Uptown shift for pool culture sparks society interest
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports from New York that pool, once the haunt of hustlers, has moved uptown into elegant venues like the 21 Club and the Grand Ballroom of the Biltmore. Promoter Ursetti touts a growing industry with stars such as Jack Lemmon aiding a centennial event featuring champions Allen Hopkins and Peter Margo, while Loree Jon Ogonowsky and Jean Balukas represent the sport's new, young talent.
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Bats at Memorial Stadium Worry Texas Officials
Texas Longhorn officials fear freeloading Mexican freetail bats roosting in Memorial Stadium sections each summer. Al Lundstedt cites heavy rain washing droppings into stands and a $2000 cleanup. Researchers note the bats migrate seasonally from California to Florida with a range extending to Nevada and Oklahoma.
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Vachon Signed by Red Wings in NHL Goalie Shakeup
AP reports Los Angeles star goaltender Rogie Vachon 32 signs with Detroit as the Red Wings seek compensation terms with the Kings to avoid losing either Dale McCourt or Reed Larson in an NHL arbitrator hearing. Vachon posted 45 shutouts and a 2.77 GAA over 12 seasons in Montreal and Los Angeles.
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Grambling State Given One Year NCAA Probation
Grambling State University faces a one year probation for NCAA violations in football and basketball. The probe found Eddie Robinson loaned cash to athletes from 1959 to 1976 77 and efforts to recruit funded by boosters used unadministered funds. The panel noted efforts to restore proper controls but cited payments to athletic boosters and athlete expenses as violations.
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Indy 500 best win for Al Unser says it would be
Los Angeles AP Al Unser, a 13 year Indy 500 veteran and three time winner, favors another Indy 500 victory over a world driving championship or Formula One. He notes big US races, safety gains, and the Ontario California 500 visit as he discusses career choices and racing safety improvements.
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Doubtful Market May Not Be Lucrative for Herrera
Efren Herrera, once praised as a top field goal specialist, faces uncertain prospects as Dallas Cowboys brass indicate the market for his talents is not very lucrative. If Herrera departs, rookie Jay Schrill and Ove Johansson would compete for kicking duties while Tom Landry assembles options during an abbreviated preseason.
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Session with Tommy Prothro
Johnny Rodgers, former Heisman winner for Nebraska and ex Chargers player, says he would be fired if forced to play today. He rode a new bicycle at training camp while nursing a knee and hamstring injuries that limited him last season. Rodgers and coach Tommy Prothro met Monday to air their differences.
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