Hall of Famer Mickey Cochrane Dies at 59
Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane died at Lake Forest Hospital after a prolonged illness. The 59 year old star, known as Black Mike, helped the Athletics to three pennants and two World Series titles with Connie Mack, also contributing to the Tigers 1934 1935 pennants and 1935 World Series victory. He collapsed in 1937 from a fastball at Yankee Stadium ending his playing career.
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Russian Crew Holds Workout Today
Russian oarsman bound for the July regatta is expected to hold his first Schuylkill River workout in Philadelphia. The session marks the start of preparation ahead of the competition.
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Lawn Tennis Declines Prompt Call to Open Pro Circuit
Mal Fox of Baltimore says American tennis has slipped and needs a new approach with open competition for pros to restore standards. Fox, 33, spoke after losing to Alan Mills at Wimbledon and cited professional tennis as a major cause of the decline, urging promotion and broader involvement.
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Open Tonight Til 9 at Von Tobel's
Advertised sale shows Von Tobel's opening tonight lasting until 9. Paid advertisement notes shopping hours and special offers available to customers tonight.
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Harold Johnson Named Ring Fighter of the Month
The Ring Magazine names Harold Johnson of Philadelphia Fighter of the Month after his unanimous 15 round defense against Gustav Scholz in Berlin. The rankings update lists Johnson first in the light heavyweight category, with Scholz slipping to fifth and Erich Schoppner dropping to ninth.
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Bubi) Scholz
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Ted Wright
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Five Fight Titles Lost Won in '62
Boxing records show five title changes in early 1962 with two undisputed world belts won and two split crowns unified. Emile Griffith recaptured the welterweight title from Benny Paret at Madison Square Garden on March 24 by a 12th round KO. Paret died ten days later from brain injuries.
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Kid) Paret
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Joe Brown
Baton Rouge
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England
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Boston
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West Jordan
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Belmont and Suffolk Downs Race Card Picks List
A dense racing rundown lists One Best selections across Belmont and Suffolk Downs with multiple entries per race. It names horses such as Rose Net Loyal Lady and National Beau, plus other entries like Thorenbush White Bait In The Barrel Radial and Helioscope Jr across several tracks and race numbers.
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Schoolboy Ed Kranepool Signs with Mets for 85000
New York Mets outbid 19 clubs to sign 17 year old Ed Kranepool to an estimated 85000 bonus contract the highest in club history. A 6-3 left handed first baseman he hit more homers than Hank Greenberg at Monroe High. He will begin with Syracuse Chiefs and may be called up after strong showing. Rubber Jonnard arranged the deal for president George Weiss.
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Hank Greenberg
New York
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Kranepool
Syracuse Chiefs
Mets
Los Angeles
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Teens Enter LVHA First Age Handball Tournament
Las Vegas Handball Association will run its first teen age tournament at the Dula Center with eight entrants. First round matches are set for tomorrow afternoon and the wrapup next week. Pairings include John Carroll versus Faun Whipple and Charles Troutman versus Neal Brady.
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Outdoor Tips For Securing Rope To Infant Car Seats
A historic note advises that a rope can be attached to an infant car seat to carry the baby in a papoose style on the trail. This guidance reflects practical rope handling for portable child transport in outdoor settings.
All-America Football Game Preview with West Favorites
West led by a massive line, about 240 pounds on average, favored over the East in the All-America Game. Ernie Davis and Bob Ferguson headline the East backfield, with Roman Gabriel at QB and other stars including Merlin Olsen, Clark Miller, Blaine, Hin-ton, and Deegan and Hail on defense. Warmath and Hayes meet as coaches after long careers, aiming to repeat and prove themselves in a classic pre season clash.
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Roman Gabriel
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Strongest US Track Team Prepares for Poland Duel
Chicago hosts a 44 man US squad led by milers Jim Beatty and Cary Weisiger as the strongest American team in history. They face Poland in a two day international meet drawing up to 20 000 spectators on the University of Chicago track. Beatty's 1 500 and mile time trials feature Witold Baran of Poland as top rival.
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University of Chicago
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Fullmer to Face Rivers in 10 Round Middleweight Televised Fight
Don Fullmer is signed to meet Juan Rivero of Cordoba Argentina in a 10 round nationally televised middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden on July 21. Rivero has 34 wins in 41 pro fights with 32 knockouts and 6 losses plus a draw. Fullmer has 26 wins in 33 fights with nine knockouts and recently drew with Gustav Scholz and lost to Terry Downes in England.
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Rocky) Rivers
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