Boxer HunSaker in Critical Condition After Ring Beating
Bluefield reports heavyweight Tunney Hunsaker, 32, in critical condition from a knockout in the 16th round of a Beckley fight. He suffered subdural hematoma and right-side paralysis, undergoing emergency surgery. doctors placed his recovery chances around 50 percent. The foe was Joe Sheldon, Cleveland. Hunsaker, former Fayetteville police chief, had boxing career since 1958 with 6-11-1 record prior to Friday.
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Simons Shines As Y Matman Leads Semi Finals
At Lock Haven Pennsylvania the National YMCA wrestling championships move toward finals with Lock Haven and Trenton sharing the lead. Each has five wrestlers in the semi finals of the two day double elimination tourney while Clearfield trails with three qualifiers. Gray Simons of Lock Haven State College, the NCAA outstanding wrestler in 1961 and 1962, leads the 125 pound division after a bye in the first round.
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Baylor Holds Key To Lakers Playoff Hopes
In Boston Elgin Baylor leads the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening of the NBA finals against defending champion Celtics. Baylor, hailed as basketballs top all around scorer, has military leave to play today and tomorrow afternoon in Boston as the Lakers seek to halt the Celtics three title run.
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Rookie Hurler Stymies Yanks Triumphs by Wyatt and Olivo
Rookie John Wyatt, a 27 year old sidearmer, blanked the world champion Yankees for eight innings as Kansas City beat New York 3 2. Wyatt allowed five singles, none to the outfield. Other rookies like Diomedes Olivo of the Pirates, Mac Jones of the Braves, and Sam Ellis of the Reds also shined in spring exhibition play across multiple sites, while the Cardinals, Cubs, Giants, Dodgers, Angels, and others posted wins or tight losses in varied spring matchups.
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McMahon Sets New Corry High Jump Record For Beavers
Corry area high school notes detail Mickey McMahon, senior, breaking the 5-10 high jump mark at the 1961 District 10 meet and leading a record-rich Beavers squad. The story lists multiple track records, returning stars, and prospects for the upcoming Erie East opener as the team pursues further marks and titles.
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Palmer Leads Player By Two In Masters Title Chase
In Augusta Palmer stands two up on Gary Player after a 66 by Palmer and 71 by Player as the Masters tournament heads toward the final rounds. Gene Littler and Gardner Dickinson Jr. remain contenders, while Tommy Bolt Art Wall and Billy Joe Patton were among notable casualties.
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Corry Jamestown Owls League Night Standings
The Corry Jamestown Owls bowling scene narrowed to one league last night with no Weh scores recorded. Final pins show Corry and Jamestown leading, while the Owls trams and Welding Apes Sr P Assembly backlog.
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Pipers Steers Resume Playoff Bid in Cleveland
The American Basketball League final series shifts to Cleveland as the Pipers face the City Steers with Bridges struggling and Connie Dyerking assigned to guard him. Steers lead 2-1 in the best of five and aim to wrap up the championship tonight.
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Cocky Briton Underdog Against Yank
Britain’s Terry Downes predicts a knockout of American Paul Pender in their third title bout at the Boston Garden. Gene Pullem of West Jordan is cited as NAB champion, with Downes as 8-5 favorite in a 10 pm ABC broadcast before about 10,000 fans and an estimated purse near $70,000.
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