Giants rely on rookies to rebuild for 1965 season
New York Giants plan a winged-T offense around young players led by Gary Wood with a rookie backfield including Tucker Frederickson Ernie Kay and Chuck Mercein. Coach Allie Sherman aims to add an aerial threat while evaluating quarterbacks Wood Timberlake Torok and possible trade for an experienced passer. Giants boast rookies and veterans across backfield line and defense as they pursue a stronger attack.
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Competition tightens as grid slices begin
Preseason NFL AFL and NFL games sharpen roster cuts as Denver Broncos bid farewell to nine players including seven veterans. Veterans Suci Jordan Charon Perkins Fanning Shackleford Stone and rookies Dowler Nyquist depart. Minnesota Vikings place six on waivers headlined by Reichow along with McClendon McClurg Meeks Peeples and Barlow.
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Baseball scores and standings across leagues today
Baseball today reports Los Angeles defeated New York 8 to 4, Chicago beat St. Louis 2 to 10, and Milwaukee and Cincinnati had night games. Standings show Minnesota and Chicago leading, with Detroit, Baltimore, Cleveland, and New York midpack. Tomorrow’s probable pitchers include Reed, Jackson, Nottebart, Short, Shaw, and Cardwell.
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Scottsdale Raiders youth football seeks players at Soloma School
Scottsdale Raiders call for boys ages 11 to 14 not in high school to join the team. Eligible players weighing 95 to 130 pounds may register during practice sessions at Soloma School this week. First practice tonight at 7 p.m. with another session Thursday night.
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Lema Wins Carling World Tournament With Champagne Finish
Tony Lema captured the Carling World Tournament title at Pleasant Valley, earning $35,000 and boosting his career earnings to $98,016.62. Arnold Palmer rallied from five back but bogeyed the 16th and 17th, finishing two behind Lema who shot 70 in the final round. Palmer took $17,000 for second, Joe Campbell bagged $8,500 for third, while Jack Nicklaus tied for 38th after leading money winners for the season.
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Opening Day Sparks Little League World Series
World Series opens in Williamsport with Waco Texas and Phoenix Arizona meeting after Waco’s regional title. Staten Island and Monterrey are absent this year while Maracaibo Venezuela faces Windsor Locks Connecticut in the day’s opener.
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Tourney Slated for Young Golfers at Villa Monterey
An 18 hole golf tournament for Scottsdale boys and youths eight to 17 is set for Friday at Villa Monterey Golf Club. Noel Frazier said start is 10 a.m. Non members pay 2.25 entry. Open to Scottsdale residents only with flights after nine holes. The event closes the summer series.
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ASU Targets Local Talent Larry Langford from Tempe High
ASU pursues local sophomore linebacker Larry Langford from Tempe High School. Langford, 6-1 210, starred on the unbeaten freshmen team of 64 and majors in physical education. He hails from Massillon, Ohio via Central Catholic High, where he earned three letters in football and track and served as class president.
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Marichal fines and suspension draw Dodgers’ ire
Juan Marichal apologized for hitting Dodger catcher John Roseboro with a bat as the league imposed a $1,750 fine and nine day suspension. Dodgers players and team captain Maury Wills argued the punishment was too lenient, while Roseboro suffered a head cut and a headache.
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