Davis takes AFL reins As Raiders figure head
Davis agreed to take the AFL commissioner post amid praise from Bills owner Ralph Wilson. He is lauded for his coaching pedigree with Sid Gillman and for reviving struggling franchises, notably transforming the Raiders from 1963 to a 14-5-? record in his first year, with a string of signings like Lance Alworth and Roger Bird boosting roster strength.
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Deadline set for registrations and tryouts
Oberlin youth program heads notify that registration closes today Saturday April 16 for Oberlin Hot Stove registrations. Tryouts commence the week of April 17 confirming timely signups for participants.
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Desert tourney thrills Arnold at Las Vegas event
Two PGA events unfold this week with the Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas, a $100,000 charity event. Also on the slate is the Azalea Open at Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington. Arnold recalls the 1965 win at Desert Inn with wind and a 71-277 total, highlighting a 40-yard wedge eagle on the 10th.
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Falcons Prep With Eighth Lettermen On Track
Firelands hires first year coach Dave Conrad and will rely on eight lettermen including Gary Hamilton Ted Pechallis Tom Pechallis Claude Markstaller Cliff Wright Bob Markworth Powell Boatman and Bernie Knoble. Markstaller starred in a triple win at Brookside and was runner up in the 220 as Falcons host Vermilion and other meets this season.
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Windy Sports Wind Up Inching Toward Daylight Baseball
A garbled United Press International style baseball note lists 1965 won loss records and matchups for both American and National Leagues. It mentions Cleveland at Washington, Kansas City at Minnesota, California at Chicago, Detroit at New York, Baltimore at Boston, Pittsburgh at Atlanta, Philadelphia at St Louis, Houston at Los Angeles, Chicago at San Francisco with pitchers and attendance figures blurred but indicating a schedule and wind influenced play.
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McNeil Leads Elyria Catholic Junior Varsity Panthers Promise
The Elyria Catholic junior varsity Panthers, coached by Joe McInerny, post an 18 game 16-2 record with strong defense and a high field goal percentage. Paul Davis tops scoring with 168 points while Gerry Conroy and Randy Lauer contribute, setting the stage for a robust varsity pipeline and future opposition challenges.
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Cleveland Indians chief blasts sloppy Municipal Stadium
Cleveland Indians President Gabe Paul toured Municipal Stadium a week before the opener and labeled the ballpark sloppy. He charged city officials did not complete promised renovations by April 1, with center field seats, bull pens, band stand relocation, and heavy equipment obstructing play.
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Ex Cleveland Pitcher Rolla Mapel Dies at 76
Rolla H Mapel a former major league player and scout died in San Diego at 76 Funeral services are set for Tuesday in a local mortuary Mapel played for the Cleveland Indians in 1912 and the St Louis Browns in 1919 after 24 years in the majors and minors he later worked as a scout for the St Louis Cardinals
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Oberlin Hosts Huron In 1966 Spring Baseball Opener
Oberlin College nine welcome Huron to open the Indians 1966 spring baseball schedule. The campaign features two doubleheaders with first twin bill next Thursday at Wellington and a second May 22 at Lorain. The schedule lists games at Huron Amherst Midview New London Raders and Lorain among others.
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Clearview Golf Team Opens 1906 Season at Oberlin
Clearview High enters the 1906 golf season with veteran LORAIN Rich Maholic as the sole returning letterman under coach Jon Attonen. The Clippers schedule 14 dates including Lakeland Conference meet at Oberlin on May 5 and various 4 pm matches across Vermilion and Oberlin venues.
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Sid Abel seeks hard hitting tactics in Cup semi final
Detroit Red Wings coach Sid Abel plans to press Chicago in the second game of the best-of-seven Stanley Cup semi final after a 2 1 loss in game one. Canadiens coach Toe Blake calls Montreal lucky to win as they lead Toronto 1 0 in their semi final.
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Lorain Steelers face rugged Buckeye schedule this season
Lorain High School track coach Doug Thompson leads the Steelers into a tough slate featuring Sandusky, Elyria, Elyria Catholic, Admiral King and Amherst. The season opener saw a loss to Elyria, with upcoming meets listed including April 14 Sandusky 4 15 and April 19 Admiral King 4 75.
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Lawyer sues Sonny Liston for legal fees in Las Vegas
Washington tax attorney Francis X. McLaughlin files suit against former champion Sonny Liston in Las Vegas seeking 21572 in legal fees and expenses incurred between April 19 and May 1958.
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Keough Sold From Reds to Braves in Cash Deal
Veteran outfielder Marty Keough was sold by the Cincinnati Reds to the Atlanta Braves for an undisclosed cash amount and a minor league player to be named later. Keough played four seasons with Cincinnati and served in a reserve role last season.
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Lorain County Youth for Christ Elim by Toledo in State Tourney
Lorain County Youth for Christ bowed out of the UFC Ohio Teen Olympics State basketball tournament after a 50 26 loss to High Point County in the opening game of the double elimination event. Earlier they defeated Cleveland 51 23 before being eliminated by Toledo 50 37. Kirby Maines led with 15 points while Joe Williams Rick Hogan s each had eight and Jim Ransom plus Dave Ryan contributed.
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