Cassius Clay Hints At Retirement Before Williams Bout
In Houston Cassius Clay warned fans not to expect peak public form before the November 14 heavyweight title fight with Cleveland Williams. He hinted at an aching back and possible retirement if he loses or after future bouts, noting the pressures of champion life and his fatigue this year. Promoter Earl Gilliam expects about 50,000 at the Astro Dome for the $1 million gate. Clay added he may retire as champion with money in the bank after Williams and Terrell.
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Terrell
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Biddeford Saco grid tilt lures fans amid cold ground debate
Fans and followers of Biddeford and St Louis High discuss a potential post season football game amid debates on weather and field conditions. The piece notes the teams already met, sports crowds expected, and possible end of season scheduling to boost a dramatic clash.
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St. Louis
Launching my own plan between eight and nine on the 14th
The fragment notes a planned launch window between eight and nine o'clock on the 14th for a personal project. It references no additional people, places, or organisations and lacks full context.
Chiefs Hold Narrow AFL Lead Behind Dual Halfbacks
Len Dawson’s Kansas City Chiefs rely on twin halfbacks Bert Doan and Mike Garrett to power a potent offense, edging ahead of San Diego in the AFL Western Division. Garrett and Doan combined for 786 yards, while Garrett ranks among the league’s top rushers alongside Boston’s Jim Nance. Hadl leads AFL passing, and the Chargers’ ground game has cooled as San Diego and Denver chase the Chiefs.
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Harvard Flight Develops Leak Before Princeton Clash
Eastern Airlines shuttle carrying most of Harvard football team encountered a hydraulic leak and halted gear deployment until final approach to Newark. Coach John Yovisin led 120 aboard including backfield regulars and assistants as sun set on undefeated Crimson en route from Boston Logan to New Jersey for a Princeton game. Emergency vehicles lined the runway as the plane landed safely with half hydraulic power restored.
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Miami Urged To Remember Upsets And Stay Focused
Coach Charlie Tate of Miami reminds the Hurricanes of their upset over USC and past losses to Tulane to stay grounded as they face Tulane in New Orleans. Miami has one loss to Florida State and LSU this season while Tulane, under Jim Pittman, is 5-2.
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Fall Activities Listed For Saco
The Saco Recreation Commission announces its fall program at the Saco Recreation Building with activities five nights a week plus afternoon sessions. The schedule lists Mondays square dancing, Tuesdays Saco Jets, Wednesdays high school, Thursdays club activities, Fridays square dancing, with open hours at 3 30 pm on most days and 3 pm Wednesdays for the Jets. Plans include forming a ping pong league and an adults arts and crafts class is being considered.
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Fights Last Night in Caracas Venezuela
Pedro Gomez of Venezuela out pointed Johnny Ramito of the Philippines in a recent Caracas boxing match. The bout ended with a clear victory on points for Gomez.
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Richey to Open Davis Cup for United States in Brazil
Cliff Richey of San Angelo Texas is slated to meet Edson Mandarino in the opening Davis Cup semifinal clash against Brazil in Porto Alegre. Dennis Ralston will face Brazilian ace Thomas Koch in the second match as the U S team defends its title hopes amid a minor salt tablet controversy. The series winner advances to play the West Germany India survivor for a Melbourne Cup challenge.
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Australia
Melbourne
Small College Football Rating Goes On Line
North Dakota State, 8-0 and riding a 24 game win streak, meets San Diego State in Balboa Stadium with 35,000 expected, as SDSU’s Don Horn to Haven Noses Craig Scogins aim to counter a Bison defense allowing moderate yardage on the ground and through the air.
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Haven Noses
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Ken Rota
Mike Belmont
Mike Hasbarger
Don Corvell
Don Shy
Teddy Washington
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Hole-In-One Puts Holbert Near Leaders In Amarillo Open
Newcomer Lieley Holbert of Miami shoots a hole in one on the 17th at Amarillo Country Club to help her stay within one stroke of leaders Mickey Wright and Ruth Jessen after the first round of the $10,000 Amarillo Open. Weather was windy with cool temperatures as the 54 hole event begins.
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