John Lardner a loss to world of humor and sports writing
John Lardner, noted sports writer and humorist, died in New York at 47 from a heart attack. The tribute recalls his sharp wit, thorough reporting, and influence across sports, theater, and television, praising his distinctive voice and fearlessness in writing.
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Oscar Stars rout Oilers to reach Olympic semis in Denver
Oscar Robertson led Cincinnati with 23 points as University All-Stars crushed Phillips Oilers 96-78 at the Denver Coliseum. Teammates Walt Bellamy Jim Darrow and others fueled a dominant night for the NCAA powered squad, while Peoria Cats and Goodyear Wingfoots advanced in the Olympic playoffs, with semifinals and final planned for Saturday.
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Zalazar and Tiger Battle in Boston Middleweight Bout
Victor Zalazar of Buenos Aires meets Dick Tiger in a one round middleweight bout at Boston Arena. Tiger, the British Empire champ and No. 7 NBA contender, predicts an easy win over the unranked Zalazar. Fierro asserts Zalazar will earn a rating after tonight. The fight will be shown nationally including Boston.
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Amherst Track Ahead With Outdoor Drills And Key Events
Amherst high school previews a strong track season led by ten returning lettermen under coach Dick Cooley. The mile, pole vault, and low hurdles shape the lineup with Sopho more Tom Steary in the mile and Dick and Bob Mulford in vault and hurdles. Senior Dennis Hutton and Bob Koontz add depth in hurdles and distances. The squad includes six juniors and several non letter entrants. The team opens April 7 in a class meet and outdoor season begins April 13 at Huron with a slate of meets through May 19 including Vermilion and Clearview, ending with the Lakeland Conference Meet at Clearview.
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Florida Derby and golf match featured in sportcast
The schedule lists the Florida Derby race segment from AS COT with KYW coverage between 2 45 p m and 5 45 p m The Florida Derby on KYW TV at 4 30 p m and a Lloyd Mangrum versus Cary Middlecoff golf matchup on WEWS at 5 p m
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Hanoveres Miss Classics For Brown Jug
Bullet Hanover and Muncy Hanover will run in the 70000 Little Brown Jug harness race this season but skip the Cane and Messenger sophomore paces at Yonkers and Roosevelt. Trainers Johnny Simpson and Earley Avery say the plan keeps their horses ready for the Jug on Sept 22 for owners Lawrence B. Sheppard Thomas W. Murphy Norman Woolworth.
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Amherst seniors shine at basketball banquet honors night
Amherst Steele High School seniors Dennis Hutton Jim Walker Tom Schriner and John Conry led the awards with Conry earning the coaches MVP Schriner the players MVP Walker honorary captain and Hutton the most assists trophy. Conry led scoring with 267 points and Schriner 248 as the Comets finished 10 8 and tied fourth in the Lakeland Conference.
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Lakeland
Bill Nelson
Cal Hoffman
Ed Nagy
Jim Thompson
Jim McCann
Elyrians Hit 2,594 in ABC Tournament Roll
Elyria United Polish Club led by Ben Janowicz rolled a 2 594 series in the American Bowling Congress event in Toledo. Steve Pilarczyk paced with a 5339 series, with contributions from Jack Traxler 531 Janowicz 525 Ed Socha 503 and Antkowiac 436.
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Major League Exhibition Scores Reported
Milwaukee tied Washington and St. Louis 7 in exhibition play while Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore 5 to 5. Kansas City lost to Detroit 5 to 4 as New York beat Cleveland 11 to 10. San Francisco edged Chicago 4 and Boston lost 3.
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