Rose Bowl Favorites Face Tough Foes in Games Today
Northwestern faces Wisconsin in a top showdown at Madison while Alabama hosts Miami in Tuscaloosa in a key SEC clash. Southern California meets Stanford as Stanford disrupts Michigan State’s hopes, with Navy at Syracuse and Purdue at Michigan State among other televised regional matchups.
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Irish Ring Debut at MSG Archer Favorit e
Irishman Mick Leahy from Dublin makes his American debut against Joey Archer in a 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Archer is a 2-1 favorite. ABC televises at 10 p.m. EST with two judges and a referee using a supplementary scoring system. Leahy carries a 41 11 5 record over 47 starts.
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Roving with Read on High School Basketball Tales
A nostalgic essay extols the rise of small schools to basketball glory amid humble facilities. It recalls a private yet public 350-student program winning New England title, and ends with reflections on sport’s enduring dream and the unlikely triumphs across eras.
Nigeria's Dick Tiger Named World Middleweight Champion
New York athletic officials named Nigeria's Dick Tiger the world middleweight champion, replacing Paul Pender in a joint decision with European British Oriental and California bodies. Pender remains Massachusetts champion. Tiger had won the WBA title Oct. 23 by defeating Gene Fullmer in San Francisco.
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League Loans Titans Funds
Milt Woodard assistant commissioner of the American Football League said the league loaned the New York Titans enough money to meet the player payroll through Sundays game with the Dallas Texans. A sale of the franchise to Harry Wismer is expected within a week at a price of 2.5 million. The Titans lease the Flushing stadium soon to host the New York Mets. Wismer has been in talks with Mets owner Mrs. Joan Whitney Payson.
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Snead and Palmer Lead at Ca nada Cup Halfway Mark
At the 36 hole Ca nada Cup in San Isidro Argentina Sam Snead shot 65 and Arnold Palmer 72 to give the United States a seven under 273 total. The Australians Kel Nagle and Peter Thomson trailed by three strokes with 276 and the Argentines Fidel de Luca and Roberto de Vincenzo were four back at 277.
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Dartmouth Eyes Ivy Crown in Columba Game at Home
Dartmouth seeks to extend its 6-0 record as it hosts Columbia (4-2) at Memorial Field in Hanover. The Big Green face Arch ie Roberts and a Columbia attack that shocked Cornell, while Dartmouth’s King aims for All Ivy honors in a win that could clinch the Ivy League title race before 21,000 plus fans.
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Rain Threatens Turf Contenders at International
Rain could force withdrawals from the Washington D C International in Laurel Maryland with Kelso and Carry Back at risk. Trainer Carl Hanford says Kelso will not start if the turf is off unless the track is fast. Jack Price notes Carry Back may skip the race on off turf. Beau Purple is expected to run regardless of conditions.
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Russians Score Big Win on Luncheon Circuit
Stjepan Spandarian, coach of the Russian national basketball team, wowed an American audience with wit and skill at deflecting questions. He said party membership matters less than playing well, as Russians lost their first game to the United States but scored a victory in social discourse.
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Berkshire County vote does not affect Vermont parimutuel track
Berkshire County Mass voters approved a four year renewal of commercial horse and county fair racing but rejected dog racing. Green Mountain Park general manager Vincent Bartimo says the Vermont track under construction will open next spring and remains unaffected by the Berkshire vote. The Vermont facility nears grand stand completion as work continues on the admin building and viewing area.
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Ruth’s Big Holiday Wins Highlight Labor Day Racing
Cleveland attorney Byron Ruth enjoyed Labor Day as Merrie Duke captured the $50,000 Roosevelt Trot, Merrie Adios earned $4,100 in an overnight pace at Westbury, and Brown Jet won a division of the first Washington Park pace in Chicago. All horses were owned by Kuth.
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