Dodgers Trade For Versalles Haller In Major Shuffle
Dodgers shake up infield and catching by trading Roseboro Perra noski Miller to Minnesota for Zoilo Versalles and Jim Grant. Hunt goes to San Francisco for Tom Haller as part of a winter reshuffle aimed at reviving a slumping 1967 squad.
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Crane Wins Berth In Sweet Sixteen
Jerome Freeman scored 25 points to lift Crane to a 75-65 win over Marshall in the Chicago Public League final. Crane improves to 22-7 and earns a spot in the Hinsdale Super Sectional for the next round of the prep basketball tournament. Freeman led with 25 points, Colbert added 14 and Davis 11 while Mitchell led Marshall with 17 and Fuller 16.
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State high school finals scores delayed to Monday edition
Early deadline prevents Friday night scores from appearing in the current edition. Final results will be published in Monday’s paper after the state high school basketball finals.
Bristol Reds Skipper Won’t Shed Tears Over 1967 Injuries
Reds manager Dave Bristol reflects on 1967 injuries that sidelined stars like Cardenas Rose Helms and Abernathy. He notes the club still finished 87-75, with heavy roster shuffling by GM Bob Howsam and a rising rookie in Johnny Bench.
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Maury Wills Defends Steal and Bunt Tactics
In a Florida exhibition, Maury Wills explains why stealing bases and bunting for hits matter even late in lopsided games. He cites 1962’s 104 steals, argues steals build confidence, and notes teamwork with Roberto Clemente to drive RBI goals. He also details bunting strategy to avoid home runs and keep pressure on infields.
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TV Eye on Race Tracks
The Miami report describes a compact TV network at Florida tracks with eight cameras and four tape machines feeding 90 monitors. Viewers see post parade odds running description and horse numbers, while stewards get four live views and replays to judge how the race was run before riders weigh out.
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Haller to Wear Protective Helmet in 1969 Dodgers Rise
Dodgers catcher Tom Haller joins peers in adopting protective helmets after being struck by swinging bats in 1968. The device shields temple and mastoid area with padded interior. Manufacturer Crowley reports over 200 helmets shipped to camps across Florida Arizona and California. Haller, 30, from Lockport Illinois, played quarterback at Illinois. brother Bill is an AL umpire.
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Bots) Crowley
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Nicklaus Leads Citrus Open as Palmer Falters in Round Two
Jack Nicklaus fired a 68 for a two stroke lead at 135 after 36 holes in the Citrus Open at Rio Pinar. Arnold Palmer shot 76 to miss the cut for the final rounds, while Bob Charles climbed to 137 for second place and Deane Beaman slipped to 150 after an 82.
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Nenning Defeats Killy in Roch Cup Competition
Austria's Gerhard Nenning won the Roch Cup two mile downhill in 1 59.49, defeating France's Jean Claude Killy and Austria's Karl Schranz on a powder snow course. Heini Messner finished second, with Killy in third and Billy Kidd fourth for the U S. Nancy Greene won the Roch Cup 11 4 mile downhill in 1 33.29 ahead of Olga Pall in 1 34.17.
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Knights Face Elmhurst In Dual CYO Showdown
The ICS Knights of Morris seek their 25th win as they host Immaculate Conception Elmhurst at Morris Community High School. Two bouts slated at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. feature a lightweight contest and a heavyweight clash. Elmhurst remains unbeaten and is DuPage County CYO champion. The Knights won the diocesan CYO cage title last Saturday at Providence High School.
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Michigan names Canham athletic director successor to Crisler
Don Canham, 49, longtime Michigan track coach since 1948, is appointed athletic director succeeding H O Fritz Crisler who retires June 30. Board of Regents announced the move at its regular meeting.
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Intramural High School Cage Results Highlight Tight Senior Matches
Readable score details show Olson leading Jr Sr round with 49 37 win over Dummitt while Lanier tops Christensen 55 48. Individual scorers include Olson Doer fler Fitzgerald and Trenter with varied totals across games and periods.
Fruland-Brooks Game Scoring Summary
Fruland Brooks led with 6 and 5 point contributions while Cooper and Kahanec sparked scoring. Behrens 9 and Mc Carter 5 added key baskets as Enger and McNulty each posted 5. Final tally unclear due to incomplete OCR.
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Packers Sign Carr From Texas El Paso
The Green Bay Packers announce the signing of end and linebacker Fred Carr, their first draft choice from Texas El Paso, by General Manager Vince Lombardi.
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Chris Time Tops Yonkers Pace Record May 27 1967
George Sholty drives Chris Time to the best pacing time at Yonkers Raceway in 1967 with a 1 59.2 clocking on May 27 marking a standout performance in the meet.
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George Sholty
Yonkers Raceway
Two Eds Roll 300 Games In Rochester Bowling Night
In Rochester New York two bowlers named Eddie tied an impressive feat on Thursday night rolling 300 games in the same hall and league on adjacent lanes. Eddie Kennan who averages 199 completed his perfect game moments before Eddie Pittman who averages 184.
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Whizzer White Shines in 1938 Cotton Bowl
Colorado star Whizzer White, later a Supreme Court justice, threw a touchdown pass and returned an interception 47 yards for a second TD in the 1938 Cotton Bowl.
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