Casey Stengel Named To Baseball's Hall Of Fame
Casey Stengel is named to baseballs Hall of Fame by the veterans committee. He began writing his acceptance speech for July induction in Cooperstown, after a surprise selection at St. Petersburg training camp. The 75 year old former Mets connection and longtime manager was honored despite mail retirement rules.
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U S Skaters Still Winless in World Championship
The U S World Championship hockey team, winless after four losses, faces Finland next as Russia Canada and Czechoslovakia lead with eight points from four games. Coach Vic Heyliger says the squad hopes to begin producing, while manager Wayne Dornack remains hopeful of an improvement.
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Casey Stengel Enshrined In Hall Of Fame With Family Crowd
In an emotional ceremony in St Petersburg Casey Stengel joined 103 Hall of Famers. The 75 year old admitted mortal feelings and thanked Yankees legends while his wife Edna stood by. He waived the usual five year wait, saying he hoped to address the crowd again in Cooperstown.
Wills Ready To Sign Koufax Drysdale Holdout
Maury Wills returned from Japan and said he expected a quick deal with Dodgers GM Bavasi. Koufax and Drysdale pursued a combined $1 million for three years while Wills weighed about $90,000 to sign, noting he did not expect to be paid as highly.
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Braves Trial Highlights Doyne Testimony on Milwaukee Move
Milwaukee antitrust trial features County Executive John Doyne denying enticement of the Indians to Milwaukee while admitting talks with Indians President Gabe Paul about a baseball meeting. Judge allows a $30,000 Nathan study predicting $18 million annual loss from Braves removal, excluding stadium costs and tax effects.
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New Speech Clarity Aid Promises Crystal Understanding
An advertisement claims a new aid improves speech clarity in church, social events, and home settings with even whispers becoming clear. It invites interested readers to write P. O. Box 4217 in Charleston West Virginia to receive full information at no cost or obligation.
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Robinson Signs For $65,000 Highest Paid Oriole
Spring training notes from Baltimore recount Frank Robinson signing for 65000 making him the club's highest paid player. The slugger delivered the game winning pinch hit double in a intra squad game as Hank Bauer watched. Dick Brown recovers from brain surgery, Hoyt Wilhelm breaks a finger, and other pitchers report injuries as camps adjust.
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6ers Take First In East As Knicks Beat Lakers At MSG
The 76ers moved into first in the NBA Eastern Division with a 112-106 win over St Louis, while New York edged Los Angeles 133-132 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Elgin Baylor scored 46 for the Lakers, Walt Bellamy had 40 for the Knicks, and Billy Cunningham sparked Philadelphia with 15 points in the second period.
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