Braves? No, MVC tops players in out-of-conference showdowns
The Missouri Valley Conference touts strong out-of-league records with Cincinnati at 27-3 and overall MVC figures 74-29 against non-conference foes. Highlights include Bradley Drake and Wichita at 12-2, St. Louis 14-4, Tulsa 6-7, North Texas 1-11, and a three-season MVC mark of 210-90.
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Tulsa
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Play To Follow Fans ANOTHER INNOVATION
DeWitt installs loud speakers under the grandstand and near concession stands to keep fans updated when away from the press box. The system aims to reduce missed action during breaks for snacks or restroom runs.
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Braun Returns as Player with Celtics After Knick Departure
Carl Braun, 33, signed a one year contract to play for the Boston Celtics after being released as coach of the New York Knicks. Braun, who led the Knicks to a 21-58 season, expects to contribute as a player while continuing to judge his coaching future. He already knows many Celtics players including Bob Cousy since high school days.
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Robinson Nears 200 Club Entry
Frank Robinson moved closer to joining the 200 home run club with two homers in Cincinnati Reds 4 1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 8 homers in 27 games this season, he has 173 career homers as a 25 year old in his five year majors career.
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Sanders earns vacation after Colonial National Invitation win
Doug Sanders finished 281 to win the Colonial National Invitation by one stroke over Kel Nagle. Sanders, a five time tour winner, earned $7,000 and planned a pre arranged Acapulco vacation with Joanie. Nagle shot 67 to place second and win $3,500. Bo Casper finished third at 283 and collected $2,500.
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Bo Casper
Apple Valley
Calif
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Palmer
Doug Ford
Stan Leonard
Gary Player
South Africa
Trial Date Set For 3 Wolf Pack Cagers
Three North Carolina State College basketball players including Captain Stan Niewierowski face trial on charges of accepting bribes to shave points. Niewierowski was held as a material witness in Brooklyn. Muehlbauer posted bond. Litchfield is under house arrest at the college infirmary. The four men face up to 15 years per count.
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Terry Litchfield
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Tom Cain
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Lou Barshak
Walter Anderson
Barshak
Los Angeles State College
Pinch Hitters End Long Tilts as Alou Delivers Giants Win
Matty Alou walked with the bases full in the ninth to force home the run that gave the San Francisco Giants a 9 8 victory over the Milwaukee Braves. The win put the Giants a game up on the Dodgers in the National League race. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 4 1 and Philadelphia defeated St Louis 6 4 in other games. The Cubs snapped an eight game skid with late scoring, Don Drysdale took the loss for the Dodgers despite a homer by several players.
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Lindy McDaniel
Georgia Adopts Mickey Wright Opens Columbus Open Win
Georgia loves Mickey Wright as she tops three LPGA events in the Peach State. Wright ties Betsy Rawls and Mary Lena Faulk before firing a two under par 70 to claim $1,030 first prize at the Columbus Open, following Sea Island and Augusta triumphs.
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Pancho Gonzales Wins Kramer Pro Tennis Crown in Las Vegas
Pancho Gonzales claimed the Jack Kramer touring professional tennis title in Las Vegas by defeating Andres Gimeno of Spain 12 10 in the final to win $35 000. Gimeno earned $25 000 for second place as contenders Barry MacKay and Frank Sedgman chased third and fourth with $20 000 and $15 000.
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Baseball scores and games from midweek schedule
Scores from major leagues and minor leagues with results across multiple matchups. Highlights include Cleveland 1-6 Baltimore 0-4 in 15 innings, New York 5-8 Detroit 4-6 in 11 innings, Chicago 6-3 Kansas City 1-5, Minnesota 4 Los Angeles 3, and Philadelphia 6 St. Louis 4. Also listed are pending or completed games, parkings, and league notes from International and American associations.
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Berra Sparks Yanks to Twin Bill Wins Over Tigers
Yogi Berra hit a bases loaded single in the 11th inning of the opener and a five run first inning in the second game as the New York Yankees defeated Detroit 5-4 and 8-6 to sweep a doubleheader. Jim Coates earned both wins. Detroit’s homer threats came from Rocky Colavito Dick Brown and Charley Maxwell.
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Dick Brown
Charley Maxwell
Howsam Sells Share In Clubs
Robert Howsam sells controlling interest in the Denver Bears and Denver Broncos to a Denver businessmen syndicate. The buyer group is led by Gerald H. Phipps and Calvin W. Kunz Jr., board members of Rocky Mountain Sports, Inc. No price announced. completion expected today.
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Calvin W. Kunz Jr
Rocky Mountain Sports, Inc
Weekend Fights Reported by Associated Press
Jose Gonzalez from New York outpointed Charlie Scott from Philadelphia in a 10 round bout held in Puerto Rico. The match featured 153 pounds versus 148 pounds weight classes with Gonzalez earning the decision on points.
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Jose Gonzalez
Puerto Rico
Charlie Scott
Philadelphia
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