Baseball great Rogers Hornsby dies at 66
CHICAGO RP Baseball mourns the loss of Rogers Hornsby known as the greatest right handed hitter. He died Saturday at Wesley Memorial Hospital at age 66 from a heart condition after a cataract operation and stroke. His funeral is set for Tuesday in Chicago.
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Armco Bowlers Open Strong In Armco Singles Tourney
The Armco Singles and Doubles Tournament opened at the Sports Bowl with East Works and General Office bowlers aiming for a 700 handicap series. Jim Smith led the Officemen with a 696, while Thompson tops Fabricating singles and doubles and leads all events at 1247. The Spoilers led the team event at 3059 as the tourney continues next Saturday.
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Detroit Proves It Has League's Top Defense
MIAMI AP Detroit Lions defeat Pittsburgh Steelers 17 to 10 in the Playoff Bowl. Lions defense blitzed Ed Brown, limiting completions to 5 of 12 and injuring three Steelers. Milt Plum earned MVP honors by passing 16 of 29 for 274 yards, with Ken Webb and Dan Lewis connecting on scoring plays. Layne stayed benched until seven minutes remaining.
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Wrestler Jackie Fargo Hurt After Realistic Attack
Nashville referee Jackie Fargo, 30, was treated in a Chattanooga hospital after a pro wrestling team’s attack appeared too realistic. He sustained a black eye and neck and shoulder injuries.
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Robinson Named Reds MVP For 1962 Season
Cincinnati AP Frank Robinson of the Reds was chosen most valuable Redleg by the Cincinnati chapter of the Baseball Writers Association. He led the NL in slugging in 1962 and posted career highs of .342 batting average, 208 hits, 51 doubles, 39 homers and 136 RBIs at age 27 in seven years with Cincinnati. He will be among Reds receiving awards at the chapter dinner this Saturday.
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Walker Answers More Questions at WPFB show
Middletown High coach Paul Walker expands his Q A format with a new Call The Coach program on WPFB Each Monday evening starting at 6 30 p m he will answer basketball questions from high school or college fans by calling 422 1128 during the show
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Kingpetch Gets Another Chance in Bangkok Return
The 19 year old Fighting Harada defends his world flyweight title against Pone Kingpetch in Bangkok after shocking the champion in Tokyo last October. Harada seeks to prove his win was no fluke in the rematch. Also featured is Billy Daniels versus Tony Alongi in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden broadcast by ABC. Daniels carries a 17-1 mark with eight KOs, Alongi 29-1 with 17 KOs.
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Hialeah Meeting Opens January 17 with Arnold Winick Prepped
Hialeah Florida AP reports trainer Arnold Winick, who led the local brigade with 11 winter winners, has multiple horses on the grounds as the season begins January 17. His strong start sets expectations for the opening meet.
Top 10 College Teams Results From AP Poll Week
The AP top 10 teams had varied results last week. Cincinnati crushed Houston and Wichita State, Loyola Chicago routed Dayton Marshall and Loyola of New Orleans, Illinois fell to Notre Dame, Arizona State beat New Mexico State and Texas Western, Ohio State defeated Brigham Young and Minnesota, Kentucky dropped to St Louis and Georgia Tech, Duke beat Virginia and NC State, Wichita State lost to Cincinnati, UCLA fell to Washington twice, and Auburn lost to Mississippi State.
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Wall leads Los Angeles Open as contenders close in
Art Wall Jr. holds a two stroke lead at Rancho Park Golf Course in Los Angeles Open action. The 39-year-old, top money of $9,000 at stake, posted 67 to reach 205 after 54 holes while Glenn Palmer and other major winners, including Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, loom within two strokes.
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Dolf Schaves Marks 15th NBA Season
Dolf Schaves of Syracuse enters his 15th season in the National Basketball Association, continuing a lengthy pro career with noted longevity and experience.
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Mississippi State-Ole Miss Series Record Update
In UNIVERSITY Mississippi State trails Ole Miss with the all time series now Ole Miss leading 31-24-? The series began in 1901 and Ole Miss has won 14 games since Mississippi State last beat them in 1946.
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Victory Was Literally Stolen
Kersey Colorado AP Platte Valley High guard Steve Salazar grabbed the ball from Estes Park quarterback Steve Graves as the game clock expired and scampered to the end zone. Officials awarded a legal touchdown and Platte Valley won 21 to 20.
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Angels Win Streak Fueled by Moran Pearson Thomas Wagner
Billy Moran Albie Pearson Lee Thomas and Leon Wagner played 160 games for the Los Angeles Angels last season, demonstrating durable depth for the club.
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Wrestlers Were Just Too Young at ASU Debut
Arizona State University wrestled Long Beach State in Tempe but forfeited after most Sun Devils were ineligible freshmen. The ASU program began wrestling but violated varsity rules, leaving only two eligible wrestlers.
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East-West Shrine Game Location
East-West Shrine Game is traditionally played in San Francisco at the Candlestick Park or nearby venues, hosting college football all-star teams. The Orange Bowl is held in Miami, Florida, usually at Hard Rock Stadium.
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