Ortiz Retains World Lightweight Title With KO Win
Carlos Ortiz, 29, retains his world lightweight crown by defeating Johnny Bizzarro in Pittsburgh. Bizzarro outboxed the champion early but Ortiz connected a decisive left hook to the body in the 12th round, stopping the bout. Ortiz seeks the New York state Senate nomination with the victory.
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Bryant in hospital after collapse at Pepperdine clinic
Alabama football coach Paul Bear Bryant remained in cooled condition at Viewsey Community Hospital after collapsing at a coaching clinic at Pepperdine College on Monday. Dr. William L. Allen said tests showed only exhaustion with no other findings.
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Bear) Bryant
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Record 108 Entrants for U.S. Women's Open at Hazeltine
The U S Golf Association announced a record 108 players entering the 6th U S Women s Open at Hazeltine National Golf Club Chaska Minn June 30 through July 3 Fifty five professionals and 53 amateurs compete for the title defending champion Carol Mann and a purse of 20000.
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Don Cuellar Tops Dodgers 4-2 For Fifth Win
Houston pitcher Cuellar earned his fifth victory in relief and as a starter as the Astros defeated the Dodgers 4-2. Drysdale took his fifth straight loss, touched for all four Houston runs after the tie in the seventh. Jim Wynn opened the eighth inning rally with a single and Rusty Staub doubled him home.
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Major League Standings National League Update
United Press International reports the latest National League standings. Teams race toward pennant moments as win totals thin the gap among top clubs and chase key flag races across the circuit.
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Pistons Sign High Scoring Ray Scott to Two Year Deal
Detroit Pistons attract 6-9 forward Ray Scott signing a two year contract. Scott averaged 17.9 points per game last season after joining the Pistons as their first draft choice in 1961 following two seasons with the Allentown Jets in the Eastern League.
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Cardinals Also Win Sox Gain Revenge In Little League Baseball
The Red Sox edged the Yankees 8 7 to climb into second place as Terry Trout delivered a game winning hit in the late innings. Greg Gopfarth and Trout sparked the Sox with key hits while Ron ny Smith pitched a complete game victory. The Cardinals beat the Orioles 10 7 behind Randy Lumpkins who struck out 11.
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Secret Punch Spencer Seeks Clay Title Bout at Cow Palace
Spencer claims a secret karate punch and a $300,000 guarantee from promoter Lou Thomas if Cassius Clay defends his title at the Cow Palace in October. He accuses Clay of fighting older opponents and vows a winner take all contest. Spencer says a karate instructor is training him a lethal punch that could KO Clay with gloves on.
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Dick Stuart Becomes Free Agent After Mets Waivers Expire
Veteran first baseman Dick Stuart cleared waivers and was released by the New York Mets, becoming a free agent after no club claimed him following the waiver period. The Mets had sought unconditional release for Stuart last week.
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Dowler Signs One-Year Pact With Green Bay Packers
Star receiver Boyd Dowler of the Green Bay Packers signed a one year contract Monday with the NFL champions. Dowler led the team last year with 44 receptions for 610 yards and four touchdowns. He was named to the West Pro Bowl squad.
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Car Fire Extinguished at Thid and Cen ter Intersection
Firefighters responded to a car fire at the Thid and Cen ter intersection this morning. They quickly extinguished the engine blaze and reported no injuries.
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McNamara Says NATO Adjustments Won’t Disable Defenses
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara told a Senate subcommittee that NATO adjustments forced by France will be in no way disabling and may save U.S. taxpayers money. He affirmed no plans to reduce Europe combat capability or withdraw major units from the 7th Army, warning against allied bickering and stressing no benefit in challenging France’s sovereign prerogatives. He testified as NATO hearings continued with C. Douglas Dillon offering further context.
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On This Day in History June 21 1966
June 21 1966 marks the 172nd day with 193 to follow The moon shifts between new and first quarter Venus and Saturn visible in morning skies Mercury in the evening Also notable events include Martha Washington birth 1731 New Hampshire ratifies the Constitution 1788 Okinawa surrender 1945 Cardinal Montini becomes Pope Paul VI 1963 and Johnson signs 4.7 billion tax cut 1965.
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