Fire drives Hagerstown bid for Cleveland minor league team
The Cleveland Indians considered relocating their class AA Eastern League affiliate to Hagerstown, eyeing a rebuilt stadium grandstand and a 95,000 to 70,000 annual attendance. City officials, the Chamber of Commerce, and Athletic Field Association weighed the plan while Binghamton entered the bidding. Major hurdle: a firm grandstand commitment by opening day and City Council backing.
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Announcer Art Gleeson Dies in Gold Beach Motel
Art Gleeson, 58, longtime Boston Red Sox announcer, was found dead Friday in a Gold Beach motel. The sheriff's office said a heart attack was believed to be the cause. Gleeson had checked into the motel Thursday night.
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Sadair Rules Futurity Pick in Pimlico Exhibition
Sadair is the strong favorite for the Pimlico Futurity in Baltimore but no betting occurs as the race is staged as a wagerless exhibition after the seventh. Royal Gunner withdraws, leaving Umbrella Fella Hail To All and Hi Hasty as rivals. Jockeys Manuel Ycaza Nazareth Sellers Blum ride Sadair Umbrella Fella Hail To All and Hi Hasty respectively. purse 177635.
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Cassius Clay Leaves Boston Hospital After Hernia Surgery
Cassius Clay checks out of Boston City Hospital at 207 pounds after hernia operation three days before his scheduled bout with Sonny Liston. He heads to Chicago with wife Sonji for a honeymoon and recovery, hoping to resume training in about six months as doctors guide his return.
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Racer Bobby Marshman Hurt In Phoenix Crash
Veteran Indianapolis 500 racer Bobby Marshman of Pottstown Pennsylvania suffered critical burns when his Lotus Ford crashed into a wall at Phoenix International Raceway. Track spokesman said the 28 year old had just completed a lap at over 5 miles per hour before losing control.
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Pro Football Selections Browns Will Clinch East Title Sunday
AP column previews Week games with picks including the Browns to win the East as Jim Brown aims for a record career total. Cards clash with Steelers as Baltimore seeks another win while Packers, Redskins, Patriots, Chiefs, and Raiders also featured in the slate.
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All-ACC backfield led by Piccolo in 1964 selections
Wake Forest star Brian Piccolo anchors the backfield with Ken Willard Duke’s Mike Curtis and Virginia’s Bob Davis as the 1964 All-ACC picks. NC State monopolizes first unit with three linemen and Wake Forest, NC, and Duke players fill key spots as the conference’s top writers announce the team.
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North Carolina
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Virginia
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Atlantic Coast Sportswriters Association
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Glenn Sasser
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Jerry Fishman
Maryland
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Richard Cameron
Chris Hanburger
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Crewe
Tarboro
Dan Lonon
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Norwalk
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Hamxt
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Money Day in Pro Grid
NFL and AFL draft top college talent today in separate sessions amid rumors of premature selections. Giants hold first NFL pick, Oilers get the first two AFL choices, Bears hold three first round picks. Top prospects include Butkus Elkins Morton Namath Say ers Snow Huarte and Roberts.
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John Huarte
Notre Dame
Archie Roberts
Columbia
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AFL
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Milt Woodard
Norman Muller
New York Daily News
Fete Rozelle
NFL Commis
Navy Faces Army in 65th Service Football Clash
Navy aims for a sixth straight win over Army as Roger Staubach leads a sophomore heavy offense before 100000 at John F. Kennedy Stadium. Army, short on players, seeks revenge for the 1963 setback while Rollie Stichweh matches Staubach in a key quarterback duel.
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