AL Expansion To 10 Teams In 1961, Says Reichler
American League will operate with ten clubs in 1961 as expansion proceeds despite misgivings from Ford Frick and Warren Giles. Los Angeles and Minneapolis‑St Paul awarded franchises, Washington shifted, with possible buyers named for LA and Washington. Plan includes player stocking scheme and priority in the Louisville draft.
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Williamsburg Panthers Pound Strong City 33-6 in Eight-Man Clash
Williamsburg dominates Strong City 33 to 6 as Cromwell scores three touchdowns and Larry Anderson adds nine points. Cromwell breaks loose for an 86 yard end run for the final score after an 13-6 halftime tally and a fumbled extra point earlier in the fourth. Williams burg moves to face Quenemo at home Wednesday.
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Freshmen battle ends in scoreless tie with Kansas State
Kansas freshmen push to the edge but miss two field goals and a late try as Kansas State and KU settle for a scoreless football tie. KU leads in rushing 163 to 69 and in passing 120 to 28, with Danny Hudgins 11 of 18 and Jack Craner 56 rushing yards. Ralph McFillen adds 28 rushing yards for K State.
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Florida A&M Sets Grid Scoring Record
Florida A&M, undefeated, is setting scoring and yardage marks per NCAA data. The Rattlers average 68.38 points per game after routs of Benedict, Lincoln Missouri, Morris Brown and Bethune Cookman, while yielding 61 rushing yards and 481.8 total per game.
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Death Listed As Own Action In Harlow Husband Case
Los Angeles officials closed records on Pauly Bern husband of actress Jean Harlow after a Playboy article suggested he was shot by another woman to shield her career. Deputy Dist. Atty. Manley Bowler stated there was no reliable information to support the magazine claim, and the case was reexamined briefly before being closed again.
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No Peace Prize To Be Given This Year
Oslo AP The Nobel Committee of the Norwegian Parliament decided not to award the Peace Prize this year. The prize money is reserved for next year and the amount this year was not disclosed. Nobel prizes for medicine and literature 1960 have been awarded. chemistry and physics will be announced November 3. The 1959 Peace Prize went to Philip Noel-Baker of Britain. the prize was not awarded in 1956.
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Pastoral Letter Boomerang Draws Puerto Rico Vote
In San Juan, Gov. Luis Munoz Marin and Popular Democratic leaders say the pastoral letter urging Catholics to vote for their party boomerangs. They campaign across the countryside as Puerto Rico’s three Catholic bishops condemned the party for laws permitting birth control teaching and sterilization of the mentally deficient. A Popular Democratic leader quips that the party needs three more bishops.
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Ottawa Juniors Fall To Olathe Ending Season
Duane Campbell scored twice but Ottawa junior high fell 14 13 to Olathe. Ottawa led 7 0 at half after Campbell’s 15 yard run, then Olathe rallied with two fourth quarter touchdowns to win. Ottawa finished 3 3 on the season with early wins over Osawatomie and Iola before losses to Lawrence Central West and Emporia. An intrasquad exhibition for seventh and eighth graders was announced before the Ottawa High Emporia game.
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Gophers Expect Easy Win Over Wildcats Tonight
In Los Angeles the Gophers face the Wildcats in a show of dominance amid boxing headlines. The lightweight title clash is highlighted as a prime bout with the crown on the line and strong public interest.
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Gophers Tangle With Paced Opponents In College Basketball Play
The article previews Minnesota’s easing schedule with a high seed outlook as top teams like Ohio State, Michigan State, and Iowa aim to protect leads in conference play. It notes regional TV coverage and urges focus on key matchups including California and LSU style battles, while highlighting strong performances and upcoming defenses.
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Two Pro Games On Tap Tonight
The Oakland Raiders visit the New York Titans as the AFL nears the midseason, with Seattle passing and Western Division hopes on the line. The Los Angeles Chargers travel to Boston to clash with the Patriots, while Houston, Buffalo, Denver, Dallas, and Notre Dame square off in key matchups. Oregon State hosts California and North Carolina State visits UCLA in regional television games.
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Andrade Fights On as Round Length Favours Veteran
After 15 rounds the 30-year-old Andrade appears increasingly favored as stamina and experience tilt the contest.
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Bowling Scores And Highs From MF EAGT Meet
Bowling scores show MF EAGT results with high marks by Kenty keying the 1 0 start, Wenthe posting 91518 style totals, and Blue Moon leading ML. Corey posts 2OT-SOR, Zell reaches 220, J Serene top 30, Hiatt 394 522, Wallace 170 30, Gaeddert 453, Jackson 214 566, Heckman 232 812, Mengerhausen 224 30 Christie 562, Morrow 258 601.
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