Norwalk teen Peewee Tkach eyes pro bowler path
Peewee Tkach a 17 year old from Norwalk with a 185 league and 195 open average contemplates turning pro after gaining lane experience. He has a 257 best game and a 300 in open bowling, aided by his father Tom who owns Kenilee Lanes and can drill balls. The Youth Bowling Association national tourney looms March 5 with college scholarships, potentially delaying his pro debut.
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Red Ruffing Becomes Hall of Fame Inductee in Calm Celebration
In New York, Baseball Commissioner Eckert informs 61 year old former pitcher Red Ruffing by telephone that he has been elected to the Hall of Fame. Ruffing, relaxed and humorous, recalls a long career with the Red Sox and Yankees and notes his retirement pension and post retirement life.
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Black Hawks rebound to lead NHL race
The Chicago Black Hawks, long mocked for late-season collapses, surged to the top as they turned the title chase into a rout with a strong late session. Arnold Palmer led the Tucson Open after a 66 in round one, while Gus Gil joined the Cleveland Indians after a 1967 contract.
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Cincinnati Poised to Join AFL Next Year
Miami Beach report says Cincinnati is likely to become the 10th AFL team next season per an informal owners poll after a four day meeting.
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Big Ten race heats up at halfway mark
Indiana and Northwestern clash in Evanston as the front runners reach the midpoint of the Big Ten season. Michigan State and Iowa can join the lead with a win, while the loser drops from the top tier.
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Buckeye Open puts Gunther in semi finals lead
Toledo UPI reports PBA Buckeye Open reaches semifinals with Johnny Gunther of Seattle leading the 24 game qualifying round at 5 213 pins and an average of 217. Tony Marine of Middle Village New York ranks second with 5 170 pins.
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Why Basketball Tourneys Lack Old-Time Hoopla
A Norwalk Sandusky editorial laments quieter high school tourneys due to rules banning bands noisemakers and multiple banners. Grant Walls cites lack of regional rivalries and distant sites as factors. He recalls carnival days with trophies, crowds and festive decor, urging changes to rekindle the hoopla.
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Norwalk High School
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Fox Hunt at Wakeman Sportsman Club This Sunday
The Fox Hunt at Wakeman Sportsman Club is scheduled for Sunday February 19. The public is invited to attend with hunters meeting at 9 a.m. at the Clarksfield Community Hall. Transportation to and from the hunt is provided. Only shotguns may be used and no one under 16 may carry a gun. Lunch will be served at noon.
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Wakeman Sportsman Club
Clarksfield
Turns Pro Sharron Moran Joins Vic tor Golf Sponsor
Chicago reports that Sharron Moran, an amateur for a decade, announced she is turning professional with sponsorship from Vic tor Golf Equipment Co. Moran plans to compete in professional events this season.
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UPI
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Victor Golf Equipment Co
ABC to televise world figure skating from Vienna on Wide World
ABC announced the world figure skating championships will be shown in color on Wide World of Sports. The event from Vienna will air March 4 with Jim McKay and former Olympic skater Duck Button as the commentators.
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