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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1967
Page
9
Don Cardwell, now with the Mets, outdueled his Pirates past and spoke of lingering vibes after a December trade. He homered to deep center, drove in two, and earned a 4-6 victory while facing his old club.
An advertising style blurb promotes FASTEETH powder for securing false teeth firmly and reducing odor. It touts ease of use and comfort, urges regular dentist visits, and notes availability at drug counters.
Top seeds begin play at the 38th River Oaks Invitation Tennis Tournament in Houston. Tony Roache, Pilic, Newcombe and Osuna headline matches as Pan American College of Edinburg faces exempt contenders. Ronnie Fisher defeats Vasquez in a stirring 4-6 6-4 6-4 rally, boosting local interest.
San Francisco fans host Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia 76ers as the Warriors trail 0-2 in the best of seven series. Coach Bill Sharman discusses rebounding, while Nate Thurmond returns from injury and Rick Barry presses through ankle soreness as the team seeks to avoid a straight series loss.
Texas A&M conducted its third spring football drill, though announced as the second. Coach Bee Stallings ordered a hard running workout, saying they simply wanted another session but not indicating extra practices beyond the four per week.
The opening day for Texas Interscholastic League state Schoolgirl Volleyball Tournament is Friday April 28 with five state titles on the line. On Friday Class B and A rounds feature Klondike Lamesa Leon Byers Kyle and others, while Class AA AAA and AAAA matchups include Gregory Portland Anahuac Crane Groesbeck Lavaca Waco and San Antonio Harlandale Spring Woods Abilene Cooper Arlington Sam Houston. Consolation games begin Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and the finals at 1:30 p.m.
Houston AP reports heavyweight fighter Zyglewicz trains for a David and Goliath style battle against hulking rival Centi. Zyglewicz, a bricklayer by trade, says the job is ideal training for the forthcoming bout and the tough-style test ahead.
Italy’s Ning Benvenuti stunned Emile Griffith in a 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden to become the world middleweight champion. Benvenuti controlled with reach and stiff jabs, flooring Griffith in round two and taking the final rounds to seal the unanimous verdict amid a 13,251 crowd. Griffith suffered facial cuts and a nose gash, while Benvenuti improved to 52-1. Griffith fell to 52-4-0 with eight straight wins prior to this title tilt.
CHICAGO AP The draft case of heavyweight champion Cassius Clay grew more uncertain after a Supreme Court ruling. Clay vows to stand by his Black Muslim religion while facing April induction in Houston and potential jail for his beliefs. His attorney plans further appeals as legal maneuvers continue.
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