Musial Signs One Year Deal as Cardinal Executive
St Louis iconic star Stan Musial signed a 100000 dollar one year contract to play with the Cardinals while taking a 35000 dollar annual general manager post. Musial aims to recruit Roger Maris for spring training as Red Schoendienst remains his field boss. President August Busch Jr said the directors acted quickly after Bob Howsam left for Cincinnati.
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Griffith Defeats Archer in Unanimous 15 Round Decision
Emile Griffith dominates Joey Archer in a clear 15 round decision to defend his middleweight title. Griffith circles Archer throughout the bout, leaves Archer unknocked down, and pushes for future clashes with Nino Benvenuti and light heavyweight champion Dick Tiger.
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Browns To Play In Cage Benefit
GREENWICH ticket sales are on for February 25 as the Cleveland Browns cagers meet a local all star team at South Central High School gym. The Rotary Club sponsors the event to raise funds for the Greenwich Reservoir Lake Park amphitheater, following last year's $450 to $500 contribution.
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Ex-Davis Cup Player Holcombe Ward Dies at 88
Red Bank New Jersey obituary notes Holcombe Ward a member of the first U.S. Davis Cup team and former USLTA president died in his sleep at age 88. Ward introduced the American twist serve still used in tennis. Services planned for Wednesday at All Saints Memorial Church Locust New Jersey.
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Buckeyes Defeat Purdue 82 72 in Big Ten clash
Ohio State persists with an 82 72 win over Purdue as Bill Hasket nets 28 points and 18 rebounds. But sophomore Joe Sadelfeld breaks his left hand and will need casting for three weeks, jeopardizing plans for Northwestern game. Howell and Blalock are ejected after a second half scuffle amid high fouls.
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Fox Hunt Sunday at Wakeman Sportsman Club
The Wakeman Sportsman Club schedules a fox drive on Sunday January 29 inviting the public. Hunters meet at 9 am with shotguns only and no person under 16 may carry a gun. Transportation is provided to and from the hunt.
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Wisconsin Braves Antitrust Bid Ends in Supreme Court Refusal
Washington UP I reports Wisconsin loses bid to overturn state antitrust ruling on the Braves flight to Atlanta. The Supreme Court refused to review Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions, leaving the case over Milwaukee’s 1965 Braves departure unresolved. Attorney General Bronson La Follette calls the ruling absurd.
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Berlin and Huron Split Volleyball Match Night
The Berlin G A A volleyball team hosted Huron with the varsity winning 2 games to 1 after taking 15-9 15-5 and 15-11. Berlin reserves won the first two games 15-2 15-3. Berlin high scorers were Jenny Bowser and Becky Hast.
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Nicklaus Wins Crosby With Thrilling Finish
Jack Nicklaus clinched the Crosby title at Pebble Beach with a final four under par 68 to finish four strokes ahead of Billy Casper and seven ahead of Arnold Palmer. The three leaders clashed down the stretch as Nicklaus piled up seven birdies, concluding a dramatic windup to the annual Monterey Peninsula event.
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Gib Hensley Shines After Bus Delay for Berlin Heights Tigers
Berlin Heights star Gib Hensley delivered 34 points and 24 rebounds in a triple overtime win at Hillsdale after missing the team bus. Coach Mike Ebert notes Gib’s weekend surge boosted by his early-season averages leading the Tigers with 223 points and 190 rebounds.
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Honored Siebert May Ink Contract
Sonny Siebert may sign his 1967 contract today after a brief salary discussion with Cleveland Indians general manager Gabe Paul. Siebert attended the Ribs and Roast Banquet as the featured guest, winning the sportswriter's award for outstanding Indian of 1966 at a banquet for 783 attendees.
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