Mets Put Jimmy Piersall on Waivers in Failing Season
New York Mets announce waivers for outfielder Jimmy Piersall amid a .195 batting average this season. If unclaimed in 72 hours, he will be released. Piersall, 33, has a storied 12-year career including time with Boston Cleveland and Washington and was once a Stengel favorite.
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Ussery Wins Double At Aqueduct And Purse Triumph
Bobby Ussery rode both ends of a 17 40 daily double at Aqueduct yesterday. He scored aboard Jacques Danza in race one and Merrickle Gal in race two. Tamarena rallied from fifth to win the $10 000 Miss Disco Purse by 14 lengths with Pete Anderson riding. Leading rider Ussery completed a third winner with Ack Nowledge in race four.
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Leg Injury Forces Shelving Beatty From U S Track Tour
American distance runner Jim Beatty announced he will return home from the European tour due to a lingering leg ailment. He missed the 5,000 meters in Moscow and plans to rest in Berlin, hoping to resume training next month. Beatty predicted strong Polish competition in Warsaw as the U S squad, led by President Louis Fisher, faced a two day meet at the large Vistula river stadium with over 50,000 expected in attendance. The article notes disappointment in Moscow for both men and women, discusses college support for women in sports, and outlines Beatty’s outlook on events and potential U S results against Poland.
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Mets Put Jimmy Piersoll on Waivers in Move for Deal
The New York Mets announced they will place outfielder Jimmy Piersoll on waivers. If claimed, the 12 year veteran from the Washington Senators could become eligible to negotiate a deal. Piersoll has slumped to a .139 batting average this season.
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Card Coach Stricken In St Louis Cardial Aide
CHUCK DRAKE veteran football Cardinal assistant coach was hospitalized with a mild heart attack and will miss the start of training camp. He was stricken last week in St Louis.
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Navy Grids Look Tuff Behind Staubach
Navy eyeing eastern football honors behind quarterback Roger Staubach in 1962. Staubach, a versatile sophomore, led Navy with 966 passing yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for seven more. The Middies boast depth at fullback and halfback as they aim to improve on a 5-5 mark.
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Cadiz Aims for Gold Cup Sunset Double at Hollywood Park
Cadiz, top weight 12? pounds, will be ridden by Eddie Burns as he seeks the Gold Cup and Sunset double at Hollywood Park. The New Zealand bred won the Gold Cup at 1 5/8 miles in 1 59.3 and trainer Bob Wheeler hopes Cadiz repeats with the added distance while facing Alder shot Mr. Consistency Dr Kacy Your Ali bhai and others. Willie Shoemaker returns aboard Dr Kacy for the Sunset as Ellsworth seeks to extend a Gold Cup Sunset double streak. Cadiz has earnings over 300000 in two years since coming to this country and already earned 192100 from the Gold Cup victory.
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Downing Wins Alton Open to Claim First PBA Title
Vern Downing of Roden California rallied from a large deficit to win the 20 400 Alton Open in St Louis on the PBA tour finishing with a 9431 total and 3 000 first prize He surpassed Ray Bluth and Harry Smith in a dramatic finals showdown to grab his first PBA title since 1981 and raise career earnings to 9875.
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Why Lie Wins Feature at Monmouth Park
Barclay Stables Why Lie outstretched Sharp Count in the stretch to win the $6,900 feature allowance race at Monmouth Park. Larry Gilligan rode Why Lie who finished strong after a late rally, earning $9.80 for win plus $4.40 and $3.20 for place and show. Clocked 1.44 for the distance.
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SUN Seeks Wild Pitch Count For Major League Contest
The Las Vegas SUN invites readers to guess how many wild pitches will occur in major league games from today to Friday. Submit guesses with name, address, and phone to Sports Contest, Las Vegas SUN, Box 4275. First prize is a Coleman cooler plus a picnic jug for second and third prizes.
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Youthful vegan molds rare net distinction in tennis
Sixteen year old Pat Robinson of Las Vegas reached the finals of the International Jaycee Junior Boys and Girls tennis championship in Provo Utah. Entering the first novice division he lost to Ken Bartlett 6 1 4 6 3 here Bartlett later won the championship. Robinson had only one lesson before the event and credited his mother for coaching. More than 200 entrants from 38 states competed. Robinson also excelled in other scholastic sports and is son of Mr and Mrs Robert Robinson of 4701 Ultra Drive.
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Stadium First Before Grids Says Joe Foss
AFL president Joe Foss told sports writers civic leaders and broadcasters Seattle should not wait for a franchise before building a stadium He urged a proactive approach in Seattle Tacoma area plans for a stadium or a floating all weather arena and said a spacious facility could attract a team He warned owners act for business reasons and the league foresees expansion while noting college football attendance would not suffer.
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Sachs Wins Race In New England Championship Meet
Peter Sachs of Waltham drove his Lotus 23 to victory in the featured race of the Sports car Club of America New England region championship in Thompson.
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Raybold Quits Vike Camp Over Contractual Hassle
Veteran offensive guard Mike Raybold left the Minnesota Vikings training camp amid a dispute over contract terms. Raybold, 6-2, 240 pounds, drove to Bloomington Indiana home. the team placed him on reserve. General Manager Bert Rose said Raybold demanded an immediate salary increase and rejected a bonus formula contract.
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Wilma Rudolph Weds Former Classmate in Clarksville
Olympic triple gold medalist Wilma Rudolph married a former Clarksville High School classmate, Robert Eldridge, in Clarksville Tennessee. Eldridge, in military service, plans to enroll at Tennessee A&I College this fall, and Rudolph will teach locally after graduating this spring. Rudolph earned three golds in the 1960 Olympics, winning the 100 and 200 meters and the 400 meter relay.
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Steelers Sign Lou Michaels At West Liberty Camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the signing of star kicker Lou Michaels as drills opened at West Liberty State College in West Liberty. Defensive back Clendon Thomas and linebacker Ken Kirk remained unsigned and were ordered to report to camp while Coach Buddy Parker planned conditioning for the first week or two to avert early season injuries.
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