Blevins Faces Dual Pro Sports Dilemma in 1960s
Harold Blevins, a 6-1 188 pounds star from Arkansas AM&N, has contracts offer from the New York Knicks and the Dallas Cowboys. He faces a tough choice as football and basketball seasons overlap and a July 15 tryout is set for the Cowboys in Thousand Oaks, California.
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Braves reject $500000 offer for Torre as move to Atlanta looms
Milwaukee owners refuse the bid for catcher Joe Torre amid talk the National League okays a 1966 shift to Atlanta. Fans boycott County Stadium as the team faces financial woes and a Wisconsin court orders honoring the final season in Milwaukee. McHale says Torre not for sale, the Braves eye pennant, and discussions with Milwaukee continue.
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Orioles Nip II Yankees In Decatur Junior League
The Orioles defeated the Yankees 4 to 3 in Decatur with all runs in the first inning. Harvey Page earned the win and Kenny Springer the loss as both pitchers threw seven hitless frames. Ryland and Page led Orioles with two doubles and a mix of singles. Elliot homered for New York.
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Baseball Standings and Results from Monday
National League standings show Los Angeles at 7 706, Cincinnati 14 9, Milwaukee 10-10, Chicago 12 478, San Francisco 11 13 8, St Louis 1 613 43850 6. Pittsburgh 8 16 313 9. Monday's results include Philadelphia 4 St Louis 2 in 10 innings and a postponed game at Pittsburgh. Tonight's schedule lists multiple NL, AL and minor league games with key matchups and venues.
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Gibson White to Lead Area Coaches Clinic
Vince Gibson defensive coach at the University of Tennessee and Tommy White coach at Gordo High School will run a Coaches Clinic during the Tennessee Valley Conference outing. The event starts May 21 with a cookout and discussions, leading to a May 22 clinic at Elk River camp. Previous speakers included Gene Stallings and Tom Jones.
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Johnson Wins Rebel 300 at Darlington in NASCAR Circuit
Junior Johnson is officially declared winner of last Saturday's Rebel 300 stock car race in Darlington South Carolina securing victory at the four major speedways on NASCAR's late model circuit. NASCAR rejected two protests filed by Bud Moore of Spartanburg owner of a 1964 Mercury driven by runner-up Darel Dieringer of Charlotte.
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Yaz Lifts Red Sox Past Yankees In Fenway Clash
Carl Yastrzemski slugged a first inning RBI, hit a homer in the fourth and a late drive in the eighth to edge the Yankees 3-2 at Fenway. Jim Lonborg earned his first major league win with help from Dick Radatz as Mickey Mantle’s two hits could not prevent New York from slipping in the standings.
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Briggs Stays With Phillies Despite Pinch Hit Power Play
Phillies backup outfielder Phill Briggs, 21, delivered a tying RBI in the ninth and a two run homer in the 10th to spark a 4-2 win over St Louis. Manager Gene Mauch indicated Briggs is not guaranteed a minor league assignment despite looming roster cuts. Briggs would welcome a minor league assignment to get regular playing time.
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Nine Schools Meet On New Conference
In Chicago representatives from nine universities plan to discuss forming a new athletic conference for basketball baseball tennis golf and track. Attending athletic directors include Dayton Detroit Marquette DePaul Xavier Loyola New Orleans Memphis State Canisius and Oklahoma City. The schools currently compete as independents and already face each other in basketball.
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Barons Rally Past Asheville in 7-6 Victory
In a Southern League game Gordon Maltzberger guided the Lynsox to a dramatic 7-6 comeback win over Asheville. With Montgomery ahead 6-5 and the bases loaded, manager Wayne Blackburn yanked John Ison for Jim Rooker, but Ernie Foli delivered a two run single on a 2-2 count to seal the win. Birmingham downed Asheville 7-4, Chattanooga beat Knoxville 3-0, and Columbus defeated Charlotte 9-5.
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