Cassius Clay Hints at VP Run on Carson Show
Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay joked on television that he might run for vice president with President Johnson. He claimed if elected Johnson would secure Negro, Black Muslim, and union votes plus “the greatest life insurance in the world.” He also quipped about escorting Mrs. President Johnson to the supermarket and staying safe with a Black Muslim in the White House.
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Weber Leads Finalists in Firestone PBA Tournament of Champions
Akron Ohio AP Weber the top money winner this year led with 11 319 in the 48 game qualifying test to reach the finals at Rivera Lanes. He will face three other finalists Davis Zahn and Harnisch with Davis 23 of Phoenix second at 10 974 Zahn 25 of Atlanta third at 10 789 Harnisch 27 of Buffalo climbed from 9th to final.
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Birdie Tebbetts cautious after Tribe rout of Giants
In Tucson on Friday the Cleveland Indians crushed the San Francisco Giants 13 to 3 with a 10 run fifth inning burst. Manager Birdie Tebbetts tempered optimism saying the opponent was cold while praising pitchers Lee Stange Jack Kralick and Bob Heffner and noting Jim Landis led the hitting with two doubles and a triple. Vic Davalillo added two hits as a pinch hitter and Kralick shrugged off arm soreness after his two innings of work.
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Eighteen Returners Highlight Ohio Bobcats Spring Camp
Ohio University opens spring football practice April 8 under Coach Bill Hess with eighteen returning starters among eighty two players. The Bobcats aim to rebound after a winless 0 10 season.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores From Early Games
Minnesota defeated Cincinnati 10 to 6 while St. Louis beat Detroit 7 to 6. Boston topped Atlanta 7 to 1 and Cleveland won 13 to 3 against San Francisco. California beat Chicago N 5 to 0 and Kansas City defeated Houston 4 to 0. New York N lost to Chicago A 4 to 7 and Philadelphia beat Baltimore 7 to 5. Pittsburgh triumphed over New York A 7 to 3.
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Weiskopf Leads Greensboro Open Tie With Sanders
Ohioan Tom Weiskopf and Doug Sanders shared the Greensboro Open lead at 135 after three rounds. Weiskopf, 23, posted a 67 with four birdies and 34 putts, while Sanders salvaged a 70 after a 65 first round.
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Monroe High shuts out Kings Mills 6-0 in spring action
Monroe High rode a five run third inning to a 6-0 victory over Kings Mills at the Hornets field. Jim Soule pitched a three hit, 13 strikeout gem over seven innings with two relievers Branden burg and Sergent closing. Adams drove in two as Monroe improved in league play.
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Madison High blanks Franklin 2-0 behind Schenck
Madison High pitchers Gary Schenck and Tim Dawson limited Franklin to three hits as the Mohawks posted a 2-0 victory. Franklin threatened in the sixth with runners on second and third and two out before Dawson’s line drive ended the frame.
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Trenton Falls to Garfield in 12-5 Game Loss
Trenton High dropped its second straight defeat, 12-5 to Garfield. The Trojans made five errors as Conyer and Hibbard pitched for Trenton while Garfield combined for 12 runs on 14 hits with key attacks from Barber, Roth, and Hayes.
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Fenwick Falcons Take Third in Seven Mile Triangular Meet
Fenwick High finished third with 37 points in a triangular meet hosted by Seven Mile. Seven Mile scored 78 points, Jackson totaled 43, and Fenwick claimed firsts in the 880 relay and the high jump.
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Waivers Sought On Veteran Frank Thomas
The Atlanta Braves asked waivers on veteran Frank Thomas to grant his outright release. The move reduces the roster to 30 players, two over the season limit, allowing Thomas time to seek a deal with another club. Thomas, 36, joined the Braves last season for added power as the pennant race began. He has played for Philadelphia Houston Braves Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee and New York.
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Boxing Probe Goes Into Recess Amid Press Controversy
Federal grand jury probing boxing in Chicago paused Friday after testifying sessions with two Chicago gangsters and six New York fight figures. U S Attorney Edward Hanrahan said the routine session followed publicized coverage, as witnesses including Bernard Glickman testified about gangster attempts to muscle in on the Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell championship bout.
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Eagles Trade Maxie Baughan to Rams for Young Players
Philadelphia trades unhappy linebacker Maxie Baughan to the Los Angeles Rams for two rookies and a future draft choice. Frank Molden and Fred Brown, both first-year players, go to the Eagles and are viewed as promising additions for Los Angeles. Baughan, aged 28, sought a move amid salary and defensive scheme concerns.
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McGee Leads Bowl-Down-Cancer Tourney Fight At Eastern
Bowling action spans multiple centers with high scores from Phyllis Tucker 704 and Dom Guido 747 as Billie McGee leads at Eastern Lanes 673. Tournament wraps tomorrow with top players at Sports Bowl J-J Lanes and Eastern Lanes, while estate notice and boxing debut noted in nearby city briefs.
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Termites and Trust in Home Canvassers
A warning about using unknown house-to-house canvassers to inspect homes for termites. The note questions the reliability of unfamiliar operators and urges skepticism toward unfamiliar service providers.
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