Bunning Signs 80000 Pact with Phillies
Clearwater AP Jim Bunning signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for about 80000, the highest salary in club history. He aimed to start 40 games this season and joked about past salaries, noting 1966 projections around 70000. Bunning plans to stay sharp for training and emphasized focusing on steady pitching over win totals.
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Clearwater
Fla
Jim Bunning
Philadelphia Phillies
Bunning
Robin Roberts
Giants begin 1960 spring training in Casa Grande
Giants opened workouts with 40 players in two groups at Casa Grande as Marichal and Robertson holdouts loom over the payroll talks. Huy ding heads to Army induction, Haller reports late due to a meeting of player reps, and Siebern injures his left calf but continues the workout. Franks praised the team’s spirit and readiness.
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Tom Haller
Giants
Casa Grande
Hal Lanier
Phoenix
Herman Franks
Norm Sisbern
California Angels
Independence
Arizona
Siebern
Franks
Bailey Joins 1st Base Race
In Vero Beach AP reports Bob Bailey, new to the Dodgers from a winter trade with the Pirates for Maury Wills, tried first base for the first time. Manager Walter Alston notes the experiment could aid against certain pitchers and future use. Wes Parker, John Roseboro, and the Tokyo Giants arrived, with Parker's durability highlighted. Other first base contenders include Dick Stuart Jim Hickman Ron Fairly and Tom Hutton.
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Vero Beach
Fla
Dodger
Bob Bailey
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Maury Wills
Walter Alston
Bailey
Alston
Dodgers
Wes Parker
John Roseboro
Tokyo Giants
Dodgertown
Parker
Dick Stuart
Jim Hickman
Ron Fairly
Tom Hutton
Twins face pitching gaps as spring camp opens
In Orlando, AP reports the Minnesota Twins may have only 12 healthy pitchers at the start of practice, with 14 in camp due to holdouts and late reports. Dearth of rotation and injuries to Chance and Kaat narrow options. Maris slated for three or four spots as Red Schoendienst contemplates lineup shifts in Miami.
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Orlando
Fla
Minnesota Twins
Sam Mele
Mele
Twins
Ron Cline
Jim Ol Jom
al Worthington
Ron Keller
Bob Castiglione
Dear Chance
Jim Kaat
Chance
Petersburg
Roger Maris
Caracas
Venezu
Kaat
St. Louis
Miami
Wals
Red Sc
Bouton Shines in Yankees Practice Comeback Hope
Jim Bouton, the veteran right-hander plagued by a sore arm, impressed at a New York Yankees practice in Ft. Lauderdale. He said he feels fine and hopes for a strong comeback after managing only three wins last season following a 21-win 1963 season.
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FT. Lauderdale
Fla
Jim Bouton
New York Yankees
Bouton
College Basketball Scores From Various Games
A roundup of recent college basketball results shows Michigan State defeating Ohio State 74 to 43, Purdue beating Iowa 78 to 75, Indiana edging Michigan 96 to 95, and multiple other winners including Iona over Fairleigh Dickinson 89 to 73, Florida State and Kentucky near decisive wins, with several mid major outcomes and high scoring matchups listed.
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Michigan State
Ohio State
Georgia ‘Tech
Illinois
Minnesota
Vermont
Middlebury
Boston State
Rhode Island College
Asnneseee Tech
Eastern Kentucky
Rowerk Rutgers
Marist
Hartwick
Upsala
Ithaca
Susquehanna
Kentucky Wesleyan
Transylvan
Colts Cardinals Set Exhibition Aug 21 at Busch Stadium
St Louis will host Baltimore in an NFL exhibition Monday August 21 at Busch Memorial Stadium for Cardinal Glennon Memorial Hospital for Children. Archbishop Joseph Cardinal Ritter announced the night game will be televised nationally.
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ST. Louis
Baltimore
Busch Memorial Stadium
Cardinal Glennon Memorial Hospital For Children
Joseph Cardinal Ritter
NIT Adds Tulsa and Villanova for Garden Field
The National Invitation Tournament selection committee added Tulsa and Villanova to reach ten teams in the 14 team MSG post season bracket. Tulsa's new bid follows its 18 6 mark and 1953 lone NIT appearance while Villanova sits at 16 8 and returns after past finishes. The field already includes Syracuse St Peter s Rutgers Providence Marquette Memphis State Utah State and Southern Illinois with action starting March 9 and concluding March 18 at Madison Square Garden.
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NEW York
Tulsa
Villanova
Madison Square Garden
Hurricanes
Beblouttte
Syracuse
St. Peter’s
New Jersey
Rutgers
Providence
Marquette
Memphis State
Uutah State
Southern Illinois
St. John’s
Vikings Have Half Dozen Prospects For Coach Post
ST PAUL MINNEAPOLIS AP Minnesota Vikings General Manager Jim Finks said yesterday he has perhaps a half dozen coaches at the top of the list of replacements for Norma Van Brocklin who resigned two weeks ago as head coach. He would not name them but noted 50 to 60 coaches have shown interest and deserve consideration after NFL meetings in Honolulu.
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ST. Paul - Minneapolis
Minnesota Vikings
Jim Finks
Norma van Brocklin
Finks
National Football League
Honolulu
Vikings
Barber Inks Pact With Birds
Miami AP Orioles pitcher Steve Barber signed a 1967 contract with a conditional raise if his sore left elbow remains healthy after the May 11 roster cut. The deal keeps the 1966 world champion mound staff intact, adding Tom Phoebus and Dave Johnson while leaving Curt Blefary Boog Powell and Bob Johnson unsigned. Barber, 28, who finished 10-5 after tendonitis last season, sought a raise but agreed to a $30,000 base with about $3,000 extra retroactive to April 11 if he stays on the active roster past May 11.
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Miami
Fla
Steve Barber
Baltimore Orioles
Tefthander
Tom Phoebus
Dave Johnson
Oriole
Curt Blefary
Boog Powell
Bob Johnson
Barber
Washington, D.C
Takoma Park
Orioles
Lincoln Downs Daily Double Pays $4202.40 at Lincoln Downs
Hildy’s Lou and Commogirl, steady performers in 1966, combined for a 4202.40 daily double payoff at Lincoln Downs. Lou paid 44.80 for a 2 bet, Commogirl paid 133.20 for the second. Fifteen bettors shared in the winnings, the second largest daily double in New England racing history.
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Lincoln
RB. 1
Hildy
Lou
Lincoln Downs
Nildy
New England
Rockingham Park
Durocher Solves Missing Baseballs Mystery at Camp
Scottsdale scene reveals Cubs manager Leo Durocher uncovering youngsters hiding behind a batting cage curtain. Balls rolled back after miss pitches, and Durocher corralled a stash of about fifty baseballs amid the prankish chase.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
Leo Durocher
Chicago Cubs
Scottsdale Stadium
Durocher
Grymmeen
Pal Wright
du- Welgh
Lava Walah
Sacred Heart Triumphs 86 75 Over Cramers in City Amateur Play
Sacred Heart defeated Cramers 86 to 75 in a City Amateur League game at the CYO Center last night. The scoring included Al Corrigan with 10 points and Tom Nuttall among contributors, while Wan tart Why Md bhonds and Slave Co Mey were also noted.
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Sacred Heart
Cramers
CYO Center
Sacred Hr
al Corrigan
Tom Nuttall Hoe Yarden
Wantart
MD Bhonds
Slave ‘CoMey
Auerbach on Wilt and future stars in Boston talk
Red Auerbach in Boston criticizes Wilt Chambers for dunking, praises shooters like Oscar, and predicts Lew Alcindor will dominate once in the NBA. He notes scouting is up this lean pro year and compares Providence’s Jimmy Walker to Robertson.
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Boston (Ap
Red Auer
Philadelphia
Wilt Chambers
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Base
Wilt
Oscar Association
Bally-Jon
Auerbach
Robertson
Sam Jones
Rick
Boston Basketball Writers
Barry
Don Ohl
Kevin
Providence
Jimmy Walker
Elgin Baylor
Mel Daniels
New Mexico
Walker
Winter collegiate action nears end in Troy area events
The Troy region hosts multiple year end college competitions this week including ICAC wrestling at RPI and NYS swimming at St Bonaventure. Regionals at HVCC run Thursday to Saturday with eight teams, plus Northeastern Conference post season at Christian Brothers Academy Albany.
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Troy Area
Independent College Athletic Conference
RPI
New York
Junior College of Albany
Siena College
Albany College of Pharmacy
Albany Business College
ICAC
John Rothe
Allan Hall
Rothe
Hall
Albany State
New Paltz
Siena
St. Anselm’s
Union College of Albany
Albany Pharmacy
Siena Frosh
ABC
WPI
Williams
HVCC
NCC
CBA
Lemoyne
Willams
Amherst
Trinity
St Bonaventura
New
N.H
Three at large teams and two champions named for NCAA tourney
KANSAS CITY AP The NCAA announced three at large teams and two conference champions for the annual college division basketball tournament. Illinois State 15-9 Normal Ill will host the Midwest regional. Luther College 15-7 Deborah Iowa and University of Rochester 14-6 are the at large selections. San Diego State 21-4 California and Winston-Salem State 24-0 North Carolina are the conference champions.
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Kansas City
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Ilnois State
Normal
Ill
Luther College
Deborah
Iowa
University of Rochester
N.Y
San Diego State
California
Winston-Salem State
N.C
Guerin Leads Hawks Past Pistons 105 94 in KC
In Kansas City AP report Richie Guerin scored 25 points, 19 in the second half to pace St. Louis over Detroit 105 94. Zelmo Beaty added 23 for the Hawks who built an early 27 17 lead while Eddie Miles fueled a Pistons rally with 18 second half points.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Richie Guerin
Louis
Detroit Pistons
Hawks
Guerin
Basketball Association
Pistons
Joe Caldwell
Detroit
Eddie Miles
Zelmo Beaty
Pitaniello Raps 900 For Honors In Troy Bowl Pro-Scoring
Mickey Pitaniello rolled a 900 series to win honors at the Troy Bowl Pro-Scoring weekend. High games were 239 237 225. Others posting strong marks included Curran 232 220 216 880 Rentz 243 219 874 Walther 248 231 850 Bradt 238 226 218 848 and McGrath 235 225 847. Team results show Cardnuto Paint Co over Cahills Sporting Goods and Vision Opticians over Cue Tyme Billiard Lounge 5-0. Jack McGrath hit seven straight strikes in the third game.
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Mickey Pitaniello
Pitaniello
Gerry Curran
Bob Rentz
John Walther
Dick Bradt
Jack McGrath
Les Douglas
Ray Norton
Mort Wainwright
Punk Simmer
Bill Nolin
Frank Marchese
Nick Marchese
Bud Feiden
Bob Daubney
Todd Carroll
John Gorzki
Joe Futscher
Gordie Smith
Bill Frazier
Paul Kreiger
von Vrigian
Cardnuto Paint Co
Cahills Sporting Goods
Vision Opticians
Cue Tyme
Hilltop Bowl
Nesta and Son
Daubneys Enterprises
Troy Bowl
Cocca’s
Amway Home Care Products
State
Pakatar's
Indians edge toward spring drills as Gonzalez and Smith miss
In Tucson AP reports the Cleveland Indians third day of spring training with key players Pedro Gonzalez and Willie Smith still absent along with unsigned holdouts Rocky Colavito and George Culver. The team stresses fundamentals as they prepare for their first exhibition game amid missing stars.
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Tucson
Ariz
Cleveland Indians
Pedro Gonzalez
Willie Smith
Rocky Colavito
George Culver
Indians
Cetnar Named To ECAC Team For Rochester Tech
Jim Robinson of Dunellen New Jersey and his roommate Rick Cetnar of Amsterdam earned ECAC Division II All East weekly honors for a three game stretch at Rochester Institute of Technology Cetnar made a 0 man team for scoring 49 points 19 assists 10 steals and 9 rebounds in three games Robinson had eight points with a high of 43 against Roberts Wesleyan and is within 18 of his single season scoring record 520 set last year
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Jim Robinson
Dunellen
N. J
Rick Cetnar
Amsterdam
Rochester Institute of Technology
Cetnar
Robinson
Roberts Wesleyan
Haskins Sparkles For Western Kentucky Return
Western Kentucky, ranked third, beat Austin Peay 116 to 76 in an Ohio Valley Conference game as Clem Haskins returned from a wrist injury. He played with his right wrist taped, scored 16 points and pulled eight rebounds.
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Bowling Green
Western Kentucky
Clem Haskins
Austin Peay
Haskins
Streaks Hawks Cohoes Victors In Local Rec Games
In Cohoes Recreation action at Abram Lansing, the Blue Streaks beat the Green Hornets 44 to 41 and the Black Hawks defeated the Purple Parrots 54 to 51. Notable scorers include Charlie Korte and Joe White with double digits for their teams.
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Blue Streaks
Green Hornets
Black Hawks
Purple Parrots
Cohoes Recreation
Abram Lansing
Troy Armory
Hun
Charlie Korte
Alan Flezarit
Lyn Mearstyne
Leo Boyle
Jett Ciefka
Bob Moak
Green Horneta
Pate Knoop
John ‘Adea
Paul Forget
Bill Gracon
Jonn Koblensky
Dave Borden
Black Hawka
Joe White
Joe Yamik
Bob Berthlamme
Jay Trudeau
Milo Barbaresi
Sutile Parrots
George Bessingeau
Greg Reach
Sam McMahon
Yennis Bessingeau
Harpur Everigon
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Phils
Larry Jackson
Richie Allen
Olga Bunning
John Quinn
rAlten
Tls Wampum
Thome
Allen
Juan
Juan Marichal
Rich Robertson
Jesse Huggins
San Francisco
Marichal
Rookie Robertson
Huyding
Maris
Colts
Cardinals
Hustler Golf
Congress ST
Troy, N. Y
Custom Club
Bob Moore
THOS
Murphy CO
Murphy
L. 0
McKenzie
Wise Presidant
the Thes
D. Murphy Co
Red Oak
Lowe
Leonard Wallenstein
Wallenstein
Sacred Heart Trims
Albany Academy
Troy High School
Academy
Paul P. Robinson
Catholic Central
Bill Farrisee
LaSalle
Eric Gorzelnik
Herb Hammond
Academy +cocaptain
Henry Engster
Andrew J. Petruska
Andy's Sporting Goods
Gene DelVecchio
Troy
Bill DeFilippis
Mhany State
Seths Siena
St. Anselm's
JCA
Breketball—Union
Helm
Colgate
Trinity At Union
Njscaa
Tufts
Reaty
Bing
Bridges
Debsche
Caldwell
Harding
Hightwr
Hudson
Ja Thorn
Strawder
Wilkens
Treavant A
Timhin
Varsle
Midland Charge
Hawks Cohoes
Harry Rich
River ST
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