Palmer Leaves Kansas Football Roster After Unconfirmed Quit
Senior quarterback Brian Palmer reportedly quit the Kansas University football team though coach Jack Mitchell said he had no confirmation. Palmer, a Winnipeg native, had been in a heated quarterback battle with Sid Micek, Steve Renko and Dave Crandall and could not be reached for comment.
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Brian Palmer
Kansas University
Jack Mitchell
The
Journal World
Palmer
Sid Micek
Micek
Steve Renko
Dave Crandall
Winnipeg
Canada
Rookie Hurler Defeats A's to Snap Losing Streak
The Chicago White Sox rookie Gary Peters held the Kansas City Athletics to four hits and a leadoff homer as Chicago defeated KC 2-1. Jim Brosnan aided with two strikeouts in the ninth. Nellie Fox and Camilo Cameron led the attack with three hits apiece.
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Kansas City Athletics
New York Yankees
Gary Peters
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Bats
Dave Morehead
Boston
A’s
Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles Dodgers
St. Louis
Yanks
Eddie Lopat
New York
Peters
White Sox
Jim Brosnan
Cincinnati
Brosnan
Ted Bowsfield
Bowsfield
Athletics
Chuck Essegian
Jerry Lumpe
George Alusik
Nellie Fox
Camilo Cameron
Chicago
Mike Hershberger
Sandy Koufax
Dodgers
Ray Washburn
Cardinals
Johnny Buzhardt
Dave Wickersham
Lombardi Reacts To Hornung Suspension Shocked Packers Coach Considers Quit
New York AP Vince Lombardi said he was stunned by Paul Hornungs betting suspension. He told NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle he might quit, then called the action severe but necessary. Lombardi praised Hornung as a great player while expressing sympathy for the young star.
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NEW York
Vince Lombardi
Paul Hornung
Pete Rozelle
National Football League
Green Bay Packers
Lombardi
Rozelle
Paul
Green Bay
Hornung
Packers
Lane Seeks Shot At Lightweight Title
New York AP report notes Kenny Lane awaiting a title opportunity as champion Carlos Ortiz considers defending the belt against junior lightweight Flash Elorde in the Philippines. Ortiz has no solid offer yet for a Lane bout.
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New York
Kenny Lane
Carlos Ortiz
Lane
Flash Elorde
Philippines
Balk rule talk eyed by Giles Cronin and Frick in NY
National League President Warren Giles, AL President Joe Cronin, and Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick plan a special meeting in New York to craft a common balk ruling. With NL balks leading 96 to 9 early in the season, the trio aims to settle the issue before the All-Star Game and World Series. Giles ordered closer umpire scrutiny of pitchers.
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NEW York
Warren Giles
Joe Cronin
Ford Frick
Frick
Giles
Leaders National League Batting And Pitching Leaders
The report lists batting leaders in the National and American Leagues by stat, naming players from teams such as Covington Philadelphia San Francisco St Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh and Los Angeles with averages runs RBIs hits doubles triples and home runs. Pitching leaders Washburn Simmons Fischer Stock are highlighted with win loss records.
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Philadelphia
F. Alou
San Francisco
Flood
St. Louis
Aaron
Milwaukee
Boyer
White
Cardenas
Cincinnati
Cepeda
Skinner
Pittsburgh
Altman
Wills
Los Angeles
W. Davis
Washburn
Simmons
Causey
Kansas City
Yastrzemski
Boston
Allison
Minnesota
Hinton
Washington
Cunningham
Nicholson
Chicago
Wagner
Kaline
Detroit
Versalles
Cimoli
Kansas football mix shapes year under coach Mitchell
Kansas coach Jack Mitchell pursues a balanced attack as Abe Martin at Texas Christian shifts toward more running. The Jayhawks emphasize Steve Renko and other passers to improve the air game while maintaining a strong ground threat led by Gale Sayers and Tony Leiker. Defenses tested KU, but with returning stars and solid receiving corps, Mitchell aims for a competitive 1963 season despite defensive gaps.
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Jack Mitchell
Kansas University
Abe Martin
Texas Christian
Abe
John
TCU
Mitchell
Steve Renko
Steve
Renko
Dave Crandall
Sid Micek
Jack
Sayers
Ken Coleman
Tony Leiker
Mike Johnson
Armand Baughman
Crandall
Micek
Johnson
Leiker
Jays
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Kansas
Bobby Layne Announces Retirement From Pro Football
The longtime quarterback with Detroit and Pittsburgh says he is quitting after 15 NFL seasons. Layne, aged 34, discusses his passing records and decision amid a retirement announcement confirmed by Buddy Parker and acknowledged in New York. He plans no immediate future plans.
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New York
Bobby Layne
Detroit
Layne
Pittsburgh
Dallas
Buddy Parker
Parker
Omaha Moves to Rejoin NAIA Baseball Playoffs
The University of Omaha faculty athletic committee urges Athletic Director Virgil Yelkin to seek readmission to the NAIA baseball playoffs. Regents will decide Omaha's NCAA status as the team faces ongoing probation for an unapproved football bowl game.
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Omaha
University of Omaha
Virgil Yelkin
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
National Collegiate Athletic Association
University
NCAA
Bragan Imposes Fines to Curb Balks in Braves
Milwaukee Braves manager Bobby Bragan vowed a $25 fine for any future balks by his pitchers after balks contributed to losses. He announced an anti balk school for the mound staff on an open date, saying two fines had already been levied and others would be higher. He declined to disclose exact amounts, citing fairness to the players.
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Milwaukee Braves
Bobby Bragan
Balks
Braves
Bragan
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