A's Owner Finley Mulls Oakland Move Amid Talks
American League President Cronin said Charles Finley discussed moving the Kansas City Athletics to Oakland California during an executive session on the eve of the All-Star game but no formal request was made. Finley sought a new home after rebuff in Dallas with Oakland stadium plans advancing to 1965.
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Thai Payakso Pon Wins Technical Knockout in Tokyo
In Tokyo the Thai flyweight Payakso Pon scored a technical knockout over Goro Tsutumi. In Albuquerque Joey Limas outpointed Cecil Mott at 145 and 144 pounds respectively, with Limas earning the decision in New Mexico.
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Thai Payaksopon
Thailand
Goro Tsutumi
Japan
Albuquerque
N.M
Joey Limas
Cecil Mott
Tacoma
Wash
Pesky credits Conley for Boston hopes at Gorham
Gorham tonight features the Androscoggin Pace with 14 entries split into two divisions as part of a nine race program. Gene Conley’s health is highlighted as manager Johnny Pesky weighs pitching help for Boston with Monbouquette, Wilson and rookies in the AL pennant chase.
Top Golf Five Skip Canadian Open and British Open
A quintet of top players Arnold Palmer Julius Boros Jack Nicklaus Tony Lema and Gary Player did not win any official prize last week. The group largely skipped the Canadian Open to head to England and prep for the British Open. Don Finsterwald Gene Littler Tom Aar on Bruce Crampton and Paul Harney are noted among those earning money in Toronto.
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Fla
Arnold Palmer
Julius Boros
Jack Nicklaus
Tony Lema
Gary Player
Engand
PGA
Don Finsterwald
Toronto
Gene Littler
Tom Aaron
Bruce Crampton
Paul Harney
Australian Lass Wears Laurels At Wimbledon
Margaret Smith of Australia, 20, captured singles and mixed doubles titles at Wimbledon, defeating Billie Jean Moffitt 6 3 6 4 and pairing with Ken Fletcher to win the mixed doubles while McKinley of San Antonio won the men's singles. She lost the women's doubles with Robyn Ebbern.
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Abbery
Australia
Chuck McKinley
San Antonio
Tex
Marge
Billie Jean Moffitt
Ken Fletcher
Doris Hart
Maria Buenos
Brazil
Darlene Hard
Long Beach
Calif
Robyn Ebbern
Margaret
Billie Jean
McKinley
Wylita
Trotters Race Card From Gorham Raceway Tuesday
Daily harness program lists nine races for July 9 at Gorham Raceway with pace and trot divisions. Notable entrants include Knight Kim and Mighty Noble in Race One, Dicky Max Worthy in Race Two, and Direct Route in Race Seven with multiple horses across nine events and purses from 1350 to 8.00.
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Azmar
Gem
Oteca
Cam
Sybil
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Bob Watson
Dixieland
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Mr. Lo Frisco
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al Langille Jr
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A. Miles
Big Cannon
L. Norton
Watchim
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L.M. Buckley
Mr. Champ
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the Pelican
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Lord Bucky
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R. S. Watson
Teresa Volo
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Esquilinda
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G. Fitch
Lucknow
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Ohio Rose
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J. Gerry Dear Wick
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Little Mercy
H. C. Colburn Brownie
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D. Carlisle Jr
Miss Volo
Ken
M. Keene
Wil
G. Pratt Jr
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W. Stover Jr
Chockoyette
Goose
J. Hanson
Dolly
H. Proulx
R. Wing Jr
G. Reed
Giants Break Up Fearsome Foursome In Trade
New York Giants trade tackle Roosevelt Grier to the Los Angeles Rams for tackle John LaVetere and a high draft pick. The move ends the famed Fearsome Foursome era, with Grier joining Hyland Svare in Los Angeles and LaVetere slated to bolster the Rams line.
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Andy Robustelli
LaVetere
Rams
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LeVetere
Sherman
Katcavage
Hyland Svare
Ram
Svare
LoVetere
Compton Junior College
The
AAU Track Meet Slated At Kennebunk
York County Track Club announces an AAU sanctioned track meet at Kennebunk Memorial Field July 29 30 and 31 with many events for younger boys and girls. Weight events move to Monday and Wednesday evenings due to Rotary Club barbecue on July 30 to avoid mishaps.
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Drama on the Mall Paramus Experiment Draws Attention
In Paramus New Jersey an eight month old year round shopping center drama project produced by Robert Ludlum is proving successful as the experiment earns attention for its staging and audience engagement at the mall venue.
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N.J
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Dark Out To Even Mark In All Star Showdown
The National League and American League prepared for a single game All Star clash at Municipal Stadium with about 45,000 fans. Dark sports a lefty focused staff led by O'Toole and Koufax while Houk named Jim Bunning and other right handers to face a lineup featuring Pepitone Fox Wagner and Pearson. The series history shows NL trailing 17-15-1 but holding a recent edge 4-1-1 in six games.
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Yankees
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Houston
Nationals
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San Francisco
Ray Culp
Philadelphia
Larry Jackson
Chicago
Joe Pepitone
New York
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Bill Monbouquette
Dick Radatz
Boston
Jim Grant
Juan Pizarro
National
Sharkey Reissues Boxing Critique Amid Liston Patterson Talk
Former heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey argues boxing faded by easy living and weak amateur pools. He says strong amateur programs feed pro ranks and recalls past battles, including his 1925 Boston Arena win over Jack Renault, while assessing Liston Patterson rematch dynamics.
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Joseph Cukosckay
Joe
Jack Sharkey
Squire
Cukosckay
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Liston
Floyd Patterson
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Sonny
Floyd
Dhamson
Max Schmeling
Primo Carnera
Jack Renault
Boston
Kennebunk Playground enters busy summer phase
Kennebunk Playground reports 58 registered, 46 baseball players ages 9 to 13. Teams led by Scotty Smith, Alan McBride, and Dennis Lamontagne. games run mornings through August 17 with one game daily. Top batters listed and schedules set Giants Dodgers Angels.
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Dave Littlefield
Polly Stinson
Sherm Seaward
Scotty Smith
Dodgers
Alan McBride
Angels
Dennis Lamontagne
Giants
Giants, Goo E Oi N Varsesaac
Brook
MacDonald
Michael Jackson
Scott Smith
Stephen Fisher
Michael Lucas
Michael Phillips
Stephen James
Richard Ackley
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