Pirates Sign Earl Francis To 1963 Contract
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce right hander Earl Francis, 26, signed for 1963 after a 9 8 season with four wins in final five starts. General Manager Joe L Brown confirmed the deal and noted Francis could be a 20 game winner in 1963. Pirates also extend spring training through 1967 with a 1963 to 1967 pact including a two year release clause.
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White Sox Solve 3 Big Problems With Orioles Trade
Chicago sends Aparicio and Smith to Baltimore for Hoyt Wilhelm Ron Hansen Pete Ward and Dave Nicholson The White Sox claim the swap adds power bullpen and a potential third baseman while Aparicio laments the deal as he seeks a salary raise Orioles GM Lee MacPhail says the acquisition gives them a top shortstop a strong hitter and relief depth Manager Billy Hitchcock notes Aparicio provides speed leadoff ability and fills two holes in the club.
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al Lopez
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Ward
Rochester
Smith
Wilhelm
Nicholson
Lee MacPhail
The
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Billy Hitchcock
Lions rebirth at Penn State shocks Egli with 9 2 start
Penn State basketball under coach John Egli posts a 9 2 first half as young sophomores Terry Hoover Ron Avillion and Bob Weiss lift the Lions alongside senior Earl Hoffman. The team shows poise in comeback wins over Colgate and Syracuse and eyes a rare post season bid with a Wednesday test versus West Virginia.
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Bob Donato
Mark DuMars
Wally Colender
Lion
Dizzy
One WVC Tilt Billed Tonight
United Press International reports Wheeling College, 1-4 in the West Virginia Conference, hosts Bethany College in the lone West Virginia game tonight. League leaders West Virginia State and West Virginia Wesleyan won Monday, State beating Wilberforce 67-62 behind Lawrence Bailey's 25, and Wesleyan Iacing Glenville 92-86 with Mickey Reeves scoring 32. Glenville’s Mike Eberbaugh led all scorers with 35.
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West Virginia
Bethany College
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Mickey Reeves
Glenville
Mike Eberbaugh
Lawrence Bailey
Thompson to Enter Four Chevy Engines in 500-Mile Race
Detroit UPI report says Mickey Thompson will field four cars powered by Chevrolet engines in the Indianapolis 500. Two cars are modified versions of 1962 entries. two are new ultra-lightweight designs with rear-mounted Corvette Sting Ray engines cast by Harvey Aluminum Co. of Torrance, which will run as a factory team. Thompson aims for a record speed, while Dan Gurney wheels one of the cars in practice.
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Riverside
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High School Basketball Scores and College Results Summary
West Virginiahigh school results include Lumberport 76 Salem 55 and Mountaineer 72 Harman 51. College games feature Glenville 86 over Wesleyan 92 and Notre Dame 80 over Butler 54 with several regional matchups.
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Pirates Sign Four To Minor League Contracts
Four free agent infielders signed minor league deals with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Robert Lee Oliver, 20, from Rio Linda California, heads to Kingsport Tennessee for the Appalachian League. George Spriggs, 22, of McKenndree Maryland, joins Batavia New York for the NY-Pennsylvania League. Stephen T. Piestrak, 20, Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania, and Byron E. Browne, 20, St. Joseph Missouri, go to Burlington Iowa for the Midwest League.
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Burlington
Iowa
Austrian skier Marianne Jahn wins Montafon slalom
Marianne Jahn 20 year old world champion from Zuers Austria captured the slalom event at the International Montafon ladies ski meeting in Schrun(s) Austria in one minute 59.25 seconds.
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Mississippi State ends Georgia Tech run to top SEC
Mississippi State defeated Georgia Tech 81-49 at Starkville lifting the Bulldogs to 11-3 overall and 3-1 in the SEC. Red Stroud scored 30 points, Leland Mitchell added 25, while Tech dropped to 2-1 in conference. Illinois beat Northwestern 78-76 as Bob Starnes hit a 60-foot buzzer beater for the Illini.
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Red) Stroud
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College gridsters favor NFL clubs in signings study
United Press International survey shows 17 of 23 signed collegians in the first five rounds choosing NFL teams while 6 went to the AFL. Notable first round dual signees include Behrman and Budde in NFL with Budde also listed for the AFL. Other top picks include Stovall Alexander and Dunaway among NFL signings. Brumm Nomina and Guthrie join AFL selections.
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Beckley Blue Hawks topple Bluefield 114 108 in high-scoring win
Beckley Blue Hawks led by Levi Lauvary 21 points and 21 rebounds beat Bluefield Junior College 114 108. Sumpter returned to the squad and scored a late go ahead three point play as Blue Hawks pulled away after 102 101. Bob Daniel led Bluefield with 40 points while Lauvary and Sumpter provided key scoring and rebounding.
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Cuban dancer Luis Rodriguez faces Giambra in Miami Beach showdown
Oscar Fraley profiles Luis Rodriguez the so called uncrowned welterweight, famed for his dance steps. He meets Joey Giambra in a nationally televised bout at the Miami Beach Auditorium after a dramatic hijacking incident in 1961 and a 50 fight career with only two losses.
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Charnley Faces Retirement Call After Cason Bout
London lightweight champ Dave Charnley battles Jethro Cason in a 10 rounder at Albert Hall with retirement looming if he loses. The 27 year old, twice failing to seize the world 135 pound crown, is favored 3-1 but recent form has underlined doubt. Ottawa also reports a $60,000 federal grant to back Canada’s 1968 Olympic bid pending Parliament approval.
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Browns Head Coaching Job May Go To Collier
Cleveland Browns offensive backfield coach Blanton Collier refused to confirm or deny an offer to become the club's head coach. Reports from Courier Journal said Collier was expected to accept. owner Arthur Modell declined comment beyond confirming an unidentified assistant was being considered. Modell hoped for an announcement within a few days.
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