Cop with Cinderella story drafted as Colts punter
Miami patrolman Joe Quick, a former Edison High star and bank-robbery catcher, gets a $10,000 Colts contract after Larry Libertore touts his leg power. Quick, 26, weighs 235 pounds and can boom punts 70 yards when right. He impressed Baltimore with 59 to 65 yard punts on a tryout.
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Eckert Chosen Baseball Commissioner and Plans Immediate Start
William D. Eckert, 56, a retired three star Air Force general, is elected unanimously by 20 MLB owners as baseball commissioner. He will assert full authority without being a czar and will begin shifts with discussions with Frick, Cronin, Giles, and other leaders to improve public trust and fair play.
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Hulls double helps Black Hawks topple Rangers 5 3
Bobby Hull, a veteran star, led the Chicago Black Hawks to a 5 3 win over the New York Rangers. He scored two goals to raise his season total to 14 and stunned rookie goalie Ed Giacomin with a 45 foot blast from the blue line.
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Imhoff Out-Rebounds Russell Lakers Win
Darrall Imhoff out-rebounded Bill Russell as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116. Jerry West scored 46 points and Imhoff added 21 rebounds in three quarters. The Celtics’ Havlicek had 41 points for Boston.
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Baseball Standings and Results Update
Eastern Division standings show Cincinnati leading with a .717 win percentage followed by Philadelphia Boston New York. Western Division lists Los Angeles and San Francisco atop with St Louis Baltimore Detroit trailing. Wednesday results include Cincinnati over Philadelphia and Los Angeles over Boston. no other games scheduled.
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