Half Lies About Yogi Berra Untrue Says Veteran Coach
MILTON RICHMAN reports on Yogi Berra facing doubt about Hall of Fame status. Berra recalls nerves at 1947 speech and narrowly missing first ballot election with 242 votes. Early Wynn and Ralph Kiner express disappointment, while DiMaggio and Williams previously gained first ballot entry.
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Clock Rule Debate Ends With Fan and Player Notes
Letters from readers discuss stopping the clock when play is dead and restarting after the ball is stopped, arguing it could speed or slow games. Charles Fahish questions the plan while Arthur Bishop recalls Long Beach as a sports town and hints at upcoming events with skepticism.
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Esposito Fourth Shutout as Hawks Blank Wings in NHL Play
Tony Maposito earned his fourth shutout of the season as the Chicago Black Hawks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2 0 in a National Hockey League game. Esposito set a league record last season for shutouts, stopping 40 shots. In other action, Rod Gilbert led the New York Rangers to a 5 5 tie with the Buffalo Sabres with two third period goals. Danny Grant netted his 22nd of the season to help the Minnesota North Stars past the St Louis Blues 4 3. Henri Richard scored his first goal in 16 games as Montreal Canadiens rallied to a 6 5 tie with the Philadelphia Flyers after a 4 1 Flyers lead in the second period. The Flyers briefly stretched their advantage with four goals in a 79 second span.
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Winter Sports Golden Key Slalom Meet results in Austria
Ab Schrunsy Austria leads the Golden Key Slalom with top scores from Clifford Canada and Lazoraue France. Notable finishes include Drexel Ausicin and Gabt Austria, with scores around 93 to 97 percent. World Cup standings list Jacnt France and Proell Austria among leaders, while Canadian and American skiers also place.
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Banquet honors Long Beach sports figures and community leaders
The Century Club presented ten individual awards and twelve team awards at a Long Beach banquet. Recipients included Gary Gabelich and Laura Baugh for popular athlete recognition, Cathy Rigby for special achievement, Dan Ridder for civic support of sports, Ted Critchley for aiding officials, and numerous other honors to local athletes and clubs. Former athletes of the year Pat McCormick, Bob Lemm on, Greta Anderson, Ben Agajanian, John Olszewski, and Willie Brown were on hand.
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Morley Drury
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Billie Jean Advances in Ladies' Tourney
Top seed Billie Jean King and No. 2 seed Rosemary Casals won easily to reach the quarterfinals of the Virginia Slims tournament in Milwaukee. King defeated Kerry Menville 6 2 6 3 while Casals beat Esme Emanual 6 2 6 2.
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Treatment and rehab urged for youth athletes by experts
Dr. Fred L. Allman of Georgia Tech and Atlanta Public Schools warns that a high school athlete aged 74 years with 6 3 and 245 pounds is unlikely and rehab programs need upgrading. He cites a New York City survey of 17 000 high school athletes showing 8310 17 times higher resting rate for players with knee injuries and stresses yearly pre season exams and prescribed rehab for seriously injured players.
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Kings Win as Regan Keeps Toronto Rallying in Four-Game Set
The Toronto Kings drop a rough four game stretch with a 42 victory over the Penguins early, then a late surge but the Kings prevail. Noel Price feeds Lonshexty for a first period break and Price’s long shot leads to Berry’s goal. McDonough, King’s 44 draft pick, helps make it 3-1. Berry seals it on a solo sweep past two defenders. The three-game homestand continues Saturday against Toronto then Buffalo Wednesday. The Penguins’ Greg Palis injures a knee but returns. Ken Schinler and Ryan Watson are sidelined. McDonough leads the Ontario Junior A league in goals with 47. Hoganson wears a helmet after ear injury.
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New Miami Manager Named by Baltimore Orioles
Ralph Moreroft, a National Football League official for 10 years, is hired by the Baltimore Orioles to serve as general manager of their Miami farm club in the Florida State League.
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Maryland Coach cites copying tactics from rivals
Lefty Driesell explains how a slowdown tactic against South Carolina inspired his 41-30 overtime win and notes North Carolina used the approach first. He argues coaches copy ideas, shaping college basketball as more strategic and varied than the pro game, which he dislikes for clocking too soon.
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Jones Boys Pep Pros' ABA Win Sees Seventh Win in Nine
The Memphis Pros beat the Floridians 116-106 as Jimmy Jones 27, Steve Jones 20, and Wilbert Jones 17 paced Memphis. Mack Calvin scored 24 for the losers and moved on teammate Larry Jones. Indiana Pacers rallied to top the Denver Rockets 118-108.
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Unitas Divorce Suit Filed by Dorothy Unitas in Maryland
Quarterback Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts faced a separate maintenance suit filed by his wife Dorothy in Baltimore County Circuit Court. Attorneys George White and James Beach represented Mrs. Unitas on behalf of their five children.
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College basketball scores surprise and close games across conferences
A wide slate of college basketball results shows California College beating their opponent 65 to 51 while Centenary and Hardin-Simmons posted notable wins. Other matchups include Texas A&M Arlington, South Western, and Sam Houston edging out close contests.
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