Cokes Wins Welterweight Title In One Round Bout
Curtis Cokes captured the world welterweight crown by stopping Manuel Gonzalez in the first round at Municipal Auditorium. The Houston, Texas native earned 35 715.60 from the bout as he claimed the WBA version of the 147 pound title. He indicated he could beat anyone in his class and discussed possible future foes.
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Pro football big business grows through mergers and contracts
Houston Oilers vice president John Breen spoke to Baytown Rotarians on how pro football has become a major business. He cited rising salaries, lucrative TV contracts, and the impact of the merger on franchise value, plus details on contracts, bonuses, and signing efforts for players like Nobis and Anderson.
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Dallas
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Nicklaus Dominates Philadelphia Golf Classic Lead Field
Jack Nicklaus, known as Ohio Fats, won the Whitemarsh pro-am and enters the Philadelphia Golf Classic with a strong showing. He shot 270s for the week, birdied the 17th in the pro-am, and seeks a third straight top money as Billy Casper shoots 269 in the pro-am to challenge. Arnold Palmer and Mike Souchak also tee off amid the strong field.
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Cowboys Not In Yet Despite Glowing Predictions
Dallas coach Tom Landry warns versus early optimism about this NFL season. He cites need for tests after exhibitions and talks through potential injuries and roster moves as Dallas refines its offense and defense ahead of September 10.
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National Doubles Tourney hangs on for Ralston Graebner
In Brookline Massachusetts Dennis Ralston and Clarke Graebner survive a tight early round in the National Doubles Tennis Tournament, edging toward the third round after trading sets with Jerry Cromwell and Jim Osborne. Stolle and Emerson face lighter tests as rain delays slow play for the leading women.
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Rochester
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Seattle
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Battle for Texas League pennant opens at Little Rock
The Texas League title race tightens as Arkansas hosts Amarillo in a four game series opener at Little Rock. Albuquerque and Austin battle for third place while El Paso swept Albuquerque in a doubleheader. Arkansas narrowed Amarillo’s lead with a win, and El Paso.
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Whitey Ford Enters Hospital for Hand Examination
Whitey Ford, the New York Yankees left hander, entered Texas Medical Center Hospital in Houston on Wednesday for an examination of his ailing pitching hand. Ford, 37, had been placed on baseball's disabled list a second time this season after cramps appeared in his left hand fingers.
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