Banks near miss haunts Cardinals 1953 scouting report
Ernie Banks joined baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown as Quincy Trouppe recalls Cardinals front office bias in 1953. A Cardinals scout discouraged Banks calling him hittable and a scatter arm while Buck O’Neill urged action. Banks later shone with the Cubs and Clemente with the Pirates, highlighting missed talents.
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Wiggin Sees Better Things for His Chiefs in 1977
Kansas City coach Paul Wiggin asserts the Chiefs will improve with better personnel after a 0-1 exhibition start. They host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead while Detroit blanked them 17-0 in Detroit. Steelers aim to build midseason form after beating Buffalo 24-8.
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National Football and Basketball Team Movements Across NFL and NBA
Multiple teams announce signings waivers and trades across the NFL and NBA. Key moves include Denver signing Robert Smith guard. Washington releasing Larry Willis and adding Skip Sharp. Atlanta releasing Guy Roberts. Baltimore signing Lyle Blackwood and cutting Andy Reid. Detroit acquiring David Posey kicker. Houston adding Joheny Dean. Rams signing Marold Jackson. Raiders sending Tragea Mary Hubbard to Detroit for cash. Seahawks obtaining Horace Jones for cash. Buccaneers placing Calvin Harper on injured reserve. Chargers acquiring Gregg Gutier from Rams and Calvin Culliver via waivers. Don Guilett placed on 2 day DL and Gil Patterson recalled from Syracuse.
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Blue Jays Hire Bobby Mattick As Florida League Manager
Toronto Blue Jays announce veteran scout Bobby Mattick will manage the Florida Instructional League club in Dunedin. With 40 years in professional baseball, Mattick takes the helm for the instructional program in the Sunshine State.
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Parker Switched Sports After Knee Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Dave Parker starred as an all around football ball carrier in high school but a knee injury forced him to pursue baseball as his professional career.
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Military easing frees football bowls after wartime curbs
On this date in 1945 the Office of Defense Transportation announced relaxed limits on non essential travel as Japan neared surrender. Football bowl games could resume after being in limbo since other major events were cancelled earlier in the year including the Indianapolis 500 the U S Open and the All Star Baseball Game.
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DuPont, Richey reach semis in clay tennis upset blocked by rain
Laura DuPont advanced to the U S Clay Courts semifinals after rallying to beat Maria Bueno 5 7 6 4 6 2 in a rain delayed day. Nancy Richey Iris Ridell and Cynthia Doerner also moved into the semifinals as rain paused most men’s play.
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NL Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
National League leaders feature Parker Pittsburgh and Templeton St Louis atop batting lists with high at bats and runs. Foster Cincinnati leads RBIs and home runs while pitching stars like Rav and Reuschel post strong win totals and low ERAs.
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First grid game opens intercollegiate football history
The first intercollegiate football contest occurred on November 6 1869 in New Brunswick New Jersey with Rutgers playing Princeton.
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Broncs tabbed at MACs best
PERRYSBURG Ohio AP The race for the Mid American Conference football title this season should be close Western Michigan is slight favorite over Ohio University in a media poll with seven teams getting first place votes Ball State Kent State Bowling Green Miami Central Michigan Toledo Eastern Michigan and Northern Illinois also cited in rankings Robert Broncs bylines not shown
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Bengals' Perry seeks an image in Bengals defense
Wilmington Ohio AP Scott Perry, a second year Bengals defensive back who plays three positions, rejects a choirboy image while pursuing anonymity. From Williams College to Kent School he blends independence with hard work on and off the field, drawing high praise for his tough hitting.
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Monroe High Football Season Tickets On Sale
Reserved season tickets for Monroe High six home games go on sale. Adults pay 12 dollars and students 9 dollars. Orders can be placed by contacting Mary Ann Leeds at 539-8824. Hornet Booster jackets are available and sold in the athletic ticket office.
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AMA Regional Motorcycle Championships at Dayton
Over 100 riders from 21 states and Canada compete in the seventh annual AMA Regional Motorcycle Championships at Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Time trials start at 6 p.m. with racing at 8 p.m. Sponsored by Old Time Newsies for Charity.
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Champ draws heavy impost in River Downs feature race
Royald Champion II at 122 pounds and Brave Wind at 119 are the favorites in the $4,200 ninth race at River Downs a mile and 1 16. Roan Raider won the $3,500 eighth with Darellah's Dream second and payoffs of $11 $5.80 and $3.20. Daily double 9-10 paid $108.40 behind Les Pet and Boosh. Crowd 4,213 for total receipts of $446,141.
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Armco Interplant Softball Tournament Opens At Armco Park
Thirty four teams enter the Armco Interplant event for classes B C and D in a double elimination format at Armco Association Park. Play starts at 4 45 p m with 16 games today and 16 more tomorrow. Class D meets at 8 15 p m and Class B C at 7 15 p m on Sunday after morning round.
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Middletown Hosts K of C Stateball Tourney at Goldman Park
Middletown Local 1610 serves as host for the Ohio of Columbus Stateball Tournament at Goldman Park this weekend. An eight team double elimination event begins at noon Saturday with finals at 1 30 p.m. Sunday. Defending champ Cincinnati Seton is out of regional play.
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Mary Stidworthy Wins National Smallbore Rifle Championship
Army reserve private Mary Stidworthy from Prescott Arizona became the first woman in nearly 20 years to win the National Smallbore Rifle Championship at Camp Perry Ohio. She scored 6397 to edge Maj Lones Wigger by one point as approximately 500 shooters competed.
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Motorcycling for Muscular Dystrophy Ride Sets Sunday
The second annual scenic ride starts Sunday in the University of Dayton Arena parking lot. The two to three hour event includes checkpoints with prizes totaling over $1,000 for cyclists who hit all points. Proceeds benefit Muscular Dystrophy research.
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