Dodgers edge Cubs 3-2 on pinch homer by Essegian
Dodgers win 3-2 over the Cubs in 11 innings as Chuck Essegian delivers a 400 foot pinch homer. Manager Walt Alston notes the club neglected Essegian in Florida while Wally Moon and Duke Snider were featured. Essegian speaks little of the event, praising his hit.
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Orioles Option Adair to Miami on recall basis
The Baltimore Orioles sent Jerry Adair to the Miami Marlins of the International League on a 2e hour recall basis. Manager Paul Richards praised Adair as a future major leaguer needing more experience. Adair hit .309 for Amarillo in Double A last year. Barry Sherrone was optioned to Miami, reducing the roster to 32 with 98 by April 19 opener against Washington.
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Washington
Cubs break NL night game attendance record
The Chicago Cubs set a new NL night game attendance standard at 67 057 at the Colis eum for a Los Angeles Milwaukee matchup last Aug 8. The all time ML high remains 72 232 for a Chicago at Cleveland game on Aug 20 1948.
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Oklahoma Pole Vault World Record Questioned
OU junior J. D. Martin cleared the cross bar for a worlds record height of 150 feet 9 inches in a quadrangular meet won by Oklahoma 55 to 49 over Nebraska and 33 for Oklahoma State. Officials questioned the mark citing bar placement and pegs with tape, though the attempt stood as a world record submission.
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National League Opens Season With Attendance Record
The National League drew 179,782 fans on opening day as the 1960 season started. A 67,550 night crowd at the Los Angeles Coliseum set a league mark, while the San Francisco Giants sold out Candlestick Park for 42,263 against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Los Angeles turnout joined the Dodgers in leading the day.
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Braves Tie Pirates Behind Adcock Three-Run Drive
Joe Adcock of the Braves drove in three runs and hit a tie-breaking two run homer in the eighth to beat the Pirates 4 3. Sam Jones of the Giants held the Cardinals to three hits in a 3 1 victory.
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Vigil at bedside as Wisconsin boxer fights brain injury
University of Wisconsin boxer Charlie Mohr remained in critical condition after a spreading brain injury. A midday bulletin reported brief improvement but noted his status stayed very critical as family and friends kept vigil at University Hospital in Madison. The story notes controversy on campus amid UW boxing history and program status.
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Mohr Collapses After NCAA Crown Fight
Hundreds of students and Mohr's parents gathered at the hospital after Mohr collapsed Saturday night ten minutes after losing his 165 pound crown to Stu Bartell of Brooklyn New York. Mohr had led on points when Bartell defeated him in the second round and the bout was stopped after Mohr fell.
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Mohr Undergoes Brain Operation After Injury
Troon Mohr was taken to University Hospitals where surgeons performed a three hour brain operation. Dr. Manucher Javid called the condition acute rheumatoid swelling under the brain covering with irreversible midbrain damage and very minimal survival chances. Meanwhile a separate public sale notice outlines an April 23 auction of household items near Myersville Maryland by Bull and Rule with cash terms.
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Frecerick County
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Images by Photographer Hidden from Public by AD Williamson
A photographer captured the fight on film but Athletic Director Ivan Williamson refused to release any pictures. The dispute centers on whether the images should be made public or kept confidential.
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