Pittsburgh Faces Loss Of Major League Franchises Over Stadium Fight
Pittsburgh officials debate funding a $23 million stadium as part of a $45 million North Side renewal. County commissioners oppose the county's $5.7 million share and warn Pirates and Steelers of potential relocation. Pirates GM Brown warns Forbes Field may be razed. Art Rooney says team could move without a stadium.
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Loyola Ramblers extend streak as upsets shake college hoops
Loyola of Illinois won its 16th straight with a 96 55 rout of Kent State while major upsets hit Arizona State and Ohio State. Wyoming defeated Arizona State 88 81 and Iowa rallied to beat Ohio State 81 77. Georgia Tech, Wichita, Mississippi State, Oregon State and Virginia Tech also posted wins as top 20 teams faced surprises.
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Mullens League Action Sees Second Place Falter Again
In Mullens Handicap League, Olgebay Norton dropped from second to third as Goodyear dominated three games and stretched its lead to five. Ron Hensley anchored Goodyear with a 571 series, while Jim Vaught led Helen with a 582 and Charlie Cassinelli posted 610 in Mullens Major League action.
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Oakwood Still Holds Lead In City League
Oakwood Auto led by Tony Lusk with 31 points beat Ward's Construction 62 to 50 at the Recreation Building. Elites of Oak Hill won 52 to 44 over New River Supply, Combined Insurance defeated the Army, and Piney View triumphed over the Vikings 40 to 33. Ray Gunther added 19 for Oakwood, while Willie Joe Chandler led Ward's with 2 points.
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National Motor Boat Show Posts Record 36.4 Million in Sales
The 12 day run at the New York Coliseum concluded Sunday night with a record 36.4 million dollars in sales for boats engines and accessories. The total topped last year’s 34 million.
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Celtics Dump Lakers 133-121 in Garden showdown
Boston over Los Angeles 133-121 as Bill Russell led a 12-0 run after a split lip. Wilt Chamberlain was ejected early as Chicago and St Louis won, while Lakers’ coach Schaus blamed a dry spell. Red Auerbach praised stamina after a five games in six nights stretch.
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Volpe Mourns How Golf Changed Since Italian Caddies Era
Hollywood Florida UPI Jerry Volpe laments golf’s shift from a low paid caddy driven by family ties to a college driven sport. He recalls Italian caddies like Sarazen Ghezzi Manero and Penna shaping the game, notes child labor laws impacted starting ages, and recalls his own rise from eight to professional at sixteen with McFadden.
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Saturday Basketball Results Show Wide Action Across Regions
East teams rivalry notes include St. Bonaventure 71 over Canisius 69 and St. Anselm 78 over Fairfield 63. Mid-Atlantic saw Wash & Jeff 55 over Allegheny 47 while Holy Cross won 93 to Dartmouth 75. SEC and ACC flavor with North Carolina 86 Virginia 81 and Kentucky 69 in overtime over Tennessee 78.
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Sports Boom Sparks 1963 Spending In U S Markets
Americans flock to sporting goods as NSGA reports 5 percent rise in 1962 sales to 2.35 billion dollars. Skiing equipment ice skates and related products drive demand while competition and retail strategies shape a growing industry across regions. Riverside press notes Centennial Bowling Tournament to aid Raleigh County funds with proceeds supporting future charity events. The piece highlights sports as a civilizing force and cites figures and events in bowling and athletics.
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Sophia Triumphs 11-2 Over Keatley in City Girls Basketball
Sophia defeated Keatley 11-2 as Keatley scored only from free throws. Damon’s beat Nationwide 18-7 despite nine field goals and 15 missed free throws.
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All-State Halfback Wins WVU Football Scholarship
West Virginia University announced that Doug Stanley of Williamstown, a Class A all-state halfback and the state's second leading scorer last season, will enroll on a football scholarship. Stanley totaled 136 points with 2,183 rushing yards on 145 carries, plus 31 of 44 passing for 1,005 yards and eight TDs. He averaged 15 yards per carry, returned 25 punts for 617 yards and two touchdowns, and had kickoff and punt averages around 42 and 44 yards respectively.
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Pirates Sign Two Rookies Ron Woods and Carl Taylor
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Sunday the signing of rookies Ron Woods and Carl Taylor to 1963 contracts. Woods, 20, from Compton California, played 100 games with Batavia in the NYPL, batting .313 with 21 homers. Taylor, 19, a catcher from Sarasota Florida, is Boog Powell’s step-brother.
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