Basketball season looms for Bullets at Civic Center
Notes from here and there report the Baltimore Bullets open the NBA season tonight at the Civic Center against the San Francisco Warriors at 8 30 p m Wilt Chamberlain will miss the opener due to a stomach ailment The Bullets post a 7 7 exhibition mark with new faces Bailey Howell and Don Ohl joining Walt Bellamy Gus Johnson and other veterans Coach Buddy Jeannette weighs backcourt options Si Green Kevin Loughery or rookie Wally Jones Leo Burke shifts from utility infield to catcher in the Cubs Arizona winter league draft and a scout rues a missed signing Don Loun for the Senators Debuts include Don’s shutout of the Red Sox for a rare 4th shutout of the season and last one of the year Other notes mention Frederick football coach Jack Molesworth’s near turnaround at Shenandoah Downs betting misadventure and local high school football and cross country contrasts plus stadium seating ideas and a Bridgewater College honor for Guy Stull.
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Three Robinsons Hit Over .300 in Major League Batting
Brooks Robinson of the Orioles batted .317 Frank Robinson of the Reds .306 and Floyd Robinson of the White Sox .301 led major league hitters this season.
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Yogi Berra Fired as Yankees Manager After One Year
New York reports say Yogi Berra was dismissed as Yankees manager hours after Johnny Keane resigned with Ralph Houk announcing Berra accepted a two year special consultant role. Keane Dark and Alvin Dark among candidates. Houk expects a new manager within a week. Berra, 39, known for his MVPs and long Yankee career, appeared calm.
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Indian Directors Decide To Keep Team In Cleveland
Cleveland Indians directors voted unanimously to keep the American League franchise in Cleveland after considering moves to Seattle Oakland and Dallas due to two seasons of declining attendance. GM Gabe Paul chaired the motion. William R. Daley supported it. The season ticket drive, running to Dec 1, had already surpassed $550,000 in sales with 2,580 season tickets, up from 1,925 last year.
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Frederick Cadets blank Andover Archers 14 to 0 at McCurdy Field
Frederick defeats Andover 14 to 0 as Archers misplays and a late pass defense stall Andover drives. Benny Grove and Pete Markey convert with two extra points. Bill Sullivan leads Archers with 58 rushing yards amid a soggy field.
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Stouder Leads U S With Third Tokyo Medal
Sharon Stouder, 15, from Glendora Calif, adds her third Olympic medal as U S swimmers pace the Tokyo Games. The day brings four more medals and a world record by the U S 400 meter medley relay team. United States total climbs to 42 with 19 golds, 11 silvers, 12 bronzes. other highlights include Rex Cawley and Wyomia Tyus golds, Lones Wigger and Tommy Fool podiums in shooting, and the basketball team winning 69-61 over Yugoslavia.
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Cardinal Manager Keane Resigns After World Series Victory
St Louis Cardinal manager Johnny Keane resigns effective after the World Series, stating he and wife Lela agreed the decision should come after discussing it since Sept 18. The move follows the team’s first world championship in 18 years and comes as Yogi Berra is fired by the Yankees. August A Busch Jr. reacts with shock as Keane’s letter is presented.
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Chamberlain Out For Warri ors Season Opener
Wilt Chamberlain will miss the San Francisco Warriors season opener in Baltimore due to an abdominal disorder while he undergoes tests at Temple University Hospital. A hospital spokesman said tests continue with no diagnosis yet reported. Rico Carty, 25, posted a .330 for Milwaukee after a .327 season in Austin and .366 in 1962 for Yakima.
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