Tigers name McHale as 1969 Braves GM
Detroit’s John McHale agreed Sunday to take over as general manager for the Milwaukee Braves in 1969, to be followed by a vice president and executive role. McHale, 38, spent 11 seasons with Detroit, rising from reserve first baseman to top executive. He talked with Braves owner Lou Perini and spoke by telephone about joining the team based in Milwaukee.
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McHale Tops Green Bay GM Candidate List
Tebbetts announced McHale led a West Coast search for Green Bay with Randy Duncan and Iowa star as top draft choices. Duncan preferred the Rams or Bears and sought a law degree. Green Bay lacking a law school. Detroit’s Fetzer noted timing complicates spring training.
Olmedo Wins Australian Title In Adelaide
American player Alex Olmedo defeated Neale Frazer to win the Australian men’s singles championship final in Adelaide. The article also discusses pro football trade rumors involving Green Bay quarterbacks and potential moves around Duncan, McHan, and other clubs, reflecting a mix of tennis result and NFL trade chatter.
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L A Will Bid for Title Bout
Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson have signed for the heavyweight title fight. Promoter Bill Rosensohn will visit Los Angeles to explore staging the bout at the Coliseum, hoping city support and local officials like Rising Wyman and Kilstaffe aid the effort. New York Mayor Wagner backs a bid as Krulewitch touts LA momentum.
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Rockets Lose Playoff In 10th At Blair Field
Long Beach Rockets fall after Angels rally in ninth and ten innings. Campbell sustains arm burns. Wadsworth works 7 2 3 innings for Rockets. Dune leads Rockets with three hits as Anderson and Graham drive tying runs in eighth. Angels win 3-1 in extra frames.
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Dodgers Scout Reveals Big Signing Totals for 1950s
Dodgers scout Bert Wells testified at a Midwest meeting about large signing bonuses. He cited Frank Heyard receiving 108000 and Ran Fairly 120000, while overall Dodgers spending reached around 2800 for players and millions in other investments.
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One Sided Pitch Causes Brief Feigned Play Pause
Featherstone Rovers and opposing Halifa team clashed over pitch conditions during a scheduled Saturday match. Referee Hawker halted play after Featherstone withdrew. Players retreated to dressing rooms as officials urged reassembly with no resolution.
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Riot at Puerto Rico game leads to forfeit and car stoning
In San Juan a melee broke out after Mayaguez fans hurled objects at umpires and players during a San Juan vs Mayaguez game. Umpires forfeited the match to Santurce after delays and a car driven by Ruben Gomez was stoned when his auto was damaged. Cepeda and Gomes involved in heated exchange. authorities moved to clear debris and restore order.
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Palmer Fires 62 Captures Thunderbird Invitational
Arnold Palmer shot a sensational nine under par 62 to overtake Jimmy Demaret and win the Thunderbird Invitational by three strokes. Palmer, 20, from Latrobe, Pa, rallied from five back after a rocky start, posting a 72-hole total of 266 to beat Demaret, with Venturi also in the mix. Demaret led early with an eagle, but Palmer’s late birdies and a record-setting front nine propelled him to victory and a $4,500 purse as Demaret finished tied for second at 269, with Venturi at 271.
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Finsterwald and Stead Among Also-Rans in Mixed Park Tourney
West Palm Beach Florida saw WPIPGA champion Dew Finsterwald and Sam Snead finish among the also-rans as three little known pros shared the first money in the $1500 Belvedere Country Club mixed park tournament. Bo Coene and Herman were among the notable finishers.
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