Roberts Joins Yankees Hopes for Big Year
Robin Roberts signed with the New York Yankees and wore a pin striped shirt for the first time. The 35 year old right hander aims to make the club as a starter, after a 1-1 season with the Phillies and a spring training run of 24 scoreless innings.
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Football Betting Pool Indictment Hits Ex-Henchman
Los Angeles based indictment charges Alfred Sica 46 a convicted bookmaker and former henchman of Mickey Cohen with evading federal taxes on a 100 000 monthly football betting pool. He is accused of evading both the occupational tax and the excise tax and was arrested while taking wagers by telephone last November 22. He also faces a March 13 trial on income tax evasion and denying business ties with Cohen.
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Fred) Sica
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Royals Beat Warriors 151 133 in High Scoring Affair
In Philadelphia Oscar Robertson praised the Royals as a more balanced, cohesive unit. Cincinnati set a club scoring record by defeating the Warriors 151 133 behind 28 points from Robertson, 27 from Wayne Embry, 26 from Jack Twyman and 19 from Arlan Beckhorn. Wilt Chamberlain surpassed 50 points for the 28th time this season.
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Retired Actor Edward H Fatally Struck in Staten Island
AP reports retired actor Edward H was fatally injured Thursday after being struck by a car near his Staten Island home. Police provided few other details as investigations continue.
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TAC Girls Win as Unger Adams Bombs Spark Victory
Unger and Adams combined for 59 points to power TAC Girls past Community and Nurse squads in a high scoring Armory City League night. Joyce Ashby led TAC with 14 points while George Whitmore led Community with 23 as the league resumes next Tuesday with Kern Motor facing Shenandoah College ahead of a James Wood college game.
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Bradley Braves Roll To 10th Straight Win At Drake
Bradley, ranked ninth, defeated Drake 77-65 to extend their winning streak to ten and improve to 4-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Chet Walker scored 26 points, 19 in the first half, guiding Bradley’s victory in Des Moines.
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Phil Rodgers Tied by Two In 1st Round
In Pebble Beach California ex national champions Joe Campbell and Phil Rodgers led the Bing Crosby tournament at 67 until Chuck Congdon 52 matched the score to join a three way tie. They hold a one stroke edge over Jackie Cupit Bill Casper Mason Rudolph and Harry Umbinetti.
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Ridan Set for 1962 Debut in Hibiscus Stakes at Hialeah
Undefeated 1962 Kentucky Derby contender Ridan is scheduled for his Hibiscus Stakes debut at Hialeah, a 6 furlong race with $25,000 added. Rider Bill Hartack seeks another Derby crack after Tron Siege and Venetian Way. Rival entries include Sunrise County Good Flight Su Ka Wa Stinson Beach and Aidan returns from last year’s Florida meet.
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Jets Fold Los Angeles ABL Team After Losses
The Los Angeles Jets folded amid a $189 000 loss including $149 000 cash drained and $40 000 debts to be paid They played at the Olympic Auditorium and plan to resume next year in Long Beach The ABL owners meet to decide the Los Angeles vacancy while Kansas City Steers beat Chicago Majors 114 97 in a Thursday game
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Jofre Becomes Brazil's First Undisputed Bantamweight Champion
Eder Jofre, 25, improved to 41-0-3 with a 10th round technical knockout of Ireland's Johnny Caldwell in Sao Paulo to claim the undisputed bantamweight title. Caldwell, 23, had held the European version. rematch discussions in London were noted.
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Jerry Barber Tops PGA Putters Award
Jerry Barber, 45, of Illinois claimed the Golf Writers Association of America putting award with 13 of 17 votes. He credited a heavy 18 ounce putter carried 13 years and tied Don January after stunning 20 40 and 60 foot putts to force and win a playoff at Olympia Fields.
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Spahn Signs For Season As Highest Paid Pitcher
Warren Spahn, baseballs only active 300 game winner southpaw, reached terms for this season. He earned about 75 000 last year and is believed to have a raise that makes him the top paid pitcher. Braves President John McHale said the deal came together quickly. Spahn, nearly 41 at season start, said he is very happy. The previous high paid pitcher was about 80 000 to Bob Feller with the Indians.
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Dieterle Stars Hornets Surpass Shenandoah in Tri-State Clash
Hornets surge to 7-1 behind Dieterle and Rudy Rutellonis as Shenandoah trails by ten late. Burchetti scores 25 for the Knights while Disruptive substitutions by Don Crown pace the final minutes.
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Nellie Vaughn Leads Blue Sunoco in Duckpin Victory
Nellie Vaughn rolled a 152 with seven spares to power Blue Sunoco Super Service past Town & Country Beauty Salon 571 to 564 at Health Center Lanes. Evelyn Tucker added 120, while Eda Lazazzera and Betty Tarpy led Beauty Salon with 136 and 113 as four other players posted notable scores.
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