Lamar Tech Tragedy Shocks Campus In Plane Crash
Lamar Tech in Beaumont mourning after a two engine private plane crash killed coach Ty Terrell and five track team members returning from Drake Relays. Seven died overall, including the pilot, as authorities note no distress signal. Memorial services set at McDonald Gymnasium. classes canceled.
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Tyrus “Ty” Terrell
Randy Clewis
Palestine
Don DeLaune
Lamarque
Mike Favazza
Beaumont
John Richardson
Waverly Thomas
Galveston
Lamar Tech
Northwestern State College
Natchiotoches
Alexandria
DeLaune
Favazza
Thomas
Richardson
Drake
Reashbeck Signs with Kent State Bears Ohio State Lineage
Dave Reasbeck, younger brother of former OSU star Dick Reasbeck, signs a letter of intent with Kent State University. The 6 foot 3 guard from Martins Ferry HS was a second team all Ohio selection, scored 499 points in his final season, and had a best game of 51 points against Bridgeport.
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Kent
Ohio
Dave Reasbeck
Dick Reasbeck
Ohio State
Kent State University
Reasbeck
Martins Ferry High School
Bridgeport
First Big League Pitcher to Wear Glasses
In 1877 Bill White of the Boston Braves became the first major league pitcher to wear glasses, marking a notable milestone in baseball equipment history.
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Bill White
Boston Braves
Canadiens Top Hawks 4-3 In Overtime To Secure East Final
Montreal defeats Chicago 4-3 in sudden death overtime to win the series four games to one. Jacques Lemaire scores twice with Bobby Rousseau and Tremblay aiding, as Toe Blake’s coaching outmaneuvers Billy Reay’s lineup. The Canadiens advance toward the West Final against the winner of St Louis Minnesota.
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Montreal
Montreal Canadiens
Canadiens
Chicago Black Hawks
Toe Blake
Jacques Lemaire
Bobby Rousseau
J. ©.Tremblay
Bob Schmantz
Stan Mikita
Wayne Maki
Hawks
Chicago
Billy Reay
Lemaire
Blake
Reay
Beliveau
Mikita
Mohns
Wharram
St. Louis
Minnesota
Barber wins Nelson Classic by one stroke over Zarley
Miller Barber, of Sherman Texas, captured the Byron Nelson Golf Classic with a final round 70 to finish 270 10 under. Ker mit Zarley from Seattle and Harold Henning of South Africa finished tied for second with 271 and 273 respectively. The event drew 30000 fans in Amelia and posted gate receipts of 205093 while Byron Nelson praised the tournament’s success.
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Dallas
Tex
Eagles
Miller Barber
Kermit Zarley
Barber
Sherman
Zarley
Preston Trail
Harold Henning
South Africa
University of Houston
Seattle
Wash
Henning
Amelia
Reeds Win Mixed Calcutta at Wildwood Golf Event
Barry and Amy Reed finished with a 64 to win Wildwood's Mixed Calcutta yesterday. They held a three stroke lead over Gerald and Helena Curtis who shot 67 for second, with Harold and Katie Agee third at 69 and Bob and Jean Curry fourth at 70 among 200 couples.
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Barry
Amy Reed
Wildwood
Calcutta
Reeds
Gerald
Helena Curtis
Harold
Katie Agee
Bob
Jean Curry
Penn Runners Outdo Drake at Penn Drake Relays Showdown
Eastern carnival results favor Penn 9-7 with three ties across 19 college events. Villanova clocks several wins including a meet record distance medley while Drake takes sprint medley and mile, Kansas posts records in hurdles, and Hopkins and Burgher both top national marks in the triple jump.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Drake
Villanova
Jumbo Jim Elliott
Kansas
Jim Ryan
Prairie View
Wildcats
Texas
Jayhawk
Yale
Lennon Burgher
Nebraska
Aaron Hopkins
Toledo
Hopkins
Burgher
Track Feud Tops Agenda at NCAA Council Meeting
The 18 member NCAA policy council opens a three day session with the running feud over track and field meets as the top issue. NCAA president Marcus L. Plant says a moratorium on enforcing noncollegiate meet certification would stay until after the Mexico City Olympics. The U S Track and Field Federation rejects arbitration board proposals. Sessions are closed.
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Denver
AAU
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Marcus L. Plant
University of Michigan
Mexico City
Plant
U.S. Track and Field Federation
Humphrey
Lebanon Raceway First Nine Races Show Packed Trot and Pace Lines
The Lebanon Raceway program lists nine races with multiple entries each. Notable trot and pace contenders include Sir Gallent Prince Merrie Ciem Jimmy Land and Mystery Hill False Old Taconite Princess Ellen Where's Robert. plus drivers Kinnett Farrington McCalla Shaner and others.
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Sir Gallent Prince
Kinnett
Merrie Ciem
Farrington
Jimmy Land
McCalla
Iss Sandra
Shaner
Demon Glow
Jordan
Speed Formula
Miller
Lakeland
Star
Carpenter
Hi Babe Sayre Sori
Mystery Hill
Clemmons
False Old
Wilson
Taconite
Albertson
Princess Ellen
McKeever
Robert
Hiteman
C. L. McPherson
Owens
Marietta Astra
Willams
Taytees Farve
Tba
Bruce Pee O
Scott
Amish Key
Nancy Sayre
Sayre
Brother Galion
Peter
Oaklawn
Linda
Seewer
Hary E
Karen D
Williams
Pace
Coney Island
Landes
Chief Good Friday
Joey W
Niemczycki
Sharon Dale
Highandy
Nancy's Pal
Picklesmer
Candy Sue Counsel
Rankin
Koo Kee Wilson
Trojanaire
Zimmerman
Lorrie Ann Scotch
Ember
Frederick
Foist
Carey's Dream
Pro Courtsters Prep For More Giant Killers
In Bournemouth AP reports Mark Cox 24 amateur upsets Pancho Gonzalez and Roy Emerson at the British Hardcourts Championship stirring hope that more upsets will occur on the open tour. Promoter George MacCall says top pros must train for Wimbledon and major events as Cox’s feats spark anticipation. Ken Rosewall defeats Rod Laver in a professional all Australian final.
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Ken Rosewall
Rod Laver
Roger Cornell Carded Second Hole-in-One at Forest Hills
Roger Cornell used a five wood to ace the 181 yard No. 18 at Forest Hills Country Club yesterday. It marked the second ace of the young season at Forest Hills amid a 39 34 74 round in a foursome with Gene Winglewich Paul Landis and John Adams. The year's first ace came at No. 8 by Harry France with a five wood.
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Roger Cornell
Forest Hills
Cornell
Gene Winglewich
Paul Landis
John Adams
Harry France
France
Derby Week Brings Stars and Trials to Churchill Downs
About 17 Derby hopefuls stable at Churchill Downs as Kentucky Derby Week begins in Louisville. The Derby Trial Stakes on Tuesday shapes the field for America's premier race, with Dancer's Image among leading contenders after wins in the Governor's Gold Cup and Wood Memorial. Other possibles include Te Vega, Son Of Swoon, Keele, Proper Proof, Iron Ruler, and Captain's Gig among several Derby hopefuls. Bold Hour delivered a notable earlier performance at Aqueduct with Johnny Rotz, highlighting the competitive field ahead of the 14 mile Derby.
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ED Schuyler JR
Louisville
Churchill Downs
America
CBS
Peter Fuller
Dancer
Te Vega
Swoon
Big Bend
Keele
Proper Proof
Frank C. Sullivan
Downs
October House Farm
Iron Ruler
Wood Memorial
Central States Craftsmen Bowling Tourney Sees Leaders Firm
At Sports Bowl, CSC Pin Play remains steady as Menger Mohawk Cutting Tools Detroit tops the weekend actual count with 2 929 and trails in top 10 handicap. Cleveland duelers Polear and Kock move to second in handicap doubles with 1 293. Johnson of Cleveland sits fifth in handicap singles. All-events top five unchanged. Tourney ends May 12.
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Central States
Sports Bowl
Menger
Johnson
Cleveland Kegler
Leaders bowling results from Cambridge and surrounding areas
The Leaders bowling standings list top overall, singles doubles and all events. Notable entries include Roberson Marathon Cambridge City Indiana 3 086 and Acme Class Ypsilanti Michigan 3 001 with other high scorers across Ohio Michigan Indiana and Kentucky.
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Cambridge City
Ind
Acme
Ypsilanti
Mich
Newcastle Lanes
Newcastle
Dearborn Masonic
Dearborn
Budinger’s Shell
Pt. Huron
L. Huffman
Columbus
F. Baker
Bellefontaine
R. Rothfus
Lancaster
B. Bryant
Akron
O. Johnsom
Cleveland
C. Pyle
J. Key
K. Polear
E. Kock
C. Hemlinger
W. Chenoweth
Elyria
J. Kephard
Q. A. Mullins
Muncie
F. Penick E. Furlong
Ludlow
E. Weir
R. D. Apple
E. Cleveland
Dover High coach Cliff Rose resigns after 18 21 run
Dover Ohio AP Cliff Rose steps down as Dover High School head basketball coach after a two season stretch that produced 18 victories and 21 losses. Also note Conn McCreary, Derby winner with Count Turf, remains active training for New York breeders.
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Dover
Ohio
Cliff Rose
Dover High School
Conn McCreary
Jack Amiel
Count Turf
New York
Underdog Ellis Wins WBA Title in Split Decision
Jimmy Ellis, 28, father of six, defeated Jerry Quarry by split decision to claim the World Boxing Association heavyweight title in Oakland. Ellis, Louisville born, rose as an underdog through the tournament, and now seeks a worthy challenger including Joe Frazier and former sparring partner Cassius Clay.
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Oakland
Jimmy Ellis
Jerry Quarry
Bellflower
Calif
Ellis
Louisville
Quarry
Cassius Clay
Clay
Dickson Wins Fourth Straight USAC Sprint Race
Larry Dickson of Marietta Ohio dominated the 30 lap feature at the half mile asphalt track in New Bremen Ohio winning the 15 mile race in 9 25 39 and earning 1136 A track record of 18 25 seconds for a lap was set during qualifications as Dickson also held the previous mark.
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New Bremen
Bucks To Open Sports Camps At Ohio State
Ohio State University athletic facilities will open this summer to Columbus teenagers with coaches on hand to teach various sports. The program, a joint effort with community social agencies, targets youths with limited opportunities and runs from June 24 to August 15. Activities will use the natatorium St John Arena French Field House tracks outdoor basketball courts and the men's gym.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University
Columbus
Richard C. Larkins
University
Larkins
St. John
Ex Writer Edward Bang Dies at 88 in Cleveland
Edward F. Bang former sports editor of the Cleveland News died at Western Reserve Nursing Home in Kirtland aged 88. He earned national recognition in sports writing and charitable promotions after succeeding Grantland Rice as editor in 1907 and retiring after the 1960 sale of the paper.
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Cleveland
Edward F. Bang
Cleveland News
Western Reserve Nursing Home
Kirtland
Midwest
Bang
the News
Grantland Rice
Cleveland Press
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al Jones
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