College athletes party while chasing glory and nostalgia
The writer travels from Omaha to Albuquerque observing college stars at baseball and track events. He notes a shift from old fashioned dedication to partying and drinking, with coaches worried by lax discipline and athletes chasing ego and fame over sacrifice. Some remain dedicated like Loyola’s Tom O’Hara, but many risks overshadow potential greatness.
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Citizen Sports
George McLeod
Omaha
Neb
Albuquerque
N.M
Playboys
Loyola
Tom O'Hara
U. S
Updegraff Retires From International Golf After Walker Cup
Dr Ed Updegraff of Tucson ends his first and last international golf tour after starring in the Walker Cup at Turnberry Scotland and reaching the British Amateur semifinals at St Andrews He finished fifth in the Sunnehanna at Johnstown Pa He says the trip was satisfying but the long duration kept him from his family and he expects a new U S team in two years The British ball proved easier to adjust to than the American ball and windy conditions were severe in Britain.
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Bob Crawford
Ed Updegraff
Updegraff
Michael Lunt
Updearaff
Tribe
New York
Yankees
Baltimore Orioles
Mike McCormick
Boston
Orioles
Red Sox
Cleveland
Baltimore
Kralick
Kansas’ City
Minnesota
Twins
Indians
Them
Kralick Shines as Indians Rally Past Nationals 1 0
Cleveland middle of the standings gains on the Yankees after Kralick wins his sixth straight for the Indians. A balk by Duckworth in the eighth seals the 1 0 victory over Washington as Jack Joser and Jim Perry details fade.
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Cleveland
Jim Perry
Kralick
Washington
Dack
Jack Joser
Jim ‘Duckworth
Scheffing Relieved as Tigers Hire Dressen to Lead
Detroit Tigers announce immediate replacements for manager Bob Scheffing and staff. Charley Dressen, ex Dodgers scout, will manage with Bob Swift Stubby Overmmire and Pat Mullin as new coaches. Scheffing offered a role in the organization. The club sits 9th with a 24-36 record after a six-game skid.
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Tigers
Bob Swift
Syracuse
Stubby
Overmmire
Jamestown
Pat Mullin
Tiger
Phil Cavgarretta
Tom Ferrick
George Myatt
Schefting
Scheffing
Chicago Cubs
Joe Gordon
Frank Lary
Yankees
Norm Cash
Rocky Colaglio
Detroit
Lary
Koufax Dominates Giants In 2 0 Dodger Victory
Sandy Koufax dazzled with fastballs curves and a sharp change as Los Angeles beat San Francisco 2 0 to drop the Giants from the NL lead. Koufax left with an injured catcher John Roseboro after a third inning fastball, while Moose Skowron added a two run double. St Louis seized first place after an 8 1 win over New York.
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Los Angeles
Giants
St. Louis
New York Mets
Laver
Dodgers
Koufax
John Roseboro
Dodger
Moose Skowron
Willie Stargell
Scheffing Fired as Tigers Manager in Detroit Shakeup
Bob Scheffing said the Tigers dismissed him as manager and will replace him with Charlie Dressen. He expressed no surprise and planned to travel with his wife Mary before deciding on a new role within the organization. General Manager Jim Campbell delivered the news in Boston.
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Boston
Bob Scheffing
Detroit Tigers
Scheffing
Charlie Dressen
Detroit
Mary
Tiger
Jim Campbell
Campbell
Drassen
Milwaukee Braves
Schaffing
Wynn to join Cleveland Indians active roster this Friday
Cleveland reports pitcher Early Wynn will be added to the Indians active roster on Friday. A roster move to drop a player will be announced later this week. Wynn, aged 43, needs one win to reach 300 in his major league career as Cleveland faces the Chicago White Sox in the weekend series.
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Cleveland
Wynn
Indians
Chicago White Sox
Cats Return Home From Series Wars Postponed Six Days
Frank Lancet led the University of Arizona Wildcats home after an six day delay as 150 to 200 fans greeted the team at the airport. Lancet praised Tucson and UA fans who sent wires to boost the players. Catcher Bob Gauna and third baseman Augie Acuna joined by Pueblo High School coach Jim Estrada then left for Miami for a State Department baseball tour of South America. The Cats finished runner up after a rainy finals, with mixed emotions and fan signs backing Lancet and local leaders.
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Frank Lancet
University of Arizona Wildcats
Lancet
Tucson
Bob Gauna
Augie Acuna
Pueblo High School
Jim Estrada
Miami
Fla
South America
Jose
Cats
LTA
Sencet
Tse
Tim
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Sports Illustrated
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Dr. Updegraff
Undepraff
Walker
Ireland
Joe Carr
Dressen
Tigers’ Helm
Jack
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Jack Kralick
Minnesota Twins
Charley Dressen
Detroit Wallows
Boston Air
James A. Campbell
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Los Angeles Dodgers
Associated Press
Mate
Sandy Koufax
San Francisco
Chinan
Ay Lan
Citzen Protea
Jon
Samenen
Ron Theobald
Jimmy Schwanke
E. Edison
Frank
Theobald
Dwane White
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Little Jimmy Schwanke
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