Mon Wed and Fri and 11 a m to 12 noon on Saturdays. Swimming director John Narducci leads the course.
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North End Boys’s Club
John Narducci
Aaron’s morale tour boosts troops and season
Hank Aaron split time between Atlanta PR work and a morale tour of Vietnam with stars like Joe Torre and Harmon Killebrew. He hit 44 homers and 127 RBI to lead the NL while posting a .279 average, then signed a new $100000-per-year contract with a $35000 raise.
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Vietnam
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Brooks Robinson
Stan Musial
Mel Allen
Far East
Palsa Stars as Fairfield U Wins Tri Match in Golf
Fairfield University opens its 1967 golf season at Grassy Hill Ae by defeating Sacred Heart 6 14 14 and Brooklyn College 7 0 in a tri match. Joe Palsa leads with top play alongside Gary L Hommedieu Dick Maloney and John Hamel.
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Joe Paly
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Dick Wirkus
Jim Vattt
Ed Satulions
Dick Mala
Jhark Richards
Dick Pagtone
al Walland
Mike Grosbern
Marty Steinfeld
Josn Homel
Forfeis
Brooklyn
Chester Bay
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Koulmar
Beef Volrt
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Bes
Richard
Valleira
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Grosbero
Bret Ponona
Steinfeld
Hamid
Fond Balek
Madrid and Simmenthal to Represent Europe
European Champion Real Madrid of Spain and Simmenthal of Italy will be the European teams to compete in the first intercontinental Basketball Cup Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York next January, it was officially announced yesterday.
Stratford PAL PONY Tryouts And Registration
Stratford PAL PONY registration continues for boys seeking league play. Bronco division players age 10 to 12 will practice 1 to 3 p.m. at Cloverfield. PONY division players under 15 by Aug 1 1967 should report to the field nearest home. Tryouts 1 to 3 p.m. at Birdseye Cloverland Woosler fields.
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New England cage writers honor Cousy Walker and Keaney
Boston College coach Bob Cousy receives Hugh Greer Memorial Award for the University Division Coach of the Year. Providence star Jimmy Walker is Player of the Year after scoring over 2,000 points in three seasons. Frank Keaney’s son Warner accepts Walter Brown Memorial Trophy for service to basketball. Keaney elderly and ill.
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New England
Basketball Writers
Newton
Mass
Bob Cousy
Boston College
Jim Walker
Providence College
Warner Keaney
Rhode Island
Frank Keaney
Stratford
Tom Penders
Jimmy Walker
Providence
New England Basketball Writers
Cousy
Hugh Greer
Walker
Keaney
Warner
Bil Callahan
Gary Palladino
Hartford
76ers Resting Before Key Game Against Celts
Philadelphia rests ahead of a pivotal home game in the Eastern Conference finals against Boston. Wilt Chamberlain dominates on both ends while Red Auerbach and Bill Russell insist the series is far from decided despite Philadelphia holding a commanding position.
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Greer
Convention
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Wilt Chamberlain
Hannum
Bill Russell
Tower
Russell
Philly
Yankees Acquire Kennedy To Shortstop Role In Trade
New York Yankees obtain John Kennedy from the Los Angeles Dodgers for John Miller Jack Cullen and cash Kennedy becomes the starter at shortstop with Ruben Amaro moved to bench The Yankees also send Roy White to Spokane while Miller and Cullen report to the Dodgers Pacific Coast League farm Kennedy previously played second and third and hit .201 last season in 125 games A separate exhibition game saw Washington Senators defeat the Yankees 7 2 as Jim Bouton struggled early with seven runs allowed
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Fla
UPI
New York Yankees
John Kennedy
Los Angeles Dodgers
John Miller
Jack Cullen
Cash
Yankee
Ralph Houk
Roy White
Spokane
White
Kennedy
Los Angeles
Claude Osteen
Washington
Senators
Frank Howard
Phil Ortega
Pete Richert
Ken McMullen
New York
Lu Clinton
Charlie Smith
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Smith
Fila
Washington Senators
Jim Boulon
Bouton
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Chi Chi Olivo
Dooley Womack
Barry Moore
Dick Lines
Kangaroos and Vandals Reach Sterling Finals in Tourney
In Stratford High gym last night the Kangaroos beat the Bruins 56 38 led by John Osowski with 16 points to advance to the Senior final alongside Nevinsville Aces. The Vandals defeated the Eagles 46 40 behind Richie Begen 23 points to reach the Intermediate final against the SOP squad. Greg Osborne and Don Agvent led the Royals 42 31 over the Bombers while the Fabulous Five routed the Celtics 64 35 in the junior division.
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Mets Halt White Sox in Two-Hit Win in Florida
Veteran pitcher Jack Hamilton and rookie Bill Denehy combined for a two hitter as the New York Mets defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-1 in Sarasota. The Mets built a first-inning lead with singles by Hiller and Jones and a run-scoring play, added Luplow’s solo homer, while Hamilton dominated, allowing two walks and one hit to Ken Berry in the first.
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Fred Whitfield
Duke Sims
Steve Bailey
Giants
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Gutierrez
Frank Linzy
Don Mason
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Stags Host LIU Today In Strong Open Conference Bid
Fairfield University Stags aim for a second straight win at Alumni Field against Long Island University after a 21 4 opening win over New York Tech. Ted Smgeon of Stamford will start for Fairfield, with Symeon used in relief last Saturday. LSU mention appears as context within regional play.
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Don Cook
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Dennis Hurlie
New York
Cook
Lagoon Girl Triumphs In Pimlico Feature
Lagoon Girl driven by Phil Grimm edged Yemen's Dotter to win Pimlico's $5,000 feature by a neck. The First Landing filly, now with three wins in seven starts this year, finished six furlongs in 1 12 3 5 and paid $3.20 2.40 2.20. The Four Way Ranch runner-up failed to place in the money for the first time this year.
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Orioles 2-1 Favorites To Repeat As Champs
In Las Vegas with one week before the season, the Baltimore Orioles were pegged 2-1 to win the American League title. Pirates at 12-5 edge the Giants at 3-1 in the National League, with Philadelphia 5-1, Atlanta 6-1, and St Louis, Cincinnati, Los Angeles at 8-1. Other AL teams ranged from 7-2 Minnesota to 200-1 Kansas City and Washington.
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Sterling Cage Leads Hustlers Past Hawks in Senior League
Sterling Cage Loop Bill Sarosky hit the winning field goal as Carrolls papert Shop Hustlers beat the Hawks 55 33 at Stratford High School gym. Sarosky scored 18 points, Richie Tompkins led the losers with 23. The win puts Hustlers a half game ahead in the third round. A revised Stratford High gym schedule lists several Senior and Intermediate League games for Thursday and Friday.
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