Old Timers Day Star Chuck Connors Still A Dodger Fan
The rifleman actor Chuck Connors, famed for The Rifleman, drew crowds at Yankee Stadium during Old Timers Day last summer. Connors, 39, once spent 67 games at first base for the Dodgers and Cubs, and is known for his .238 lifetime batting average in the majors. He declined Continental League involvement, citing investments and seat funds, while acknowledging his Dodger loyalty and love for Johnny Unitas.
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Suggs Extends Lake Worth Lead With 69
Louise Suggs of Sea Island Georgia shot a 69 to finish the Lake Worth Women's Invitational at 210 after 54 holes securing a five stroke lead over the field at Lake Worth Florida.
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Maryland Wins First ACC Swim Championship Title
Maryland captured its first Atlantic Coast Conference swimming title with a 62 to 33 win over Duke at College Park. Ray Ostrander set a 200 yard individual medley record, while Steve Smith of Duke tied marks in the 50 yard free and 100 yard freestyle as the Terrapins posted multiple top finishes.
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SC Tournament Officials Named
Four referees were named to officiate the Southern Conference basketball tournament in Richmond starting Thursday. Zig Mihalik from Ford City Pennsylvania will work his sixth straight tourney. Lou Bello from Raleigh will officiate for the fourth straight year. Phil Fox from Washington, D C worked the 1959 tourney. Charlie Eckman from Glen Burnie Maryland makes his first appearance. The event runs four games Thursday, two Friday and one Saturday all at the Richmond Arena.
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East Carolina Sweeps Events to Beat Emory 57 37
East Carolina dominated the Emory swimming meet by winning eight of ten events to defeat Emory University 57 to 37 in Greenville North Carolina.
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Heavyweight Rematch in New York Nears Set
New York promoters Feature Sports won NYSAC licensing for a June 22 heavyweight rematch at Polo Grounds between Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson. A 1 million dollar gate and 100 dollar top seats discussed. Johansson to arrive for TV work. contract by March 15 with date/site decision by March 20.
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Konrads Breaks World Mark At Australian Trials
John Konrads, 17, lowered his 220 yard freestyle world record to 2 1 6,1.6, in Sydney while his sister Ilsa, also a top freestyle talent, lost the 440 yard race to Olympic champion Dawn Fraser. Ilsa clocked 4 50 to Fraser 4 47 4. Coach Don Talbot plans peak timing for Ilsa ahead of Melbourne Games.
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Johansson Pleased Cohn Promoter License Secure
Ingemar Johansson the world heavyweight champion said he is pleased Roy Cohn has obtained a promoter license from the New York State Athletic Commission. Johansson declined to discuss plans for a possible championship rematch with Floyd Patterson and said he will leave for New York Sunday evening.
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Aaron and Harvey Reach Golf Club Championship Final
Tommy Aaron of Gainesville and Bill Harvey of Greensboro won their semifinal matches in the National Tournament of Golf Club Champions and will play a 36 hole final. Aaron, on the U.S. Walker Cup team, noted contact lenses as he defeated Truman Connell 5 and 4. Harvey beat John Eisinger 7 and 6, leading by five after 18 holes and maintaining the lead through the afternoon.
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Herb Can Loaf And Still Win In Melbourne Mile
Herb Ellott, the world record holder, won the Victorian championship mile in 4 minutes with a late burst, finishing 50 yards ahead of rivals Merv Lincoln and John Murray. Ellott plans further hard work for the Australian championships on March 5 and Olympic preparation in Rome, Compton relays, and Sweden.
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Bobby Locke Injured After Train Crash in Capetown
Capetown South Africa AP golfer Bobby Locke was in fair condition after a train struck his car Friday. Officials said he regained consciousness and suffered cuts to the head and face. A companion escaped serious injuries as the car was struck and spun about 35 yards.
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Middies Defeat Cavaliers 74-61 in Annapolis Showdown
Navy surged after halftime to upend Virginia 74-61 at Annapolis as the Cavaliers suffered their 11th straight loss. Jay Metzler scored 20 for Navy while John Haner added 17 for Virginia in a 14th win in 19 games for the Middies.
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Bald Eagle Sets Widener Record at Hialeah
Cain Hoy Stable's Bald Eagle won the $126000 Widener Handicap at Hialeah, set a track record 1:59.35 for 1 1/4 miles, defeating On And On and Talent Show before a 35014-crowd and NBC telecast. Manuel Ycaza rode the 5-year-old Nasrullah horse, paying 4.70 2.60 2.40.
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Connolly Breaks AAU Indoor Weight Record in New York
Hal Connolly 28, Santa Monica teacher and Olympic hammer champion, threw 71 feet 2 inches to break the 35-pound weight record at the National AAU indoor championships. The Southern California Striders athlete achieved the mark on his second qualifying attempt in an ar mory at Madison Square Garden. He had warmed with a 64-10% toss as officials measured and noted the weight was slightly overweight. Backus of NYAC, who held the previous record 66 2/3, noted as second place finisher. Connolly stands 6 feet tall and weighs 236 pounds.
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Glen Bass 4 TDs Highlight ECU Spring Game
Halfback Glen Bass scored four touchdowns as the East Carolina varsity defeated the alumni 32 to 12 in the annual spring game ending spring practice.
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