Priest recalls Hodges prayer at St Francis Xavier
In Brooklyn, Father Herbert Redmond recalled canceling a sermon 18 years ago to ask parishioners to pray for Gil Hodges. Hodges, Mets manager and former Dodger, died after golfing in West Palm Beach at age 47 as the Mets season opener with Montreal was canceled amid a players strike.
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New York
Herbert Redmond
St Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church
Brooklyn
Gil Hodges
Father Redmond
Nursing Sisters of the Sick Poor
Hodges
New York Mets
Brooklyn Dodgers
Gus
West Palm Beach
Fla
Mets
Montreal
Thistledown Race Card Highlights Numerous Purses
The Thistledown race card lists ten races with purses ranging from 1800 to 2900. Notable entries include Euphon ious, Ben Gus, April Warrior, Colonel John, Polar Park, and My Radars in the early events, with later fields featuring Swooners Gal, Blue Chip Lady, Sir Peel, and Bold Sultana among others.
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Euphonious
Ben Gus
John Polar Park
Romarks
River Roar
Kimbalton
Bold Endeavor
Crown Coinage
Folly’s Mogel
Markaway
High Commander Amblers Passion
Vital Jay Club
Blue Ridge Boy
Swooners
Farwick
Sesvod
Astatusti Clan
Ax Ice
Stony Creek
Brian Stewart
Lucky Locker
Douytendelle
Dougle
Sheilas George
Mr Coby
Twinkle Art
Bert Valentine
Ula Mae Rohr
Sunny Thing
Mr West Coty Noble
Au Gage
M H's Galaxy
Toms Polwy
Shuchan
Amorata Joy
Demeanor
Bold Sultana
Needle and Ball
Ohio
Cristaso
Bert
Santa Clara duets lead in AAU indoor synchronized swimming
Gail Johnson and Teresa Anderson of Santa Clara Aquamaids topped the duet semifinals with a 79-72 score and lead 10 duets. Solo semifinals at 30, with 28 more competitors advancing, including many San Francisco and Walnut Creek swimmers. Team finalists begin today as Merionettes defend their title after last year's champs retired.
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A.A.U
Lori Nelson
Tustin Meraquas
Lorain Aquatic Club
Tower Boulevard
C-T
Dave Jones
Lorain, Ohio
Gail Johnson
Teresa Anderson
Santa Clara
Cali
Aquamaids
Miss Johnson
Miss Anderson
Johnson
Anderson
Kathy Dretschmer
Amy Miner
San Francisco
Denise Gallagher
Kim Gonterman
Kathy Graham
Debbie
Linda Reagan
Walnut Creek
Calif
Nancy Hunt
Pat Leake
Jeanie Hayden
Linn Hooper
San Antonio
Tex
Karen Morris
Leslie Ahif
Sherry Taylor
Sue Barris
Riverside
Gina Childers
Glendale
Cathy Kretchmer
Joanne Kutzler
Ja Clare Oliverio
Ginny Anderson
Lu Ann Benfanti
Tonawanda
N.Y
Suzanne Randell
Amanda Norrish
Elizabeth Wulf
Springfield
Mass
Kevin Bean
Austin
Debbie Reagan
Lori White
Lakewood
Jeanmarie Barris
Jackie Douglass
Robin Curren
Gail Gardner
Linda Williams
Columbus
Ohio
Eagles Win Traveling Trophy in Lodge Bowling Duel
The Eagles Club defeated the Elks by 14 pins in the final match of the year to claim the traveling trophy. Twenty men from each lodge bowled, boosting the Eagles total for the year to 17,565 against the Elks 17,550, as winners wished better luck to the Elks next year.
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Eagles
Elks
South Amherst Seeks Summer Recreation Staff
South Amherst announces openings for adult workers in the summer program. Baseball and arts and crafts director roles pay 600 dollars and 500 dollars respectively. eight weeks for arts and crafts. Also hiring coaches for little league and girls softball. Apply via recreation director Mrs Carol Zellmer.
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South Amherst
Carol Zellmer
Pension Pulls at Baseball Over Burdens and Benefits
A four year Major League veteran qualifies for a lifetime pension with options at 65 or 45, while longer careers yield higher monthly sums. The piece defends pensions, notes average MLB pay around 28,000, and argues against striking for increases, arguing baseball is a game, not a big industry. It compares salaries across NBA, NFL, hockey, and baseball and cites team profits and payroll percentages. It also mentions Ken Tallon and a Cleveland Indians shortstop note about George Strickland and Sam Dente.
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Ford
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York
NBA
Cleveland Indians
George Strickland
Sam Dente
Strickland
Catlett Named UC Basketball Coach at Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati introduces Gale Catlett, 31, as head basketball coach replacing Tay Baker. Catlett, a Kentucky assistant last year and West Virginia alumnus, commits to a four year deal amid praise for recruiting, discipline, and youth. He will decide on his assistant staff within a week.
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Catlett
Rupp
George Smith
Hedgesville
W. Va
Buell's 572 Series Tops Elyria Women's Bowling Night
Earnie Buell led the Triple 8 Classic at Elyria Bowling Center with a 4572 series for the Men's Shop, while Lois LeVan rolled 531 for Levon's Beauty Salon. Pat Cheesman of Graf ton Couples posted 530 with 184 172 174 games, and Fran Sebolt had high single in the Center Ridge Lanes 500 Club event.
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Elyria Bowling Center
Earnie Buell
Lois LeVan
Earnie
Lois
Levon
Pat Cheesman
Grafton
Fran Sebolt
Center Ridge Lanes
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Santa Clara Girls
Ohio Edison
Yohio Edam
Sears Midway
Sears
Elyria
Lorain
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Toidway Mall
Elvrra
Ken Tallon
Midview High
Baldwin-Wallace
Tallon
Jerry Rombach
CT Sports Editor
Cincinnati
Buell
Dot Boreski
Joanne Martin
Grace Lysel
Cathy Burgess
Barb Whalen
Shirley Buterbaugh
Marie Everett
Bev Comings
Ann Jares
Jean Shriver
Sherry Schmitz
Peg Taylor
Maxine Warst
Dolly Davis
Sylvia Haynes
Jackye Lancaski
Saline Fae
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