Lane Next? A's Owner Admits He Was Behind Firing Gordon
Kansas City, Mo. Associated Press reports Hank Bauer, new manager of the Kansas City Athletics, plans to let players play their own game while settling in. The A’s beat the Yankees 4 3 with back-to-back ninth inning homers by Norm Siebern and Wes Covington, as Bauer deflects blame to club president Frank Lane and owner Charles Finley over Joe Gordon’s firing. Bauer, who spoke after his first official game as manager, confirms he will be a playing manager until a replacement is found.
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Replacement of Gordon Shocks KC Athletics
Bauer, new Kansas City Athletics manager, is popular with players. He replaced Gordon, a respected figure whose firing shocked the A's. Second baseman Jerry Lumpe called Joe Nuxhall a great guy and noted disbelief at the upheaval as the team faces an unusual day.
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Fight Results Showcase Philadelphia Boxers and Boston Bout
In Philadelphia Jimmy Spo at 140 stopped Irish Bob by Douglas at 148 in Philadelphia in 9. New York Tommy Tibbs at 131 outpointed J. D. Ellis at 136 in Boston, Nd 10. Michigan's 1962 Big Ten base ball champion with a 10-2 record ranks second in team batting with a .262 average.
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Nationwide Bribery Scandal Spreads to Ivy League
New disclosures in a college basketball bribery case reach 36 players from 21 colleges. District Attorney Frank Hogan announced indictments of Phil ip Lacort of Boston and Joseph Green of New York, both linked to a syndicate fixing or attempting to fix 44 games. Portnoy of Columbia faced discipline as Hogan details four games paid for, with $1,000 per game and total $4,140 received.
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Minor League Scores From Around The Leagues
Buffalo tops Jersey City 4 1 in a minor league matchup while Rochester defeats Columbus 9 3 Richmond beats Syracuse 5 3 In the American Association Louisville edges Dallas Fort Worth 5 1 in 15 innings Denver United 1 Omaha 8 Indianapolis 5 Houston 1 Vancouver 5 Salt Lake City 4 40 innings in a Pacific Coast League marathon involving Wes Ohly.
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Southern California UCLA Advance Four Players in Net Meet
Southern California and defending champion UCLA each sent four players into the second round of the NCAA tennis championships Tuesday. None of the teams faced trouble in Monday's first round as sixteen singles and eight doubles matches were slated. The top seeded doubles team Osuna and Earnhart drew a first round bye, along with third seeds Fox and Nagler.
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Nats Monarchs vs Sox in Muscatine doubleheader tonight
The Rock Island Nationals and Kansas City Monarchs, featuring Leroy Satchel Paige, host the Muscatine Red Sox at Tom Bruner Field in a Mississippi Valley League doubleheader starting at 7 p.m. The Sox opener pits Ron Reifort against Rock Island, while John Robinson or Butch McCleary toiled against the Monarchs. Paige and two teammates are en route by bus. most players arrived Monday after a Danville game.
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Bowling Mondays Standings at Downers State Farm Relay
Weekly bowling standings show Downers State Farm leading with high team game 691 and high team series 2834. Ranger's Oil and Hill's Fair Al follow. individual high games include Rays Hill 212 and Tom Wasson 212. ladies events list Blaa Curtis 173 and Phyllis Godfrey 168 with Arm Hill 469 high series.
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Phillies Propose Draft to End Bonus Bonuses in Baseball
General Manager John Quinn of the Philadelphia Phillies advocates a draft to curb large bonuses paid to high school prospects. He suggests the major leagues may sponsor legislation at their annual meetings, aiming to mimic pro football’s draft system and reduce outlay on young talent.
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Virtual Church League ties after Weed Park games
Virtual Church Loop ties EUB and First Baptist for first place in YMCA Church league after Monday wins at Weed Park. Fist EUB’s Vern LaRue allowed three hits but took a 5-3 loss to Island Methodist, who got three hits but failed to win. Bill Sturms posted three hits with two doubles for the winners, while Ken Willicout belted his second homer in as many games for St EUB. R. Luiken homered for First Baptist as both teams totaled three hits.
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Open League Managers Meet On Wednesday
Managers of all Open Softball League teams are asked to attend a special meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Oregon Field. John Robinson, league spokesman, says the meeting will discuss ground rules possible league tournaments and an all star game. Rain postponed Monday night doubleheader at Oregon Field between Southside Grains and Cricket Club. Millworks versus Grain Millers postponed due to wet grounds. Muscatine high school game at Brune Field also postponed. Kies play at Clinton Street Wednesday evening.
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Major League Stars Win 4 3 Victory in Pinch Hit Ninth
Major League Stars defeat the Yankees 4 to 3 as Jim Archer yields seven hits but no walks. New Siehern leads offense with two RBIs and a late homer, while Wes Covington belts a decisive ninth inning shot.
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Vanishing Tackles Shake Up SEC Football Prospects
Vernon Buller reports in Atlanta that several top SEC tackles have left school for professional football or scholastic issues. Tennessee’s Json Frost will join the Dallas Cowboys after a season away, while Georgia Tech’s Ed Nutting foregoes one last college year for pro play. Florida’s Frank Lasky failed to meet grades, missing summer school and a return to the field.
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