Just Odd Michaelson joins Edmonton Eskimos in surprise signing
Canadian Football League move stars attention as Edmonton Eskimos sign Just Odd Michaelson, a 26 year old skier with amateur football experience. The unusual pact echoes Jan Stenerud’s career, raising questions about cross sport talent. Jets also secure Rich Caster and Mark Lomas in early roster moves.
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Schalk Hall of Fame catcher dies at 70
Ray Schalk, famed catcher and Hall of Famer famed for defense and a .253 career batting average, died Tuesday after a cancer battle. He played primarily for Chicago White Sox from 1912 to 1926, later with the Giants in 1929, and helped lead Sox to eight straight 100+ game seasons. He famously mentored young catchers, including a storied debut under manager Fielder Jones.
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Indy Racers Edge Toward Memorial 500 Qualifying
Ron Bucknum, 34, seeks an extra tenth of a second to crack the Memorial Day 500 open field at Indianapolis. With three days of practice left before two days of qualifying, Bucknum aims to improve from about 163.5 mph as prime contenders Lloyd Ruby and Jack Brabham push for starting berths amid delays and rain.
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Flood Sues Baseball Over Reserve System Rights
Former St. Louis outfielder Curt Flood leads a federal antitrust case challenging baseballs reserve system. Satchel Paige is listed among potential witnesses as Flood, represented by Arthur Goldberg, argues trades without consent violate antitrust law. Flood testifies about being traded and his refusal to move for economic reasons. The case marks a first in arguing reserve clause merits in court.
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Record Field for U S Open Header and Games Mix
U S Open entries reach a high, with 34 exempt of 3,642 golfers. Local qualifying begins May 25 at 55 sites for 36 holes, then 665 survive to join 57 exempt players in 13 sectional rounds June 8 and 9. Arnold Palmer among those not needing qualifiers. Major leagues, college baseball updates follow, with scores from Baltimore, New York, Cleveland, and more.
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Greenwood Beats Hardy in Tourney
In Pine Bluff Arkansas Ronnie Brown struck out 15 and allowed three hits as Greenwood beat Hardy Highland 4 1 to 1 in the state high school baseball tournament. Gillett defeated Carthage 1444 and Watson Chapel edged Bay 10 9 while Mountain Home beat Nashville 9 0. Green wood’s Charlie Gordon homered, Charles Hesser drove in four for Gillett, and Roy Farrell’s two run single closed a late rally for Watson Chapel. Phillip Arnold pitched a three hitter for Mountain Home as Gary Pitts drove in two for the Bomers.
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Fights Highlight Merritt Stop In Miami Beach Bout
Jeff Merritt of New York stopped Eddie Vick of Rochester in a Tuesday night boxing card in Miami Beach. The bout featured Merritt at 212 pounds against Vick at 200, with the finish occurring in the later rounds.
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PacersTake 3-Game Lead Behind Brown 53 Points
Indiana defeated Los Angeles 142 120 to grab a commanding 3-1 ABA title series lead. Roger Brown scored a playoff record 53 points with 14 field goals and 14 of 16 free throws, adding 13 rebounds and six assists as Indiana built a 108 94 edge entering the fourth quarter.
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Iowa Changes Atop Football Program Shake University
Iowa City AP report details University of Iowa moves to replace athletic director Forest Evashevski and head coach Ray Nagel after a four month feud. Evashevski resigns effective June 30 and Nagel is relieved, with ongoing searches and strong press conference expectations.
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