Ghana Boxing Authority Seeks Recognition for Floyd Robertson
Accra Ghana authorities failed to win WBA support for Floyd Robertson as world featherweight champion after he lost a 15 round split decision to Sugar Ramos in Accra. The Ghana Boxing Commission reversed the result on Sunday sparking controversy amid about 40 000 spectators at the Accra Sports Stadium Saturday night.
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Accra
Ghana
UPI
World Boxing Association
WBA
Floyd Robertson
Robertson
Sion
Sugar Ramos
Mexico City
Ghana Boxing Commission
Abe J. Greene
Ramos
Greene
Paterson
N.J
Ed l Lassman
Miami Beach
Fla
Ramon Valesquez
Mexico
Lassman
Valesquez
Scar Way Does Usual Wins Feature at Pownal Race
Scar Way Do Usual, a four year old pacer owned by Donald McGoff and Til den C Allan of Lancaster, with Irv Foster driving, won the Stone Handicap mile in a field of five. He led after the half and finished a length and a half ahead of Mossie Scott in front of 4051 fans, earning part of a $2 000 purse. The twin payoff totaled 1771.80 with 1 2 7 7. Buskin and Knight Maplecroft won earlier. Flashy Coast and May also scored in the twin. The 49 night meeting saw a Friday crowd wager 199 340.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buskin
Knight Maplecroft
Flashy Coast
Green Mountain Race Results May 1964 Harness Meet Summary
Results from Green Mountain race program dated May 9, 1964 include multi-mile trots and pacers with leading performers J. T. Hennessy Bartellino Mighty Bert Talent Hot To Trot and countryman. Attendance 6979 handle 298484. Also lists purses from 600 to 2000 and multiple also entries.
Wright Richer After Squirt Victory on Women's Open
Mickey Wright won the Squirt Women's Open in St. Louis to lift her 1960 season earnings above $6,000 on the women’s pro tour. Kathy Whitworth finished second at 221, Joann Prentice third at 224, Kathy Cornelius fourth for $1,000, with Beth Stone tied for fifth at 226 alongside Marlene Hagge.
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ST. Louis
UPI
Mickey Wright
Miss Whitworth
Miss Prentice
Mickey
Miss Cornelius
Beth Stone
Oklahoma
Marlene Hagge
Miss Stone
Green Mountain Entries GRADED ENTRIES MONDAY
Graded entries listed for Monday May 11 1964 at Green Mountain track feature pacers and trotters with purses 4600 for trotters and 650 for pacers. Notable horses include Hickory Scott First-Mile for Trotters and Adios Bel Jealous Abbe Iroquois Pick Meadow Leah Meadow Mike among others with drivers named Burt Dunn Smith etc.
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Opps
Hickory Scott
Foster
Dunn Nixie
Allen Alottea
Nazarrion
Shadydale Biscuit
Folger Torr
Debbie
Phettepiece
Hanover
Lutman
Brow
McLearoe
Butcher
Pacers
Doctor Vernon
Cole
Cushone
Victorious Mac
Allen Clayhaven
Moore Bee
Bambie Demon
Rhythm Mac
Beaudoins
Colonie Girl
Ben Adios
Bel Jealous Abbe
Martin Iroquois Pick
Copeland Billi Saucy Talbot
Manzi Prim's
Lad
del Pridre Meadow
Leah
Smith Meadow
Mike
Cousin Kate
Corneilier
Sandy E. Volo
Dunn Chinaway
Davis
Ladies Golf Season Opens At Mount Anthony Course
Mount Anthony women golfers opened the season with a business meeting and cocktail party attended by 41 members of the Mt Anthony Women's Golf Committee. John Maurycy spoke on etiquette and 1964 USGA rule changes. A full committee list and next meeting set for May 15 at 7 30 p.m.
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Mount Anthony
Mt. Anthony
Thony Country Club
Maurycy
USGA
Douglas Matti
Millard Dunham
Cross
Wheeler
Just
Pierce
Tournament
Francis Paquin
Francis Hogan
State Day
Linton Tefft
Healy
Lombardo
Hogan
Handicap
James Gibney
Eleanor Davis
Northeastern
Peter Donavan
Lady Golf
Dora's Joy Wins Test First 14 Mile Race
Dora's Joy a five year old mare owned and driven by Williams Dawkins of Clayton Delaware won the Equinox Pace at Green Mountain Park before 6,979 fans with a length and a half margin over Adios Lutz in 2 40.2. Dawkins moved Doras Joy to the lead near the mile mark as Swift Water faded after Snow Volo broke stride. The pace went 32.4 first quarter 1 04.4 half and 2 10 three quarters. Doras Joy paid 7.20 2.40 with a twin double of 1609.40 on 8-2-6-2. Dutch Dickey started the twin double in the fifth 30 Chockeyette Lee driven by Bill Dawkins won the sixth Georgana Wynnie first in the seventh paying 7 Double Key completed the twin double in the eighth race returning 6 20. The daily double 5-1 paid 24.20 with J T Nennessy 7.20 winning the first race and Mighty Bert first in the second paying 7.80. A tornado warning cooled the crowd but wagering totaled 298 484 on the 31st night of a 49 night meeting ending May 30. BOSTON UPI During the first 11 weeks of 1964, 3469 parking meters were smashed by thieves and vandals in Boston.
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Spudland Hat
Prince Allen
Mr. Florican
Nancy
Irene’s Rascal
Dutch Dickey
Culhane
General Sampson
Jevons
Henry Jones
Ryan
Dr. Diller
Harland del
Marching Gay
Chockoyotte Lee
Dawkins
Countryman
Manzi
Chockoyotte David
McKenney
Wonder Castle
Kroger Prince
Meadow Fair
Parson Tass
Georgena Wynnie
Top Market
Dunckley
Concho Will
Lutman
Junior Mite
Blue Mountain
Danger Signal
Legal Hanover
Glen Cove Colonel
Double Key
Healey
Allen
Bell
Colonie Prince
Pete's Pride
Clayhaven Triton
Bob Mite
Dora's Joy
Adios Lutz
Story
Adorable Wick
Dunn
Overton
Brindle Lass
Colonie
Snow Volo
Doras Joy
Chockeyette Lee
Bill Dawkins
Georgana Wynnié
J. T. Nennessy
Mighty Bert
Green Mountain Harness Meet Results From May 1964
Results from Green Mountain racing show multiple pacing and trotting events with purses ranging from 450 to 2000 dollars. Notable winners include First-Mile for Pacers Purse 600 with Spuds and Mac, Second-Mile for Pacers Purse 650 Prince Allen, and Sixth-Mile for Pacers Purse 750 Knight Maplecroft. Also listed are times, placements, and secondary contenders across ten events plus a Twin Double payout of 1771.80.
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Judy Long
Alesso
Nobie
Colonel Dee
Ellis Fleming
Bettsway
Corneiller
Don Alpha
Bel Audrey Hill
American Bobby
Mattison
Julie R
Arthurs
Kent
Ellis
Jessie Direct
Foster Rocket C
Childs
J. Diamond
Copeland Lill
Coville
Shadydaie
von Vrankin
Hildred
Fleming
Marcel Mir
Terra Flight
Kennedy Prince
Jerry C
Beaudoine
Joanie Key
Blake Volarie
Copeland Harry M
Winston Corios
Hanover
Manzi Always
Eyer
Kevin C
Arthursee
Peckham
Lady Wonder
Heeney
Torrid Waters
Davis
Topaz Sue
Collette
Andy
Silk Jr
Pacers
Spuds
Mac
Cossette
Keystoner
Foster
Cherokee Kid
Dini
Poplar Lark
Mandy C
Junior Dale
Atlantic Stone
Wise Decision
Ile
Prince Allen
Lutman
Ableze
Copeland
Sam Bone
Spencer
Josedole Kotrinka
Jim Lynch
Miss Ches Sue
Bullet Hayes
Amber Wayre
Dely
Seika
Flash
Stephens
Manzi
Volusia
Mathilda’s Lark
W. D. Melburn
Imperial Imp
Rhythm Mac
Miss Arostook
Pawers
Church
Chockoyette Guy
Lovely Newport
Duncksey
Paim Walnut
Guy Demon
Chockoyette Lee
Shirley
Dream
Buskin
Mr. Gordon
Bailia
Alien
Maida
Homestretch Dude
John Michael
Runnymede Betts
Anthony Patch
Knight Maplecroft
Palmer at Home For PGA Tourney
Arnold Palmer is assured of a majestic homecoming next year as he prepares for a PGA Tour event in Dunedin Florida. The report notes Palmer’s return to his home region and outlines expectations for his participation and impact on the tournament field.
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Palmer
Dunedin
Fla
UPI
Arenold Palmer
Kennedy to headline 30th area Democratic dinner in Burlington
More than 30 area residents have bought tickets for the $25 dinner to be held May 16 at Memorial Auditorium after the state Democratic Convention. Sen Edward M Kennedy of Massachusetts will be guest of honor and principal speaker. Reservations close within three to four days with Bennington County chairman George M Fienberg. Laurel Valley Golf Club to host the 1965 PGA National Tournament in La Trobe pa near Palmer's hometown.
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George M. Fienberg
Bennington County
Burlington
Memorial Auditorium
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Fienberg
Pittsburgh
George H. Love
Laurel Valley Golf Club
PGA
Avenie
J. Edwin Carter
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J. T. Hennessy
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Strom Hanover
Candie Pete
Joseph
Tyson D
Ship Quick
Perl Schimes
Pronto Shape
Buccaneer
Puitz
Star Zest
Eric's Joy
Stewart
Merry Diamond
Senator Brooke
Ensign Hope
Patty Bea Flash
Mighty Goose
Quick Trigger
Cedar City
Shadydale Luster
Janie Scot
Proud Princess
Grey
Faber
Kathy
Cooper
Linda
Dee
Tingley
Alton Torr
Meadow Blaze
Wilfred
Missieman
Handle
Wright
Ellie A
Bennington Garage
Bennington
Green
Dant Distillery CO
Nothong Rotheng
Gang
Adios Ace
J. L. Trail
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Tex
Service
Dora’s Joy
Boston
Green Mountain
Laure Hill
Meyocks
Mr. Meburn
Lene Faber
Rebel Lond Sue
Phyllis C. Scott
Quick Knight
Hodge
Olori
Warren
Abbe
Honey Doll
Scorwoy
Mossy Scott
Smith
Sunny Hi le
Julian's
Arno Con
Jordan
Mr. Quinton Scott
Moss
Dewey Holmes
Aes
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Weingard
Burt
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Kennedy
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Valencia
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