Pete Elliott Accepts Non-Coaching Jobs TV Commentator For Grid
Pete Elliott resigns as Illinois football coach and takes two non coaching roles plus colors CBS Vikings telecasts. He will work for Adams Clay Products in Martinsville while serving as TV commentator for Minnesota Vikings games this fall. Elliott, 40, says coaching is finished though he may still be associated with the Illini through friends and family.
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Yanks select Ron Blomberg in baseball draft
Atlanta high school star Ron Blomberg was chosen first in baseball's free agent draft by the New York Yankees. His father Sol said the 18 year old has not decided on a pro career and will likely attend college while keeping the door open to playing baseball if possible. Blomberg starred at Druid Hills High School, batting .472 with five homers in his senior year.
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Yanks Uncover Pitching Star In Monday Victory
Thad Tillotson pitched the Yankees to a 4-2 win over the Washington Senators in his first major league season work notching his third win without a loss. Cesar Tovar scored on a wild pitch in the ninth to lift Minnesota 5-4 over Cleveland. Dennis McLain praised pitching coach Johnny Sain after Detroit beat Kansas City 3-2 in 11 innings. California defeated Baltimore 3-2 with Bill Kelso tossing five shutout frames. Chicago and Baton were not scheduled.
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Prep Baseball Sectional Finals Scores Summary
Batesville 15 South Ripley 3 Bedford Mitchell 2 Bedford 0 Brazil Clinton 3 Van Buren 1 Greensburg Milroy 6 Greensburg 5 Jasper 20 Winslow 0 Jeffersonville 14 Clarksville 1 Charlestown 1 Knightstown 4 New Castle 0 Linton 6 Bloomfield 4 North Dearborn 3 Rising Sun Loogootee 11 Barr-Reeves 0 Princeton 7 Mount Vernon 6 Rockville Fountain Central 3 North Vermillion 2 Southport Decatur Central 5 Southport 4
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Epstein Walks On Water In Washington Debut
Mike Epstein, rookie for the Senators, hit an inside the park homer and two singles in his New York debut. He joked he could walk on water as teammates laughed calling him a rookie hot dog or Moses. Washington lost 4 2 despite Epstein two hits and strong start.
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Leagues feature big hitters in Vigo action and mixed results
Marty Paige hit three home runs to lead Hillmans past Wards 10-5 in Vigo League. Jeff Fields homered and Terry Metheney pitched a no hitter for Hillmans. Pfizer defeated Coca-Cola 11-2 on 14 hits, John Stillman and Tim Gray led Coca-Cola in losses. Great Scot beat Coca-Cola 11-9. O'Days beat Terre Haute Firemen 7-6. West Terre Haute Park saw Marathon stomp New Goshen 21-1. Bedino beat Ace Hardware 12-4. Kiwanis edged Central Nitrogen 5-4. Kiwanis beat Chrysler-Plymouth 6-3 in extra inning game.
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Babe Ruth Meeting for TAG NAY Season Prep
A Babe Ruth meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in McMillian's new store meeting room on South Third Street. All teams must be represented and all managers and coaches are asked to attend as final preparations begin for the TAG NAY season.
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First Baptist Wins Church League Thriller
First Baptist beat First BUB 5 to 4 as Larry Fox delivered the winning run with a single in the bottom of the eighth. Bob Browder contributed a homer and helped the late rally in Monday night Church League softball.
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Calif. Cuties Square Off With Terre Haute Jaycees
The California Cuties, an all male team in women’s attire, play the Terre Haute Jaycees at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Softball Park 1103 S. 1st St following a 6 p.m. Little League game between Pimento and Marshall, Illinois. Tickets available at local stores. kids under 12 admitted free with parents.
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Mary Alice Cannon Leads Municipal Ladies Golf Meet
Mrs. Mary Alice Cannon won low gross and net honors at Phoenix Country Club in Ladies Municipal League play Thursday morning. She shot a 48 and finished with a net 38 after handicap. Mrs. Nelson Cohen had the most fives and Mrs. Earl Higbie the most eights on her card.
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Baseball notes from cities and big league games recap
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Indiana high school baseball sectionals face weather delay
Rain and wet fields delay two thirds of sectional finals in Indiana. Regional matchups set for next Saturday include games at Beech Grove Brazil Columbia City Columbus East Chicago Franklin Gary Jasper Jeffersonville Madison Heights Manchester North Central Richmond and South Bend.
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Jewell Leads Qualifiers in Wheaton Open Trials
Jim Jewell 22 year old Indiana University graduate from South Bend led seven qualifiers in sectional trials at Wheaton Illinois for the U S Open Golf Tournament. Jewell rookie pro at La Grange Illinois and winner of the 1966 Indianapolis District Tournament shot 70 74 144. Don Essig Indianapolis qualified at Cincinnati with 70 72 142. Fred Wampler ex Indianapolis pro now in Denver led Denver field 71 71 142. Don Byrd Syracuse Indiana 71 74 145. Others failing to qualify included Dale Morey Sligh Point NC and ex Martinsville Ind, Mal McMullen Kokomo Steve Mayhew Purdue Mickey Powell Columbus.
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Steve McDaniel Receives Guy Stantz Award At Banquet
Steve McDaniel the 440 yard runner from Gerstmeyer won the Guy Stantz Award at the Black Cats spring banquet held Monday night at Frank's Restaurant. Nearly 80 athletes were honored including Tech's sectional baseball champions and conference tennis champions. Jerry Bolk presented the award, Carlo Logan won the low medalist in golf, and coaches Sharpe Chales and Welch introduced their teams and reflected on the season. Ike Boone, former major league infielder, scouts for the Boston Red Sox.
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McMillan Award Goes To Mike Blackwell
Mike Blackwell received the La Verne K. McMillan Award at Woney Creek High School commencement. Vigo County School Corporation Superintendent Max Gabbert presented the honor recognizing Blackwell as an outstanding Vigo County Prep athlete with strong academics.
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LaSalle College Player Joins Indianapolis ABA Team
Hubie Marshall of LaSalle College Philadelphia signed with the Indianapolis club of the new American Basketball Association, the team announced on Monday.
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