Russians greet U S amateur basketball team in Moscow
Middletown's Jerry Lucas and the Amateur Athletic Union quintet arrived in Moscow on the first Finnish jetliner to land there besides Russian aircraft. An interpreter issue was raised by a party member, but a 21 year old Armenian Russian entertained the visitors, speaking six languages and sharing jokes and music requests.
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Russians seek peace and everyday life in trip with American team
Lucas said the Americans were briefed by the State Department before traveling to Russia. Russians asked many questions about segregation and unemployment, but were more curious about living standards and gadgets. He noted fear among Russians in Moscow and Leningrad, and that southern regions were apologized for cultural gaps while Georgian culture lag persisted.
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Russia
Moscow
Leningrad
Women Do Heavy Work in Soviet Cities Parade
In interviews from Moscow and Leningrad Lucas described warm southern hospitality after the first game, noted women bear heavy construction burdens while men serve or work in industry, and depicted poor housing and gravelly grapeland scenes. He attended May Day festivities with colorful slides of Red marches.
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Eight Players and Two Coaches Inducted Into Hall of Fame
New York AP report lists eight former players including Glenn Davis of Army and Charley Justice of North Carolina along with two coaches Don Faurot and the late Charley Caldwell as the newest Hall of Fame inductees. The 12 member Honors Court chaired by Red Blaik announced the selections after nationwide voting.
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Oklahoma
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Boxing Results From AP Report Across Cities
Boston Jose Torres 164 pounds Puerto Rico stopped Bob Young 171 pounds Providence R I in five. Houston Bob Cleroux 205 pounds Montreal stopped Roy Harris 195 pounds Cut and Shoot Tex in five. Detroit Tommy Johnson 140 pounds Detroit outpointed Dave Shade 136 pounds Charleston W Va in eight. Trenton Jimmy Hopkins 165 pounds Philadelphia outpointed Mel Collins 157 pounds Trenton in ten.
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Tex
Bob Cleroux
Montreal
Roy Harris
Tigers tie record with three homer burst in 5 2 win
Detroit roars past Minnesota 5 2 as Norm Cash Steve Boros and Dick Brown connect on a trio of homers tying the major league mark. Al Kaline adds a solo shot and Hank Aguirre earns the win. Angels and Orioles also win as Indians fall at Los Angeles.
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Norm Cash
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Ray Moore
Paul Giel
al Kaline
Hank Aguirre
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White Sox
Indians
Ken Hunt
Earl Averill
Leon Wagner
Jim Perry
Cronin backs reinstatement of the spitball in baseball
AL president Joe Cronin said he favors legalizing the spitball again, arguing it is not dangerous and adds deception. He noted past spitball users like Ryne Duren and Lew Burdette, and said the rules committee must decide the issue while old umpire recognition remains limited.
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Carbo Role In Boxing Rapped By Prosecutor
The prosecutor in the conspiracy extortion trial of Frank Carbo and four others depicted a boxing underworld focused on power and money. Alvin H. Goldstein told a 12-member jury the defendants sought control of Don Jordan contracts and purses, with Tru man Gibson Jr. as a powerful head of ring clubs.
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Blinky) Palermo
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Sears Suit Tests NBA Option Clause in Antitrust Suit
Veteran star Kenny Sears sues the New York Knicks and the NBA alleging a monopoly and antitrust violations. He claims teams collude to restrict free negotiation and salaries, seeking treble damages under Sherman and Clayton Acts. The case pits the established NBA against the new ABL, with Sears arguing the current option system confines player freedom and constitutes involuntary servitude.
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Tuesday Night Odds: St. Louis tops San Francisco in nine
Tuesday results show St. Louis beating San Francisco 12 to 4, Cincinnati 2 over Los Angeles 0, Philadelphia 2 over Chicago 1 in ten innings, and Milwaukee 1 over Pittsburgh 0. Wednesday schedules list Pittsburgh at Chicago, Los Angeles at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Milwaukee, and San Francisco at Cincinnati. Thursday has Pittsburgh at Chicago as the sole game.
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Sports scores and matchups across leagues and cities
In baseball style box scores, Baltimore beat Chicago 3 to 1 and Detroit defeated Minnesota 5 to 2. Washington routed Kansas City 7 to 3 while Los Angeles shut out Cleveland 9 to 0. Boston visits New York and Chicago visits Baltimore with several National games listed. In the Richmond league, Rochester won 3 to 2 over Charleston and Syracuse dominated Jersey City 7 to 3.
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Yesterday's Stars Pitching Powers a 9-0 Win
Ken McBride of the Angels handed the second place Indians their first shutout, ending their six game streak. Bill White of the Cardinals went 4-for-5 with five RBIs including a homer in a 12-4 win over the first place Giants.
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Bill White
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Reds Ride Young Duo To Beat Dodgers And Stay In Race
Cincinnati 22-year-old Ken Hunt and 33-year-old Billy Henry combined for a five hit 4-2 win over Los Angeles, halting the Dodgers’ five-game road win streak and fueling a late season push as the Reds climbed to within 14 games of the NL lead. White drove in five, including a first inning homer, as Don Drysdale took the loss.
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Gibbs to Sign Baseball Pact With Unknown Team
Grenada Mississippi AP Jake Gibbs a two sport All America star at Ole Miss will sign a professional baseball contract near 100000 dollars. He will not reveal his team choice though speculation links the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Braves. Scouts followed his baseball and football exploits through Ole Miss, with Frick ruling allowing signings only after exams or season end.
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American Association Scoreline Spur Win for Houston
Houston defeats Omaha 4 to 1 while Denver tops Dallas Fort Worth and Louisville edges Indianapolis 4 to 3 in a multi game card.
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Phillies Break Tie With Late Two-Run Hit And Triple
A single by Charlie Smith and a two-out triple by Bob Malkmus ended a tense tie against Glen Hobbie as the Phillies rallied to take the lead. Elroy Face pitched in relief as the Phils held on for the win.
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