Braves sign Aaron and Colavito to big contracts
Aaron agreed to more than 75000 dollars for the 1966 season, with Hank Aaron returning for his 13th year. Rocky Colavito secured about 68000 dollars, while Vada Pinson and Billy Williams also signed extensions with their respective clubs.
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Weekend Basketball Schedule Firelands and Northern Ohio matchups
Friday night schedule features Wes. Res. at Berlin and Cen at Hillsdale in the Firelands Conference with several sub . Eastern matchups include Black at Mapleton Milan at Monroe and U. Sand. at Shelby in the Northern Ohio League with notable records for each team.
Buckeye Conference Basketball Scores and Matchups
In the Buckeye Conference action the Sandusky Sr team visits Lorain Rd and Fremont R plays Elyria. Lorain Sr travels to Marion H while Findlay hosts Mansfield. Lakeland New Lon faces Clearview and other games include Frederick at Plymouth town Gibsonburg at Fremont St Joe, St at Perkins, Marys hosting Ayersville, York, Lakeside at Green, and Spry.
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Cincinnati Fund Approach Success
Cincinnati officials announced federal funds for a riverfront stadium, with work to rewrite the plan starting now. The project would qualify for a 50 50 federal and local funding match.
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Mud a Factor In Title Tilt
NFL film review shows freezing temps and a muddy field hampered the 1960 title game affecting both Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns. Giants coach Allie Sherman called the mud a big factor in the messy championship setting.
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Umpires battle forced retirement at age 55 in the AL
Ed Hurley of Holyoke says the American League is forcing him to retire at 55 after 18 years as an umpire. He vows to seek action from the commissioner and an attorney if needed. Joe Paparella also contends retirement age was lowered to 55, with pensions around $5,000 annually. Cronin notes umpires pushed for the change and now faces criticism.
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Xavier at Kent State Nonconference clash in Ohio
Xavier visits Kent State in a nonconference matchup. Xavier stands 10-10 amid injuries and suspensions aiming to halt a two game skid. Kent State sits 6-12 after a strong start, hampered by disciplinary losses. Cincinnati and others also feature in midweek bills across Ohio.
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Rookie Rick Barry Sparks Warriors Past Celtics 128 117
Rick Barry led San Francisco with 36 points including nine straight late in the fourth quarter as the Warriors defeated Boston 128 117 at Providence. Nate Thurmond added 24 while Havlicek and Siegfried led the Celtics with 20 and 22 respectively.
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Bramhan, Reds Secretary Treas., Dies in Florida
William P. Bramhan longtime secretary treasurer of the Cincinnati Reds who retired in 1964 after nearly 30 years in office died in Islamorada Florida on Thursday.
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NBA Standings Eastern Division Update
United Press International reports standings in the Eastern Division with Thursday results showing San Francisco 128 at Boston 117 in the lone scheduled game.
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