Infielders Eyed for Baseball Hall of Fame Yet Tough Road Ahead
National view of baseball infielders' Hall of Fame prospects notes 1969 voting led by Stan Musial and Roy Campanella. Top 18 includes Boudreau Mize Marion Reese Hodges Rizzuto Schoendienst Doerr Kell. history shows few infielders elected since 1964.
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Joe Cronin
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Marty Marion
Joe Gordon
Pee Wee Reese
Gil Hodges
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Red Schoendienst
Bobby Doerr
George Kell
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Mize
Big Dawn
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Marion
Cardinals
Yankees
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Schoendienst
Doerr
Boston
Red Sox
Kell
Detroit
Rebels Face Wolf Pack After Road Trip Tests
UNLV basketball seeks to rebound after a tight 98-96 win at College of Southern Utah and faces Nevada Reno in Reno. Coach Rolland Todd relies on star Alex Boyd and a rising supporting cast as the Rebels, ranked second nationally, brace for a challenging road test against the Wolf Pack led by Spencer.
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Spencer
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Bill Penaluma
Lincoln Williams
Aussies Chase Indoor World Record at Athens Invitational
At Oakland California Ron Clarke and Kerry Pearce target Australia’s indoor three mile record Friday night while Tracy Smith of the U S Army defends the world mark of 13 16.2. Pearce holds the two mile indoor mark and Smith owns the meet record. The 500 yard dash features Evans Kemp McGrady and others as the field eyes possible records.
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U.S. Army
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Steve Pancoast
Oregon State
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Kemp
Larry Heng
Earl Young
Trinidad
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Bill Gaines
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Athens
Ronnie Ray Smith
San Jose State
Arizona State
Jerry Bright
California
Dave Masters
Gaines
Creighton Coach McManus Steps Down After Tenure
John J. Red McManus resigns as Creighton University head basketball coach and athletic director effective June 1. Thomas Burke confirms plan to name a successor. McManus cites pressure from 1966 one year contract and aims to help Creighton’s rosy future. His team this season is 6 wins and 10 losses. overall 131-115 in 9 1/2 seasons.
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Red) McManus
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Australian stars Doubell Clarke skip Oakland Athens meet
Ron Clarke and Ralph Doubell, famed Australian track stars, withdrew from planned Amateur Athletic Union appearances. Doubell will skip the Athens Invitational in Oakland while Clarke withdraws from the Millrose Games in New York on January 31, with Clarke still competing in Albuquerque and Portland and Doubell racing at the Mellrose Games as scheduled.
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Entry Deadline Set For Mens Bowling Tourney
The Southern Nevada 12th annual Men's Championship Bowling Tournament seeks record entries with 140 already in. Handicapping shifts to 80 percent of 200 to aid lower averages. Charleston Heights Bowl and Showboat Lanes donate trophies. special recognitions funded by local associations and the First National Bank of Nevada.
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Mantle Namath mum on next season plans
Mickey Mantle and Joe Namath, 37 and 28 respectively, avoided committing to playing next season as they met at Namath's restaurant to promote the American Astrojet Golf Classic in La Costa California. The event runs February 13 to 16 with both set to participate.
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43 Cars Run In Monte Carlo Rally Final Stage
The Monte Carlo Rally final stage began with 43 cars in contention after 39 started the last drive on ice covered roads. Saab car No 23 driven by Simo Lampinen and Arne Hertz was eliminated for taking a shortcut, with Porsche Renault Ford GM BMW and Lancia represented in the top field as finish prospects remain uncertain.
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Brian Head and Lee Canyon Snow Conditions Report
Brian Head reports 50 inches of snow in the region with 15 new inches in the last 24 hours. Roads open but snow tires or chains recommended this weekend. Lee Canyon Ski Area, 45 miles north of Las Vegas, has excellent conditions with over two feet of snow, all runs grooming complete, lifts operating, and daily ski school.
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Rebel Scoring Statistics 1948 49 UNLV Basketball Through Jan 21 1949
University of Nevada Las Vegas statistics show 12 wins and 3 losses for the Rebels through January 21, 1949. Scoring totals, player leaders, and game-by-game performance are summarized in the season record.
Milwaukee Seen as Best Suitor for Relocating AL Teams
Minnesota Twins President Cal Griffith urged moving one of three ailing American League franchises to Milwaukee citing attendance woes. He named Milwaukee as top relocation target with Toronto and Buffalo as other options. Griffith touted Milwaukee fan support and potential rivalries with the Twins while advocating Cronin or Judge Cannon for commissioner.
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