Hook Flops in First Stengel Start for Mets Versus Orioles
Jay Hook, a $125,000 Mets acquisition, allowed 16 runs in six innings as Baltimore’s Orioles hammered New York in an exhibition at Miami Stadium. Stengel defended his decision to leave Hook in for a nine-inning effort to develop him as a starter. Other spring showdowns featured the Cardinals beating the Reds, the Yankees defeating the Tigers in 10 innings, and Minoso and Boyer homering for the White Sox and Cardinals respectively.
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Indiana Keglers First In ABC Doubles
Jerry Caplan of Vincennes Indiana and Gene Skelton of Evansville Indiana combined for 1335 to take first place in the American Bowling Congress Tournament regular division doubles, replacing Mark Guenter and Ervin Weaver of Williamsport Pennsylvania who led since March 2 with 1332. Shenango Bowl-A-Way New Castle Pennsylvania held second in the Booster Teams Division with 2807 total.
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Lakers Celtics Both In Action Tonight Showdowns
The Lakers travel to Detroit for game three after leading the Western Division series 2-0. The Celtics, up 1-0, face the Warriors in Philadelphia for game two of the Eastern semifinals.
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Fight Results Philadelphia and New York Bouts
Eddie Perkins from Chicago stopped Mel Middleton in Philadelphia while Angel Morales from New York outpointed Ron de Cost of Brockton Massachusetts in another New York fight card.
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Paret in grave condition after brutal title bout
Cuban born boxer Benny Paret remained in critical, extremely grave condition after a televised welterweight title fight with Emile Griffith at Madison Square Garden. Brain damage and possible coma followed surgery, as officials review the match and witnesses.
Rookie Bondeson Loses $9,000 Coral Open Lead
Miami AP reports 22 year old Paul Bondeson led through 11 holes with a $9,000 purse in sight but double bogeys on two holes let veteran Bill Casper surge to victory in the Coral Country Club Open. Casper shot 71 to an 8 under par total 283, beating Bondeson by one stroke. Nicklaus finished third with 285 and Hogan and Kroll tied for fourth.
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New Champion Dejected Man After World Welter Bout
Emile Griffith, fresh World welterweight champion, walks New York streets sleepless after beating Benny Paret in a dramatic Madison Square Garden bout. Paret, unconscious at Roosevelt Hospital, suffers skull injuries from two brain blood clots. Griffith, a hat designer, says he wanted the title again not to harm Paret, and laments being blamed for the tragedy. He visited church and prays for strength as his co-manager and supporters urge restraint.
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Fisher tops money winners with 1230 check total
The text notes a player named Fish earning a $1,230 check, making him the year's biggest money winner with a $15,408 total while the previous reader Gene Littler finished out of the money.
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Cuba Blames Criminal Boxing Methods For Paret Injury
Havana Radio claimed the welterweight champion Pare t’s injury resulted from criminal methods in U S boxing. The broadcast attacked professional boxing in the United States as run by gangsters focused on profits, and criticized referee Ruby Goldstein for not stopping the fight sooner.
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Erie Bowler Smashes 777 in dramatic bowling night
An Erie bowler exploded with a 777 series at the Arbetter Club. Deptula, posting scores of 259 254 and 285, hit the season's second best effort in the city and marked the 16th 700 series this campaign. Sydney Sid Prior of Australia defeated J. D. Ellis of Trenton in a separate action.
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NBA Drafts College Stars Hoyue Leads Knicks Pick
New York coach Eddie Donovan praised Paul Hoyue after a Louisville game, saying he would have chosen Hoyue over any college star. Hoyue, 285 pounds, sparked Cincinnati to the NCAA title, led Knicks to draft him despite initial doubts about his speed. Lucas drafted by Cincinnati Royals as a territorial pick, with a $100,000 three year offer.
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Uniontown High wins PIAA Class A title in dramatic parade
Uniontown Pa. celebrated its high school heroes after Uniontown High School defeated Northrown 70-57 to capture the PIAA Class A championship. A tape parade, a second parade, and a three mile welcome drew thousands, with a banquet hosted by the Uniontown Exchange Club honoring Coach Abe Everhart and the team.
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Redskins Sign Weber at Waiver Price for 1961
Washington Redskins coach Bill McPeak expects to decide by tomorrow on Chuck Weber’s NFL contract after the club picked him up for a $100 waiver from the Philadelphia Eagles. Weber, a West Chester State star, was pivotal in Eagles 1960 NFL title drive but benched mid last season and reportedly considered retirement.
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Strong Vincent gridiron moves to fire coach
Erie Strong Vincent High School players called on the Erie School Board not to renew head coach John Krkoska’s contract. In a signed letter to the board with 34 squad names, the team accuses him of poor conditioning and failure to teach fundamentals, hoping to force action during his probation ending July 20. Krkoska has eight seasons at the helm with a 22-43-4 record.
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Keg Kweens and Keg Kings Bowling Standouts
In high women’s action Sophie Douglas leads with 243 followed by Mildred Orn and Ruth Harkless. Roxann Bradford posts 607 in the high women’s series joining Sophie Douglas Berte Kane. On the men’s side Bob Morton and Bill Schall headline the high games with Pete Glavis also noted.
Divorced Los Angeles Wife of Steelers Linebacker
Mrs Janet Henry 24 filed for divorce in Los Angeles from Mike Henry 25 Steelers linebacker citing cruelty They wed in Las Vegas on Nov 31 1958 and have a two year old daughter.
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Bowling scores highlight five league showings across town
Wolthouse hammered 226 and 209 while multiple bowlers crossed 200 in the five-city leagues. Tab Weeks led A Conference with 234, Bel Maud 227 runner up, and 28 others reached the 200 mark, including Ray Sandburg 285 for Hanna and Jim Ghikee 218 for Niconniss.
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Corry Stars Titusville To Play Thursday
Corry High team travels to Titusville Thursday for a rubber game in their basketball series at the armory. Titusville leads the series after a home win by 20 points. Corry has added Bill Turner and a lineup including Ron Schrecengost Jon Harding Roger Ottaway Herb Klodell Terry Williams Chuck Elchynski P. J. Dietsch and Roger Andrus to challenge the high powered Titusville unit. Game time is 4:30 p.m.
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Steelers Trade With Browns in Draft Pick Swap
PITTSBURGH AP The Steelers announce a trade with Cleveland, sending fullback Char ie Seales of Homestead to the Browns for a high draft pick to be named. Seales played two seasons with the Steelers after attending Indiana University where he did not play varsity football.
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