Inaugural Baseball Opens with Yanks Rout Senators 8-0
Opening day scenes show a long season ahead as the New York Yankees beat Washington 8-0 with Mickey Mantle injuring a leg in the third inning. The Dodgers fall 6-1 to Cincinnati as Sandy Koufax’s absence is felt, while Mel Stottlemyre tosses a two hit shutout through five.
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Warriors Take 3-2 Lead in West Final Over Hawks
Rick Barry led the Warriors to a 123-102 win over the Hawks to move ahead 3-2 in the best of seven Western Division series. He blasted St Louis as “strictly for the birds” after a tough injury night and kept scoring 25 points at the Cow Palace. The series shifts to Kiel Auditorium for a Wednesday game with San Francisco set to host if the Hawks force a decisive game.
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Lefty Grovers Elect Leader for Local Little League
Al Schowalter 84 Parsons St was elected president of the Lefty Grove League at a Monday meeting replacing Bob Witt who resigned for business reasons. He named assistants and outlined plans for a June start, field inspection, tryouts, and biweekly managers meetings to prevent future grievances. Over 270 boys ages 9 to 12 participated last year with 45 volunteers aiding as managers, umpires, or officials. The league began in 1956, taken over privately in 1960 after Norwalk Junior Chamber of Commerce started it.
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Cubs Place Mantilla On 15 Day Disabled List
Chicago Cubs veteran Felix Mantilla was placed on the 15 day disabled list on Monday to trim the roster to 28 players for the season start. The move comes as the Cubs seek roster flexibility ahead of opening day.
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Clay Patterson Fight Radio Rights Won by Mutual Sports
Mutual Sports Incorporated has secured exclusive radio broadcasting rights to the April 25 Cassius Clay versus Floyd Patterson heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas Nevada. The agreement grants Mutual exclusive coverage for the bout, expected to draw wide national attention and key sponsors.
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