Blue Sox Open 61 Season With 2 Tilts Here Saturday
The Ector Kiwanis Club sponsors a baseball doubleheader at Legion Stadium starting 6 p m Coach Ray Marin's Odessa Blue Sox play Lubbock Auto Co in a nondistrict contest then face the College All-Stars The proceeds support Kiwanis charities Admission is 1 with free entry for Odessa summer program players in uniform The Sox lineup is Odessa High players led by Harlan Hinds Martin Benavidez Larry Jernigan Ronnie White Gary Schur and Duke Samson Junior High players moving up to Odessa High also participate The College Stars may include Gerald Erwin Baylor Jerry Tyson Sul Ross Ken Scott Texas A M Buddy New Texas Jerry Ormand Texas Ronnie Goodwin Baylor Roger Reid Sul Ross Mike Kropp Allen Academy Don Phillips Sul Ross Audie Cox Baylor as outfielders
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Orioles Sign Clayton To Five Figure Bonus Contract
Henderson New Jersey UPI The Baltimore Orioles have signed outfielder Lawrence Cotton Clayton of East Carolina to a bonus contract reported to be in five figures. Clayton was an outstanding batter with East Carolina, which last week won the NAIA baseball tournament.
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Bill Smith Signs with the New York Knicks
Bill Smith, holder of all major scoring records at St Peter's College, New Jersey, has signed his contract with the New York Knicks of the NBA. Smith, 65, was the Knicks' fifth draft choice this year.
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Brue Corporation Stock Rises in Golf Bet To Gain
Bob Brue, head of Brue Backers Inc, leads the U S Open after a subpar 69, with 70 supporters backing his venture. Rival pros and observers note his potential though doubt persists as the tour continues. Brue, a University of Miami finance grad, built a $5 500 payout plan for shareholders and plans to defend his lead through the next three rounds.
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Bailey Receives Record Bonus For Pirates Prospect
Long Beach Calif RP The Pittsburgh Pirates signed 18 year old prep star Bob Bailey for what may be baseballs biggest bonus Rumors place it around 175 000 The previous high was about 50 000 less Bailey stands over six feet tall weighs 185 and hits like a village blacksmith He batted .479 in 19 high school games this season He had a straight B average and chose baseball over football scholarships to sign with Pittsburgh They will send him to Asheville Class A Sally League to play shortstop.
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Giants sign Kirbyville pitcher Strawther to bonus contract
Dallas AP reports Giants scout Claude Dietrich signed Isaac Strawther Kirbyville High School pitcher to a bonus contract. The pitcher will join the Giants farm system at Salem Virginia in the Appalachian League. No bonus amount disclosed.
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Correct Shoulder Action for an Upright Golf Swing
Stand up to the ball upright but not stiff with knees bent and chest pushed out as if starting to sit. This posture places shoulders on a more vertical plane, guiding the backswing with the left shoulder under the chin, enabling a powerful swing while keeping the head steady throughout.
Morrow Wins Another Match at British Amateur
Ralph Morrow, a 27 year old airman from Oklahoma City, advanced to the British Amateur semifinals by defeating Geff Dixon 3 and 2 at Turnberry. Jimmy Walker of Scotland beat defending champion Joe Carr to reach the semis and meet Morrow. The event's fifth day on the 6770 yard Ailsa course featured quarterfinal and semifinal rounds with blustery weather. Americans have reached the semifinals for the fifth straight year.
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Injured Cash Hobbles Tigers in Key NY Series Start
Detroit Tigers first baseman Norm Cash was hospitalized with an injured left instep after injuring his foot leaping for a throw. Doctors diagnosed a bruise and a minor sprain with no fracture, jeopardizing his availability for the opener against the New York Yankees following a 10-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
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Redskins ink Vereb and O'Brien on 1961 contracts
Washington NFL team announces the signing of half back Ed Vereb and offensive guard Fran O'Brien to 1961 contracts. Both players are set to return to the Redskins roster as part of the upcoming season.
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