Norwalk High Downs Willard in Track Meet Behind Miller Vault
Norwalk High trounced Willard 92 26 as Randy Miller set a new pole vault record of 12 ft 2 in in a night meet. Miller cleared 12 2 on his second attempt and attempted 12 4 but failed. Norwalk took 12 firsts eight seconds and seven thirds, with strong showings from Gelvin Robinson Holtz and Huston in multiple events.
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Barker Delivers First Big League Hit In Yankees Win
Ray Barker, a 29 year old rookie first baseman and 10 year minor leaguer, started his first big league game for the Yankees and doubled home a run while adding a single as New York beat Boston 5-3. Other AL scores included Baltimore 3 Cleveland 2 in 11 innings Detroit 7 Washington 6 and Minnesota 3 Los Angeles 2. Barker, a former castoff, may share duties with Roger Maris upon his return, as Doc Edwards and Mickey Mantle provided support with Stottlemyre pitching well.
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Yogi Berra Announces Retirement as Player
Yogi Berra told Mets owner Casey Stengel he is retiring as a player on the eve of his 40th birthday after a 4 3 loss to the Cardinals. Berra said he could no longer hit the fast ball and would stay with the Mets as a coach, noting Wells and President George Weiss supported his decision.
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Standings and results from a late season baseball slate
The American League standings show Minnesota leading with 157 wins and Chicago with 148. Detroit and New York trail. Tuesday results include New York 5 Boston 3 and Baltimore 3 Cleveland 1 in 11 innings, among others. Wednesday pitching matchups feature Los Angeles at Minnesota and Kansas City at Chicago with several interleague notes.
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Banks in critical condition after pro boxing bout
Lucian Sonny Banks, 24, of Detroit, lay in grave condition at Presbyterian Hospital after a ninth round knockout at the arena. Surgeons removed a brain clot in a 90 minute operation. doctors warned recovery chances are slim.
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Nine universities weigh join in new National Collegiate Conference
Representatives from Canisius Detroit Dayton DePaul Loyola of the South Memphis State Marquette Oklahoma City and Xavier of Ohio met to seek athletic board approval for affiliation with the proposed National Collegiate Conference. The group would begin basketball in 1966 67 with conference meets in golf tennis track and baseball and to plan schedules scholarships officials guarantees and a potential TV network. A May 26 decision is expected.
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Teener League Meeting At VFW Thursday Evening
A meeting for the VFW Teener League will be held at 7 30 PM Thursday at the VFW hall. Anyone interested in helping with the Teener League this year is urged to attend.
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Good Used Car Values Advertised Today
A classified note touts splendid values in the good used car section. The ad invites readers to browse today’s listings for bargain vehicles and value deals.
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