Five Workouts for Royals Rookie Camp Sparks Trial Hope
Pepper Wilson of the Cincinnati Royals discussed a three day rookie camp in Cincinnati Garden where 18 non contracted hopefuls showed improvement and potential. Only about six may be invited back for training with three roster spots open and Don Smith likely to earn one.
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Luke's Word Ignored in NBA Expansion Draft
The three vacancies in the recent expansion draft saw Bob Love, a 6 8 forward, drafted by Milwaukee coach Larry Costello. Costello reportedly questioned by Jerry Lucas about Bill Dinwiddie, with Lucas saying Dinwiddie had strong potential. Lucas claimed Costello distrusted Luke's input and cited Love's strong games against Philadelphia last season.
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Tigers Fever Hits Detroit As World Series Buzz Grows
Detroit fans catch Tiger fever amid hay fever season as Wold Series reservations surge at the Detroit Baseball Co and downtown hotels. Officials fear a pennant win could flood the city with visitors if the Series starts October 6, stretching capacity and services.
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Funeral Directors Convention Moves Detroit Focus
The National Association of Funeral Directors annual meeting reshapes Detroit plans with forecasts of hotel bookings. The Sheraton-Cadillac has 750 of 1200 rooms reserved, while potential World Series outcomes could affect later room demands and media accommodations.
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Braves Brace For Niekro Niko Injured By Maris Homers Duel
Roger Maris belts a two run homer after injuring Phil Niekro with a bruised heel. Maris and the Cardinals beat the Braves 4 3 as Larry Jaster and Wayne Granger preserve the lead. Seaver tops Sutton in 10 innings. Giants surge to second place behind Mays and McCovey.
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Cubs Beat Reds 4 3 On Banks Williams Double
Chicago pitcher Ken Holtzman won his fifth, reliever Lee took the loss as Cincinnati led 3-2 in the seventh. Ernie Banks homered and Billy Williams delivered a two out two strike double to spark the Cubs in humid conditions. Umpire Landes ruled a fair ball, Benson disputed as acting manager in the nine inning.
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Commissioner Ruled Only On Saturday Tilts
New York AP report says Commissioner William Eckert ordered all weekend baseball games to be played but none before Kenne dy's funeral. He approved Saturday postponements for Washington New York and San Francisco and Sunday delays for Boston Baltimore at teams' requests. other clubs needed consent as well.
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Indians Rally Behind Williams Maye And Paul In Win
Manager Alvin Dark moved Lee Maye Stan Williams and Mike Paul to different roles to spark a Cleveland win over Oakland 7-2. Maye tripled in the first inning and Williams steadied the game until Paul closed the eighth. Detroit and Baltimore results also affected the standings with Har din’s four hitter.
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Canadiens Tap Claude Ruel To Coach After Toe Blake
Montreal Canadiens appoint Claude Ruel as head coach replacing Toe Blake who resigned after eight Stanley Cups in 13 seasons. Ruel, 29, former chief scout, will coach while Floyd Curry becomes assistant to the GM. Blake stays as assistant to the vice president.
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Hole In One Day Too Soon At Harrah's Invitational
John Flowers of Mt. Prospect Illinois aced the 180 yard fifth hole at Edgewood Tahoe Course with a No 5 iron but his shot came a day early risking an $18 000 automobile prize had it occurred during the Harrah's Invitational Tournament in Stateline Nevada Flowers a 10 handicapper said it was his first ace in 20 years on the links
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Baseball scores and schedule from today
Results include Chicago 4 Cincinnati 3, San Francisco 8 Pittsburgh 0, St Louis 4 Atlanta 3, New York 1 Los Angeles 0 in 10 innings. Today Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Atlanta Pittsburgh at Atlanta New York at Los Angeles Houston at Philadelphia. Wednesday Pittsburgh at San Francisco.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Summary
American League standings list Detroit leading with 35 wins in a tight race with Cleveland 3 games back and Baltimore close behind. Monday’s results show Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Oakland plus Baltimore at Washington among the night games. International League and Pacific Coast League results follow with Columbus, Toledo, Buffalo, Louisville, and others posting scores.
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College Crisis Over Finances
Chicago AP report cites rising costs and limited gate income as colleges face a financial crisis in expanding athletic programs. Marcus Plant of Michigan and NCAA warns new funding methods are needed. study sent to administrators and filed with Humphrey and Congress.
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Mixed Audience Stirs Up Storm in South Africa Fight
In Johannesburg a government move allowing whites to attend an all Negro boxing match featuring welterweight champion Curtis Cokes drew strong comments. City councilman Leben Cuyler told Rand Daily Mail he opposed the event and believed it should be limited to a white audience. The incident touches South Africa's apartheid policy barring races from competing together.
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