Sal Bando Emerges as Oakland Hitting Prospect at Third
AP News features chronicling Sal Bando, Cleveland native turned ASU standout, who rose through Vancouver and Puerto Rican League play to emerge as a power hitting third baseman for the Oakland Athletics. The piece details his swing adjustments praised by Joe DiMaggio, early homers, and scouts noting his glove work and arm strength. It also notes his draft by Kansas City and his placement behind Rick Monday in the A’s lineup, hinting at a long-term hitting role.
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Frank Eck
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Maris heroes Cardinals past Braves in tight 4-3 win
AP report: Ken Maris hit a tie breaking two run homer in the third as St Louis edged Atlanta 4 3. Maris left after his third homer with a bruised heel. Bob Gipson improves to 5 5 in defeat as the Cardinals maintain the league lead.
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Jefferson City Legion Hosts Fulton in Scoreless Streak Showdown
Jefferson City American Legion seeks to end 31 inning scoreless drought as 4-6 team meets Fulton at Ernie Wilmon Field. Danny Hart, a right hander, is slated to start after beating Fulton 1-4 in three hits earlier, part of District Eight action and a bid to lift the club to 1-1 in league play.
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No money harms college athletics
The NCAA reports a financial crisis in college athletics with growing costs and need for more facilities and participation. Marcus Plant of Michigan notes gate income limits and stadium capacity, aiming to outline the problems and seek new financing methods.
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Indians Ride Strong Relief To Take Second. White Sox Rally Alone
The Cleveland Indians beat Oakland 7 to 2 as Alvin Dark shuffled pitching and used Lee Mase Liam Williams and Mike Paul in relief and held on after a tense end. Chicago White Sox defeated the Yankees 5 to 4 while California was swept at Boston.
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South Africa allows all races at boxing match
Johannesburg officials debate audience policy as welterweight Curtis Cokes fights Nyaeti. Councilman Leben Cuyler criticized the plan noting the bout should be restricted to a nonwhite audience, sparking controversy over race and sports access.
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Young man lands Canadiens coaching job at 28
Montreal Canadiens surprise move names Claude Ruel, once chief scout, as head coach replacing Hector Toe Blake who resigned after eight championships in 11 seasons. Blake stays as assistant to the VP Floyd Curry becomes assistant to the GM. Ruel is under 30 Sept. 12.
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Laver Seeded In Pro Tennis Championship
Rod Laver of Australia is seeded at No 5 in the Pro Tennis Championship to be held at Lovgwandhar Werdnaseday through Sunday in Brookline Mass. The event features threading champion status and draws attention in the weeklong competition.
Mets stop Dodgers on Seaver gem in 10 innings
Tom Seaver and the New York Mets halted the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 in 10 innings. Seaver struck out 10, earning his 4th win while Don Sutton took the loss. San Francisco blanked Pittsburgh 8-0 behind Juan Marichal as Chicago beat Cincinnati 4-3 with Billy Williams keying a late rally. Willie Mays, Ollie Brown drove in runs for the Giants, McCovey homered, and Ken Holtman won for the Cubs.
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Clay to appeal Supreme Court over boxing title case
Cassius Clay plans to appeal his conviction for refusing induction into the armed forces to the U.S. Supreme Court after the 5th Circuit rejected an en banc rehearing. The case stemmed from his Houston trial and disqualification from the heavyweight title. Clay, who uses the name Muhammad Ali, remains a central figure in a high profile civil liberties dispute.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Results
American League standings show Detroit leading with 35 wins and 25 losses, Cleveland 33-24, Baltimore 31-24, Minnesota 28-27, Boston 26-28, New York 31-25, California 25-72, Washington 24-31, Chicago 23-30. Monday results include Chicago 5 New York 2 and Cleveland 7 Oakland 2.
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NC State Edges Southern Miss In College World Series
NC State upset Southern Miss 7-6 in Omaha as Chris Cammack drove in the tying run with a risky collision at home plate and Fred Combs delivered the winning hit. St John’s pitcher Tom Sowinski fired a 2-0 win over Harvard as the NCAA tournament began.
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