Cards Open New Park With Win
In St Louis opening night at the new $24 million stadium the Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in 12 innings. Felipé Alou homered twice to put Atlanta ahead but Alex Johnson singled in the ninth and Carltons rally produced the decisive run with one out in the 12th.
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Season Opens Saturday for Minnesota Fishing
Cold weather preserves winter ice issues as the Minnesota walleye and northern pike season opens Saturday. Walleyes are concentrated in shadow water and some areas are closed to opening day to prevent overfishing.
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Central Netters blank Logan in tennis dual 9 0
Central Netters swept all nine matches against La Crosse Logan on Thursday at Copeland Park. Singles winners included Dick Schreiber Tim Harnish Craig Balfany John DeDakis Jim Stinzel and Jim Wewerka with doubles also taking the points.
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Six Team WSUC Baseball Scramble Shapes Final Race
Superior leads the Wisconsin State University Conference in a six team scramble with five clubs still in contention as action heads into the final stages Saturday. Platteville and Oshkosh chase with 4 2 records while La Crosse Whitewater Stevens Point and Stout hover around 3 3. Team play includes doubleheaders at La Crosse River Falls Oshkosh and Eau Claire with several key matchups determining the champion.
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LCU golfers beat Luther in Decorah golf meet
La Crosse State defeated Luther 82 to 62 at Oneota Golf Course in Decorah Iowa. Don Iverson led with 71 and ace Stadthaus added 87 while Luther's Bodenstein Moe Svance Monick Lybeck posted top scores.
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Phil Svance
Duane Monick
Oliver Lybeck
Twins seek new player rep after Allison resignation
Bob Allison resigned as player representative for the Minnesota Twins and the American League on Thursday saying he felt it was best for his own good to give it up. The Twins and the league begin search for a successor to fill the post.
Judge Roller refuses to stay Braves expansion order
Milwaukee judge Elmer W. Roller refused to stay his order requiring the Atlanta Braves to return to Milwaukee unless the National League submits a 1967 expansion plan by Monday noon. The decision, upholding an antitrust ruling, warns the league of incalculable public damage if stayed.
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Astros Rookie Stealing Show Promises Bright Career
Houston rookie Sonny Jackson stars with blazing speed for the Astros in 27 games, stealing 11 bases and drawing praise from manager Grady Hatton. He lacks power but shows top speed and on base ability in the pursuit of Rookie of the Year. He sits among league speedsters like Maury Wills.
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Clay Offered Role as Vampire in British Horror Film
London AP says Cassius Clay received a film offer to portray a vampire in a new British horror movie near London. The project also features former world middleweight champ Terry Downes who plays a hunchback.
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Giants and Marichal Extend National League Wins
San Francisco defeated Pittsburgh 3 0 to stretch both the Giants win streak to 11 games and Juan Marichal’s to seven. The ace right pitcher lowered his ERA to 0 76 in his second shutout, allowing six hits and striking out six over a complete game.
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Giants extend NL lead as Phillies hold Dodgers
San Francisco opens a 42 game NL lead after a 3 1 win at Pittsburgh. Phillies strike late to down Los Angeles 5 1 as Bunning wins. Hart homers for the Giants and Lefebvre connects for the Dodgers.
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Heilman Stuns Fernandez in Ten Round Decision at Olympic Auditorium
Andy Heilman the 159-pound lightweight from San Pedro fought through ten rounds to outpoint Florenti no Fernandez 160 of Miami. Heilman a 26 year old Golden Gloves alumnus from Fargo built a lead before landing a decisive left hook late in the final round. Fernandez, a 34 knockouts veteran, struck hard but could not overcome Heilman who earned his 26th win with two draws in his pro career.
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Kid) Heilman
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Clay's Draft Appeal Grounds Doubted by Board
Louisville draft official says Cassius Clay's Muslim law claim conflicts with his stance on 1-A draft status. A second hardship appeal was rejected. both appeals referred to Kentucky Western Judicial Circuit Appeal Board. If conscience objection is upheld, Clay could still serve in noncombatant or nonmilitary roles.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Statistics Summary
Major league leaders listed by category for batting runs and fielding. Names include Aaron Mays Alou Scott Oliva Reichardt and others across teams San Francisco Los Angeles Atlanta Baltimore Boston Cleveland and Minnesota with key figures in hits home runs and pitching wins and strikeouts.
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Houston
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Cincinnati
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Los Angeles
Haller
Pittsburgh
Oliva
Minnesota
F. Robinson
Baltimore
Reichardt
California
Robinson
Scott
Boston
Yastrzemski
B. Robinson
iCampaneris
Kansas City
Schaal
Davalillo
Cleveland
Blefary
Agee
Chicago
McDowell
McNally
Richert
Washington
Boxing results from venues in Barcelona Tokyo Portland Los Angeles Las Vegas
In Barcelona Folledo outpoints Shelton over 10 rounds. In Tokyo Takayama defeats Park in 10 rounds. In Portland Crawford defeats Calhoun in 10 rounds. In Los Angeles Heilman defeats Fernandez in 10 rounds. In Las Vegas Lourenco stops Pepper-Brown in 8 rounds.
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James Shelton
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Maine
Crawford
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Milo Calhoun
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Los Angeles
Andy Heilman
San Pedro
Florentino ‘Fernandez
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San Francisco
Betty Anderson Leads Coulee Golf Bowl Ladies Day
Betty Anderson topped the Coulee Golf Bowl field in Onalaska Wisconsin. Phyllis Landmeyer finished second and had the day’s longest drive on the fifth hole. Bernie Best and Gerry Graves tied for third while Ellen Smith posted the high score.
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Howe All Star Pick Sets New NHL Mark
Gordie Howe of Detroit earned his ninth first team All Star selection and 160 points this season, extending his NHL record as the league’s career goal leader. Montreal’s Rocket Richard had shared the prior record of eight first team selections. Howe was the lone Red Wings rep on the first team. The Black Hawks placed Hull Mikita Pilote and Hall, while Laperriere of Montreal also made the squad.
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Four Golfers Tie For Lead At New Orleans Open
In New Orleans the Greater New Orleans Open saw Jack Nicklaus and four others tied for the lead with 68s amid a disrupted schedule due to rain. Tony Lema, Bob Goalby, Frank Beard and Charles Coody joined the front with 68 as Tommy Bolt Lionel Hebert Tommy Aaron and Jack Montgomery carded 69s.
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Charles Coody
Tommy Bolt
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Tommy Aaron
Jack Montgomery
Billy Casper
Arnold Palmer
Doug Sanders
Gay Brewer
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Houston
Montgomery
Texas Christian University
Chisox Defeat Orioles In Rainy 5-3 Game
Chicago White Sox beat Baltimore Orioles 5-3 in drizzle as seven errors and 10 walks marked the contest. Don Buford fueled the rally with a single, double and triple while Don Lock led Washington past California 4-2 with a seventh inning homer and ninth inning RBI.
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NFL stars to visit Puerto Rico for clinics film
Twelve NFL players will visit Puerto Rico May 16 through 23 to conduct clinics and appear in a film for the President's Council on Physical Fitness honoring Stan Musial. The group includes Mick Tinglehoff of Minnesota.
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President's Council On Physical Fitness
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Mick Tinglehoff
Minnesota
Major League Standings and Friday Results
Baseball standings show teams in both leagues with wins and losses. Thursday results include Philadelphia defeating Los Angeles 5 to 3 and St. Louis beating Atlanta in 12 innings. Houston and New York had a rain postponement. Upcoming schedule lists matchups across cities with several games postponed or N for night games.
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