President Kennedy to throw first ball in new Washington opener
President Kennedy will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Washington Senators versus Detroit Tigers game in the new DC Stadium amid uncertain weather. Opening day also features Cincinnati Reds hosting Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Colts debuting against the Cubs as baseball begins a national schedule across MLB venues.
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Palmer, Player, Finsterwald tie Masters playoff for title
Arnold Palmer and Gary Player defend champion Gary Player tied with Don Finsterwald at 280 after 72 holes, forcing an 18 hole playoff for the Masters crown. Palmer surged with a 75 while Player posted 71 and Littler finished fourth with 282.
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Pipers Steers To Settle ABL Crown Tonight
Kansas City's Steers and the Cleveland Pipers duel for the American Basketball League title tonight in Kansas City after a disputed sequence of venue changes. ABL commissioner Abe Saperstein ordered the decisive game here by tonight amid criticism from Cleveland owner George Steinbrenner over league indecision and disorganization.
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1961 Major League Final Scores Preview
In the American League Detroit hosts Washington Mossi 15 7 against Daniels 12 11. The National League features Philadelphia at Cincinnati Ma haffey 11 19 versus Jay 21 10. Only game scheduled.
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Lakers Even Series With 129 122 Win In Boston
Lakers rally from early deficit to topple Celtics 129 122 in game two. Elgin Baylor scores 36 and Jerry West 40 as Los Angeles levels the best of seven series ahead of games in LA and Boston with upcoming fixtures through April 18.
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Steelers Must Locate New Grid Training Site
Pittsburgh coach Buddy Parker must pick a new training site for the Steelers before the NFL preseason drills. Slippery Rock State College, used last year, will be unavailable for summer courses. Parker traded defensive halfback Bill Butler to Minnesota for a sixth round pick in next year’s draft.
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Weatherman Interrupts Pirates Spring Schedule
In Pittsburgh the Pirates had two exhibition games with the Washington Senators canceled due to rain. Manager Murtaugh faced limited work for veterans as seven Grapefruit League rainouts reduced warmup innings. The Pirates prepared at Forbes Field with morning practice drills ahead of the 1962 season opener.
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Cubs Finish Top In Cactus League And Cards In Grapefruit
spring training wrap notes St Louis with 18-8 in Florida and Chicago 18-9 in Arizona as Cubs Homer four times in an 8-7 win over Boston. Reds rally to beat White Sox 8-6 after Sadowski homer. Colt 45s post 17-11, Angels 16-13. Battey multi hit for Twins in 8-4 win over KC. Giants and Indians end with 4-4 tie in Salt Lake City rainout finale.
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Derby Futures: Ridan Favored, Sir Gaylord Second Choice
Agua Caliente report shows Ridan at 3-1 in Caliente Derby futures for May 5. Sir Gaylord is listed as 4-1 second choice in the same board.
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Stagg Scholarship Fund Created by U Chicago for 100th Birthday
The University of Chicago announces a new Amos Alonzo Stagg scholarship fund to honor its first football coach and athletic director as he approaches his 100th birthday in August.
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Baseball linescores from multiple city games
Baseball linescores from Indianapolis to Washington list results for Cincinnati Chicago Houston Minnesota Kansas City Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Boston Cleveland Milwaukee Los Angeles San Diego Milwaukee New York Baltimore Detroit and Pittsburgh with winners and losers, key pitchers and home runs noted, and several rain cancellations.
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Golf pros seek pension fund from accident insurance plan
Oscar Fraley reports golf professionals worry over postcareer finances as athletes in major leagues gain pensions. The piece notes Porky Oliver’s death and contrasts ball players’ pension wealth with touring pros who must insure themselves. A southern policy offers $4 yearly for accidental coverage, up to $500 medical and $5,000 death or permanent injury, aiming to fund a widespread pension via millions of golfers.
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Pender Aims for Unified Title Fight With Fullmer
Boston report says Paul Pender, now a world champion in New York and Europe, eyes an undisputed crown against Gene Fullmer after regaining his share from Terry Downes. Fullmer announced willingness to fight. Downes left with a cut nose from the recent bout, a familiar injury in their series.
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Oddsmakers favor Yankees to win American League pennant
In Las Vegas, Yankees opened as 13 to 1 favorites to capture a third straight AL title. Dodgers lead NL at 2 to 1, with Giants and Braves at 9 2. Washington Senators longshot at 1000 to 1. Other NL teams at 500 to 1 include Mets, Colt 45s, Phillies. Athletics 500 to 1 in AL. Detroit 6 to 1 top challenger in AL. St. Louis 6 to 1, Cincinnati 8 to 1, Cubs 70 to 1 in NL.
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Marshall Schedules Pass Defense Drills
Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia plans multiple pass defense drills across eight spring sessions after a 13 12 loss to an alumni team. Alumni scores came on passes from John Chmara to Jim Swierczek and a 24 yard hookup, with a first period one yard plunge by Chuck Fieldson and a 10 yard Griffin to Cure final.
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Hayes Named East Shrine Coach For Dec Kezar Tilt
Hayes, famed Ohio State coach, was selected Saturday to lead the East Shrine team against the West at Kezar Stadium on December 29. Joining him are assistants Mollenkopf of Purdue and Howard of Clemson. Hayes, dean of Big Ten coaches after 11 Ohio State seasons, previously fielded a strong East squad in 1955.
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