Arcaro Seeks Derby Ride Despite Competing Interest
Eddie Arcaro, the 44 year old jockey with five Derby wins, hopes to ride in the Kentucky Derby on May 7 but will not ride just to have ridden in 21 derbies. He may ride Never Give In for Maine Chance Farm if contracted, after discussing with trainer Emerson Davis and Mrs. Graham.
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Eight Teams Set for Brooke Relays in Wellsburg
Eight schools expected to compete in the 10th Brooke Relays at Wellsburg with Wellsburg Orangemen aiming for runnerup in the Steel Valley League North. Steel Valley League teams likely participate as the meet opens a busy week of high school track in north-central West Virginia. The Elkins Relays Friday night and Huntington Relays Saturday in Huntington spotlight top northern teams like Charleston’s Mountain Lions seeking a fourth straight win.
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More Sports Emphasis Urged by Notre Dame A D
Moose Krause, Notre Dame athletic director, calls for greater emphasis on football and baseball across junior high, high school, and college levels. He cites a fitness survey showing Japanese youths outperforming Americans and Europeans. He also reveals Notre Dame will face Purdue, Iowa, Southern California, Pitt, Army, and Navy in 1966 football.
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Iowa
Southern California
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Army
Navy
Tigers Have 26 All Star Game Appearances Since 1933
Detroit Tigers players have appeared in major league all star games 26 times since 1933, reflecting a long tradition of standout talent. The count includes multiple generations contributing to the midcentury and modern rosters.
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Hank vows title shot after KO of Rory Calhoun in San Francisco
In San Francisco Hank knocks out Rory Calhoun in the second round to extend his win streak to seven and 42nd fight. Hank, 25, says Gene Fullmer would fight him for the championship, while matchmaker Bennie Ford aims for Spider Webb or Dick Tiger next. Calhoun, from White Plains, NY, fell after a late flurry and a decisive left hook. Referee Vern Bybee stopped the bout at 2:50 of the second round.
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Rory Calhoun
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Detroit
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Spider Webb
Dick Tiger
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White Plains
N. Y
Cow Palace
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Detrick Sets Big Ten Rushing Record With 33 Carries
Roger Detrick of Ohio State set a Big Ten single game rushing record by carrying the ball 33 times in a 1959 matchup against Michigan, showcasing a heavy workload and enduring performance.
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Ohio State
Michigan
McCovey Slugging Ball But Can't Hit Singles
Willie McCovey of the Giants struggles for singles while slugging, as he hits .184 with six of seven hits going for extra bases including four homers. He drives in 13 RBIs, aiding a late comeback that tied the NL lead and boosted San Francisco into first place. The game featured a nine-run Giants output vs Cardinals, with McCovey delivering the clutch homer in the eighth.
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Associated Press
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Kansas City
Chicago White Sox
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Washington
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Wilmer Mizell
Don Blasingame
Willie Mays
Bob Duliba
San Francisco
Carl Sawatski
Ray Monzant
Daryl Spencer
Mike McCormick
Stan Musial
Ken Boyer
Boyer
Pittsburgh
Bob Skinner
Johnny Antonelli
Jim Davenport
Boxing results from multiple sites list scattered bouts
Houston Sonny Liston stopped Roy Harris in Texas. Freddie Blades stopped Alvin Green in Florida. Billy Braggs defeated Andero Gonzales in Milwaukee. John Ford knocked out Ralph Stokes while Steve Heyward defeated Eddie Henderson in Baltimore. Rip Randall and Manuel Gonzales drew in Odessa. Frankie Valdez defeated Speedy Davidson in San Antonio. Buddy Turman and Sonny Moore drew in Dallas. Antillio Tonido stopped Paul Anderson in Charlotte. Dubie Josey defeated Dick Verte in Holyoke. Harlow Erwin stopped Joe Parks and Don Sargent defeated George Meaux in Minneapolis. Kenny Lane defeated Jerry Black in Philadelphia. Justice Mendez defeated Sugar Boy Pruitt in Atlanta. Gene Gresham beat Paul Armstead in New Orleans.
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Fla
Freddie Blades
Fort Lauderdale
Alvin Green
Tyler
Tex
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Billy Braggs
Andero Gonzales
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Johnny Ford
Ralph Stokes
Philadelphia
Steve Heyward
Eddie Henderson
Odessa
Rip Randall
Manuel Gonzales
San Antonio
Frankie Valdez
Speedy Davidson
Houston
Dallas
Buddy Turman
Sonny Moore
Charlotte
N. C
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Tonido
Suffern
N. Y
Paul Anderson
Toccoa
Holyoke
Mass
Dubie Josey
Springfield
Dick Verte
Palmer
Minneapolis
Harlow Erwin
Joe Parks
Omaha
Don Sargent
Warroad
Minn
George Meaux
Kenny Lane
Muskegon
Mich
Jerry Black
Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Featured
National League batting leaders include Mays San Francisco at 477 at bats and .429 with 121 hits. Coxed by Skinner Pittsburgh and Boyer St Louis lead with 13 RBIs. Bailey, Mays, Skinner, and Kirkland top doubles. Triples led by Taylor, Roseboro and Coker. Home runs by Boyer and McMillan. Mays and Pinson pace steals while Drysdale leads strikeouts. American League listings begin April 29.
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Kirkland
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North South Amateur field stacked with no clear favorite
Pinehurst North and South Amateur field regarded as strongest in a decade as 64 players begin match play after 11 hours of qualifying. Record 145 entries, 115 shooters under 2 handicap, five par-breakers, and Herb Durham leads with a five under 67.
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Pinehursteer Club
Herb Durham
Dallas
Tex
Dick Chapman
John Geunther
Reading
Frank Strafaci
Miami
Fla
Bob Cochran
St. Louis
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Reidsville
Thursleas Mace
Siren
To Be Good Hitter Head Must Be Still Waner
Paul Waner explains that a good hitter keeps the head still and eyes on the ball. He uses a tack drill to show movement, notes players like Ernie Banks Willie Mays Stan Musial and Ted Williams. Waner, a Hall of Famer and batting instructor for Philadelphia farm system teams, recalls his career and emphasis on rhythm and concentration.
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Ernie Banks
Willie Mays
Stan Musial
Ted Williams
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh
Baseball ‘Hall of Fame
Baseball Standings and Today's Pitchers Summary
The standings show Washington leading with 44 wins and 2% profit, Kansas City at 33 wins, Chicago at 24, and Baltimore 25. Today’s pitching matchups include Shaw against Garver in Chicago at Kansas City, Perry versus Bunning in Cleveland at Detroit, Walker versus Pascual in Baltimore at Washington, and Casale versus Gabler in Boston at New York.
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Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Law versus Meyer matchup note
In a set of sporting bets, Pittsburgh plays Philadelphia with Law holding a 2-0 record against Meyer at 0-0, Milwaukee meets Cincinnati with O'Toole at 1-1 and two zero records, San Francisco visits St. Louis where Jones is 2-0 and Jackson 0-2, and Los Angeles travels to Chicago featuring Drys dale at 2-1 and Hobbie at 1-0.
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Philadelphia
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Meyer
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O'Toole
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St. Louis
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Jackson
Los Angeles
Chicago
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Calder Trophy Goes to Red Hay of Black Hawks
Montreal AP reports Bill Red Hay of the Chicago Black Hawks won the NHL rookie of the year Calder Memorial Trophy for his first season. The 24 year old center scored 139 points of a possible 180 and will receive 1000 dollars from the league.
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Bill
Spahn Seeks More Work to Earn Pay With Braves
Milwaukee ace Warren Spahn, likely NL's highest paid pitcher, says he must pitch more to earn his salary. The 39 year old veteran awaits a two game series versus the Cincinnati Reds, hoping to shake off long layoffs and regain control after a pair of shortened outings. Spahn will start tonight against Jim O Tool, noted Wisconsin alum, and notes his last outing was a seven inning win in Milwaukee. He cites schedule quirks and off days as factors, not blaming manager Charlie Dressen.
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Southpaw
Braves
Cincinnati Reds
Spahn
Jim O'Toole
University of Wisconsin
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