All-Star Game Mound Heroes Look for a Patsy
Jim Murray notes that All-Star pitching relies on rookies and veterans alike, with managers choosing youngsters to face top hitters. The piece recalls past injuries and nerves in famous games, praising veterans while highlighting the pressure on new pitchers.
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Crenshaw First Cat Named to Star Squad Since Taylor in 54
Willis Crenshaw ex Kansas State fullback has been chosen for the College All-Star team the first K State player picked since Corky Taylor in 1954. The All Stars duel the Chicago Bears on Aug 7 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Crenshaw 225 pounds from St Louis starred in the East West game in Buffalo and signed with the St Louis Cardinals. He has been a key two way player for K State despite injuries last fall.
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Doug Weaver
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Three Wyoming football players hail from Canada
Three members of the Wyoming Cowboys football roster are Canadian by birth. The trio represents Canada on the program, highlighting international reach and the team's scouting reach beyond the United States.
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Perfect game near miss in semi pro action
Jim Wyatt, formerly with the Kansas City A's, carried a no hitter into the 27th batter before a throwing error plated Grove Oklahoma. The Anderson, Missouri pitcher struck out 11 as his team defeated Grove 3-0 with a near perfect game.
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McAuley Regional High School
Two Sooner Lines, Says Gomer Jones
Oklahoma City AP Gomer Jones new head coach promises two lines that can play both ways and three versatile backfields. He succeeds Bud Wilkinson who resigned to run for the Senate. Finding a capable passing quarterback is a major challenge.
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Cards and Athletics Resume After All Star Break
The Kansas City A's and St. Louis Cardinals return to action from the All Star break in worse positions than last season. Kansas City opens with rookie Jose Santiago facing Minnesota while Curt Simmons starts for St. Louis against New York. Harmon Killebrew and Bob Allison pace the Twins, with Tony Oliva and others hot for Minnesota.
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U S Vault Star Beaten In a European Contest
In Cologne Germany Wolfgang Reinhardt beat Texan Fred Hansen in the pole vault while American Henry Carr won the 100 and 200 meter dashes. Reinhardt set a European record at 16 feet 9 inches and Hansen, pursuing a world record of 17 feet 2 inches, cleared 16 5 in the competition. Carr ran 10.3 for the 100 and 20.7 for the 200 amid head winds.
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Russell to Hold Clinics in Four Mississippi Cities
Boston Celtics star Bill Russell will conduct free basketball clinics this weekend in Jackson Canton Meridian and Clarksdale Mississippi He will offer pointers to interested youths regardless of race as his schedule allows
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Buhl Aims at Best Season Yet with Cubs
Chicago pitcher Bob Buhl, 35, earned his 10th win and a third shutout in a 2-0 victory over the Giants to open a doubleheader. With 16 starts and four losses this season, he seeks a winning year and a deeper Cubs push, aided by a refined pitching approach noted by Kennedy.
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Davis Cup Team Opens Italy Match in Florence
The American Davis Cup squad began three day play in Florence Italy as Chuck McKinley of San Antonio met Giordano Mailli in the opening singles and Frank Fehling of Coral Gables faced Italy's Nicola Petrangeli, the No 1 player.
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Patriots Sign Zoia
Boston Patriots of the AFL sign Ron Zoia a Quincy Massachusetts native and Hofstra star at running back.
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