San Diego wins NL franchise after stadium gamble
AP reports San Diego secured a National League baseball franchise following a 28 million dollar stadium expansion. Voters backed the bond in 1963 and boosters led by city officials, the Chamber of Commerce, broadcasters, and C Arnholt Smith argued Westgate Park could host a big league team. The city analyzed market reach, noting 4 million residents within a nine minute drive of San Diego Stadium and significant military and tourist presence. Meanwhile George Halas retires from coaching the Chicago Bears after 39 seasons, with Jim Dooley seen as likely successor amid health-based stepping aside.
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Halas vows to stay in stands as Bears reorganize
Halas plans to remain in the stands amid coaching changes. Dooley becomes head of the Bears offense after succeeding Allen, while Halas remains chairman of the board and owner for 49 years. The piece notes Halas’s long NFL birth role in Canton and his enduring leadership.
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N L expands to Montreal as majors go international
Chicago AP reports the National League expands by adding Montreal and San Diego with a $10 million price tag and shared TV contracts, while Buffalo Dallas-Fort Worth Milwaukee are passed over. Dallas Fort Worth contemplates a new league after denial, Houston Astros cited for financial strain and regional impact.
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Williams Dominates Twins as Indians Win 3 1
Big Stan Williams strengthened his AL lead in ERA while delivering a key two run seventh inning single that propelled the Cleveland Indians to a 3 1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Ed Mathews later homered for Detroit in a 7 6 12 inning loss to the Angels.
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Fashionable Casino Turns To Pro Tennis Tournament
In Boston the Casino at Newport Alabama abandons an amateur mid August event for a $15,000 round robin pro tournament in a clash with the USLTA. James Van Alen says the change aims for a first class event and cites date sharing with Nassau as a concern. Pro tourney runs Aug 12 18 in cooperation with World Championship Tennis.
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Races Postponed To June 2 At Tipton Track
Opening stock car races in Tipton have been rescheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday, June 2. The season’s first events were postponed twice due to rainy weather.
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