Groundhog Day Weather Prophet and Burrow Builder
February second marks Candlemas and the Groundhog Day legend. The groundhog, or whistle pig, is depicted as a weather forecaster and expert burrower, with skilled tunneling and den-building. He naps through winter then emerges in spring, while plans include a future mate and winter gear for the season ahead.
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Europe
America
Woodchuck
Old Woodchuck
Mrs. Woodchuck
Whistle
Yankees Lean On Bob Friend For Pitching Help
Yankee scouts eye Bob Friend a 35 year old right hander with 15 seasons in the majors after a 221 inning NL campaign and an 8-12 record. The Pirates veteran brings control and durability, averaging 200 innings per year, and could steady a staff led by Bouton Downing and Ford.
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New Features
Bob Friend
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Yankees
Mel Stottlemyre
Whitey Ford
Friend
Jim Bouton
al Downing
Johnny Keane
Juan Marichal
San Francisco Giants
Pirates
Robin Roberts
Ford
Steeltown
Robert Bartmess
Warren Spahn
Stottlemyre Signs For 26,000 With Yankees
Mel Stottlemyre, a key Yankees pitcher, signed for about 26 000. The right hander went 20-12 in two seasons with New York and earned a raise after a strong first full major league year. He spoke of aiming to win 20 more games and noted his Mabton Washington roots.
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Pittsburgh
Friend
Willie Mays
Giants
Chicago Cubs
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Becky Colavito
Tony Conigliaro
Norm Cash
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Bob Friend
NEW York
Mel Stottlemyre
New York Yankees
Richmond
Mabton Wash
Owens Fined $3000 in Income Tax Case
Former track star Jesse Owens, 52, pleaded no contest to failing to file income tax returns on 29135 for 1959 to 1962. Federal Judge Joseph Sam Perry described his good influence and imposed a 3000 dollar fine payable in six months, stating no willful violation. Owens expressed regret and asked for an opportunity to prove himself to family community and country.
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Jesse Owens
Owens
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Sam Perry
Bowie Cancels Today's Schedule Amid Snow and Fire Losses
Bowie Race Course canceled another racing day as a blizzard and a devastating barn fire left 43 thoroughbreds dead and $520000 in damages. Investigators sift ashes in Blueberry Hills while grooms search for six missing horses and lingering snow blankets the grounds. General Manager Jack Loome vows to press on despite nature's setbacks.
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Bowie Race Course
Maryland
Blueberry Hills
Weather Bureau
Jack Loome
Three top players enter U.S. National Indoor Tennis
SALISBURY AP Ron Holmberg Bitsy Harrison and Cuff Buchholz national ranking stars join the U S National Indoor Tennis Championships. Holmberg No 9 from Dallas reached last year semis after beating Arthur Ashe. Harrison from Richmond Va ranked 18th Buchholz from St Louis 24th ready for tournament starting February 13.
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Salisbury
Ron Holmberg
Bitsy Harrison
Cuff Buchholz
America
U.S
Holmberg
Dallas
Arthur Ashe
Harrison
Richmond
St. Louis
Donahue Dies A Longtime Major League Scout
Springfield Ohio Pat Donahue 81 longtime major league scout for the Detroit Tigers died Monday night at City Hospital after a two year illness He was hospitalized Friday for treatment of his lingering illness Donahue’s 64 year baseball career spanned scouting roles for the Tigers and other teams.
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Ohio
Pat Donahue
City Hospital
Donahue
Detroit Tigers
Longest hole-in-one record holder laments fame
Bob Mitera, 21, Creighton University, says the 444 yard ace on October 7, 1965, is more embarrassing than satisfying as fans doubt the feat. He traveled to New York to accept a trophy from Life Savers and Golf Digest. Other prize winners include Alta Larson and Mary Phagan.
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Bob Mitera
Creighton University
Omaha
Neb
Mitera
Creighton
Miracle Hill
Lou Kretlow
Oklahoma City
Mint
Life Savers
Golf Digest
Mitera J
Friday Hearing Set For Braves' Suit
Atlanta officials move up an 11 day hearing to seek a permanent injunction ensuring the Braves honor their 25 year Atlanta contract. The Fulton County court action follows a temporary injunction issued December 17 by Judge Sam Phillips McKenzie.
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Atlanta
Braves
Fulton County Superior Court
Sam Phillips McKenzie
Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority
Milwaukee
Elmer Roller
Shinnick to Speak at New Market Banquet
Baltimore Colt linebacker Don Shinnick will be guest speaker at a Young Peoples group banquet of Peoples Baptist Church in New Market on Saturday February 5 at 7 p.m. He will live in Towson and show films from past Colt games. Washington Bible College Men's Quartet will sing.
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Don Shinnick
Baltimore Colts
Young Peoples’ Group of Peoples’ Baptist Church
Mealey’s
New Market
Washington Bible College
Towson
Colt
Delegates Propose Bowie Safety Bill After Fire
Two Baltimore County delegates announced a plan to require Maryland race tracks to fireproof barns, install sprinkler systems, provide 24 hour attendants, and enable central automatic door release after the Bowie fire that killed at least 43 horses. The bill would take effect June 1 with a one year compliance period.
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Bowie Race Track
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New Alternate Method for World Series of Golf
Akron Ohio AP reports a revised method for selecting alternates to the World Series of Golf with a $77,300 purse. Under new rules the Western Open winner becomes first alternate to the four majors if one player wins more than one of the Masters PGA U S Open or British Open.
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Akron
Ohio
Professional Golfers’ Association of America
Walter Schwimmer
Carnvale Named NYU Athletic Director After Navy Tenure
Ben Carnavale, longtime Naval Academy basketball coach for 19 seasons, will become athletic director at NYU, his alma mater, succeeding Vic Obeck. Obeck will step down. Carnavale cited a higher salary. Carnavale has a 256-152 at Navy, faced recruiting limits, and played at NYU in 1934. He previously coached UNC and Maryland tournament roles and leads the NAIA coaches association.
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Jersey City Reds
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New Jersey
Navy
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UNC
Collegiate Athletic Association
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National Basketball Coaches Association
Chicago
University of Maryland
Cole
Longest Golf Tourney Slated in Palm Springs
The Bob Hope Classic, five days and 90 holes, starts in Palm Springs with a select field of pros and amateurs competing for $100,000 across Bermuda Dunes Indian Wells La Quinta and Eldorado. Defending champ Bill Casper and past winners Palmer Massengale Venturi appear, while Nicklaus Player and Rudolph are absent. The winner earns $15,000.
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Indian Wells
la Quinta
Eldorado
Bill Casper
Arnold Palmer
Los Angeles
Casper
San Diego
Don Massengale
Bing Crosby
Ken Venturi
San Francisco
Gary Player
Jack Nicklaus
Mason Rudolph
Weather Delays Area High School Basketball Schedule
Weather prevents area games with six matches canceled or moved. Key reschedulings include Westminster at Frederick February 7 at Frederick High, St Josephs Westminster at St Johns Frederick February 9, and Middletown at Emmitsburg later this week if schools open. Other games Singapore at Maryland School for the Deaf, Thurmont at Brunswick, and Mt. Airy at St Johns have no dates set.
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Frederick
Frederick High School
St. Joseph’s of Westminster
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Emmitsburg
Graustark Heads Bahamas Field at Hialeah Derby Trials
Graustark unbeaten in four starts leads a seven horse Derby age field for the $25,000 Bahamas at Hialeah Park. Buckpasser and Impressive loom as top rivals with weights 120 and 118 pounds respectively, while Fleet Admiral and others add depth to the seven furlong race. All but Fleet Admiral are nominated for the Flamingo Stakes on March 3.
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Bahamas
Hialeah Park
Ogden Phipps
Buckpasser
Braulio Baeza
Hialeah
John Galbreath
Kennard Knapp
Harbor View Farm
Gary G
Remsen
Hibiscus
Herbert Allen
Gunflint
Jorge Velasquez
Scottdale Farm
Better Sea
Don Brumfield
Ann Zeek
Fleet Admiral
Angel Cordero
Waldermar Farms
Barrier
John Sellers
Fame Committee Changes Rules for Baseball Hall of Fame
The Baseball Hall of Fame veterans committee, now open to retired men like Casey Stengel after six months, sets a 12 member board that will select up to two inductees yearly. It can vote by mail or convene special sessions with 75 percent approval required. Eligible candidates must be retired 20 years and include players with 10 MLB seasons or retirees from baseball executives managers and umpires after five years, with a six month wait for those aged 65.
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Hall of Fame Committee On
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Baseball Writers’ Association
Palmer Extends Lead With Third In Lucky International
Arnold Palmer finished tied for third at the Lucky International in San Francisco earning 3,037 and pushing his year total to 23,787 including 9,750 outside the PGA tour. Billy Casper trails with 11,838 and 10,008 on tour.
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Arnold Palmer
Palmer
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Billy Casper
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