Reds Trade Frank Robinson to Orioles in Big Three-Player Deal
Frank Robinson moves from Cincinnati to Baltimore in a six player swap that also reshapes rosters for the Orioles and Reds. The deal brings Pappas Baldschun and Dick Simpson to Baltimore while Siebern Brandt and Knowles depart. White Sox deny naming a new manager. White denies age report, blaming Cardinals for spreading falsehoods.
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Braase and Shinnick May Bolster Colts Defense for Packers Clash
Baltimore hosts Green Bay as Ordell Braase returns at defensive end and Don Shinnick may reclaim his corner linebacker spot behind Braase. A Colts win would clinch the Western Conference title and a shot at the NFL title game versus Cleveland, while Green Bay aims to keep the championship within reach. Bart Starr rejoined the Packers in Gaithersburg after injuring his ring finger.
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Starr
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La Crosse Cagers Face Whitewater in Key New Conference Clash
La Crosse State University travels to Whitewater as the Indians seek to snap a two game skid and extend their dominance in the series. Whitewater trails 3-8 all time against La Crosse in basketball since 1953. Leading scorers include Co-Captains Ron Byers Dennis Stannard and Ace Stadthaus. Probable starters are Byers Stannard Stadthaus Webb Mitich Johnson and Neubarger.
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Cowboy Flanker May Run for Texas Legislature
Dallas Cowboys star Frank Clarke may seek a seat in the Texas Legislature, listed as a Dallas County Democratic prospect. If elected he would be the first Negro legislator in modern Texas and the first in Dallas County memory. Clarke, 31, lives in Dallas, works for a trust and mortgage company, and has a history of political campaigning in 1964.
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Detroit Routs Rangers to extend five-game win streak
Detroit Red Wings, led by an improvised coaching duo with Bill Gadsby returning from injury, crushed the New York Rangers 7-3. The win marks a five-game NHL streak, part of a prolific scoring stretch that has seen 32 goals in the surge while allowing 12.
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Two Coaches and Three Players Enter NAIA Hall
Two coaches Clark Swisher of Northern State College and W J Nicks of Prairie View A&M plus three former players will be inducted into the NAIA Football Hall of Fame. The ceremony in Augusta follows the NAIA championship bowl game between St. John’s of Minnesota and Linfield of Oregon.
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Tex
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Mays Extends Two NL Records as Top Slugger
Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants led the National League in slugging for the second straight year with a .645 mark, amassing 360 total bases in 558 at bats. He hit 52 home runs among 177 hits, boosting his career slugging to .593 and extending his club’s 12th straight 300 base season. Cincinnati led team slugging at .439 while the Mets posted the league’s lowest at .327.
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Dolphins Sign 6-5 End Bob Stark From Northern Illinois
The Miami Dolphins signed Bob Stark a 6 foot 5 end who caught 64 passes this season for Northern Illinois Stark is a Lake Geneva Wisconsin native and was announced Tuesday.
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Packers Trainer Camp Vibe Ahead of Colts Showdown
Wil lie Davis compared the Packers practice setup near Baltimore to training camp as Green Bay prepared for a decisive Sunday game against the Baltimore Colts. He stressed focus on football amid isolation efforts by Vince Lombardi, noting the matchup could decide the season despite Johnny Unitas’ absence.
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Wysong Yancey Lead Four Ball By Two Strokes
Wysong Jr. and Yancey shot 63 on the East course to reach 16 under par 128 and lead the PGA National Four Ball by two strokes into the third round. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus made the cut with 133 while six teams shared second at 130 including Cupit Bondeson Mowry, Hebert brothers, and Galloway Philo.
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Tommies Triumph over Duluth 82-79 in MIAC race
St Thomas remained unbeaten at 5-0 as Dan Hansard scored 22 and Jim Gornick led Duluth with 14 in a 67-61 win for the Toms. UMD surged late but fell short. Minnesota Morris pulled away 73-63 over Macalester after a late push, while Winona State edged Loras 82-79 in non conference action.
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London Near Signing for World Title Fight With Clay
Brian London said negotiations with Cassius Clay are proceeding favorably for a world title bout. No contract has been signed yet, but talks are progressing toward the fight.
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Rodgers Clutch Foul Shot Seals 110 109 Win at Dayton
Guy Rodgers of the San Francisco Warriors, after missing three free throws, made a fourth attempt with five seconds left to clinch a 110-109 victory over the Cincinnati Royals in Dayton Ohio. The win came despite Rodgers playing on a sore ankle and a late five-second lane violation that granted another free throw.
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Parker Ties NL Record With .997 Fielding Average
Wes Parker of the pennant winning Dodgers tied a National League record for first basemen by posting a .997 fielding average. He made only five errors in 1 534 chances, equaling Walter Holke's 1921 mark while the all time .999 record belongs to John McInnis. Ernie Banks Ed Kranepool and Bill White were runners up at .992. Larry Jackson led pitchers with 76 chances flawless. St Louis and Los Angeles posted .979 club marks with Milwaukee at .978.
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Stuffy) McInnis
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Philadelphia
Larry Jackson
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Aquinas Pacelli Clash In Central Wisconsin Catholic Conference
Aquinas and Pacelli meet in a CWC battle at Mary E Sawyer Auditorium as both aim for 2 2 records. Preceded by a wrestling prelim at 6 pm the game features top scorers Callahan Gofus and Limberg with key players Rathburn Sieger and Steffanus among others.
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South Dakota Rider Captures Bareback at NFR in Oklahoma City
Jack Buschbom of Mobridge S D won the bareback with 74 points at the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City. Paul Mayo of Grinnell Iowa and defending champ Jim Houston of Omaha Neb remained close for the world title. Don Huddleston set an arena record 5.03 seconds in steer wrestling as 5 000 fans watched. Dennis Reiners led the bareback standings with 309 points after key Wednesday results.
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Griffith Heavily Favored In Title Bout With Gonzales
New York AP says welterweight champion Emile Griffith is a heavy favorite to defeat Manuel Gonzalez in a 15 round Madison Square Garden title bout. Odds run 3-1 for Griffith with starting time near 9 p.m. CST.
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Stratton Named Top AFL Defense Player
Buffalo linebacker Mike Stratton earns AP Defensive Player of the Week honors after closing the gap on a Houston drive. He blocked a 31 yard field goal by George Blanda and pressured Don Trull, helping Buffalo to a 29 18 win. The victory secures a spot in the championship with San Diego looming in the Dec 26 clash.
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Chargers
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Vernon Law Wins Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
Vernon Law, Pirates pitcher, named winner of the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award for 1950 17 9 record 2 16 ERA after a four year injury layoff. He is a unanimous choice of Phi Delta Theta selectors and is an ordained Mormon elder with the Pirates since 1950.
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Su Mac Lad Retired From Harness Racing
Su Mac Lad, the sport’s top money earner, retired at Roosevelt Raceway in a ceremony. The 11 year old trotter was paraded once around the track before 14,017 fans as his racing gear was removed. Owner Irving Berkemeyer and others received his shoes. he ends with $884,368 in earnings from a $35,000 1959 purchase.
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Hinkle Seeks 500th Victory in Tough Three Overtimes
Butler coach Tony Hinkle remains one win shy of 500 after consecutive losses to Ohio State and Michigan State. He aims for No. 500 Saturday at Purdue as Hank Iba reaches 721st career win with Oklahoma State. Navy also goes three overtimes to edge Oregon State 59-55 in a late thrice-extended thriller.
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Caldwell Wins Wisconsin Amateur Title Bout in Milwaukee
Jim Caldwell, 148, defeated Lee Gray, 147, by a unanimous five round decision in a Milwaukee Auditorium amateur boxing feature. Attendance reached 1,178. Caldwell claimed his third Wisconsin amateur championship.
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