Baseball Leaders Standouts From 1960s National and American Leagues
The tally lists top NL hitters such as Aaron and Clemente with high averages and runs batted in, plus home run leaders like Aaron and McCovey. It also shows AL standouts including Yastrzemski Kaline and Williams, with pitching leaders Perranoski Koufax Bouton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Pet. Great
St. Louis
T. Davis
Los Ang
Aaron
Mil
Yil
Pinson
Cincinnati
Clemente
Pitt
Gonzalez
Phila
Fiood
Cepeda
San Fran
White
Santo
Chicago
Pet
Yastrzemski
Bos
Kaline
Detroit
Rollins
Minn
Pearson
Malzone
Boston
Wagner
Ward
Howard
N. York
Fregosi
Causey
Kan
Braves
McCovey
Giants
Mays
Cubs
Tigers
Allison
Twins
Perranoski
Dodgers
Koufax
McBean
Pirates
Spahn
Maloney
Reds
Bouton
Yanks
Ford
Peters
White Sox
Downing
Radatr
Red Sox
Minneapolis
Minnesota Twins
Jimmy Hall
Ted Williams
Bob Allison
Harmon Killebrew
Killebrew
Hall
Vikings Trim Roster to 37 Players With Cuts
The Minnesota Vikings released three players, moving the squad toward the NFL limit of 37. The cuts were defensive end Charlie Ferguson quarterback and punter John McCormick and rookie linebacker Jim O Mahoney.
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Minneapolis-St Paul
UPI
Minnesota Vikings
Charlie Ferguson
John McCormick
Jim O'Mahoney
Dodger Pact Signed by USC Baseball Star Holman
Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed signing high school star Gary Holman to a 1964 bonus contract after Holman, USC baseball champion and 1963 College World Series all tournament pick, requested immediate pro status while remaining two years of college eligibility. Holman also played guard for USC basketball and hailed from Brea Olinda High School. Chief scout Al Campanis noted Holman warned of interest from another major league club if not signed now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Dodgers
Holman
Omaha
Neb
Dodgers
Brea-Olinda
Calif
al Campanis
Beman
Japan
Dey
Francis Ouimet
Ted Ray
Harry Vardon
Boston
Charley Coe
Oklahoma City
Braves Deny Move Talk After Attendance Concerns
Milwaukee Braves president John McHale dismissed rumors the club will relocate from Milwaukee to Atlanta. He said no move is being considered and noted attendance problems are being reviewed after the season. He said the move was not discussed by league executives and no new decision has been made.
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Chicago
UPI
Milwaukee Braves
Wisconsin
John McHale
Braves
Milwaukee
McHale
United Press International
Atlanta Bids for Major League Baseball Franchise
Atlanta seeks a major league team with an $8 million, 40 000 seat stadium under construction. Gov Carl Sanders Mayor Ivan Allen Jr and civic leaders pitched in Cleveland to club owners while several groups pursue a 1964 start and a 1965 move to the new stadium.
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Mented
Chicago
Milwaukee
Atlanta
UPI
Georgia
Carl Sanders
Ivan Allen Jr
Cleveland
Allen
Ponce de Leon Park
Atlanta Crackers
Redskins trim roster to 37 by cutting three players
Washington Redskins reduce roster to the NFL limit releasing quarterback Galen Hall former Penn State star and Ron Hatcher ex Michigan State fullback who saw limited action last season.
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Quarteback
Galen Hall
Penn State
Ron Hatcher
Michigan State
Washington
Unbeaten Black Mountain Wins Fred Shore Purse at Aqueduct
Unbeaten two year old Black Mountain rode a late surge to beat outsider Bold Sultan by one length in the six furlong Fred Shore Purse. Manuel Ycaza rode the Tudor Minstrel colt who increased earnings to about 13 640 dollars. Rupers finished third as a crowd of 26 442 watched the race and the daily double paid 445 90 dollars.
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New York
UPS
Black Mountain
Rold Sultan
Fred Shore
Aqueduct
Tudor Minstrel
Manuel Ycaza
Bold Sultan
Rupers
Terminator Captures Feature at Atlantic City in Convincing Dash
Terminator the crowd favorite romped to a 4 length victory in the feature $5,500 purse at Atlantic City. The Tulare gelding led at the stretch and finished six furlongs in 1 09 2/5, just a second from the track record, paying $3.80 $2.60 $2.20. Garnet and Black, Match Wits, and the daily double completed the exacta and trifecta considerations.
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Atlantic City
N. J
UPI
Terminator
Garnet and Black
Wayne Chambers Garnet
Black
Match Wits
Angel Dean Chance Cleared of Jaywalking Charge
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dean Chance, 22, who has spent the season losing decisions on the mound, was freed of a jaywalking charge yesterday by Municipal Court Commissioner Michael J. Yelovich. Officer Paul Barbosa testified he saw Chance only in his rear view mirror with a green signal, assuming the pitcher was walking against it. Chance said, I knew I was innocent.
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LOS Angeles
UPI
Los Angeles Angels
Dean Chance
Los Angeles Police Department
Michael J. Yelovich
Chance
Paul Barbosa
US Amateur Tops Pro Route for Many Golfers
Des Moines reports the US amateur golf championship highlights that many players choose amateur status for broader career opportunities. Joe Dey notes top pros lure many, yet only a minority turn pro in 25 years. Examples include Francis Ouimet and Charley Coe, with amateurs balancing sport and business calls.
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Des Moines
Iowa
UPD
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Gene Littler
Lawson Little
Skee Riegel
Sam Arzetta
Billy Maxwell
Hillman Robbins
US Golf Association
Joe Dey
Nicklaus
Palmer
Littler
Dey
Harvie Ward
Charlie Coe
Deane Beman
Labron Harris
Baseball Matchups and Night Games From Thursday Schedule
Major League listings show teams like Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Kansas City, Cleveland and Minnesota in night games with win loss parenthetical records. Matchups include San Francisco at New York, Houston at Philadelphia, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and Chicago at St. Louis among others with pitchers and records noted.
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Boston
Los Angeles
Jeffner
Gatewood
New York
Kansas City
Ford
Rakow
Baltimore
Chicago
A McNally
McCormick
Fisher
Detroit
Washington
Anderson
Daniels
Cleveland
Minnesota
Denevan
Stange
San Francisco
Sanford
Powel
Houston
Philadelphia
Zachary
Culp
St. Louis
Buh
Ellsworth
Ledecki
Pittsburgh
Drysdale
Padres
Veale
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Lemaster
Maloney
Purkey
Alenge
1. Louis
Bening
Louis
Steelers Acquire Art Anderson From Bears
The Pittsburgh Steelers obtained tackle Art Anderson from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a draft choice. Anderson will join as a third year NFL player and is a 6 foot 3 inch 244 pound graduate of Idaho. Peter Perreault, a guard from Boston University, was released to make room. Also cut were halfback Joe Womack, and linebackers Jackie Simpson and Bob Rowley.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Pittsburgh Steelers
Art Anderson
Chicago Bears
Steelers
Anderson
NFL
University of Idaho
Peter Perreault
Boston University
Joe Womack
Jackie Simpson
Bob Rowley
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Musial
UMP
Cardinals
Cub
Cal Koonce
Ken Boyer
Jim Schaffer
Curt Flood
Ron Santo
Frank Secory
Stan Musial
Schaffer
John Pryor
Ken Hubbs
Vikings
Dodger
Gary Holman
Uni
Versity
Southern California
Mare Trail
Alan Laythorpe
Washington Redskins
National Football League
Roman Mejias
Angel
Jim Fregosi
Charlie Dees
Dick Williams
Boston Red Sox
Chavez Ravine
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