Cubs face Hubbs void as Beckett battles for second base
Cubs seek replacement for the late Ken Hubbs with Glenn Beckett, Joey Amalfitano, and Ron Campbell contending for second while Jimmy Stewart shifts to shortstop. The infield features Santo Banks Williams strong at bat but the double play duo remains a concern despite a deep pitching staff led by Larry Jackson.
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Devaney Sees Open Race for 1965 Big Eight Title
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney rejects expectations of a title run, noting spring practice shapes a thin middle offensive line and a wide open race with Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma State and Colorado among contenders. The piece also covers KU meet notes on Mike Shinn hand surgery and Mike Ditka’s praise for Gale Sayers plus Kansas players on NFL rosters and upcoming film appearances.
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Brennan defends British Empire middleweight title in Auckland
In Auckland Gomeo Brennan from the Bahamas outpointed Earl Nikora of New Zealand to retain the British Empire middleweight title. The bout featured Brennan dominating the later rounds while Nikora pressed the pace throughout the match.
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Cagers Set Semifinal Showdown in National Junior College Tourney
Jaco Cagers meet Eastern Utah and Vincennes in semifinals after Burlington Iowa and Eastern Utah won tense quarterfinals. Burlington edged Northeastern 73 71 on a late shot. Eastern Utah survived Murray State 65 63 in double overtime. Consolations saw Canton over Ferruri 64 63, Kilgore 112 59 over Beebe, Howard County 73 64 over Willmar, and Dodge City 79 64 over Moberly.
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Gifford Leaves Giants For Sportscaster's Job
New York AP reports Frank Gifford, longtime Giants backfield star, retires from pro football after twelve seasons to become a full time sports broadcaster. He will be the Giants television color man next fall and will keep other radio and TV duties. Rumors since 1964 had hinted at his departure.
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Bowling Clinic: Emulate top pros like Dick Weber
Billy Sixty urges bowlers to pick a model with similar build and copy his rhythm. He highlights Charlie Daw’s footwork and Dick Weber’s precise timing and target, noting Weber’s angle shift now favors a wider hook and advises staying with the model’s adjustment.
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Diamond Data Exhibition Baseball Results and Schedule
Thursday results show Cincinnati defeating St. Louis 4 to 1 and Houston beating New York 7 to 4. Los Angeles 13, Washington 5. Philadelphia 6, Detroit 6 in 12 innings. Pittsburgh 7, Kansas City 1. Los Angeles A 8, San Francisco 7 in 10 innings. Boston 7, Cleveland 38. Chicago A 6, New York A 9. Minnesota 9, Milwaukee 8. Saturday schedules list multiple matchups across Florida venues including St Petersburg and Fort Lauderdale with divided squads noted.
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Jack Wallace Named Head Coach at Drake University
Jack Wallace, former Kansas and Missouri coach, is named head football coach at Drake University in Des Moines. He succeeds Bus Mertes and has served as first assistant for the past five years.
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Jack Wallace
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Stagg favored little men over muscle in football career
Amos Alonzo Stagg, a 57 year coaching force, championed small, quick players like Eckersall and Herschberger. He built Chicago into a Big Ten power, championed fair play, and continued coaching and advising roles until late in life.
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Americans Break Canada’s Curling Cup Hold on Scotland
The Superior Wis rink skipped by Raymond Somerville beat Canada's defending champions 9 to 6 to end seven straight Scotch Cup titles and win the World Curling Championship in Perth Scotland.
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