McGaha Determined to Lift A's From AL Cellar
Cleveland based report says Mel McGaha, newly hired Kansas City Athletics manager, plans strict player curfew and staff shakeups to improve the team. He replaces Eddie Lepat and promises changes after taking over in 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Obi
UPT
Mel McGaha
Kansas City Athletics
A's
McGaha
Charley Finley
Eddie Lepat
Cleveland Indians
Ark
Wytheville
Haunting OCR Snippet Reveals Fragmented Box Score Links
A garbled OCR passage portrays scattered box score lines and player names across teams in Los Angeles Cleveland and New York, with totals and abbreviations scattered. It reads like a partial scorecard listing players such as Adcock Torres and Morgan, amid hotel and city references and varied numeric totals.
US Hope Gone Yanks Out in British Amateur Golf
US hope vanished as Bob Sweeny of Palm Beach fell 6 and 5 to England’s Martin Christmas in the British Amateur quarter finals. Christmas, a Walker Cup veteran, fired a two under par 50 for 13 holes on the Ganion course and kept the greens with five eight foot putts. Defending champ Michael Lunt knocked out Joe Carr on the 19th hole to reach the semis along with Hall, Clark, and Harrison as semis set for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganton
England
UPI
United States
Bob Sweeny
Palm Beach
Fla
Martin Christmas
Christmas
Sweeney
Michael ‘Lunt
Lunt
Hall
Sweeny
Hawks Sign Rookies for Regular Season Training
St Louis Hawks offers contracts to three rookies after a special camp. Paul Silas Cremhton Willie Murrell from Kansas State and John Treasant from Seattle impressed management and will join team for regular season drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
UPI
St. Louis Hawks
Paul Silas
Cremhton
Willie Murrell
Kansas State
John Treasant
Seattle
Hawk
Machen Arrives in Stockholm for Elimination Bout
Heavyweight Eddie Machen of Los Angeles arrived in Stockholm to face ex-champion Floyd Patterson in an elimination fight at the Ruasunda Stadium on July 5. Promoter Edwin Ariquist greeted Machen at Arlanda Airport as the party, including manager Walter Moskoff trainer Al Silvani and sparmates Thad Spencer and Chuck Leslie, prepared for the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
UPI
Eddie Machen
Los Angeles
Floyd Patterson
Ruasunda
Machen
Arlanda International Airport
Edwin Ariquist
Ingemar Johansson
Seventman
Famed Michigan Line Coach Heart Victim
Former University of Michigan All American center and longtime Wolverines line coach Jack L. Blott died of a heart attack while mowing his lawn in Ann Arbor at age 61. A key figure on 1922 and 1925 Big Ten championship teams, Blott also played baseball and later coached at Wesleyan before a long stint with Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
UPI
Jack L. Blott
University of Michigan
Wolverine
Blott
Michigan
Cincinnati Reds
ISM
U-M
Fielding Host
Elton FE. Wieman
Harry Kipke
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Ford Motor Co
Detroit
Fritz Crisler
Blow
AlloAmerica
Giant rookie opposes bonus rule
San Francisco rookie Ron Herbel opposes the current bonus rule saying it costs a year of experience. He noted the Giants signed him in 1958 for about 70 000 and he then worked his way up through Fresno Tacoma and other leagues before reaching the majors. He recalls long travel and a refining 1963 season as key development steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Herbes
Fresno
Tacoma
Herbel
Avason
Tulsa
Harlingen
New York Mets
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Cycle Champion Hartwood Clinches Dominant Isle of Man Win
Mike Hartwood of Britain won the 1953 prize race at Douglas riding an Italian MV, leading from start to finish with a best lap of 72 minutes 5 seconds and an average speed of 102.51 mph. Derek Minter was second on a Norton, Fred Stevens third on a Matchless, with three non serious falls and hospital checks for Dave Williams and Roy Ingram. Geoffrey Bradburn crashed his Norton and broke his arm in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derek Minter
Whitstable
Kent
Norton
Fred Stevens
Formby
Lancastere
Dave Williams
BSA
Braddan Bridge
Douglas
Roy Ingram
Ond Nortwwa
Ramsey
Dot
Geoffrey Bradburn
Bradburn
Rad
Yank Hurler Added to Angel Roster
The New York Yankees sold pitcher Bob Meyers to the Los Angeles Angels for about the waiver price and recalled right hander Kellie Sheldon from the Richmond International League club to fill the roster spot. Sheldon, once a Yankee star in his rookie year, shows signs of a comeback with four wins and two losses this season and a strong 1.85 earned run average despite a rocky minor league path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
UPI
New York Yankees
Bob Meyers
Los Angeles Angels
Kellie Sheldon
Richmond
Sheldon
Yankee
Atlanta
Yankees
Ryun Switches to 880 At San Diego Meet
UPI reports Jim Ryun the first sub four minute miler will run the 880 yard dash tonight in San Diego. The East Wichita High School standout, aged around 15, made the switch from the mile after his historic mile performance and is expected to challenge in the shorter event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
UPI
Jim Ryun
Ryun
East Wichita High
Officials Hit Indianapolis Injury Report
An eyewitness accounts sparked panic at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after a fiery crash. Dr Thomas Haona said the track avoided a larger toll as several were treated for injuries. Mrs Pikeei, 37, and her husband were trampled amid the surge of frightened spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sum Times
Thomas Haona
Speedway
Californian Wins Big In Harrah Golf Tourney
San Leandro restaurant owner Reale captures a $17,000 prize after a tele in one at Harrah’s Inventional Golf Tournament. Reale shot a 65 on the Incline Village course to lead a 36 hole total and claim the singles championship ahead of Vern Cabhoon who finished second with a 1a total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stateline
New
al Reale
San Leandro, Calit i
Reale
Biscoe
Incline Village Country Club
Former Grid Star Placed On Probation
Federal judge Bee Green ordered probation after authorities identified Stockstad as involved in a theft case. The record notes a prior crime history and ongoing investigation by Cleveland authorities.
Ten Olympic Hopefuls Clash At San Diego Meet
San Diego hosts a TV taped Pre Olympic Invitational where five American records may fall in pole vault, high hurdles, 100 yard dash, mile, and shot put. Fred Hessen of Rice challenges world mark holder John Pennell, Don Meyers, Rey Hicks and others in a star field led by Blaine Lindgren and Henry Carr in sprint and distance events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Saunday
Colurm Oe Broadcasting System
Fred Hessen
Rice
John Peenel
Don Meyers
Compton
Tenal
Hewir
Reon Morris
C. K. Yong
Fied
Severites
Blaine Lindgren
Linh
Hayes Jones
Rey Hicks
Werk
Americas
Henry Carr
New Mexico
Freschman
Berne Rivers
Villanova
Paul Drayco
Adolph Phummer
Catfornia Striders
Davis
Psemer
Larrabee
Southern California
Striders
John Thomas
Caruthers
Pancho Gonzales and Sedgman Vie in Bicentennial Tennis Semis
In St Louis Pancho Gonzales and Frank Sedgman advance to the semifinals of the $15,000 Bicentennial Tennis Tournament after Gonzales defeated Hoad 64 63 and Buchholz beat Laver 64 79 63, setting up a clash with Sengman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
UPI
Panchoensalea
Frank Sedgman
Genseles
Low Head
Gonzales
Earl Buchholz
Rod Laver
Hoad
Gonzales Gammne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dick the Bruiser
Rer Smokey
Joe Woods
Bruiser
Maccor
Yaokees
Minewsota
Amcbeg
McGatea
Lepat
Etver McGahe
Se Indiags
Jimery Dykes
Gercing
Sturged
Suet Roe
Sogie
Concinnaty Oorhe Cork
Spangier
Orper
Kaw
Angeles
Sengeed
Monsien
Corman
Poe
Keske Ah Roberts
Sonerts
Hovetan
Sodinsen
Hewees
Acorormente S
U—Smury
Burthard Sue
Prear
MiMahon
Morgan
Rae
Torras
Aloe Anges
Cleveferd
Howser
Groen
Manet
Aberooinyocho
Iveek
Scott
Oernens
McCarver
Gagan Poa
Jever
Whee
Lee
Agetes
S-Orwadare
Ashourn
Dal Obiwitz
Ystewe
Carey
wEtw
Edna
Kvtes
Rekordeen
York & Besten
Mt-Seewerd
Avten L Beuten
Tie Oom
Lim
Weter
Marche
Bresend
Mowitte
Angels Indians
Kharn Perea
Igeria
Sean Romgers
Aida O- Chane
Ieee Tewlte
Etea
Tang Th
Terkerry Leray
Antique U
Frey A
LAS Vegas Distributing CO
Giant
SAN Francisco
Ron Herbdel
San Francisco Giants
Herber
al Stanek
Giants Tecoma
Herbde
Isle of Man
Mike Hartwood
Britain
Freday
Hadwood
Yank Hurler
Angel
Indianapolis
Chicago
Mile Auto Face
Tatieeepele Motor Speedway
Tomeries
Sem Times
Cores
Deawers
Dave MacDearman
Las-Times
Breemier
Ert
Sone
Sus-Times
Eewen Pikiel
Edward
Vern Cabhoon
Patonal Public Leeks
Sadamerto
Cleveland of Opt
SM Fem Te Mais
Proferson
Britt Selivan
N. ¥. Peal
Te Serres
Atlantic Ocean
Call
Spt
Theteweet
Cary Weiegger
Jum Gewee
Soh Seaman
Keith Forman
BT Deen
Ale
Tim Beatty
Defias Leng
Parry O'Brien
Dave
RADIO
Toun
Ed Millar
Tru Hawkins
Len Howard
Ron Porter
Bob Stoldal
Angels Baseball
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota Twins
Calvin Griffith
Twins
Griffith
Vic Power
Lenne Green
Waas
Gary Bell
Jun Grant
Hse LS
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!