Waitkus shooting haunts sport world and memory
The piece recalls Eddie Waitkus 1949 shooting at Edgewater Beach Hotel, its ripple through a Chicago fan and national sports culture, linking violence in sport to global tragedies. It notes Waitkus’s survival, his return to play, and his era’s reflections on violence, memory, and the Olympic era.
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Major Hoople's Football Forecast Picks Week
Hoople projects a busy weekend with top clashes nationwide. Predictions include Tennessee over Auburn 17 14 Arizona State over Wyoming 35 28 Texas over Texas Tech 24 14 Colorado over Oklahoma State 36 12 and USC over Michigan State 35 20 Nebraska over Minnesota 36 12 plus an upset Kansas over Florida State 22 15 and Michigan over Tulane 28 22.
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Predictions for Sept 30 college games
Predictions list results for several matchups dated Sept 30 including Temple at Holy Cross Texas A M at Army TCU at Texas Arlington Texas at Texas Tech Utah State at Colorado State SMU at Virginia Tech Washington State at Utah Washington at Illinois Colorado at Oklahoma State Bowling Green at Western Michigan Wichita State at Southern Illinois William and Mary at Citadel Arizona State at Wyoming Yale at Connecticut night game.
Bench rips 40th homer as Reds slip to Braves
United Press International notes Cincinnati star Johnny Bench hits his 40th homer this season, first catcher to reach 40 in multiple seasons, though the Reds fall 8-5 to Atlanta. Hank Aaron adds his 33rd homer for the Braves. Other NL results include Chicago over Montreal 8-0 and Dodgers 3-0 over San Diego.
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Knicks Prospectus Sees Playoff Run Amid Reed Uncertainty
New York, despite the seventh best NBA record, aims for a playoff finals push with coach Red Holzman trading for Jerry Lucas and relying on Frazier Barnett Monroe and Bibby. Reed age 30 may return. Lucas becomes center while Rackley backs up. Predicted second in the Atlantic. next Philadelphia.
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WE STANDINGS Major League Standings By United Press International
United Press International reports division clinches and results from Wednesday games across the major leagues. Highlights include St Louis 4-0 over New York, Chicago 8-0 over Montreal, Atlanta 8-5 over Cincinnati, and San Diego 0 after losses, with various schedules and probable pitchers listed for upcoming games.
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Hairston stars as Lakers beat Warriors in exhibition opener
Happy Hairston scored 22 points and grabbed 21 rebounds as the defending NBA champion Lakers beat Golden State 119 to 99 in Santa Barbara. Ellis filled in at center with 16 points and 13 rebounds while West added 16 and McMillian 18.
Sonics Top Bulls 94 78 In Preseason Showdown
Seattle beat Chicago 94 to 78 as Spencer Haywood scored 26 and grabbed 17 rebounds. John Brisker added 16 points and Jim Fox contributed 14 in the exhibition win.
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