Have The Yankees Lost Their Edge
The article questions whether the Yankees have slipped as the Indians and Giants challenge for supremacy. It notes Gabe Paul’s doubts about repeat champions, Indians reborn under Mel McGaha with deep bench and key hits by Dillard, and the Giants holding a four game NL lead with 13 of 15 at home to potentially widen the margin.
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Palmer wins Colonial playoff to chase money record
Arnold Palmer defeated Johnny Pott by four strokes in an 18 hole playoff for the $7,000 first prize at the Colonial National Invitation. Palmer, winner of his third straight event and sixth of the year, boosted official earnings to $59,308, trailing the year money record by about $16,000. He plans rest and practice before the National Open and Memphis Open.
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Boxing rules call for federal lead on sport standards
Abe Z. Greene, commissioner of the National Boxing Association, asked Congress to back a national set of boxing regulations and proposed a "Kefauver Council" to study the sport. In a letter to Sen. Estes Kefauver he warned that without federal leadership more boxers like Benny Parets and Tunney Hunsaker could suffer. Fare, former welterweight champion, died after a ring beating in New York, and Hunsaker was injured in a West Virginia bout.
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OU Grad Gets Coaching Job
COLORADO SPRINGS COLO Dick Powell Ottawa University graduate and former basketball player has been named a distant basketball coach at Palmer High School. Powell served as youth secretary at the Colorado Springs YMCA and is a physical education instructor at Lincoln and Steel Elementary Schools. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Gene Powell former Ottawans now living in Colorado Springs and brother of Mrs Bryce Wantland.
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A's Look Better Than 9th Kas City Athletics Hit Parade
Kansas City Athletics, despite sitting in ninth, showcase sparkling individual stats. Manny Jimenez leads the AL with a .382 average, Norm Siebern scores the most runs with 25, and Dick Howser ties for 24 with others while leading in steals. Gino Cimoli ranks high in RBI and triples, with solid contributions from Del Greco and others. Pitching shows Segui 2-0 and 1.000, but rotation ERAs mostly above 4, and staff leads in giving up 34 home runs as GOpher balls.
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Jerry Walker
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Dan Pfister
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Mays Struggles See Ball in Colt Stadium Lights
Willie Mays went 1-for-13 in Houston as the Giants split a three game series with the Colts. He complained he could not see the ball under Colt Stadium lights, while others noted lighting issues in the park. Mays remained in the lineup as manager Alvin Dark said he would play and aim to improve.
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Scrub Team in Conflict Over Russian Amateur Tour
New York AP reports rising tensions as Russians prepare a November tour through the United States risking a clash with amateur sports rules. AAU seeks top colleges to host, NCAA cites December 1 bid rules, while both sides hint at possible all star participation but wait for a move. The dispute could affect 1964 Olympic chances and U.S. athletic policy.
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Baker Leads In KCAC Golf After First Round
Defending champion Baker holds a 21 stroke lead entering the second round of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament. Medalist Morton Sutton carded six over par 114 for 27 holes to pace Baker’s 476, with Ottawa University at 501 and Friends at 523 closing the top group.
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Lead in Two Bowling Events at Kansas Women's Tournament
Mariana Massaro of Junction City tops two events as the Kan sas Women s Bowling Tournament nears its final weekend. She leads singles with a 625 series and Class A all events with 1740. Tillie Stout and Betty Peterson of McPherson pace Class A doubles with 1167, while Peterson trails the all events by three pins. New leaders emerge in Class B singles Class D doubles and Class D teams as the weekend approach.
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Iola
Margery Earnshaw
Lois Lyons
Eureka
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Ottawa Team Petrex Sits Fifth in Wichita Tourney
An Ottawa Texas team named Petrex stands fifth in the Class B standings at the Wichita tournament. Members include Nancy Lallar Lois Lollar Marge Milton Elizabeth Simpson and Clorise Dengel. Lollar posted notable marks in Class B singles 547 and Class B all events 1624.
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Former Player Sues Lions Over Damages Claim
Former Boston College tackle Jim O'Brien, 23, of Hamden Conn, sues the Detroit Lions for 107500 plus 160000 in damages and 7500 in contract pay. He alleges defamation and slander after being dismissed following a dislocated shoulder in an exhibition game. O'Brien seeks precedent to protect players in pro football.
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