Regulators Move Toward Stricter Boxing Rules
After the death of Davey Moore from ring injuries, lawmakers including Kefauver and Carey push for federal boxing regulation or abolition. California Governor Pat Brown seeks a constitutional amendment to outlaw boxing, while others defend the sport as low-risk. Coroner confirms Moore suffered severe brain damage from the fall and blows, with calls for safer gear and rules.
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Granville Wins State Gymnastics Crown in Wisconsin
Granville scored 922 points to win the first state gymnastics tournament under the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Milwaukee Custer finished second with a close 56 to 56 edge over Menomonee Falls. Other team totals included Milwaukee Tech 53 Milwaukee Pulaski 2914 Eau Claire North 2812 Milwaukee Washington 24 Milwaukee Bay View 20 Milwaukee King 16 Eau Claire Memorial 9.
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Bowling Scores From Local Sports Bowl Standings
The Sports Bowl lists team scores for Click Candy Co. to Pepsi-Cola with forfeit notes and top individuals. Highs include R. Blank and Kathy Miller with strong girls marks, while MEN'S SOUTH LANES feature multiple clubs and top scores like 976 by Bud's Bar and 943 by Clayton's Syt Glen.
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Marshall Cloquet Land 2 All Staters
Marshall and Cloquet each placed two men on the all tournament team selected by the Minnesota Daily Newspaper Sports Writers Assn after the state tourney. From Marshall guard Terry Porter and center John Nefstead. from Cloquet forward Mike Forrest and guard Dave Meisner. Be midji forward Gerry Suman rounded out the first team. Honorable mention went to Joe Schmiesing of Sauk Centre and Alan Redman of Wells. Redman was named first team in 1962.
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Sports Writers’ Assn
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Dave Meisner
Bemidji
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Joe Schmiesing
Sauk
Alan Redman
Wells
Redman
Nite Hawks Triumph In Trane Y Playoff Matchup
The Nite Hawks defeated the Falcons 57 to 43 in the first YMCA Trane Co. basketball playoff game. Dick Dahlby led the Hawks with 16 points while Dick Mayoras scored 18 for the Falcons. Next game in the series is Saturday at 4 p.m. against the Grandads.
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Wisconsin Guard Wins Consolation in NCAA Wrestling
Kent Ohio reports Ron Paar of Wisconsin defeated Al Jaklich of Northwestern 3-0 to claim third place in the 191 pound division at the NCAA wrestling tournament.
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Wisconsin
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Chippewa Falls Nets Two On All-MVC Hoop Team
Chippewa Falls stars Dick Muenich and Dick Young headline the 1963 Mississippi Valley Conference basketball selections. First team also includes John Lamme Durand Bob Serum Mondovi Allan Schmitt Cochran e Fountain City. Second team lists Roy Tanner Keith Holden Larry Gautsch Fred Pflanz John Klick and Allen Porter. Serum led the conference with 159 points. Pflanz 152 Tanner 146 Gautsch 138 Young 138 Muenich 133 Schmitt 132 Klick 129 Holden 121.
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John Klick
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Mets Edge Braves In 11 Inning Exhibition War
The New York Mets defeated Milwaukee 4 to 3 in 11 innings at St. Petersburg Florida as Jim Hickman hit a 425 foot homer in the eleventh. The Braves led 3-0 before unearned runs in the eighth tied the game. Spahn started for Milwaukee, Constable and Funk worked later as Archie White took the loss. Milwaukee bench noted Bob Taylor’s pending return after a broken collarbone.
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Fla
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Warren Spahn
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Norm Sherry
Denny Menke
Frank Thomas
Frank
Ty Cline
New York
Cline
Frank Bolling
Hank Aaron
Ted Kazanski
Cincinnati Reds
Tony Cloninger
Denny LeMaster
Bobby Bragan
Bob Taylor
Taylor
Bruce Brewer
Brewer
Milw
Zephyrs Move to Baltimore Home for 1963-64 season
The Chicago Zephyrs plan to relocate to Baltimore for the 1963-64 NBA season. Baltimore Civic Center officials said owner Dave Trager agreed to a lease at Baltimore's $14 million arena. The Zephyrs posted losses of 250000 in 1961-62 and 150000 in the latest season, partly due to Chicago Coliseum's limited capacity. The club won 25 and lost 55 games this season.
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Frank Lane
Hall top Twins bid with two singles in exhibition defeat
Jimmie Hall, 25, boosted his bid for an outfield spot with two singles in an exhibition against Philadelphia in Clearwater. His .346 spring training average and left handed bat keep him in Twins roster contention as officials trim to 28. Hall, a former Vancouver Pacific Coast League star, is a versatile fielder with prior injuries.
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Jimmie Hall
Minnesota Twins
Philadelphia
Clearwater
Twins
Hall
Jim Lemon
Bill Tuttle
Vancouver
Lemon
Tuttle
Orlando Martinez
Bill Tar_rolly
Dick Reese
Joe Nosser
Rich Allen
Bavasi Will Deal With New York Mets
In Vero Beach Florida AP report Buzzie Bavasi Dodgers general manager places Duke Snider on waivers as Yankees and Mets show interest Bavasi insists on dealing only with the Mets and can withdraw Snider within 48 hours to try for a higher bid Dodgers seek about $40,000 for the 36 year old slugger
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Dodgers
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Willie Mays Names Toughest Pitchers Blackwell and Drysdale
Phoenix AP Willie Mays ranks Ewell Blackwell as the hardest pitcher he ever faced. He also cites Don Drysdale for current trouble and notes Warren Spahn as a difficult contemporary due to precision and control.
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Ariz
Willie Mays
San Francisco Giants
Ewell Blackwell
Cincinnati Reds
Willie
Don Drysdale
Dodgers
Blackwell
Blackie
Drysdale
Warren Spahn
Spahn
Lew Burdette Rejoins Braves Starting Rotation
Veteran Milwaukee pitcher Lew Burdette, moved to the bullpen last season, is restored to the Braves' starting list under new manager Bobby Bragan. Burdette, 36, has not allowed a run or a walk in 17 spring innings, joining teammates Warren Spahn Bob Shaw Tony Cloninger and Bob Hendley in the early rotation.
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Warren Spahn
Bob Shaw
Tony Cloninger
Bob Hendley
Burdette
Palmer and Player Still Close In Pro Golf Winnings
In Dunedin Florida AP reports Gary Player and Arnold Palmer remain close in earnings this season. Player leads the top 10 with 23502 dollars after a seventh place at the Doral Open adding 1050. Palmer earned 1800 for a fourth place in Miami totaling 23225 dollars.
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Mattison Defends Skeeter Title on Lake Mendota
Madison’s Bill Mattison defended his International Skeeter Association ice regatta championship by winning three of five races on Lake Mendota during the weekend. Finishing second was Jack Ripp, also of Madison.
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Manitowoc Seniors Triumph Over Xavier In Invitational Final
In a Sunday title game at St John Parochial School a five man Manitowoc senior lineup defeated Appleton Xavier seniors 103 to 98. Xavier star Kip Whitlinger scored 55 points with teammates John Heinritz and Ken Wiesner also playing. Manitowoc featured John Lallensack Dale Lehman Greg Sands John Neilitz and Dave Anderson. Only seniors were allowed in the tournament.
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Mele Sees Balanced AL Fight With Yankees Within Reach
Minnesota manager Sam Mele expects a close American League race as Detroit Baltimore and Los Angeles challenge the Yankees. He cites balanced play and notes the Yanks' pitching problems last season while praising Twins hitters led by Harmon Killebrew and Zoilo Versalles. Calvin Griffith seeks a right handed starter as Minnesota emphasizes a power infield and bullpen depth.
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Luis) Arroyo
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Zoilo Versalles
Zaharias Trophy Goes To Swimmer Fraser
The Babe Didriksen Zaharias trophy for Women Athlete of the Year for 1962 was sent by sea to Australia for Dawn Fraser. The AP poll chose Fraser, with Capt. Melvin C. Stone of the Matson liner Monterey to transfer the prize in Sydney on April 8.
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Dawn Fraser
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Monroe Team Leads In Women's State Bowling Event
Monroe Tigers Pure Oilers topped the Class D team standings with a 2149 total in the Wisconsin Women's Bowling Association Tournament on Sunday. Rita Tobin and Ruth Mitchell led Class A doubles for Milwaukee with 1158 combined, and Swamp Bar of Kewaunee was runner up in Class B teams at 1908. The report also notes the 1962 New York Mets batting average at .240 and the Cleveland Indians at .245 in the American League.
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