Cubs To Replace Braves Could Be Temporary Solution
Milwaukee businessman Carlton P. Wilson told deposition witnesses that scheduling some Chicago Cubs games at County Stadium might ease Milwaukee baseball woes temporarily. He disagreed with Lloyd Larson on attendance if the Braves are moved from Atlanta amid an antitrust suit, with trial set for Feb. 28. Wilson stressed a permanent Milwaukee team is the only true solution.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
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Larson
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Teams, Inc
Cubs
Norwalk Slo-Pitch League elects Barnes as president
Robert Barnes was elected Tuesday night to lead the Norwalk City Slo-Pitch League succeeding Harold Finch. William Heymen is secretary-treasurer. Opening plans set for May 15 with potential fence move to 275 feet and possible new teams from Norwalk Truck Line or the K of C.
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Norwalk City
Robert Barnes
Barnes
Harold Finch
William Heymen
Park and Recreation
Tom Butler
Butler
Heymen
Finch
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Clay May Sing In The Army Now
Cassius Clay faces possible 1-A reclassification by the Louisville draft board ahead of his March 29 title defense with Ernie Terrell. Board chairman J Allen Sherman said Clay could be drafted in March, with a deferment unlikely. Clay now meets new 16+ score and high school education criteria.
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Ernie Terrell
J. Allen Sherman
Clay
Louisville
Sherman
Chicago
Three Face Prison For Offering To Help Player Evade Draft
Two Army sergeants and a National Guard civilian and football player Bob Schweickert of the New York Jets were indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges. The case alleges a scheme to help Schweickert evade the draft with a $200 bribe tied to a plan for National Guard service. Schweickert aided the FBI in the investigation and pleads are set for February 24.
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Former Virginia Tech star charged in bribe plot with Jets
Leonard J. Theberge reports a Virginia Tech alumnus claimed to pay a bribe to the New York Jets. The FBI was notified as the man, a 19 year Army veteran, faced charges and was arrested near a Queens recruiting station after receiving marked $200 bills from an associate. Schweickert faces a six month active duty term.
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Queens
Fairfield Star Burke Jr. Dies After Wild Weekend
Fairfield University basketball co captain Patrick J Burke Jr from Hartford was found dead on an embankment behind a motor hotel. Authorities say he died from a fractured skull after a weekend party described as wild.
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Japanese Champion Battles Soo In Aggressive Rally
The 22 year old Japanese champion delivers an aggressive challenge against Soo, trading powerful exchanges and pushing the pace throughout the bout as both fighters seek a decisive moment.
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