Yogi Berra To Sign Contract With Mets
Yogi Berra is set to sign as player coach with the New York Mets, ending his Yankee desk role to return to the field under Casey Stengel. The deal reportedly includes a 35,000 dollar signing amount and 25,000 dollar one year salary from the Yankees, who also offer him a full-year payout despite his move.
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Notre Dame apologizes to Michigan State bandsmen
Notre Dame University has officially apologized to Michigan State University for an attack on the Spartan band after the football game in South Bend Indiana. The statement indicates the apology may not fully satisfy MSU officials.
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Kniffen To Fill Amherst QB Slot
New York UPI reports Amherst's Wayne Kniffen earned the first team quarterback spot on the ECAC All-East college division team. He threw two TDs and led with 74 rushing yards in a 20-7 win over Williams.
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Hull Provost Advance In NHL Scoring Contest
Montreal and Chicago stars push toward Stan Mikita in the NHL scoring race. Hull has 16 points behind Mikita, Provost up to 14, Ullman fourth with 13, and Howe and Rousseau tied for fifth with 12 as goal and assist totals drive the chase.
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Clay Awarded Ringside Seats For Title Fight
Boston surgeon Dr. William V. McDermott who led the emergency hernia operation on Cassius Clay is set to attend his first prize fight next year with a ringside seat courtesy of Clay. The operation halted Clay's rematch with Sonny Liston, with recovery plans outlining walking in a month and full training by six months, aiming for a May return and a fall rematch.
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Sistersville High lifts school title in 27 0 win
Extra edition hits streets after Sistersville High School Tigers defeat Fairview 27 to 0 to claim the school championship. The paper notes this is the first extra since August 2, 1923, when President Warren G. Harding died.
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Shady Spring Invitational Winners List
In the Shady Spring Invitational Basketball Tournament Bradley beat Teel 28-19 Sylvia defeated Sophia 40-26 and St Francis routed Shady Spring 37-21 Monday night. Tonight Beaver faces Glen Leigh Stoco plays Crow and Sylvia meets Maxwell Hill at 6 30 p m.
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Montreal Rifles Triumph Over Wheeling 42-30
The Montreal Rifles defeated Wheeling 42-30 in United Football League action Sunday night. A fumble by John Henry Martin sparked Montreal’s opening drive for a first touchdown, and Joe Taylor’s pass interference set up Wheeling’s early score. Wheeling’s efforts to rally fell short, ending their chances to defend the UPL title.
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Monday Night Handicap League ends in first quarter tie
OG Scored OG Scored the Monday Night Handicap League at Bowl-Wick closed Q1 with a tie for first since Martina Tile and Meadows Lumber each finished 18-12. Mabscott Supply C&O Railroad and Pete & Bob's tied for second at 15-15, Sterling Lewis topped the high game and series with 217 224 224 and 665.
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Cleveland Browns Aim for Eastern Division Title at Packers
Cleveland travels to Milwaukee to face Green Bay as it seeks to seal its first Eastern Division crown since 1957. A Browns win plus a St. Louis loss would clinch the title. Green Bay, injured Starr and Hornung doubtful, eyes a divisional bid amid a 5-5 season.
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Buffalo Bills Dominate AFL in Key Statistics
New York reports Buffalo Bills lead the American Football League in total offense rushing offense total defense and passing defense. Buffalo averages 409.0 total yards per game while allowing 275.5. They surrender the fewest points at 169, two fewer than the Jets. Passing and pass defense are the Bills’ weak spots, with Houston top in passing and San Diego leading in pass defense.
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Mile Record Broken in Auckland by Peter Snell
Peter Snell of New Zealand ran a mile in 3:54.1 in Auckland, unofficially surpassing his own world record by 0.3 seconds. Josef Odlozil finished second in 3:56.4, with John Davies third in 3:56.8. Odlozil had been runner up to Snell in the Tokyo Olympic 1,500 meters.
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Maine Invites State Hunters With Snow and Fire Relief
Maine fish and Game Commissioner Ronald T. Speers announced a special hunting invitation to West Virginia sportsmen whose plans were disrupted by forest fire hazards. He said Wednesday’s snowfall reduced fire danger and improved tracking conditions in northern Maine, boosting the hunting season which has been favorable so far with many big bucks in the kill.
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Rischer defeats Cooper in Royal Albert Hall bout
Oakland light heavyweight Roger Rischer used sharp footwork and a strong left hook to outpoint British and Empire champion Henry Cooper over 10 rounds at Royal Albert Hall. Cooper, 38 fights into his career, failed to land his jab and left hook and suffered an eye cut, two knockdowns in round eight, while Rischer improved to 25-10-? and Cooper dropped to 10 losses in 38.
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