Lawmakers Clash Over Moore Death In Boxing Debate
Lawmakers and Pope John XXIII condemn boxing as harmful amid calls for federal and state controls after Davey Moore's death. Kefauver plans to reintroduce a bill creating a federal boxing commission. Pat Brown mulls statewide ban. Coroner cites severe brain damage from Moore Ramos bout, Moore's backward fall into ropes linked to fatal injuries.
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Federal Boxing Commission
Robert Kennedy
Justice Department
Kennedy
New York State
Paret
Emile Griffith
Edmund G. Pat Brown
California
Farley
Theodore J. Curphey
Curphey
Eoen
Evans Gives U Plans for Decatur Little League Tryouts
Henry Evans of Decatur announces that all principals have Little League application forms for boys wishing to play. Applications due to principals by Thursday. Major League tryouts begin April 1 for 12 year olds, April 2 for 11 year olds, and April 3 for 8 year olds at 5 p.m. daily. American League locations include Austinville Austin West Decatur Gordon Bibb and St Anne s. West of 6th Ave boys try out at the water tower field on Somerville Road. National League locations include Somerville Road Walter Jackson Riverside Eastwood at Wingfoot Field no 1.
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Henry Evans
Decatur
Evans
Austin
Yanks Mets Contend Over Snider Waiver Bid
In Vero Beach, the Yankees and Mets pursue slugger Snider. Bavasi notes he will deal only with the Mets, can withdraw Snider's name in 48 hours, and may seek more than the $20,000 waiver price, potentially doubling the amount for the 36 year old bat.
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Fla
Bavasi
Mets
Snider
Coon Hunters Form North Alabama Club
The North Alabama Coon Hunters Association reports 35 paid members after 27 joined last week to form the club and adopt a constitution. Officers include Vern Steadman as president and Skeets McGregor as corresponding secretary with plans for conservation and restocking, and a meeting set for April 1.
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Coon Hunters Association
Skeets McGregor
McGregor
Harves
Ala
Coon Hunting Club
Vern Steadman
Madison
Limestone County Line Road
Bill Bailey
Carl Rector
At Arms
Bill McClanahan
Herbert Fields
William Jody
Billy Aycock
Georgia Tech Unveils Spring Football Shift At Practice
Georgia Tech's spring drills showcase a new offensive look inspired by Southern Cal with unique formations. Coach Jack Griffin explains the tactic aims to force the defense to adjust and reveal weaknesses. The session focused on blocking tackling defense and offense ahead of the first scrimmage set for Saturday. Faculty approval moves the Florida game from Sept. 21 to Sept. 14.
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Georgia Tech
Southern Cal
Jack Griffin
Griffin
Fech
Florida
Adcock Big Gun Boosts Tribe Attack In Trade
Adcock, 35, slammed two three run homers powering Cleveland as the big bat in a traded lineup. He joined the Indians after being sent from Milwaukee for Frank Funk and Don Dillard, replacing a power gap in the attack.
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Braves
Adcock
Frank Funk
Don Dillard
Indians
Cleveland
Investigation Of Alleged Rigging Still Under Way
ATLANTA AP investigation into alleged rigging of a college football game continued after a $10 million libel suit was filed against the Saturday Evening Post. Wallace Butts seeks $5 million in punitive and $5 million in general damages for claims the Post published a false article alleging he fixed the Alabama Georgia game with Coach Bear Bryant.
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Post
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Paul
Bear) Bryant
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Burnett
Georgia
Bryant
Johnny Griffith
Mitchell WerBell
Edward L. Quinn
Jacksonville
Fla
Georgia Atty
Eugene Cook
Cook
Maj
Barney Ragsdale
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
American Academy of Polygraph
Ragsdale
Sidney McMain
Quinn
Paul Bryant
Donald F. O'Donnell
U.S. Senate
Butts-Bryant
Pierre Howard
Exhibition Baseball Monday Results
Results show St. Louis 4 Chicago A shows St. Louis beats Chicago A. Detroit 17 Washington 3. New York A 5 Los Angeles N 2. Baltimore 5 Pittsburgh 4 in 10 innings. Philadelphia 2 Minnesota 0. Kansas City 11 Cincinnati 4. New York N 4 Milwaukee 3. 11 Chicago N 7 Los Angeles A 4. Cleveland 11 Houston 3. Boston 4 San Francisco 2.
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Minnesota
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Bubba Phillips
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Washington
Pompano Beach
Jim Hickman
New York Mets
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St. Petersburg
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Fort Myers
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San Francisco
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Mets
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Mays Names Blackwell and Drysdale as Toughest Pitchers
Willie Mays picks Ewell Blackwell as the hardest pitcher he faced in his career and says Don Drysdale now gives him the most trouble. He recalls Blackwell's sidearm crossfire and Drysdale's close resemblance and aggressive style. He notes Drysdale's improvement last year and how he used to read Drysdale's flight, contrasting past and present form.
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Associated Press Sports
Phoenix, Ariz
Willie Mays
San Francisco Giants
Ewell Blackwell
Cincinnati Reds
Willie
Don Drysdale
Dodgers
Blackwell
Blackie
Drysdale
Newk Seeks Major League Return After Japan Stint
Newk recounts a varied career from Dodgers to Cincinnati and Cleveland, then a successful stint in Japan as outfielder and first baseman. He signed two major leaguers for return in the states, received offers from foreigners, and hopes to join the Dragons if financial terms align. He describes Nagoya life with Larry Doby and Doby’s loneliness, and notes the Japanese ball level as Class Double A. He remains hopeful while managing finances and awaiting March 31 possibilities.
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New Jersey
Newk
Brooklyn
Japan
Jim Marshall
Bob Nieman
Florida
Dodgers
Newcombe
Nagoya
Larry Doby
Doby
Heyman to Receive AP Player of the Year
Art Heyman of Duke will be honored as the Associated Press Player of the Year tonight at the ACC basketball jamboree in Asheville North Carolina. He led Duke to a third place finish in the National Collegiate Basketball tournament.
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N.C
Art Heyman
Duke
Associated Press
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