Lucas says European players improve but pros still superior
Jerry Lucas, touring with American professionals sponsored by the State Department and coached by Red Auerbach, notes European and North African players have raised their game yet still lag behind American stars. He recalls rough starts in Yugoslavia, praises increased shooting and jumpers, and confirms the 23-0 tour record with teammates Oscar Robertson, Bob Boozer, Tom Heinsohn, and Tom Gola.
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Jerry Lucas
Ohio State University All-America
Europe
North Africa
U. S. State Department
Boston Celtics
Red Auerbach
Cincinnati Royals
Lucas
Bob Cousy
Bill
Russell
Cousy
Oscar Robertson
Bob Pete Jom Heinsohn
Tom Gola
Jimenez Kicks Up Storm As Athletics Farm Him Out
Kansas City Athletics send Manny Jimenez and Aurelio Monteagudo to Dallas on loan after Jimenez storms out of the room claiming he should not be sent down. He later agrees to report after a rib bruise. he has batted .210 in 27 games. John Wojcik and Dan Pfister recalled to join in Washington that night.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Athletics
Manny Jimenez
Aurelio Monteagudo
Dallas
Ed Lopat
Jimenez
Manny
Pat Friday
Friday
Athletics
Portland
John Wojcik
Dan Pfister
A’s
Washington
Mel McGaha
Gene Oliver Wins Feature at Amado Greyhound Park
Gene Oliver upset the Amado Greyhound Park feature beating Rail Hunter in a photo finish as odds on Rail Hunter and Black Barlow led early. Black Barlow settled third while the winning time paid $28 for a ticket. The track remains dark until Friday for the third weekend of racing.
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Gene Oliver
Amado Greyhound Park
Rail Hunter
Black Barlow
le Saat
Ginny Rick
Candy
O'Neill
Isi
Sun Hunter
Miss Henry
Amado Course
Salt River Sal
Andrea C. Pe O Ae
Fincher
Oliver
Chet Barney
Amado Race Matinee Results Summarized
The Amado course hosts a matinee of ten races across Grades 2 to 4 with multiple placings. Notable finishes include Hi Tiny and Kara’s Pride winning Grade 2 events, and a sequence of payouts reported for drivers such as Banker's 13.60 17.70 7.40 and Hank Munson 3.60 3.00.
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K's Banker
Hi Tiny
Kara's Pride
John A
Hank Munson
Skipper Marks
Gre Me
FIETH
Rare East
Pas Port Aa
Raving Sand
Dterlina
Edna
Ai Lew
Beatty Alfred
Joe Dollarie
Hunters Sandy
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Jack Ellis Sporting Goods
E. Broadway
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Stone Ave
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S. 6Th Ave
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E. 14Th St
Chrome Products Co
N. Tyndall Ave
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C&s
General Tire
General Tire Service
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Jewelers
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Tucson
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Sth St
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fleming
Vancouver
B. C
Willie Fleming
British Columbia Lions
Jetics
Wytheville
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