Lee Relays Could Welcome SWC Teams
Baytown’s Memorial stadium could host an expanded Lee Relays with Southwest Conference colleges such as Texas, A and M, Rice, Baylor, and Houston. Proponents cite increased attendance and city promotion, while Rockhold notes hotel and entertainment hurdles but sees potential with careful planning.
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School Could Host Public Collegiate Relays Plan
Rockhold envisions the Chamber of Commerce forming an Athletic Committee to rent the stadium and run the event as a public production at Robert E. Lee. He notes Southwest Conference schools might prefer Odessa to host, depending on school board consent and citizen support.
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Lee Relay Entry List Grows for Friday Meet
Lee Relay entries surge as Lamar hosts the annual meet with 25 teams and 30 participants expected. Notable Texas talents from Reagan Pasadena Port Arthur and Galena Park compete in events including shuttle, mile and s prints while Lamars record runs loom.
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NCAA Upsets Highlight Mixed Tournament Day
New York Dartmouth pull a 61 59 upset over West Virginia while Connecticut defeats Manhattan 84 73 in NCAA play. In Dartford Conn the state athletic commissioner suspends heavyweight Jimny Walls for life and calls on the WBA to review conduct.
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Basilio Defends Welterweight Title On TV Night
Carmen Basilio defends his welterweight crown Wednesday night at Chicago Stadium against Johnny Saxton in a 15 round national ABC telecast. The bout is expected to draw about 10 000 fans with Basilio and Saxton each earning roughly 33 500 after gate splits. Basilio, favored 2-1, seeks his 13th straight win while Saxton aims to regain the title.
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