Ownership of Boston Celtics Transferred to Ruppert Knickerbocker
The Ruppert Knickerbocker Brewing Co. of New York paid 3 million dollars to acquire the Boston Celtics, with a commitment that the team will stay in Boston. Jack Waldron, new Celtics president, pledged further championships in Boston and confirmed Arnold (Red) Auerbach would continue as coach and general manager.
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Houston Ace Wins NCAA Golf Meet
Marty Fleckman of Houston wins the 68th National Collegiate Golf Tournament at Knoxville with a 281 nine-under par after a tense final 18 holes. He edges Jim Weichers of Santa Clara by one stroke as Houston takes the team title, with Florida and Purdue tied for fourth and multiple players posting top scores.
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Recreation Softball Roundup of Friday Night Games
Friday night rec softball produced mixed results across six games. Bushnell earned the win for Fair Park in a 14 run game where Maroney homered and Jones went 7 for 3. Breland homered for the losers with Murhy Breland Adams each 3 for 3? and Slusher took the loss.
Scout Nekola Signs Three Red Sox Roster Additions
Scout Frank Nekola, former Holy Cross pitcher, signed three members of this year’s Boston Red Sox: Carl Yastrzemski, Chuck Schilling, and Rico Petrocelli. The announcement confirms all three players’ commitment to the club.
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Boston Sox Stagger To Win Over Solons
The Boston Red Sox exploded for seven runs in the fifth inning, their largest one inning output of the season, and staggered on to win against the Solons.
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Astros Beat Mets in Fifth Inning Rally
The Houston Astros defeated the New York Mets 6-2 behind teenager Larry Dierker who earned his second major league win by six innings of work. Dierker, 18, carried nine hits and nine strikeouts while Warren Spahn took the loss after a five-run fifth.
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Mets Rout First Baptist to Extend Winning Streak
West Monroe notes the Mets' eighth straight win in a 19 4 rout of First Baptist. Parker P and Linder each had two hits for the victors while Fields homered. Johnson accounted for a homer on the losing side. Tyner and Johnson were charged with the loss as Pope and Manning combined for the win.
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Bases-Loaded Hit Gives Twins Victory Over Detroit
The Minnesota Twins edge Detroit 4-3 on Joe Nossek's bases loaded infield single with two out in the ninth. Don Mincher drives in two runs including a homer, as the Twins stay a half game ahead in the AL behind Chicago and Cleveland. Rich Rollins walks, De troit starter Dave Wickersham struggles after two retired. Al Kaline homers for Detroit.
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West Monroe Dixie Youth Firestone edges Shell Oil in finale
Firestone rallied for two runs in the last inning to beat Shell Oil 25-14. Larry Wooley went 2-3 to lead Firestone, Mel Kaskle 2-3 for Shell Oil. Texaco shut out Foremost 6-0 with Matherspaugh pitching. Swan led Texaco 3-4. Foremost’s Ashite 1 hit. Pulp & Paper destroyed People’s Loan 18-4 behind Pace 3-5. Randy Shields hit a grand slam. Bancroft blanked Carter’s Feed 5-0 on Foster’s 10 strikeouts. Townsend Jowers Ramsey led winners.
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Suns Boss Hints At Stealing First Base Tactics
Jacksonville Suns manager Grover Resinger notes no method to steal first base exists yet hints at ongoing experimentation. The team, though slow overall, leads in steals with 75 by game 61, driven by speedsters Bobby Tolan and Ted Savage. Resinger advocates aggression in baserunning and cites his unusual personal habits.
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