Senators Add Don Locke as Pittsburg Farm Trade
Rain canceled the local sports slate at Senseny Park. The Washington Senators received outfielder Don Locke from the Yankees Richmond farm system as the final payoff in the Dale Long sale. Locke, a powerful yet strike prone batter, hit .193 with 135 strikeouts in 42 games last season for Virginia. Granny Hamner of Richmond develops talent for Kansas City Athletics and may field a major league pitcher in the minors.
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Packers Heat Up NFL Camp as Season Opens
Star sports notes preview NFL practice with Packers leading early gains and hope for Washington. Mentions Bobby Mitchell and Bill Barnes joining the Redskins, Norm Snead’s protection, and a possible exciting season. PGA tour begins at Aronimink with Palmer as favorite and bets on a surprise breakout. Doug Sanders and others speculated for top prize.
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Sammy Baugh Ends Titans Coaching Run With $20000 Payout
Former Titans coach Sammy Baugh leaves the New York AFL club after two seasons with a $20,000 severance for the last year of his contract. He praises the team’s material and notes prospects for 1962 while seeking future coaching or college opportunities nearby.
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Penn State hires three graduates to ball coaching staff
Three members of Penn State's ball coaching staff Jim O'Hara Sever Toretti and Dan Radako are Penn State graduates.
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Dodgers Lose Lead as Reds Rally in Cincinnati
National League action with Los Angeles and Cincinnati. Koufax leaves early due to a blister as the Reds win 7-5 cutting the Dodgers’ lead to one game. Musial hits a three run homer for the Cardinals in a 8-6 win over the Cubs. Phillies sweep the Colts in a doubleheader 3-0 and 8-2.
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Cal McLish
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Cure Worse Than Disease? Mentor Mosquito Plan Discussed
Mentor Township trustees study methods to reduce a rising mosquito population after residents complained. The proposal to curb the pests carries a reported price tag of 30000 dollars.
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Nancy Roth Rolls 153 In Husband Wife Duckpins
Nancy Roth opened with six marks and totaled 153 in the Health Center league night. Her 378 set helped the Roths and Funkhouser teams win two matches, with 435 459 and 489 team scores and a 1383 set. Other high scorers included Eugene Funkhouser 348 and Betty Funkhouser 328.
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Palmer and Nicklaus Paired in PGA Opener at Aronomink
Arnold Palmer headlines as favorite at the 44th PGA Championship paired with Jack Nicklaus for the first two rounds at Aronomink Golf Course in Philadelphia. The tournament draws from a star field including Barber, Player, Casper, Littler and Hebert as golf fans expect a Palmer Nicklaus duel in a stroke play event with rising prize money.
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No Upsets in State Jaycee Tennis Play
In Virginia Beach the state Jaycee tennis finals set for 18 and under and 16 and under divisions feature top seeds Hal Jones and Tom Morgan in the 18 and under and Bob Heald and Bill Sweeney in the younger group. Jones and Morgan reached finals with tight wins while Heald and Sweeney dominated to reach their title matchups.
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Castoffs Shine In AL Yet Yanks Lead By 3 1 2 Games
The American League shows notable castoffs like Robin Roberts of Baltimore and Ken McBride of Los Angeles delivering shine. Roberts tossed seven innings to beat Kansas City 3-2 for his fifth win in eight decisions, while McBride, with Angels, beat Detroit 1-0 for his ninth straight win and tenth of the season. The Yankees remained 3 1/2 games ahead after a 1-0 win over Boston.
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Lucky Inn Esso Lead In City League After Doubleheader
The City League flag race narrowed to two as Lucky Inn and Clarke County Esso won key games at Senseny Park. Esso edged Fraternal Order of Police 2–1 on a late uprising led by Catlett, Hill and Wisecarver. Lucky Inn upset Republic Oil 6–0 in the nightcap with Grim earning the win and Hockman homering.
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Fights Report From Multiple Cities
In Reading Len Matthews 137 of Philadelphia KO s Jimmy McMillan 142 of Trenton. In New Bedford Bob Young 170 of Providence outpoints Floyd McCoy 172 of New York. In Beaumont Phil David 128 of New Orleans outpoints Vic Graffic 132 of Port Arthur. In Reno Mills Lane 139 of Reno stops Al Carroll 138 of Sacramento.
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Al Kaline Opens 1962 Season With Leading Batting Average
Al Kaline started the 1962 season with a .309 career batting average, the highest in the American League, followed by Mickey Mantle at .308.
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Baseball Standings and Tuesday Results Snapshot
The league shows Los Angeles leading with 62 wins and San Francisco close behind at 61. Cincinnati and Milwaukee follow as Philadelphia and Houston trail, with several games completed Tuesday including Cincinnati defeating Los Angeles 7 to 5 and San Francisco beating Milwaukee 4 to 3.
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