Standings Unchanged in Modified Specials at DIR
The Modi fied Specials point race at Decatur International Raceway remains led by Florence’s Earl Rhoden with 780 points, ahead of Rhea Greenwell who trails by 54 as Clay Bryant climbs to sixth after a pair of feature wins. Florence drivers dominate the top ten with Bryant, Brewer, and Chapp among others, while the weekend marks a new DIR seating expansion and Friday Derby purse event drawing big crowds and extra payouts.
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Decatur International Raceway
Dir
Earl Rhoden
Decatur
Rhea Greenwell
Florence
Greenwell
Clay Bryant
Dixon
Vick Guyson
Cullman
Martis Brewer
Gene Chapp
Buddy Taylor
Birmingham
B. J. Parker
Herman Mulverhill
Carroll Mays
Johnny Lounes
Tom Wright
M. C. Cobel
Sam Parrish
Paul Crabtree
Manchester
Tenn
Bihi Woodall
Mt. Eagle
Troy Watts
Mel Matthews
Chicago
Buckpasser Eyes Million Dollar Bid at American Derby
Buckpasser, the 3-year-old champion in pursuit of a million-dollar career, must win the 1 1/8 mile American Derby at Arlington Park under 128 pounds to reach $1 million in earnings. The race features a strong field including Native Prince and Sapling contenders, with Bill Shoemaker aboard Great Power and Jacinto Vasquez on Disciplinarian.
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Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
Buckpasser
Arlington Park
Ogden Phipps
Saratoga
Kelso
Round Table
Nashua
Carry Back
Citation
H.C. Pripps
Wheatley Stable
Advocator
Jolly Jet
Whisper Jet
Rom O’neile
Good Land
Monmouth
Herbert Allen
Frances A. Genter
Bill Shoemaker
Jacinto Vasquez
Ray Broussard
Harris Has Poor Year
Harris, a 25 year old bachelor and golf pro from Oklahoma, has endured three lean years marked by poor results and shaky form. The report notes struggles with height and weight details as part of a broader assessment of his career trajectory.
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Hal Paris
Associated Press
Cleveland
Labron Harris
Clay taunts London as world title fight nears
London and Cassius Clay prepare for the 15 round world heavyweight title bout at Earls Court with Clay ridiculing the Briton and London vowing a knockout bid. The 205 pound champion and 198 pound challenger discuss risk, money, and the expected sellout crowd of 18,000 as ABC plans live satellite coverage.
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London
Cassius Clay
Britain
Brian London
Louisville
Clay
Floyd Patterson
Indianapolis
Ears Court
United States
ABC
Harris shoots a 65 to lead Cleveland Open after slow start
Harris, 1962 U.S. Amateur winner and former Oklahoma State star, carded a six under 65 at Lakewood to top a crowded field of 143. Pott led early with 66, while Bolt Brewer Nichols Rodgers Haas and Geiberger chased in a tight first round. Palmer Venturi and Player were among 13 at 69.
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Homan
Harris
U.S
Oklahoma State
Lakewood Country Club
Johnny Pott
Pott
Tommy Bolt
Gay Brewer
Bobby Nichols
Phil Rodgers
Freddie Haas
al Geiberger
Arnold Palmer
Ken Venturi
Gary Player
Derby payout record set by 1913 Donerail win
The Kentucky Derby offered a top payoff of 184.90 dollars for the 1913 victory by Donerail.
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Donerail
All Stars Meet Packers In Chicago in Million Dollar Clash
Chicago AP All Stars, a $4 million rookie cohort, face the Green Bay Packers in Soldier Field in the 33rd All-Star game. ABC telecasts at 10 p.m. EDT. NFL AFL merger backdrop, star rookies Grabowski Anderson face Taylor Hornung, with others like Nobis Emanuel Garrett seeking key roles.
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Charles Chamberlain
Associated Press
Chicago
Green Bay Packers
Soldier Field
Chicago Tribune Charities Inc
National Football League
American Football League
John Sauer
ABC
Jim Taylor
Paul Hornung
Jim Brabowski
Illinois
Donny Anderson
Texas Tech
Grabowski
Anderson
Green Bay
Taylor
Hornung
State Little League Tourney Opens with Key Wins
Sylacauga defeats Trussville 3 1 as John Tilley allows three hits one run and two walks in the opening game. Butch Jacobs belts a three run homer for Sylacauga. Mobile Nationals crush Huntsville 4 2 with Mike Creigler hitting a grand slam and Bobby Malinauska earning the win. Today Sylacauga faces Gadsden at 5 p.m. and Mobile plays Butler at 7 p.m.
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Huntsville
Ala
Hartselle Falls To Florence In State Babe Ruth Game
Florence shut out Hartselle 4 0 in the northern division of the Babe Ruth senior State tournament. Eddie Gaither earned the win with Mike Hampton taking the loss. Bobby Hudson hit a two run homer for Florence as Hartselle faces Hurtsville tonight and Florence would meet the Saturday winner.
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Hartselle
Florence
Hurtsville
Eddie Gaither
Mike Hampton
Bobby Hudson
Kathy Whitworth Praises Shortened Pleasant Valley Course
Sutton Massachusetts AP Kathy Whitworth after tune up for the $15000 Lady Carling Open at Pleasant Valley Country Club praised the shortened course. A field of 46 teed off in the 54 hole event now 6280 yards long. Whitworth, leading money winner with over $20000, predicted four or five under par may win. Par for the event is 222.
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Sutton
Mass
Kathy Whitworth
Pleasant Valley Country Club
Pleasant Valley
Miss Whitworth
Prestige Test Set In Football
ED SCHUYLER JR. notes the NFL exhibition season opening with the Green Bay Packers facing the College All-Stars at Soldier Field in Chicago and the new Miami Dolphins debuting versus the Chargers in San Diego. Other games feature Giants at Ithaca, Atlanta at St Louis, Browns at Los Angeles, Bears vs Eagles in Memphis, and more. Dick Wood starts at quarterback for the Dolphins after being drafted from Oakland.
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Green Bay Packers
Soldier Field
Chicago
Miami Dolphins
Legue
Chargers
San Diego
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Ithaca
N.Y
Atlanta
St. Louis
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Denver
Dallas
San Francisco
Buffalo
Boston
Packers
Dick Wood
Oakland
Dolphins
World Alpine Championships Open With Slalom Show
Skiers from the United States led by Jean Saubert Penny McCoy Cathy Allen and Wendy Allen compete in the opening slalom as Portillo Chile hosts the World Alpine Championships. Billy Kidd of Stowe Vermont suffers a broken leg in practice but plans to race again.
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Portillo
Chile
United States
Jean Saubert
McCall
Idaho
Penny McOy
Bishop
Calif
Allen Sisters
Cathy
Wendy
San Pedro
U.S
Billy Kidd
Stowe
Kidd
University of Colorado
Innsbruck
Austria
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Daily Sports
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Ryans Tire & Battery Service
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All Stars
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Tommy Nobis
Texas
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Frank Emanuel
Tennessee
Mike Garrett
Southern California
Kansas City Chiefs
Kathy
Barber OF
Carl Epperson
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Decatur Shopping Center
ED Schuyler JR
Muffler Headquarters
Muffler Shop
FBI & Sat
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Pierce & Son
W. D. Reynolds
Billy Holt
Courtland, Ala
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