Champions Draws Major Winners at Houston Meet
Meet director Jones announces a fast field of ten in the 120 yard hurdles at Jeppesen Stadium. Defending AAU champion Hayes leads a strong lineup including Rex Stucker, Bobby Bernard, Calvin Cooley, Bar Cunningham, Don Styron, and Bar Cunningham’s colleagues from TSU. Other top contenders hail from Kansas, Texas, and ACC, with Ralph Boston and Jerry Hooker among hopefuls for a record run.
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Foyt Wins Record Pay at Indianapolis 500
A. J. Foyt of Houston won £117,975 plus $6,575 extra, taking a record purse total of $400,000 in the Indianapolis 500. Eddie Sadie finished second with $53,400, while Jim Rathmann, last year’s winner, earned $5,270 for fourth. In the victory lane photo, Foyt poses with the 500 Festival Queen, Diane Hunt.
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Buffs Take North Lead In Little League Standings
The Buffs pulled ahead in the North League after a 15-10 win over the Oilers as Ken Fenelon starred with a five hit night including a grand slam. Eagles topped the Sports 14-4 behind Danny Watkins two hitter, while the Lions and Federals split a 24 hit slugfest in the South League.
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New Owner Candidate Sparks Sox Buy Talk
Las Vegas AP reports singer-comedian Danny Thomas may become a White Sox owner. Thomas said he and associates acquired an option to buy controlling interest from BH Veeck, amid differing public statements on the deal.
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Rangers hire Harvey to emulate Canadiens style
New York coach Doug Harvey vows to install Montreal's power play and strong checking as he signs a three to four year deal worth about 327000 annually to lift the Rangers toward the top of the six team NHL. Meanwhile hearings debate boxing under federal policing and Carry Back rebuffs a 1200000 bid.
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