Buffalo Bills push for strong 1962 season under Saban
In his first year Lou Saban reshapes the Bills with trades and new signings aiming for the eastern AFL title. The team shows improvement with two wins in three pre season games including a 21 14 victory over the Oilers.
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Houston Oilers
Sid Youngerman
Tom Sestak
Tom Saidok
Wayne Crow
Oakland Raiders
Saban
Chuck McMurtry
Crow
Peck
Chester
Cookie) Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Syracuse
Ernie Davis
Orange
John Mackey
Oklahoma
Army
Pitt
Rick Leeson
Jim Traficant
Gary Kaltenbach
Dietzel
Dick Eckert
Major League Leaders In 1961 Baseball
United Press International summary lists top American and National League players by averages and stats. Runnels, Siebern, Robinson, Rollins, Hinton, Jimenez, Lumpe, Ustrinski and Cnnghm appear for batting and fielding. Davis, Robinson, Musial, Aaron, White, Cepeda, Skinner, Altman, Kuenn, Alou headline NL batting, with Mays and Aaron powering home runs and RBIs.
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Kuenn
F.alou
Killebrew
Twins
Wagner
Angels
Cash
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Colavito
Maris
Yanks
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Giants
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Robinson
Reds
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Dodgers
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Baseball Standings and Pitcher Records Quick Update
In the American League McBrice Angels 11 4 Aguiree Tigers 14 6 Donovan Indians 18 8 Stigman Twins 9 4 Pascual Twins 17 8. In the National League Purkey Reds 20 5 Sanford Giants 20 6 Drysdale Dodgers 23 7 Koufax Dodgers 14 5 Pierce Giants 13 5.
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Aguiree
Tigers
Donovan
Indians
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Twins
Pascual
Purkey
Reds
Sanford
Giants
Drysdale
Dodgers
Koufax
Pierce
Baxter Leads Denver Open After First Round 64
Rex Baxter Jr. fired a six under par 64 at Denver Country Club to lead the Denver Open by three strokes. Don Finsterwald Ken Still and Bill Johnston trailed by three, with a pack at 68 including Doug Sanders George Bayer Art Wall Jr Don Massengale and Mason Rudolph. Baxter, 26, amateur standout turned pro, has yet to win on tour this year in 27 events and seeks a strong finish as the field narrows to the low 70 and ties after round one.
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UPI
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Denver Country Club
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Amarillo
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Jacksonville Suns Clinch International League Pennant
The Jacksonville Suns clinched the IL pennant with a 5-3 win over the Columbus Jets as Toronto split a doubleheader with Buffalo. Ed Donnelly improved to 9-3 for the season in the clincher. Buffalo beat Toronto 6-2 then lost 3-1, while Rochester beat Syracuse 4-2 and 6-0 and Richmond edged Atlanta 5-4. Italy again led world wine production in 1961 per Britannica 1962.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
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Italy
W. L. Pet
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Rochester
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Buffalo
Richmond
Syracuse
Zodiac Forecast and Auto Output Notes for 1962
The column discusses May 1962 car production figures totaling 673000 as the year’s high, with first five months up 40 percent from 1961 and domestic car dealers up near 30 percent. It also offers a brief astrological forecast for Aries through Pisces, advising calm, focus, and prudent spending.
Penn State Navy May Settle Title Opener
New York dispatch notes Penn State and Navy as top contenders for the Eastern college football championship with their Sept. 22 opener likely deciding the Lambert Trophy in a season shaped by paring schedules. Coaches Engle and Hardin align veteran lineups, while Syracuse Pittsburgh Army and others jockey for position.
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Baseball results from early league play and rain halted game
In the International League Buffalo defeated Toronto six to two while Toronto won the rematch three to one. Rochester beat Syracuse four to two and Rochester then crushed Syracuse six to zero. American Association standings show Indianapolis atop the pack at 87 wins, 58 losses, Dallas-Ft Worth and others trailing. Denver and Omaha posted solid records with Louisville close behind as rain postponed Denver at Dallas-Ft Worth.
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San Francisco Giants' Jack Sanford Named Player of Month
In August the twenty game winner went 6 0 with no losses in a UPI poll of baseball writers and broadcasters. The award highlights Sanford as NL Player of the Month for August.
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UPI
Jack Sanford
San Francisco Giants
Sanford
Marbury vs Madison Sets Supreme Court Constitutional Check
The Marbury vs Madison case marks the first instance in U S history where the Supreme Court declared a law unconstitutional establishing judicial review and a lasting balance of powers among branches.
Tiger Seeks World Title With Hunger And Pride
Dick Tiger faces Gene Fullmer for the world middleweight title at Candlestick Park on Oct. 16. Tiger, paid $25,000, vows to use the bout to bring Nigerian and English visitors, while Fullmer’s purse could rise to about $250,000 with closed circuit TV. If Tiger wins, a 90 day rematch is likely, 50-50. Tiger’s poverty background and determination frame a high-stakes, all-or-nothing clash for glory and money.
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Fullman
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Donnybrook
DeLorenzo Regains First-Team Start At WVU
West Virginia coach Gene Corum reports senior left guard Bob De Lorenzo of Fairmont has regained a first‑team spot in pre season practice, edging out Alan Hoover. Senior tackle Frank Sirianni of Clarksburg battles Phil Sizemore of East Bank for right tackle, with Sirianni favored on defense and Sizemore on offense. A big scrimmage is planned Saturday before Freshman Week in Morgantown.
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Fairmont
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Patterson Liston space fight moon shot heads for Chicago
Chicago boxing promoter Marty Smith predicts the Patterson Liston heavyweight title bout at Comiskey Park on September 25 will be boxing s moon shot boosting the sport with a projected six million dollar gross from closed circuit TV theaters and related ancillaries. He cites over one million seats booked in the United States and Canada and estimates near one million at the Chicago live gate.
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Oak Hill and Fayetteville Junior High Win Openers
Oak Hill High beat Mt. Hope 6 0 with a second quarter touchdown as Gauley Bridge fell 0 19 to Fayetteville. Fayetteville Junior High rolled past Gauley Bridge 19 0 with Jones Reynolds and Wendell scoring while Fayetteville held Gauley Bridge to four first downs. Oak Hill players listed include Young Grzyb Bozo Crislip Shockey Swanson Ingram Lilly Keffer Sumner Lewis.
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Jessen Takes Lead In Eugene Women's Golf
Ruth Jessen led the Eugene Women’s Open after an opening 73 one under par, saying numb hands hampered her practice. Marilynn Smith tied for par with four others in blustery Eugene, as Mickey Wright trailed six behind after a 79.
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Pirates Acquire Stargell and Priddy from Jets
Pittsburgh Pirates announce trade to obtain outfielder Willie Stargell and pitcher Bob Priddy from Columbus Jets of the International League in exchange for infielders Norm Housley and Jose Martinez. Priddy 22 reliever with 10-6 record, Stargell 21 slugger with .273 average 26 homers 79 RBIs plus signing of Ralph Cannon Jr. to 1963 Burlington farm contract.
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ABC-TV to Air Ameri ca's Cup Race Highlights Sept 15
United Press International reports ABC TV will televise segments of the Ameri ca's Cup yacht race between Weatherly and Gretel of Australia on Sept. 15. The broadcast will include the start, middle, and finish from that day's race.
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Australia
Indians rout Elmira as Olsen shines in two-hit shutout
In the Eastern League roundup the Charleston Indians blanked the Elmira Pioneers as Peter Olsen pitched a two-hitter in a dominant performance. The Pioneers committed five errors contributing to their downfall. Binghamton triplets swept Springfield Giants with a 1-0 win by Bob Tompkins in seven innings and a 5-2 victory in game two. York White Roses edged Williamsport Grays 3-2.
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Elmira Pioneers
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Pioneers
Binghamton
Springfield Giants
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Bill Tupper
Giants
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Notice of Trustee Sale in Raleigh County West Virginia
By deed of trust dated December 19 1959 and recorded in Raleigh County West Virginia two lots 36 37 Bailey Addition No 2 Beckley Mount Hope Road are subject to sale for defaulted note. Trustees Sparacino and Cunningham will auction the surface rights at Raleigh County Courthouse front door September 29 1962 at 10 00 A M. Cash on day of sale.
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Charles E. Batten
Anthony J.sparacino
Roy Cunningham
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Mary Willodine Ferrell
Raleigh County Court House
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Beckley
Mount Hope Road
P. H. Wilson
Anthony J. Sparacino
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