Koufax unhappy with contract actions before 1964 season
Sandy Koufax, last year’s star pitcher for the Dodgers, laments how his 1964 contract was handled, saying he signed only because of a misleading headline. He contends he never threatened quit or asked for 90,000, and fears the dispute could affect his pitching and possibly lead to a trade.
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Yale Pool Performances Foreshadow Olympic Prospects
Yale swimmers sparked Olympic optimism as NCAA records fell at the Yale pool. Coach Jim Counsilman lauded the display after he opened the three day championships by breaking one American and four NCAA marks in four events. The 200 yard tests loom with Yale’s Steve Clark and USC’s Rey Saari seen as major contenders in the freestyle.
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Olson Thornton TV bout pits faded champ vs rising contender
In a nationally televised Kezar Pavilion light heavyweight clash, aging Bobo Olson, 35, battles Wayne Thornton, 23, with the winner likely earning a shot at the world title. Olson seeks a last big break. Thornton aims to prove youth can prevail.
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Bobo) Olson
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Swapson set for four-year-old campaign at Hialeah
Swapson, bought by John M. Olin for $130,000 at Keeneland in 1961, will race as a four-year-old at the upcoming Hialeah meeting. He had a light two-year career and a modest juvenile campaign.
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Swimmers set NCAA marks in road to titles
Saabi, a 19 year old sophomore, won the 500 yard freestyle in 4 45 8, beating the old 4 40 7 mark set by John Konrads. Clark led qualifiers in 20 9 but fell to teammate Mike Austin in the final, eclipsing the 21 second NCAA record by Steve Jackman. Southern Cal's Bob Bennett and Dick McGeagh set marks in the 400 yard medley and 400 IM as USC edged Yale 3 30 9 for the NCAA relay record. Bennett also tied the American 100 yard backstroke with 53 2. Indiana led team scores with 33, five ahead of USC and Yale at 28 each. Rick Gilbert won the one meter low board dive.
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