Mejias Sparks Red Sox in Phoenix Exhibition
Roman Mejias delivered three hits including a home run and four RBIs as the Boston Red Sox beat San Francisco 10 7 in Phoenix. The outfielder raised his average to .431 after 22 hits in 51 at bats since arriving in a deal that sent Pete Runnels to Houston.
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Associated Press
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John Callison
Wes Covington
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Reds
Jim Gentile
Milt Pappas
Orioles
Pirates
Three Golfers Lead Azalea After 36 Holes One Stroke Up
In Wilmington North Carolina Jerry Barber George Knudson and Gene Littler top the Azalea One Golf Tournament field after 36 holes at seven under par 137. Doug Ford and Larry Beck sit one back as Harold Kneece and Billy Farrell share sixth at 139 amid a crowded leaderboard of under par players.
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George Knudson
Gene Littler
Doug Ford
Larry Beck
North Carolina
Harold Kneece
Billy Farrell
Ford
Littler
Barber
Knudson
John Hughes
Greensboro
Claude Harmon Jr
Palm Springs
Calif
Mahovlich benched as Leafs win in Montreal
In Montreal Toronto coach Punch Imlach benched Frank Mahovlich for the final 14 minutes of a 3-2 Leafs win as they take a 2-0 lead in the semi final. Imlach cites poor play but vows no lineup changes for tonight’s game. Toe Blake also keeps Canadiens lineup unchanged. Tremblay’s jaw injury is not serious and he will play.
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Montreal Canadiens
Frank Mahovlich
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Punch Imlach
Imlach
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Ron Stewart
Bob Nevin
Nevin
Toe Blake
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Gilles Tremblay
Boxing results from Copenhagen Milan Tokyo rounds
Billy Nielsen of Omaha fought Mariano Echevarria of Spain with 16 rounds noted. Valerio Nunez of Argentina faced Mario Vecchiatto of Italy at 136 and 135. Shigamase Kawakami of Tokyo knocked out Antonio Corie at 144.
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Omaha
Mariano Echevarria
Spain
Milan
Valerio Nunez
Argentina
Cupyat
Mario Vecchiatto
Tokyo
Shigamase Kawakami
Antonio Corie
Van Galder to Speak at Trempeleau High Banquet
Trempealeau Wis Clark Van Galder backfield coach at University of Wisconsin will address Trempealeau High School athletic banquet Saturday April 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets for adults and students are available through all seniors who sponsor the event.
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University of Wisconsin
Trempealeau High School
Braves and White Sox split two exhibition games in Florida
Eddie Mathews hit the first home run at the new West Palm Beach stadium as Milwaukee beat Chicago 4 2 in the opener, Spahn leaving with a bruise after a line drive. In the twilight rematch Chicago won 7 5. both games do not count in exhibition standings.
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1962 Football Death Toll Surpasses Boxing Fatalities
AP reports 26 football deaths in 1962, double boxing fatalities. Football losses include college, high school, semipro and sandlot players. boxing has 13 deaths, with ten pro cases. Incidents range from touch football to prison sparring and a Little League tragedy.
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Associated Press
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Attorney Hopes To End Investigation Monday
Atlanta attorney generals Burnett Butts Bryant say Eugene Cook says he will finish the probe by Monday and that each man passed lie-detector tests. Burnett reportedly overheard talks of football secrets alleged to involve Butts Bryant and a 1962 Alabama game.
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Bear) Bryant
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Saturday Evening Post
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Georgia Bureau of Investigation
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Remove Recognition of Pender's Crown
New York rejects Paul Pender’s claim to the 160 pound world middleweight title as the New York State Athletic Commission withdraws recognition for a second time. Pender’s camp says they will consult a New York law firm and pursue steps to protect his rights. Dick Tiger of Nigeria remains recognized by the commission and the World Boxing Association.
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World Boxing Association
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N.Y
Moore Eulogized by Ohio Governor After World Title Loss
Gov James A Rhodes led thousands paying respects as boxer Davey Moore lay in state in Springfield Ohio. Moore 29 died from injuries suffered in a world featherweight title defense loss to Sugar Ramos in Los Angeles. His funeral is planned for Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church.
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Minnesota tops Sam Houston State as Bearkats fall
College baseball summary shows Minnesota defeating Sam Houston State 5 to 2 while Sam Houston State holds Minnesota to 1 run in a 1-0 game. NBA playoffs see Boston beat Cincinnati 125 to 102 in the Eastern Division Final as the series sits 1-1.
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Yale and USC battle for NCAA swimming crown
Yale leads USC by a slim margin as the NCAA championships reach a two team duel in Raleigh. Yale dominates the 200 yard free with a 1 2 3 6 finish while records fall in several events including Steve Clark's meet and NCAA 200 free mark.
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USC
Donna DeVarona Wins 400 Yard Individual Medley Title
Donna DeVarona edged Sharon Finneran in the 400-yard individual medley at the Women's AAU indoor championships, clocking 4 minutes 47.3 seconds to set a meet record. The California teen already claimed her 10th national title indoors and outdoors, as rivals include Finneran and Santa Clara competitors. Patsy Willard won the 1-meter diving title, while Ginnie Dunkel set a 200-yard backstroke mark and Terri Stickles added the 100-yard freestyle crown.
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Chet Jastremski
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Mike Troy
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Steve Clark
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Walt Richardson
Dick Nelson
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Patsy Willard
Phoenix
Ariz
Barbara McAllister
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Terri Stickles
Wisconsin Fencers Far Back In Meet At NCAA Championship
Wisconsin trailed in the NCAA fencing championships at the Air Force Academy after the first half, posting 15 points and tied for 12th in a four way tie. Columbia led with 32 points, ahead of Navy and Princeton by seven.
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Air Force Academy
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Reed to Talk Milwauk ee Banquet Speaker for Wisconsin Swim Banquet
AP reports Big Ten commissioner Bill Reed will headline the first annual Wisconsin Swimming Association banquet on April 27 at the Milwaukee Eagles Club. Reed will speak at the event announcing the association's activities and goals.
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Big Ten
Bill Reed
Wisconsin Swimming Association
Milwaukee Eagles
Crying Towels Out For East West Star Cage Contest
East coach Harold Anderson and West mentor Cliff Wells joked about crying as they prepared for the East West college All Star game in Lexington. The East, led by Art Heyman and Nate Thurmond, is favored despite the West’s height edge. Proceeds benefit the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. game at 8 p.m. EST, not televised.
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Art Heyman
Duke
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Tom Thacker
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Rod Thorn
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Ken Charlton
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Bill Green
Colorado State
Lyle Harger
Houston
Willie Brown
Texas Western
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Oklahoma City University
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Bitter setback for Arrigo as Twins option to minors
Arrigo, 21, arrived in Florida after birth of his daughter and pitched well in spring exhibitions. The Twins optioned him to a minor league affiliate, likely Dallas-Fort Worth, citing need for more minor league experience. He eyed quitting baseball while a Twins spokesman noted his promise and the roster limit was reached.
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New Sponsor Is Named For Braves 39 Station Network
Milwaukee AP reports Jos Schlitz Brewing Co will sponsor all Milwaukee Braves radio broadcasts this season across a 39 station network. Earl Gillespie will handle play by play with Tom Collins, both from WEMP. The list includes WATW Ashland WBEL Beloit WEAQ WIAL FM Eau Claire KFIZ Fond du Lac and many more across Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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WJMC
Celtics Rout Royals To Even Eastern Finals At One
Boston path to 125-102 win in Cincinnati squares the best of seven series. Red Auerbach praised the effort and noted strong shooting and fast play as the series heads to Boston. Louis Jacobs completed a late-night control grab of the Royals and Cincinnati Gardens.
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Auerbach
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St. Louis Hawks
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Weather To Boost Fishermens Numbers
A warm spell is expected to open more water for anglers as trout season begins on 23 Lake Superior north shore streams. Officials said Temperance Arrowhead Caribou and Cascade Rivers have thawed enough for opening. Knife and Stewart rivers remain mostly icebound for several days.
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Stewart
Xavier Declares Marquette Best Opponent of 1962 63
Xavier of Cincinnati named Marquette the toughest opponent faced this season. No Marquette player made Xavier's first all opponent team, though Ron Glaser earned a spot on the second squad. Xavier faced strong foes like Cincinnati and Canisius, losing twice to Marquette 80 to 57 and 80 to 67.
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