House approves federal boxing bill 346-4
Washington AP reports the House passed a bill to create a federal boxing commission by a 348 to 4 vote. The measure would license professional bouts televised or broadcast interstate and could bar broadcasts in the public interest. Aimed at Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston coverage, it drew broadcaster objections over prior restraint and free speech concerns.
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Connie Mack World Series opens with Farmington set vs Long Island
The 1965 Connie Mack Baseball World Series begins Friday with U8 Nashville facing Portland in Farmington New Mexico. Toledo meets El Paso in the second game as double elimination action starts. C O Brown of Battle Creek announced pairings. Host Farmington plays Long Island and Chicago faces the Pacific Southwest winner on opening weekend.
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Ward Waived by Eagles on NFL Roster Move
Philadelphia Eagles placed defensive back Claude Ward on waivers after he cleared free agency from the University of New Mexico. Ward joined the NFL as a free agent and was subject to standard waiver processing.
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Miami Heads AFL Nine Team Group First Deep South Entry
Miami becomes the AFL's ninth member and first in the Deep South, with a 1966 franchise sale of over 7.5 million led by Danny Thomas and Joseph Robbie. AFL Commissioner Joe Foss cited Orange Bowl Stadium as a key factor. plans include 38-player rosters and future drafts.
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Two Young Net Stars Drown When Boat Flips
Tim and Mike Sheehan, tennis playing brothers on the United States Junior Davis Cup squad, drowned when their row boat capsized on Pisher Lake near Three Rivers, Michigan. Jerry Noyce of Evanston, another team member, survived shock. Tim was Northwestern senior captain and Mike IU freshman.
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