UA Baseball To Toughen 1961 Schedule
UA publicity chief Frank Soltys defends and plans a tougher 1961 schedule including West Coast trips and potential games with UCLA USC California Pepperdine and Los Angeles State. He notes Arizona seeks more games with Arizona State University and cites strong all time records and minimal class absences.
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104 Schools Enter NCAA Track Fray at Berkeley
104 schools have submitted entries for the NCAA track and field championships at Berkeley June 17-18, with 375 to 400 athletes expected. The meet doubles as an Olympic trials qualifier to be held at Stanford July 1-2. Host California and USC loom as the top contenders, while Jamaican George Kerr is favored in the 400 or 800 if he avoids the double.
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Shooters Face Lighter Weekend in Tucson Trap and Skeet Plan
A quiet weekend is expected for Tucson shooting with limited formal events. Tucson Rifle and Pima Pistol Club members travel to Phoenix to vie for state berths on Arizona teams bound for Camp Perry National Matches. Shotgunnery at the Tucson Trap and Skeet Club begins at 1 30 p.m. Sunday.
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TACRA General Meeting Set at Tucson Speedway
The Tucson Auto and Cycle Racing Association calls a general meeting for all members at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Tucson Speedway. Members are urged to attend to discuss association plans and upcoming events.
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Veterans Spark Braves Win as Buhl Shuts Dodgers
Milwaukee Braves rely on veteran arms led by Bob Buhl to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4. Buhl improves to 5-2 on the year, boosting Milwaukee within 34 games of the Pirates as Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette pace a six of seven stretch. The win comes with three costly Dodgers errors aiding a five run fifth inning.
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Red Sox manager Billy Surges ordered to rest. Del Baker to manage
The Boston Red Sox announced manager Billy Surges is ordered to rest by the team physician for an indefinite period. Coach Del Baker will assume field managing duties effective immediately.
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Wildcats Sprint To Omaha For Sixth College World Series
Arizona leaves for Omaha to play in the College World Series, their sixth appearance in seven years. The 20 man squad departs at 7 50 a m from Municipal Airport and arrives around 3 57 p m local time. The party includes captains Hall Shoemaker Ward and Wallace plus coaches Lancet Coopwood and staff.
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Tom Kassner
Garge Lafevers
Tom Roqueni
Ken Hunt
Bill Barraclough
Tom Celli
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Aurelio Martinez
Gordon Bergthold
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Jim Geist
Bob Jordan
Frank Lancet
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Seeding Favors Phoenix Netters in Southwestern Juniors
Phoenix sees two rising stars Charles Berkenkamp and Vicki Palmer top seed in Southwestern Junior championships opening in Phoenix. Berkenkamp seeks to build on district title and Arizona Open run, while Palmer holds national 15 and under crown.
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Pugs Not So Tough Reopens Old Boxing Debate
Old contenders Dempsey and Tunney revisit past clashes as Ingemar Johansson is tipped to defend the title against Patterson at the Polo Grounds on June 20. The pair discuss fighter pedigrees, era differences, and a pre fight ABC show with Jimmy Cagney.
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Retiring Nat Holman Ends CCNY Coaching Era
Nat Holman retires after 40 years as basketball coach at City College of New York. The piece notes his long tenure and impact on CCNY basketball history, with reflections on his career and legacy in the sport.
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Changes Are Coming Healthy Casey Back In Action
Casey Stengel returns to managing the New York Yankees after medical clearance and vows changes. The Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 5 2 as Jim Coates pitched a four hitter with no earned runs allowed. Casey notes watching games on TV and critiques late inning miscues by his players.
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KC Out Of Contention For Arizona Camp Site
Scottsdale agent Bill Weirich said the Kansas City Athletics have dropped from Arizona spring training contention. He noted the Orioles remain interested in moving from Florida to Apache Junction, but a second team must be lined up. Weirich cited Chandler ballpark plans and warned they may not have a team for next spring, but hope for one in 1962.
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Machen Favored In Televised Go
Eddie Machen is a heavy favorite to defeat Alonzo Johnson in a 10 round TV bout aimed at boosting his bid for the No. 1 heavyweight challenger ranking. Machen, with only losses to Johansson and Folley in 36 pro fights, plans to beat top contenders to force a title shot if Johansson or Patterson loses the crown on June 20.
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Baseball Scores and Upcoming Games in Major Leagues and Minor Leagues
The score roundup shows Washington 7 Kansas City 2 and Detroit 5 Baltimore 2 among yesterday results. Today’s key pitchers include Detroit Lary at Baltimore Fisher and Chicago Shaw at New York Turley. Other leagues list Spokane, Sacramento, Tacoma, Seattle, Houston, St. Paul, Denver, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles with various results and scheduled games.
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