Wills Seeks Salary Near Ruth Level With Dodgers
Maury Wills may earn as much as Babe Ruth ever did, Buzzie Bavasi says, though Wills isn’t sure he’s worth that much. The Dodgers captain hasn’t reported to spring training in Florida after a Japan tour and has previously floated a $100,000 figure. Mantle rests after batting practice as Dodgers prep for exhibition season beginning Saturday.
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Cats and Vols win SEC titles in basketball race
Kentucky led the SEC scoring with 2,201 points in 25 games at 88.0 per game. Tennessee led the league in defense, allowing 1,499 points for 57.7 per game and handed Kentucky its only regular season loss. Florida topped rebounding with 1,342 rebounds in 26 games.
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Sixteen fall: six horses eligible for National Steeplechase
London AP reports six horses remained eligible for the March 26 National Steeplechase after Wednesday night's acceptance stage. The race, billed as the world's toughest, draws attention across racing circles as contenders secure their spots for the famed event.
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Great Gray Whale Migration Described
Every year the great gray whale migrates from Arctic feeding grounds to breeding grounds off Mexico's Baja California, a long seasonal journey tracked by scientists and observers along coastal routes.
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Butler and Tuscaloosa Meet in 4-A State Tourney Tipoff
At Tuscaloosa Alabama two top Class AAAA powers Butler of Huntsville and Tuscaloosa opened the state tournament with a 10:30 am game. Butler 21-3 and Region 8 champ faced 26-3 Tuscaloosa as Region 3 titlist. The event featured Danny Treadwell as the first Black player in the state tournament. Other 4-A and 2-A matchups followed with teams like Curry Glencoe and Priceville among the participants as they seek the 1966 crown.
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Schedule of Class AA and AAAA pairings
The Associated Press schedule lists Class AA morning games Curry versus Glencoe. Monroeville faces Kinston at 4 p.m. Lineville meets Ardmore at 4 p.m. Hazel Green plays De Mopolis at 7 30 p.m. Class AAAA features Butler against Huntsville at 10 30 a.m. Huntsville vs Tuscaloosa at 10 30 a.m. Vigor meets Emma Sansom at 2 30 p.m. Alexander City faces Woodlawn at 6 p.m. Shades Valley versus Lanier at 6 p.m.
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Lee DeFore Tops SEC Scoring and Rebounding Leaders
Auburn sharpshooter Lee DeFore is the SEC scoring king with a 23.7 point per game average, totaling 615 points in 26 games and 241 field goals. He also led in rebounds with 412. Clyde Lee of Vanderbilt scored 589 points at 22.7 per game, while Bobby Buisson of Auburn led field goal accuracy at 56.5 percent and Kenny Drost of LSU led free throw accuracy at 90.2 percent.
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Underdogs Shine As NIT NCAA Eyes Turn To Teams
Virginia Tech faces Temple in the NIT opener at Madison Square Garden while Western Kentucky meets Michigan in the NCAA Mideast regional in Iowa City. Hokies coach Howie Shannon says his squad is sharp in practice and eager for the chance. George Ireland of Loyola Chicago says WKU can beat Michigan and possibly Kentucky if they advance. NCAA regional doubleheaders set for Raleigh Lubbock and Los Angeles with De Paul facing NYU in the NIT. Southern Illinois leads Evansville in the NCAA small college semifinals in Evansville Indiana.
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NAIA basketball quarterfinals set with eight contenders
Four NAIA quarterfinals tip off with Rockhurst vs Grambling and Central State vs Norfolk State among matchups. Norfolk State edged Athens, while Rockhurst toppled Albuquerque 97 89. Grambling beat Carroll Montana 95 86 and Georgia Southern routed Southern State 80 62. Oklahoma Baptist upset Central Michigan 90 70, Carson-Newman beat Morris Harvey 103 74, Illinois Wesleyan toppled Midwestern State 96 82.
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Casey Stengel Hall of Fame induction a shock joy
In St. Petersburg Ford Frick announces that Casey Stengel has been unanimously elected to the Hall of Fame. Casey, 75, will be formally inducted with Ted Williams on July 25 after a rapid Veterans Committee mail vote. His wife Edna celebrates, and Casey recalls his long career with the Mets and Orioles owner friends, hinting at rivalries and the cane he uses after a hip injury.
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Stengel Hall of Fame bid gains speed amid delays
The Hall of Fame push for Casey Stengel accelerates as veterans committee pressure and public support cut red tape. Stengel recalls McGraw and McCarthy records while facing a lengthy wait, with statements about age and readiness underscoring the debate. Cited games include North Dakota beating Abilene Christian and Kentucky Wesleyan over Central Connecticut.
County Stadium Be Ready For MLB Opener
MILWAUKEE AP—Milwaukee County Stadium, home of the Braves for 13 seasons, will be ready for major league baseball April 12. “All we need are the teams,” said stadium manager Bill Anderson on Wednesday. The Braves abandoned Milwaukee for Atlanta after last season.
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