Senators Now Controlled by Two Businessmen
Washington Senators ownership changes mark James M. Johnston and James H. Lemon now owning the club after buying out Floyd Akers and remaining stockholders. The move follows a history of losses since 1961 and prior attempts to keep local control.
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James M. Johnston
James H. Lemon
Washington Senators
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Griffith
Minnesota
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Lemon
George M. Bunker
Martin Marietta Co
Bill Veeck
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Nate Dolin
Bunker
Floyd Akers
Veeck and Dolin
Shoemaker Reaches 1000 Wins At Santa Anita In Double Century
Jockey William Shoemaker nails a second 1000 win milestone at Santa Anita with three wins on the day including Destroy a 11 year old mount. He notes plans to race two more years if rival Longden remains retired.
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Associated Press
Arcadia
Calif
Santa Anita Park
Shoemaker’s Acres
Shoemaker
William Shoemaker
Hollywood Park
Willie
Destroy
Johnny Longden
Longden
King Scorpion
Dusty Canyon
Race results at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita highlights
In New Orleans at the Fair Grounds Streak of Luck and Classic Action finished first and second in the headliner. In Arcadia California Royal Khal won the $10,000 Monrovia Purse at Santa Anita with jockey Willie Shoemaker riding three winners.
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Fair Grounds
Arcadia
Calif
Royal Khal
Santa Anita
Willie Shoemaker
Roswell's Burton Named to South's All Star Grid Squad
In a statewide selection, Roswell’s Harald Burton earns a spot on the South team for the annual all star football game August 7 in Albuquerque. The roster includes 50 seniors from New Mexico high schools with players from Artesia and multiple Albuquerque programs among the 25-man squads.
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Burton
South
Carlsbad
Albuquerque
Artesia
Highland
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
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NCAA and AAU feud over control of U S amateur track
The NCAA and AAU square off for control of amateur track as the 59th NCAA convention in Chicago nears. A policy amendment may impose penalties for recruiting violations and widen the boycott weapon, while the AAU defends its role as the sole U S governing body for amateur track with IAAF recognition.
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NCAA
AAU
Federation
USTFF
International Amateur Athletic Federation
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United States
U.S
Pro basketball Tuesday results and schedule
Associated Press notes St. Louis and Detroit tied 108 108 in Tuesday action. Cincinnati beat New York 125 116 in OT. Tonight matchups include St. Louis at Boston San Francisco at Philadelphia at Syracuse and Baltimore at Detroit New York at Cincinnati along with Boston at Los Angeles Detroit at Baltimore.
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Syracuse
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Chicago
Daytona crash Kills Veteran Driver Bill Wade
Veteran racer Bill Wade of Spartanburg South Carolina was killed at Daytona International Speedway when a test car's front tire blew at 170 mph. The 34 year old, racing a 1964 Mercury, crashed into the west wall alone and died instantly. Wade had just begun to rise in NASCAR, winning four straight races last year and placing fourth in 1964 standings.
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Fla
Bill Wade
Wade
Spartanburg
S.C
Daytona International Speedway
College Scores Roundup From Multiple Camps
St Johns edged George Washington 72 70 at Cornell Syracuse 106 Holy Cross 77 Conn 62 Georgetown 76 Navy 73 Harvard 91 Worcester 66 Duke 121 Penn State 88 Vanderbilt 97 Kentucky 79 Clemson 80 Furman 66 Citadel 70 Wi Mary 64 Midwest DePaul 99 Memphis State 70 Detroit 76 Cantaius 69 Southwest Baylor 80 Texas A M 77 Texas Tech 66 Texas 62 SMU 64 Rice 62 Arkansas 88 TCU 7 St Joseph New Mexico 90 Grand Canyon Arizona 78
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Cantaius
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Rice
Arkansas
TCU
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N.M
Grand Canyon
Ariz
Citadel Cadets Upset William and Mary in SoCon Drive
The Citadel Cadets from Charleston upset William and Mary 70-64 to move to 5-1 in Southern Conference play. Key scorers included Baumann with 17, Hartley and Martini 16 each, and McCurdy delivering a pivotal second half basket.
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Charleston
S.C
William and Mary
Virginia Military
Jim McCurdy
Avalon
Clem Hartley
Portsmouth
Ohio
Dick Martini
Passaic
N.J
Herwig Baumann
Dayton
McCurdy
Baumann
Hartley
Martini
Mel Thompson
Richmond
Ind
Citadel
Mark W. Clark
Davidson
Gallatin Returns as Knicks Coach in New York Welcome
Harry Gallatin, famed for nine NBA seasons in New York and nicknamed The Horse, is reintroduced as the Knickerbockers head coach at Madison Square Garden. He arrives just after parting ways with St Louis Hawk owner Ben Kerner, stepping to a rousing reception.
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Harry Gallatin
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National Basketball Association
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Ben Kerner
Refuse to Cooperate Coach Says in Talent Hunt
ANN ARBOR Michigan athletic director Fritz Crisler says colleges should refuse to cooperate with pro scouts to curb premature pro contracts. The NCAA plans a Chicago meeting to address the issue amid furor over four Oklahoma stars and one from Georgia being signed early by pros.
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Fritz Crisler
University of Michigan
National Collegiate Athetic Association
Chicago
Oklahoma
Georgia
Local Golden Glovers Open Training in Roswell
Roswell Golden Gloves coaches Jim Lilley and Charley McGarrity set up training quarters in the Green Thumb Nursery facility on Second Street to prepare fighters for the Regional Tournament at the Roswell National Guard Armory February 11 12 and 13. Open 7 p.m. weekdays, participants must be at least 16 years old to compete. Younger boxers may train for practice.
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Roswell
Green Thumb
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Roswell National Guard Armory
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Charley “Kid' McGarrity
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