Kerner urges end to NBA territorial draft rule
St. Louis Hawks owner Ben Kerner blasted the NBA territorial draft rule at a mid season meeting in Los Angeles. He argued the rule helps attendance by favoring local stars but now harms weaker clubs and could spur schools to push high school players to colleges within a team's territory. He named Boston Cincinnati New York against elimination and St. Louis Syracuse Los Angeles Detroit in favor.
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Packers Announce 60-Man Roster Without Hornung
Green Bay reveals a 60-man squad, with 36 veterans and 24 rookies, but excludes suspended halfback Paul Hornung. Included first-year players are Bob Jeter of Iowa, Gary Kroner of Wisconsin, and Terry Zang, a free agent from Marquette and Drake.
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Green Bay Packers
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Bob Jeter
Iowa
Packers
Gary Kroner
Wisconsin
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Marquette
Drake
Colts threaten training shift from Westminster over segregation
The Baltimore Colts announced they would move their spring training camp after the 1963 season unless Westminster Maryland ends racial segregation in public facilities. The decision followed a meeting with integration groups urging the move due to limited access for Black patrons in town restaurants and theaters.
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Westminster
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Barnes Defends Cedar Rapids YMCA Singles Handball Title
The Cedar Rapids YMCA singles handball tour nament opens with 18 players in class A led by defending champion Norm Barnes who earned a first round bye. Class B and C fields include 10 and nine players, with finals set for Saturday afternoon and early evening, following a schedule of matches through Wednesday to Friday across three courts.
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Cedar Rapids
Need for One Slo-Pitch Team
One additional Slo-Pitch league softball team is needed to complete a 12 team two division organization for the 1963 summer season at Ellis Park. The league is for men 29 or older. Organizations should contact the playground and recreation commission at city hall. Deadline for entry is Friday.
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Regis-St Patrick's Baseball Game Postponed
The Regis St Patrick's game at Jones Park was postponed due to wet grounds and cold weather. It is rescheduled for May 8.
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Igram Places Third In Physique Contest
Jim Igram of Cedar Rapids placed third in the most muscular division of the Mr. Midwest physique and weight lifting contest in Whiting Indiana. Men from ten states competed.
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Ind
Jim Igram
Cedar Rapids
Giants Firm on QB Situation New York Giants Coach Sherman Names New Players
Giants coach Allie Sherman quotes confidence in Ralph Guglielimi as Y A Tittle steps toward the end of his eligibility. He mentions Glynn Griffing and Louis Guy as key rookies who will compete for quarterback and wide receiver roles as the team reports to Fairfield Connecticut in mid July.
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Allie Sherman
New York Football Giants
Jack Mara
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Brooklyn
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Seek To Form Golf Association at Jones Park
A meeting to form a Jones Park Golf Association is scheduled for 7 30 p m Sunday at the Jones Park Clubhouse. All persons interested in forming the association are urged to attend.
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Golf Association
Jones
Jones Park
Yankees Beat Army 15-2 in Exhibition Game at West Point
The New York Yankees routed Army 15-2 in an exhibition at the U.S. Military Academy. Star slugger Mickey Mantle, recently out with a torn stomach muscle, appeared briefly at bat in the first inning before returning to the dugout.
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Wake Forest basketball pioneer Dr. J Richard Crozier dies at 89
Dr. J Richard Crozier, credited with introducing collegiate basketball to North Carolina while coaching at Wake Forest, died Monday in Greenville. He was 89.
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J. Richard Crozier
North Carolina
Wake Forest
Toughest Foe Tag to Regis By Champs
Newton high school in Des Moines March state tournament named Cedar Rapids Regis as the toughest opponent it faced after beating Regis 68 to 61 in the semi final. Newton also picked an all Opponent team led by Regis center Jim Cummins along with Gary Gottschalk Roger Dutton Bernie Flowers and Bill Wasinger.
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Roger Dutton
Ottumwa
Bernie Flowers
Council Bluffs
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Minor Facets and Pacific Nba Scores
A rundown of multiple minor league or regional game results includes Syracuse 3 over Jacksonville 1, Columbus 4 over Richmond, Rochester 9 over Atlantic 4, Toronto 11 over Little Rock 4, and San Diego 3 over Hawaii 2. Indianapolis at Buffalo was postponed. Other games were postponed or incomplete with several ties or unlisted results.
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Little Rock
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Oklahoma City
Tacoma
San Diego
Hawaii
Bob Willenborg High In Shoot at Waterloo
Bob Willenborg of Cedar Rapids shot the high score among unclassified competitors in four matches at a National Rifle Association registered pistol tournament in Waterloo. He placed second in three of the nine individual matches with .22 and .45 caliber guns as 75 competitors participated.
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Bob Willenborg
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
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Big Ten bowling tournament at Iowa hosts 50 players
The University of Iowa welcomes 50 Big Ten bowlers for team singles and doubles events. R. E. Froeschle coordinates the tourney, with team play at 9 30 a m and singles doubles at 1 p m. A 6 p m awards banquet follows. Iowa entries include Hodglin Dulin Schmidt Schorr and Feuer.
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Ransom
Ill
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Jerry Schmidt
Nashua
John Schorr
Clinton
Max Feuer
Winnetka
Kohawks Travel to Take on State College of Iowa
Coe College Kohawks visit State College of Iowa at Daniels Park for a 3 p.m. game led by pitcher hitter Skip Swan of Van Horne. Swan recently threw a one hit 4-0 win over Cornell as Coe eyes momentum before resuming Midwest Conference action on April 30 at Cornell.
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Decorah Elects New Ski Association Leaders
Ned Stokes was elected president of the Decorah Ski Association at the annual high school meeting. He succeeds Dr. James Bullard with Jack Anundsen as vice president and Marv Klocke, Roger Olson, and Don Gray as directors. A secretary treasures remains to be appointed and plans include night skiing lights and slope repairs.
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Roger Olson
Don Gray
Coaching Changes Shake College Programs
Larry Glass aged 28 moved from assistant to head coach at Northwestern University. Paul Lambert, formerly Drake assistant, was named head coach at Pittsburg State University in Kansas.
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Drake
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Washington and Jefferson tennis teams stop Rock Island streak
Washington and Jefferson defeated Rock Island to end the 34-match dual meet win streak. Cedar Rapids athletes including Denny Ellertson Ken Wright Ed Vizal Bill O Deen and Dick Watts feature on area college rosters while local coaches deserve praise for youth and school programs. A memorial note honors Mrs Elliott Cobb a noted Cedar Rapids golfer and sports figure. Harvey Kuenn quips about positions in baseball season humor.
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Ken Wright
Ed Vizal
Iowa
Bill O’deen
Iowa State
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