Yogi Berra weighs playing time with Mets move
Yogi Berra, moving to play coach for the New York Mets, says he will know in six weeks how much he can play. He plans batting practice, hopes to catch for Casey Stengel, and may serve as pinch hitter or full time coach if needed. He notes aging limits and keeps Yankee friendships nearby.
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WVU Coach Predicts Tourney Victory After 127-73 Win
West Virginia coach George King predicted a Southern Conference tournament win despite a 11-14 season record after the Mountaineers routed Virginia Tech 127-73. Marty Lentz led with 27 points, John Lesher added 18, and King noted Lentz’s effort while planning to start Lentz, Maphis, Camp, Quertinmont, and Lesher in the tourney.
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Carter Tries Comeback In 10 Round Fight
Rubin Carter of Clifton New Jersey seeks a comeback tonight in a 10 round bout with Fabio Bettini at the Palais des Sports Paris The sellout crowd is listed at 5000 Carter has lost his last two decisions to world champion Joey Giardello and to Luis Rodriguez in February and December respectively
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Hurricane) Carter
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Giants Historic Pennants and Division Finishes Highlight Series
San Francisco baseball notes from UPI show the Giants winning 16 pennants since 1900, the most in the National League, and finishing in the first division 46 times in 65 seasons.
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Mele Discusses Twins Defense and Roster Moves
Minnesota Twins manager Mele outlines defense upgrades with Harmon Killebrew moving to first base and Bob Allison to left field. He notes past errors near second base, knee concerns for Ber Nie Allen, and adds arrivals like Cesar Tovar and Al Worthington. He highlights hitters Oliva Allison and Versalles, and pitchers Pascual Grant Stigman plus prospects. He emphasizes getting outs and improving pitching depth.
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New Hair Growth Claim Promises Stop to Loss
Houston laboratory consultants offer a 32 day risk trial for a treatment claimed to halt hair loss and grow hair. They caution most male pattern baldness can’t be helped once hair roots die, urging readers not yet slick bald to act before it’s too late.
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West Virginia Tech earns first round bye in WVC tourney
West Virginia Tech, champion of the West Virginia Conference with a 17-2 regular season, advances to the conference tournament with a first round bye. Tech defeated Wesleyan 94-80, led by Mike Barrett with 41 points, securing top seed over Fairmont. Wesleyan 10-6, Morris Harvey for fourth. Glenville 11-11, Salem sixth. Wheeling 8th after beating Shepherd.
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Texas Tech Fans Fill Up Season Tickets Ahead of Opening
In Lubbock Texas tech basketball draws big crowds with a 10 000 seat arena. All season tickets sold two months before opening game creating a 1200 name waiting list. Texas Tech led the conference in attendance last season averaging 8257 per game.
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Americans Win European Meet
US swimmers dominated the Bremen International Invitation with five event wins on the second day. Cathy Ferguson of Burbank captured the 100 meter backstroke in 1:09.1 and swam on the winning 400-meter medley relay in 4:37.5, after earlier taking the 200-meter backstroke. Jed Graef of Verona, N.J., swept the 200 and 100 meter backstrokes, while Phil Riker of Paterson won the 100-meter butterfly in 58 seconds and Dick Roth of Atherton, Calif., won the 400-meter individual medley in 4:57.1.
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De Vicenzo Sets Caribbean Open 72-Hole Record
Roberto de Vicenzo earned a four stroke victory at the Los Lagartos Open over Al Besselink with a record 272 for 72 holes on the Caribbean circuit. The Argentinian, exhausted after a sizzling 68 final round, needed oxygen post event. Besselink totaled 276 and Willard Scholl 278.
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Brabham Retains International Cup At Sandown Park
Jack Brabham won the International Cup auto race at Sandown Park for the second straight year. The Australian averaged 101.8 mph on the 103 mile course in 100 degree heat in his Repco Brabham to beat Jim Clark Phil Hill and Graham Hill. Australia then defeated the United States 1-0 to claim the women’s softball series title.
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New Fight Date Set for Clay Liston Title Bout
Boston promoters announce a late May date for the postponed 15‑round heavyweight title match between Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston at Boston Garden. A news conference is scheduled at 3 p.m. EST with neither fighter expected to attend. The bout was first scheduled for November 16 but postponed after Clay’s emergency surgery on November 13.
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