Ethiopian Marathon Heroes in Boston Contention
Abebe Bikila and Mamo Wolde, palace guards from Addis Ababa, train in the United States ahead of the Boston Marathon. Bikila notes victory to God, while Dr. Warren Guild praises their strength and hill climbing, as Finland’s Eino Oksanen looms as rival.
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Abebe Bikila
United States
Warren Guild
Guild
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Boston
Ephraim Isaac
Harvard University
Abebe
Mamo
Bikila
Rome
Wolde
Finland
Eino Oksanen
Hopkinton
Dr. Guild
Mama
Mamo Wolde
Ethiopia
Dust, Funds, and Time Stall Alumni Field Improvements
A local column argues for urgent improvements to Alumni Field infield conditions hampered by money limits and scheduling. Officials favor delaying work amid a potential union school bond vote and pending transfer of control.
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Alumni
Graded School District Board
Graded School Board
Union School Board
Union School
Mt. Anthony
Canisius and Providence Reach NIT Final at Madison Square Garden
Providence eyes its second NIT title in three years after a 70-64 win over Marquette while Canisius upset Villanova 61-46. Providence star Vinnie Ernst played through a pulled hamstring, and Canisius relied on outside shooting and Pat Turtle's return from injury as they advance to the final.
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New York
Canisius
Providence
Madison Square Garden
The
Griffins
NBC
Marquette
Villanova
Friars
Buffalo
Vinnie Ernst
Pat Turtle
Aging sports leaders defy youth in veteran roles
In Chicago AP dispatch, four seasoned sports leaders answer age doubts with a roll call of veterans still shaping the field. The piece highlights elders who continue to guide teams and organizations, proving experience remains valuable despite youth trends.
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Chicago
Ski Conditions Across Vermont and Notable Sport Figures
The report lists ski conditions at southern Vermont resorts with grades and snowfall ranges, noting Sugarbush to Pico Peak conditions. It also references aging sports figures such as MacArthur Rickey Brundage Stengel Frick Frick and Wrigley, highlighting ongoing influence in amateur and professional athletics.
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Gen. Douglas MacArthur
Branch Rickey
Avery Brundage
Casey Stengel
Ford Frick
P. K. Wrigley
George Halas
Will Harridge
George
Red) Trautman
Chick Evans
K. L
Tug) Wilson
MacArthur
AAU
NCAA
Rickey
Old Fox
St. Louis Cardinal
Brundage
Moore Knocked Out In Ring Tragedy Extends Headlines
Moore is knocked down multiple times and stopped by Referee Latka after a long bout. He is carried from the ring in an ambulance and placed in a coma, while manager Willie Ketchum and writers report on the scene.
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Ramos
Moore
Willie Ketchum
George Latka
Latka
Nesse Ketchum
Davey
Ketchum
Cage Game Improves With Each Season
Springfield College Director of Athletics and basketball coach Ed ward S. Steitz reports at the National Basketball Coaches convention that college shooting accuracy has reached a peak since 1948, with field goals at 41.9 percent and free throws at 68.3 percent based on 3856 games data compiled by AACBC and NCAA sources.
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Mass
Edward S. Steitz
Springfield (Mass
Louisville
Steitz
AACBC
Official Service Bureau
NCAA
James Naismill
Springfield College
Mittee
Maroons
Ste
Ferrari Favored In Sebring 12 Hour Endurance Race
The Sebring 12 hour race draws 50,000 fans to the 5.2 mile course on an old air strip near Sebring Florida. Ferrari of Modena leads with a strong history of wins while a British American Hybrid in production form challenges. Drivers Graham Hill Pedro Rodriguez and Fireball Roberts are among the notable entrants as the world’s toughest endurance race unfolds.
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Sebring, Fla
Sebring
Lemans
France
Central
Florida
Ferrari
Modena
Italy
Graham Hill
Great Britain
Europe
Pedro Rodriguez
Mexico
Glenn
Fireball) Roberts
Vermont Open golf dates set for Lake Morey Inn event
Vermont State Open Golf Tournament directors announced the ninth annual event to be played June 16 17 and 18 at Lake Morey Inn and Club Fairlee with a 36 hole main event and a one day low gross pro amateur division. Prize money totals 3000 with 2500 for pros and 500 for amateurs. Amateur entrants must have a handicap of eight or less. Limited to 150 players and entries urged. Also notes Daytona Beach speed race ongoing with cars averaging over 90 mph and over 1000 miles covered.
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Fairlee
Robert N. Ward
Lake Morey Inn and Club
Bill Beaten To Abolish Bow Hunter Bill Beaten To Abolish Bow Hunter
The Vermont House defeated the bill to abolish the bow and arrow deer season by a 166 to 59 vote. Sponsor Rep. L Dudley Leavitt claimed revenue from the special license. opponents argued cruelty and safety concerns for tourists.
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Leavitt
Arthur Williams
R-Fayston
Clarence Coleman
Rockingham
Profumo denies links to Miss Keeler disappearance
Profumo issues a personal statement saying he last saw Miss Keeler in December 1961, has no idea of her whereabouts, and rejects any suggestion of involvement in her absence from the Old Bailey trial. He recalls meeting Christine at a Cliveden house party in July 1961 hosted by Viscount Astor with guests including Capt. Yevgeny Ivanov and Dr. Stephen Ward.
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Miss Keeler
The
Old Bailey
Profumo
Christine
Cliveden
Viscount Astor
Nancy Lady Astor
Yevgeny Ivanov
Stephen Ward
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