Kauai King Leads Preakness Challenge At Pimlico
Kauai King, Maryland bred and Derby winner, seeks the 91st Preakness at Pimlico with a seven and one record in nine 1966 starts. He faces eight rivals on a fast track as trainers expect a crowd above 40,000 and a $181,500 purse for the nine entrants. Don Brumfield rides the favorite trained by Danny Forrest for owner Michael Ford.
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Retaliation Manager Stanky Warns AL Rivals
Ed Stanky of the Chicago White Sox declares he is a retaliation manager amid a feud with the Minnesota Twins after a brush-back incident. He defends his players, alleges Twins provocation, and cites past injuries and disciplinary actions as justification. He says he will retaliate if opponents start trouble, and criticizes AL president Cronin.
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Crack Field In State 1 B Track Meet
Lexington AP says a strong 1 B scholastic track field includes top finishers from last year with Tim Beamer Ga lax clocking 9.9 in 100 and 22.4 in 220. Notables: Dave McAllister Northside 50.3 440, McLearen Herndon 880 and Riddle Ry Lee under 4 35 mile, Herndon 880 relay 1 32 7, mile relay 3 30 9. Strong shot put and discus, pole vault Vaughn Lewis, high jump George Scheulen, and many others. Herndon heavily favored to repeat as team champion.
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Waynesboro
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Veep Urges Private Sports Foundation For U S Talent
Vice President Humphrey called for a permanent private foundation to expand American participation in international sports and proposed a national sports festival. He urged private funding to train more athletes and boost America's Olympic and Pan American programs amid ongoing amateur sports tensions. Edmonton Eskimos sign West Texas State receiver Roy Armentrout for a tryout in Canada.
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Cassius Clay predicts quick knockout in London bout
In London Cassius Clay vows a 60 second KO of Henry Cooper in their 15 round title clash at Arsenal Stadium. The 24 year old champion, 5%-1 favorite, aims to extend his undefeated run while Cooper eyes an upset in Britain's first heavyweight title fight here in 58 years.
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Torres Favored To Defend Title Against Thornton at Shea
Jose Torres the light heavyweight champion, 7-5 favorite, defends his title for the first time against Wayne Thornton in a 15 round bout at Shea Stadium. Torres predicts a sixth round knockout, while Thornton vows to beat him. External factors include weather affecting ticket sales and a hoped 30,000 crowd with a $250,000 gate. telecast details note U.S. blackout in New York.
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AFL Raids Threatened NFL Owners Head Home
Commissioner Pete Rozelle and NFL owners returned home to guard against AFL interference after reports AFL clubs sought to sign NFL players. Giants president Wellington Mara said players were contacted by the Chargers. Miami Dolphins denied contacting Detroit players. Chargers coach Sid Gillman denied offers, stating San Diego has never signed anyone under contract.
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Dressen Recovering From Heart Attack
DETROIT AP Charlie Dressen, ailing manager of the Detroit Tigers, shows improvement after a mild heart attack on Monday. He was moved Friday from Henry Ford Hospital’s cardiac care unit to a private room. no hospitalization length was given. This was his second attack in a bit over a year, with Coach Bob Swift again assuming managerial duties.
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Doctor Says Turpin Took His Own Life
Leamington England former world middleweight boxing champion Randy Turpin shot himself dead through the heart a doctor testified at a coroners inquest He died Tuesday leaving a farewell note for his wife A revolver lay beside him Turpin 37 held the title from Sugar Ray Robinson in 1951 for two months His 17 month old daughter Carmen was wounded and rushed to hospital Doctors reported brain surgery continued Coroner adjourned the inquest to July 21 to allow police to pursue further inquiries
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