Griffith Defeats Gypsy Joe Harris In Lopsided Win
In Philadelphia at the Spectrum Emile Griffith, a two time middleweight champion, handed Gypsy Joe Harris his first defeat in 24 fights. The decision was unanimous with judges scoring Griffith 60-48 on AP, 56-53 and 58-51 on others, as the veteran used ring craft to dominate the younger challenger.
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Chesin Wins Preston Open Golf Crown
Larry Chesin, former Austin High standout, won the Preston Open by two strokes with a 27 hole two over par 107. He led Dave Tang Kasson by two shots as Greg Ralston Rochester Rodney Johnson Rushford and Terry Nelson Winona shared third with 111s. Curt Krebsbach Austin tied for first in fifth flight with 130. A record 175 entries entered the event.
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Rochester
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Winona
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Curt Krebsbach
Austin
Seals Change Ownership and Roster in Oakland
Oakland Seals of the NHL announce new ownership by Potter Palmer John O Neil Jr and George Gillett who also control the Harlem Globetrotters and have stakes in the Braves Dolphins Chiefs and other teams. The club also adds coach Fred Glover and trades for Norm Ferguson and Stan Fuller from Montreal and Detroit to boost on ice strength.
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Chicago
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Harliom Globetrotters
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Norm Fer 4Son
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Minnesota coach Fitch joins Bemidji State staff
Bemidji Minnesota AP reports University of Minnesota basketball coach Bill Fitch has joined the staff at All American Coaching Bemidji State College. The move comes as Fitch adds to the college program’s coaching lineup next day, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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University of Minnesota
Bill Fitch
Bemidji State College
Manitoba Sets Duck Hunting Dates for Southern Regions
The southern Manitoba duck hunting season opens Monday September 30 and runs to November 39, a one weekend shortening from previous years. The bag limit remains five with a two third limit on Mallards Canvasbacks and Redheads. Opening dates vary by region with Sept. 30 south of the 53rd Parallel, Sept. 9 between the 53rd and 57th parallels, and Sept. 2 in the far north.
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Austin Drivers Dominate Midwest Speedboat Classics
SIOUX CITY IOWA Austin speedboat racers sweep earnings at the Midwest Outboard Championships on the Missouri River. Frank Earl tops Class A Hydro to claim the Dave Berg Memorial Trophy and adds Runabout titles with strong showings. Dale Kaus takes two firsts in Class B Hydro while Loren Kaus and Cliff Johansen place high in multiple divisions.
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Eagles Focus on Defense for Capitol Division Title Bid
Philadelphia coach Kuharich aims for 20 to 30 percent defensive improvement after a 6-7-1 finish. The Eagles rebuilt with Tim Rossovich and Adrian Young from USC, added Alvin Haymond, and plan a tighter front seven to pressure quarterbacks and boost interceptions. Regular-season slate includes Green Bay, Dallas, Washington, and New York with exhibition games in Mexico City and Boston.
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Souza May Be Green Bay’s New Kicking Gift
Green Bay may have found a trusted kicker in Fernando Souza from Fall River Massachusetts. He drilled six field goals in 10 attempts against the Packers, including five of six from 37 yards and one of four from 42, amid NFL title talk for Green Bay.
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Clem Gains Credentials With Pirates After Bunning Trade
Clearwater Florida AP reports the Philadelphia Phillies tradedJim Bunning to the Pittsburgh Pirates last December. They obtained Harold Clem a 22 year old right hander who posted a 15 3 record with Raleigh in the Carolina League and led the league with a 1 64 ERA.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Harold Clem
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Roosevelt Raceway drivers claim record payoffs
Veteran driver Paul Vineyard has driven horses to victory at Roosevelt Raceway that produced the highest and lowest payoffs in the track’s history.
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N.Y
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Roosevelt Raceway
Australia Alpine Slalom Title Won at Thredbo
Frances Jon Noel Augert won the slalom leg of the Australian Alpine Ski Championships at Thredbo. None of the five man American team finished, led by Billy Kidd and Spider Sabich.
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Australia
Frances Jon Noel Augert
Thredbo
Snowy Mountains
Billy Kidd
Spider Sabich
Relays Founder Walter Franklin Attends Colorado Relays
Walter B. Franklin, retired University of Colorado professor, brought his two grandsons to the Colorado Relays. Franklin and the late C. L. Parsons, former Denver Post sports editor, founded the event in 1925.
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Colo
Walter B. Franklin
University of Colorado
Colorado Relays
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C. L. Parsons
Denver Post
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Pros Beat Varsity in Spring Game 23-0
Boyd Dowler of the Green Bay Packers and NFL veteran Eddie Dove led the alumni to a 23-0 victory over the Colorado varsity in a spring football game. Both ended their careers at Colorado in 1958.
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