Caspar Ortega Set for Title Shot in 15-Round Clash
Caspar Ortega of Mexico finally gets a championship chance against world welterweight champion Emile Griffith in a 15 round televised bout at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. The 25 year old veteran spoke through an interpreter, pledging to give his best for his country as he pursues a first title. Ortega, noted for his clean style, brings 82 fights and a long TV record to the ring as he meets Griffith in a major showcase.
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Carry Back's Owners Reject Million Dollars
NEW YORK AP Carry Back's owner Jack Price rejects a syndicate offer of 1.2 million for the 3-year-old colt. The Belmont Stakes favorite has earned 739,068 from 11 wins, 5 seconds, and 5 thirds in 30 starts and could add 102,400 by winning Belmont. If victorious, he would join Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner status, a rare triple crown feat last achieved by Citation in 1948.
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Kennebunk Dodgers Wells in SYCL clash as Rams win 10 5
Kennebunk clinched the Southern York County League title with a 10 5 victory over Wells at Old Orchard Beach. Paul Bergeron powered the win with two home runs and four RBIs, while Bob Perry added a homer on a strong start as Kennebunk finished 6 2 for the season.
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Thornton and St Louis share honors in 20-4 win
Thornton Academy hammered St Louis high Eagles of Biddeford 20-4 in Saco finishing the Telegram league season tied for fourth. Jeff Griffith led Thornton with three hits and stellar defense as the Eagles made 11 errors, while Dick Dion of St Louis extended his hitting streak to five games. The Telegram standings show Cheverus, Deering, Portland, Thornton, Westbrook, St Louis, Biddeford, and Sanford finishing the season with Thornton tied for fourth after the windup.
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Twilight golf leads Al Polackwich as Team 2 narrows gap
Al Polackwich fired a low gross 37 to lead Team 2 as they edged Team 4 by a half point in a tight Twilight league race at Biddeford Saco Country Club. Team 2 totaled 8 to 4 over Team 8, while Team 4 beat Team 6 7 to 4.5 to stay in contention with standings showing Team 1 and others.
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Trotters and Pacers Contested At Lewiston Showdown Today
Multiple harness races feature pairs like Lone Elm Winnie driven by Pickett and Stormy Harold by Bramble, with Chieftain rivals and Elks foes across Race One through Race Nine. Notable performances include Rochambeau's first win of the season in a 7-4 state victory over the Elks and a strong mound showing by G I'M Lucky.
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Big League Stars Lead Wins Highlight AP Wrap
Hitting Joe Pigliatano of the A's collected four hits including a home run and two singles, driving in three runs and scoring the lead run in a 6-4 victory over the first-place Tigers. Pitching Stu Miller of the Giants spun three scoreless innings of no hit relief as Giants beat the Cardinals 3-2 to stay in a first place tie.
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Yankees Regain Third With 7-6 Win Over Red Sox
The Yankees hoisted two homers by Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle to beat Boston 7-6, narrowing Detroit’s AL lead to 32 games. Maris broke a 1-1 tie with his 12th homer in the third off Billy Muffett as Roland Sheldon won one in the majors.
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Louis says boxing has become a racket in US Senate
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis urged federal action to clean boxing, telling the Senate anti trust subcommittee the sport is a racket. He may testify as Kefauver seeks to establish a federal boxing commissioner with broad powers to combat underworld influence.
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Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee
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Fenn Bott and Star Abbe among eligible entrants
The list includes Fenn Bott known as Walter's Boy Sky Day Symbol Sampson and Star Abbe with Navy Hanover also eligible. Class D features one trot and C includes two trots. other details were not filled.
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