Palmer group buys Harlem Globetrotters for 3.71 million
A syndicate led by Potter Palmer purchased the Harlem Globetrotters for 3.71 million dollars. Judge Robert Dunne approved the bid favored by Abe Saperstein’s estate co executors, rejecting higher offers from Metromedia and Linn Broadcasting. Palmer pledged no moves to relocate Chicago based operations.
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All Stars Prep For Indiana Louisville Dates
Coach Don Morris leads Kentucky All Stars with 7 footer Jim McDaniels from Allen County as they train for June 17 in Indianapolis and June 24 in Louisville. Morris hails from Breckinridge County while Austin Denny, Tennessee star, was drafted after his junior year by the Cowboys and Jets. Centennial track in Denver bans 4 year olds without a win and all horses 12 and older.
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London Plague of 1665 Claims 68000 Lives
The 1665 London plague outbreak killed about 68,000 people and reshaped the city as authorities imposed quarantines and cordons. The tally reflects one of history’s deadliest pandemics with lasting social and economic impact.
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Pro tennis semifinals start today at MSG tourney
In New York the Madison Square Garden invitational semifinals feature Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield and Andres Gimeno of Spain against Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall. Ralston faces Laver after a 8-1 6-2 win in the quarterfinals. Gimeno meets Rosewall after beating Mal Anderson 7-5 6-4.
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Magic Touch Albert Brown Rides Derby Winners in Workouts
Albert Pinkie Brown, 73, a former Calumet Farm exercise boy, has guided nine Kentucky Derby winners through training workouts.
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Pinkie) Brown
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Horlen’s tissue routine powers 5-2 Sox win over Boston
White Sox right-hander Joel Horlen improves to 7-0 with a 5-2 victory over Boston in the first game of a doubleheader, aided by his tissue chewing to relax. Boston rebounds in the nightcap 7-3 as Chicago slips 1 1/2 games behind Detroit. other AL results include Cleveland’s 7-5 win over Minnesota and Reichardt’s 6-5 California triumph.
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