Defense Major Headache For West Virginia Team
West Virginia coach Gene Corum warns his defense must improve after allowing 211 points in 11 games last season. East Carolina’s Clarence Stasavich predicts a step up but stresses a need for a stronger, deeper defense to avoid setbacks.
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Natty Bumppo wins Saratoga National Hurdles in track-record time
Natty Bumppo, the 7-5 favorite, led the last lap to win Saratoga's National Hurdles by 10 lengths, carving a track record of 3:41 4-5 for 2 1/16 miles. Curtis Chavis rode the 4-year-old gelding from Montpelier Farm as Wise Ship and Pistol W. finished second and third.
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Richmond Faces Season With Mixed Prospects
Merrick cautions that Richmond may win five of nine as the defense shines but offense remains unsettled by inexperienced backs. Jan Linn, a junior with limited varsity time, is trusted to run the attack this year. Furman plans three platoons despite a manpower shortage, led by quarterback Sammy Wyche. The sports rouser closes with season previews from coaches McKenna, Levy, Camp, and Teague.
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Wives Of Track Stars Spark New Criticism Storm
Americas touring track athletes face a new storm over wives on trips to meet rivals in Europe. Olympic champion Bill Mills defends his room arrangement while others like Jim Grelle and Bob Schul back wives’ participation. AAU official Ferris says a strong team was needed.
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Torrance
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Dayton
Ohio
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Los Angeles
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Glendale
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Battery Batman Billy Martin Drives Twins Success
AP reports Billy Martin as the key energizer of the Minnesota Twins, pivotal to their poised stance behind Sam Mele. He guides hitters, shapes Zoilo Versalles, and fosters pride, while praising players like Frank Quilici and Joe Nossek for growth and effort.
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Orioles Rally To Defeat Red Sox 5-3 For Split Series
Baltimore Orioles came from behind for a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in Boston. Down 3-0, Baltimore scored four in the seventh, aided by John Orsino’s pinch hit single and a Key error by Frank Malzone. Brooks Robinson sparked the rally with a single, and Arnold Earley closed the inning after Morehead left. Jackie Brandt added an insurance homer in the ninth to seal the victory for McNally who improved to 7-5. Malzone drove in all three Boston runs with a third inning homer and a sixth inning single.
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Bills Release Pete Liske After Preseason Game
Buffalo Bills cut Pete Liske a former Jets quarterback who had joined via trade. Liske played in the Bills Patriots preseason clash and plans were unclear with Canadian teams showing interest. Coach Lou Saban favored Kemp and Lamonica with Marlon Kent’s audition upcoming against the Oilers.
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Weekly Fishing Report Richmond Area Highlights and Warnings
Weekly report summarizes Shenandoah and Holston regions with water dingy conditions after storms. Fish activity ranges from fair in catfish and sunfish to poor for largemouth and crappie, while trout activity is spotty. Salt water notes include white perch, striped bass, cobia balmy near Cape Henry, and bay area reports of flounder and tarpon activity with good surf conditions.
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Twins sign St John’s pitcher Ken Wirrell
New York AP Twin announce the signing of 21 year old right hander Ken Wirrell a St John’s graduate for an undisclosed bonus. Wirrell 6 5 205 pounds signed after a workout at Yankee Stadium led by scout Bennie Borgmann. In his senior year at St John’s he posted a 5 2 record and a 1 76 ERA.
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Demeter Drives Tigers to 11-1 Win Over A's
Don Demeter drove in seven runs including a grand slam as Detroit crushed Kansas City 11-1 to complete a four-game sweep. Aguirre earned his fifth straight win despite earlier droughts, limiting KC to four hits. Freehan and Lachmann homered for Detroit, Jachemann hit for Kansas City.
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Stengel sister Louise injured in fall at home
Louise Stengel 78 sister of Casey Stengel, reported in satisfactory condition at Research Hospital after fracturing her left hip. She says she fell from her chair Monday and lay helpless until a neighbor heard her cries. She will undergo surgery Friday and lives alone.
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Patty Caretto Breaks World Record in 1500m Free
Patty Caretto of Whittier California cuts nearly seven seconds to clock 18 23 7 in the 1500 meter free at the National AAU Swimming and Diving Championships in Toledo Ohio She beats Sharon Finneran who finishes 18 29 2 Also notable are Bernie Wrightson winning diving titles and Micki King claiming the women's three meter crown.
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Los Angeles
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Dell Blown Away by Mettevelli in Moscow Meet
Alexander Mettevelli of Russia defeated Donald Dell of Bethesda Maryland in straight sets 6-4 6-1 6-4 to reach the Moscow International Tennis Tournament quarterfinals. Margaret Smith of Australia overwhelmed Alla Ivanova 6-0 6-1 to advance, while Rita Bentley fell to Maria Kull 6-2 6-4. Allen Fox and Roger Werksman won in four sets to reach the quarterfinals.
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Bolt Withdraws From PGA Championship After Poor Start
Tommy Bolt former National Open champion withdrew from the PGA Championship at Laurel Valley Golf Club after posting a four over par 39 on his opening nine holes. Bolt cited bursitis and shoulder trouble as the reason he could not continue.
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