AFL All Star Game Moved From New Orleans To Houston
The AFL moved the East and West All Star game to Jeppesen Stadium in Houston after Negro players cited discrimination in New Orleans. Promoters and officials scramble with four days before kickoff as ABC plans to televise. Ernie Warlick said players cannot perform under discriminatory conditions.
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Y Swim Classes Resume at Las Vegas YMCA
The Las Vegas YMCA resumes swimming instruction for boys and girls of all ages after a holiday break. Programs run year round from Tiny Tots on Saturdays to Minnows on Tuesdays, with Fish, Flying Fish, Shark, Porpoise, and Jr Life Saving levels on Thursdays and competitive swimming teams for qualified youths.
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Atlanta's Pro Club Hopes Rise Amid AFL Star Move
Atlanta officials see a chance to lure pro football after the AFL All-Star game moved from New Orleans to Houston. Mayor Ivan Allen touts Atlanta's racially fair climate and stadium plans, while acknowledging the competition with New Orleans for professional football.
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Francona Signs With Cardinals Amid Signing Woes
St. Louis Cardinals announced the signing of Tito Francona and rookie Bobby Tolan after World Series star Bob Gibson called the earlier offers ridiculous. General manager Bob Howsam sent out first contracts weeks ago, but regulars remain unsatisfied.
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Three Pigs Win Billiards In Western Playoff Debut
In a Sunday playoff, the Three Pigs beat Rainbow 15 to 13 to take the Greater Vegas League lead while Rainbow topped Las Vegas play. Next game is set for Sunday at the Three Pigs. Beer Barrel finishes runner up after 16 to 12 win over Shell Bar in Las Vegas standings. The league's annual party is scheduled for January 23 at the downtown VFW hall.
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Shy Shifters top Scramblers in NLV league opener
The North Las Vegas Recreation Department opened its adult basketball league with the Shy Shifters beating the Scramblers 47 to 40 after a 20-20 halftime tie. Buster Flowers scored 14 with 10 in the second half, while Jim Ferguson led Scramblers with 24.
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Mota Signs with Pirates Amid Batting Lead in Dominican League
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of outfielder Manny Mota. He led the Dominican Winter League with a .356 average and batted .277 for Pittsburgh last season in 115 games with five home runs and 32 RBIs. He was the team's sixth new agreement.
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Wilt Chamberlain Leads NBA Scoring Race at Midseason
Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors holds a 322 point lead at the season halfway point with 1480 points and a 38.9 scoring average from 636 field goals and 208 free throws. Jerry West and Oscar Robertson trail him, while Chamberlain also ranks second in rebounds and among the top shooters, with Bill Russell leading in rebounds and Robertson in assists. The half-season totals include 1275 shot attempts, a league high.
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Sherry Named Playing Manager Of Santa Barbara Club
Veteran catcher Norm Sherry was named manager and playing manager of Santa Barbara in the California Baseball League. The 33-year-old ex-Dodger and ex-Met joins Santa Barbara, a Dodgers Class A farm club, after a 15-year pro career and a brief major league stretch. He began his pro path with Santa Barbara in 1950 and served in the military in 1952-53.
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Namath Says Jets Competition Might Be Too Much
Joe Namath, the Jets top quarterback prospect, hinted the competition among six QBs on the Jets roster could be overwhelming. He acknowledged the high signing price while stressing the money should not split the team, and praised coach Webb Eubank as the best in the country.
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