Retirements Stun Baseball Veterans Jensen and Antonelli
Jackie Jensen, 1958 AL MVP and RBI star for Boston, announced his retirement with the Red Sox citing fatigue and desire to stay home. Johnny Antonelli, 31, recently joined the Mets, said travel and family plans led to his decision after a long major league career. Antonelli noted Mets’ offer but held firm. An tones and his wife Rosemarie await their fourth child.
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Harper Earns Hall of Fame Honor for West Development
Jesse Harper, who left Notre Dame football coaching twice to ranch in Kansas, was elected to the Hall of Fame of Great Westerners by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. He died on his Ashland ranch about a year ago after contributing to Western development as a rancher and football coach.
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Ruth Award To Whitey Ford Clinches Babe Ruth Honor
New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford will receive the Babe Ruth Award at the 59th New York Baseball Writers' Association dinner. The 33 year old southpaw is honored as the 1961 World Series outstanding performer with two wins over the Reds and 14 scoreless innings, extending his runless-innings streak to 32.
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Youth in Paris styles by designer Desses at spring show
Paris AP reports Jean Desses opened the spring and summer shows with a youth theme inspired by Princess Sophie of Greece. Attending were Sophie, Queen Frederika, and Princess Irene as Desses, who designed Sophie's wedding dress, showcased sketched bosoms and no stomachs, sailor collars, apron styles, and bright print blouses.
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Pro Basketball NBA Monday H Results
The New York Knicks defeated Chicago 191 to 94 while Cincinnati beat Detroit 115 to 106. Teams listed matchups for Tuesday and Wednesday with several cross city and regional games noted across NBA and ABL schedules.
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AL Opener To Be Early In 1962 Schedule
Boston AP The American League opens earlier than usual with a April 9, 1962 game at Washington’s new stadium. The schedule was announced today by AL president Joe Cronin and lists details for opening week and teams.
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All Star Games to Open Season at Washington Park
A new Washington park will host the traditional presidential opener and the first All-Star game on July 10 with a second tilt at Chicago’s Wrigley Field on July 30. Los Angeles begins its second AL season by moving to Chavez Ravine. Managers changes include Billy Hitchcock replacing Paul Richards in Baltimore and Mel McGaha taking over Cleveland from Jimmy Dykes, who joins the Milwaukee Braves coaching staff.
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Cohen Loses Furniture In Tax Auction
In Los Angeles IRS agents confiscated Mickey Cohen's furniture from a warehouse and auctioned it on Monday to help cover a $400,000 back income tax debt. The sale raised $2,000. Cohen, once a West Coast gambling figure, remains jailed awaiting appeal results on his income tax evasion conviction.
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Ann Landers Advice Columns on Nana and Romeo Dilemma
Dear Ann Landers offers guidance on how to prevent a permissive grandmother from spoiling grandchildren and on ending a covert affair with a married man, warning that secrecy harms families and that a firm, respectful stance is needed. The column also advises a mother to avoid battles over hair length and promotes Ann Landers’ self-help booklet.
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Two Men Charged With Katz Drug Store Robbery
Kansas City AP reports Joseph T. Ergovich and Judy V. Chaning charged with an $8,500 Katz drug store robbery in Baytown and an attempted Katz robbery in Grandview. Each faces $8,500 bond ahead of a January 31 preliminary hearing. Ergovich is nick Ergovich’s brother, a bondsman.
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Missing man and robberies tied to Raytown and Grandview
A man reported missing on November 14, 1955 is described as a laborer while Channing identifies himself in the sewing machine business. The Raytown store was robbed on June 23. In Grandview on November 2 an off duty deputy sheriff, Ben Mann, exchanged gunfire with two bandits preventing a wild shooting affray.
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