Legion calls for tighter boxing controls after Moore death
The Moore tragedy sparks bids for federal and state action as Kefauver and Carey push to outlaw or regulate boxing. Autopsy shows Moore suffered extensive brain damage from the fall and blows, prompting calls to protect fighters and consider abolition in several states.
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Hugh L. Carey
D-N.y
Benny Paret
Davey Moore
Carey
Jek
Los Angeles
Sugar Ramos
Theodore J. Curphey
Granville Clinches State Gymnastics Crown at Madison
Granville scored 922 points to win the first state gymnastic tournament sponsored by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association in Madison. Milwaukee Custer took second with 56 42, edging Menomonee Falls. Other team totals included Milwaukee Tech 53, Milwaukee Pulaski 29 12, Eau Claire North 28 42, Milwaukee Washington 24, Milwaukee Bay View 20, Milwaukee King 16, and Eau Claire Memorial 9.
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Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
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Milwaukee Bay View
Milwaukee King
Eau Claire Memorial
Marshall Cloquet land two on all state team
Marshall and Cloquet each placed two men on the all tournament team selected by the Minnesota Daily Newspaper Sports Writers Assn after the state tournament. From Marshall were Terry Porter and John Nefstead. from Cloquet were Mike Forrest and Dave Meisner. Also on the first team was Bemidji forward Gerry Suman with honorable mentions Joe Schmiesing and Alan Redman.
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Minnesota Daily
Sports Writers’ Assn
Terry Porter
John Nefstead
Mike Forrest
Dave Meisner
Bemidji
Gerry Suman
Joe Schmiesing
Sauk
Alan Redman
Wells
Redman
Nite Hawks Triumph In Trane Y Playoff Game
The Nite Hawks beat the Falcons 57 to 43 in the YMCA Trane Co league playoff opener. Dick Dahlby scored 16 for the Nite Hawks while Dick Mayoras led the Falcons with 18. Next game Saturday features the Nite Hawks against the Grandads at 4 p.m.
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Dick Dahlby
Dick Mayoras
Grandads
Wisconsin Guard Paar Wins Third Place in NCA A Wrestling
Kent Ohio AP Ron Paar a Wisconsin football guard defeated Northwestern s Al Jaklich 3 0 Saturday night to take third place consolation honors in the 191 pound division at the NCAA wrestling tournament.
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Ohio
Ron Paar
Wisconsin
al Jaklich
Northwestern
Chippewa Stars Dominate 1963 All-MVC Basketball Honors
Chippewa Falls duo Dick Muenich and Dick Young led the 1963 All-Mississippi Valley Conference squad with first team picks. Also on the list were John Lamme, Bob Serum, Allan Schmitt on the first team, while Roy Tanner Keith Holden Larry Gautsch Fred Pflanz John Klick and Allen Porter made the second team. Serum and Pflanz were top scorers with 159 and 152 points respectively.
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Dick Muenich
Dick Young
John Lamme
Durand
Bob Serum
Mondovi
Allan Schmitt
Cochrane Fountain
Holden
Cochrane
Fountain City
Roy Tanner
Keith Holden
Larry Gautsch
Arcadia
Fred Pflanz
BRF
John Klick
Allen Porter
Zephyrs Move to Baltimore for 1963-64 NBA season
The Chicago Zephyrs announced they will relocate to Baltimore for the 1963-64 season. Baltimore Civic Center officials said owner Dave Trager agreed to a lease on the $14 million arena. The team posted losses of 250000 in 1961-62 and 150000 in the latest season, with GM Frank Lane citing Chicago Coliseum size as a factor. The Zephyrs won 25 and lost 55 games this season.
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Civic Center
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Zephyr
Zephyrs
Chicago
Frank Lane
Hall Makes Bid For Position With Twin Nine
Orlando AP report details Jimmie Hall 25 bidding for an outfield spot with the Minnesota Twins. Hall went 2-for-2 with two singles, boosting spring average to .346 as he competes with Jim Lemon and Bill Tuttle. Phillies, at Clearwater, lost 2-0 to the Twins. roster moves continue with infielders Orlando Martinez Bill Tarrelly Dick Reese and outfielder Joe Nosser released.
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Monmie Hall
Nesota Twins
Paul Brown
Phils
Twins
Philadelphia
Dick Stigman
Joe Bonikow Waterski
Hall
Jim Lemon
Bill Tuttle
Vancouver
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Tuttle
Orlando Martinez
Bill Tarrelly
Dick Reese
Joe Nosser
Rich Allen
Harmon Killebrew
Champ
Green
Bob Allison
Pedro Oliva
Charlotte
Mele
Earl Battey
Jerry Zimmerman
Paul Ratliff
George Banks
John Gary
Don Mincher
Mets Topple Braves In 11 Innings
In a Grapefruit League clash at St. Petersburg, the New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Braves 4 3 in 11 innings. Jim Hickman belted a 425 foot homer in the 11th, sending Milwaukee to its 10th exhibition loss in 16 games as Archie White took the loss. The Mets improved to 10 6. Pitchers included Spahn and Constable for Milwaukee and Hickman powering New York.
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Fifa
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Fla
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West Palm Beach
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Spahn
Jim Constable
Constable
Ed Kranepool
Norm Sherry
Denny Menke
Frank Thomas
Frank Funk
Archie White
White
Jim Hickman
Hickman
Ty Cline
New York
Cline
Frank Bolling
Hank Aaron
Ted Kazanski
Cincinnati Reds
Tony Cloninger
Denny LeMaster
Bavasi Will Deal With New York Mets
VerO Beach Florida AP report states Duke Snider of the Dodgers is on waivers as Buzzie Bavasi, Dodgers GM, will only negotiate with the Mets. Snider can be withdrawn within 48 hours to pursue a deal above the $20,000 waiver price. Dodgers seek about $40,000.
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Fla
New York Yankees
New York Mets
Duke Snider
Dodgers
Buzzie Bavasi
Bavasi
Mets
Snider
Toughest pitchers Willie Mays ranked Blackwell Drysdale
Phoenix AP Willie Mays named Ewell Blackwell Don Drysdale and Warren Spahn as the toughest pitchers he ever faced. He recalled Blackwell’s sidearm crossfire and Drysdale’s crowding, while noting Spahn’s steady plate is a challenge for any hitter.
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Ariz
Willie Mays
San Francisco Giants
Lew Burdette Regains Starting Status With Braves
In St. Petersburg, veteran pitcher Lew Burdette is reinserted into the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation by new manager Bobby Bragan. Burdette, 36, joins Warren Spahn, Bob Shaw, Tony Cloninger, and Bob Hendley on the starter list after a spring showing with no earned runs and no walks in 17 innings. He went 10-9 last season, spent time in the bullpen, and was limited by an ankle injury.
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Fla
Milwaukee
Lew Burdette
Birdie Tebbetts
Braves
Bobby Bragan
Bragan
Warren Spahn
Bob Shaw
Tony Cloninger
Bob Hendley
Burdette
Palmer and Player Close In Pro Golf Winnings
In Dunedin Florida AP reports Gary Player and Arnold Palmer sit within $300 in season earnings. Player leads the PGA list with $23,502 after a seventh place at the Doral Open adding $1,050 while Palmer, who finished fourth at Miami adding $1,800, totals $23,225.
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Fla
Gary Player
Arnold Palmer
Player
PGA
Miami
Palmer
Mattison Defends Skeeter Title at Mendota Regatta
Bill Mattison of Madison defended his International Skeeter Association title by winning three of five races on Lake Mendota over the weekend. Jack Ripp, also of Madison, finished second.
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Bill Mattison
Lake Mendota
Jack Ripp
Manitowoc Seniors Defeat Xavier in Invitational Final
In an all senior final at St John s Parochial School Manitowoc five seniors defeated Appleton Xavier seniors 103 98 Kip Whitlinger led Xavier with 55 points while Manitowoc started John Lallensack Dale Lehman Greg Sands John Neilitz and Dave Anderson.
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Dale Lehman
Greg Sands
John Neilitz
Dave Anderson
Mele Sees Tight AL Race With Yankees Challenged
Sam Mele, manager of the Minnesota Twins, predicts a close American League race as the Yankees remain within reach alongside Detroit, Baltimore, and Los Angeles. He notes balance across the league, the Tigers and Orioles as threats, and cites the Angels' improvement. Mele discusses pitching needs, potential signings, and the Twins’ strong infield and power lineup led by Harmon Killebrew and Zoilo Versalles.
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Associated Press
Orlando
Fla
Sam Mele
Yankees
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Baltimore
Los Angeles
Mele
Tigers
Angels
Washington
Yanks
Luis) Arroyo
Zaharias Trophy Goes To Swimmer Fraser
The Babe Didriksen Zaharias trophy for Women Athlete of the Year for 1962 was en route by sea Tuesday for Australia and its new honoree Dawn Fraser. Voted by the Associated Press, the award will be presented in Sydney when the Matson liner Monterey arrives on April 8.
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Babe Didriksen Zaharias
Australia
Dawn Fraser
Associated Press
George Zaharias
Babe
Melvin C. Stone
Matson
Monterey
Stone
Fraser
Sydney
Monroe Team Leads In Women's State Bowling Event
Monroe's Tiger's Pure Oilers rolled a 2.149 in the Wisconsin Women's Bowling Association Tournament to seize first in Class D team standings. Rita Tobin and Ruth Mitchell of Milwaukee posted 1,158 for second in Class A doubles, with 613 and 545 games. Swamp Bar of Kewaunee placed second in Class B teams with a 1,908 total. The report also notes the 1962 New York Mets batting .240 in their first National League season and Cleveland Indians at .245 in the American League.
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