U S Begins Boxing Probe Seeks Federal Oversight
A congressional inquiry into professional boxing opened with Rep William Springer calling for federal supervision to curb commercialism across sports. Hearings focus on a Harris bill to create a federal boxing commission. E William Henry of the FCC testified among early witnesses.
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Washington
Jack
William L. Springer
R-Ill
Dempsey
Marciano
E. William Henry
Federal Communications Commission
Eakin 2 Straight Holes in One Stuns College Golf
Athens Georgia professor Dr Carl Eakin achieved back to back holes in one on the 165 yard eighth hole at a UGA course. The odds against a hole in one are 8606 to 1 and the odds against two in a row are astronomical. Both shots hit near the pin and dropped into the hole.
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Athens
Carl Eakin
University of Georgia
Three Yanks On Star Team
Nine players were chosen for the 1965 American League All-Star team by AL manager Al Lopez. From the Yankees catcher Elston Howard second baseman Bobby Richardson and outfielder Mickey Mantle were selected joining three Twins among the nine. Mantle earned his 14th All-Star pick, the senior selection among the group.
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Minnesota Twins
New York Yankees
al Lopez
Chicago
Yankees
Minnesota
Elston Howard
Bobby Richardson
Mickey Mantle
Mantle
Lopez
Kansas City
Washing
Los Angeles
Tom Farrell Wins 800 at European Track Meet
Tom Farrell of St. John's University was the lone American winner in Karlsruhe Germany. He surged past Dieter Bogatzki in the final stretch to win the 800 meters in 1 50.4. Runners-up included Gerry Lindgren Olympic 400m champ Mike Larrabee and pole vaulter Paul Wilson as part of an American barnstorming tour.
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Germany
Tom Farrell
St. John’s University
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Dieter Bogatzki
Gerry Lindgren
Mike Larrabee
Paul Wilson
Europe
White Sox Win Dixie League Pennant in 5-0 Triumph
White Sox clinched the Dixie League pennant with a 5-0 win Monday. Winning pitcher Claude McMurtrie and catcher Mike Lewis powered two early runs, while Keith West Burt Parks and Larry Bennett contributed. Jackie Stover took the loss for the losers as the Sox sealed the title.
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Yankees
Mark McClanahan
Frankie Bowden
Kenay Springer
Tigers
Keith West
Larry Bennett
Burt Parks
West
Bennett
Bowden
Oscar Stripling
Claude McMurtrie
Indians
Roger Campbell
Roy Tabscott
Sam Hess
Rodney Ashcraft
Ronnie Edney
and McMurtrie
Stewart Stephenson
Doug Fisher
Charles Lee Martin
White Sox
Mike Lewis
David Robertson
Rickey Sanders
Jackie Stover
AFL Sees New Orleans Still In Franchise Mix
The Times-Picayune reports AFL expansion chief Lamar Hunt says New Orleans remains in contention for a possible 1966 franchise. Hunt told Jerry Pierce he would be foolish to write off the city, despite promoter Dave Dixon stating New Orleans had been withdrawn from consideration.
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New Orleans
The
Times-Picayune
Lamar Hunt
American Football League
Jery Pierce
Hunt
Dallas
Tex
Dave Dixon
Diabetes rises worldwide amid obesity and inactivity
Health Capsules presents information on diabetes and rising global cases due to obesity and reduced exercise. The note clarifies the content is not a diagnostic substitute and mentions tomorrow's topic on mental disease.
Evans Wins DCC Meet at Decatur Fourth of July
Dr. O B Evans won the Decatur Country Club Fourth of July tournament with a two round 147, taking medalist honors and a 69 in the final round while near disaster on the last hole. Boyd Johnson was runner up at 148 and T M Jones third at 149. In the ladies event Kathy Farrer led with Betty Jones and Vera Peckman following.
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Decatur Country Club
Dr. Evans
Homors
Boyd-Johnson
T. M. Jones
Kathy Farrer
Betty Jones
Vera Peckman
Bookmobile Route Schedule From July 7
Bookmobile stops include Hulaco General Store Ryan School Center Grove Salem Church Oden Ridge Baker's Matthews Filorette Gur ley's with times from 9:00 to 12:30. The piece notes water sources: lakes and streams supply four fifths of U.S. usage, wells supply twenty percent.
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Ryan School
Center Grove
Salem Church
Oden Ridge
Baker’s
Matthews
Filorette
Gurley’s
U.S
Alabama Players Shine in Mississippi Open Tennis Opening
In Jackson Mississippi, Alabama players posted results across divisions on opening day. Marty Robinson defeated Stan Broadway and Bill Dockery in junior boys singles, while John Halliday beat Walton Padelford and Vernon Beard. Steve Olen Mobile and Charles Owens Tuscaloosa won in 16 and under and several others carried wins or byes for Alabama across 14 and under and 12 and under brackets.
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Miss
Alabama
Marty Robinson
Mobile
Ala
Stan Broadway
Laurel
Bill Dockery
Byram
John Halliday
Ray Minette
Walton Padelford
Vernon Beard
Indianola
Steve Olen
Gordon Meador
Charles Owens
Tuscaloosa
Bill Harper
Jim Balthrop
Erskine Wells
Willis Sherwood
Glenn Siegel
Dallas
Tex
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Buzz Martin
Glenn Dismukes
John Eddleman
Sydney Alentadianole
Tom English
Jim Hall
Vicksburg
Carl Oden
Starkville
Skippy Brutkiewicz
John Wills
Dismukes
David Morgan
Brutkiewicz
Gregory Bullock
Bobby Weinacher
George Damerson
Memphis
Waterfall Delle Marmore Seldom Visible Weekdays
In Italy near a central town the Cascata Delle Marmore or Marble Cascade is a spectacular sight only on Sundays. On weekdays the falls are dry as water is diverted through tunnels to power a nearby electric plant.
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Italy
Standings and Tonight's Baseball Schedule
The Standings show Chicago ahead of Cleveland 3 to 1 and Baltimore 7 to 4 over Kansas City. Tonight's games feature Boston at Minnesota, Cleveland at Chicago, Baltimore at Kansas City, New York at Detroit, and Washington at Los Angeles with listed pitchers and records.
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Reds Seize NL Lead With 7-4 Win Over Dodgers
Cincinnati moved atop the National League by two percentage points after a 7-4 victory over Los Angeles powered by a three-run seventh. The Mets swept Chicago in a twin bill as Ron Swoboda homered twice to spark a 3-2 and 3-0 pair. Philadelphia, St Louis, and Houston also won to stay in the pennant race.
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Walt Bond
Houston
Milwaukee
Braves
Golf Course Planner Dick Wilson Dies
Dick Wilson 62 a leading golf course architect died in a Boynton Beach hospital Monday after a illness. He designed prominent courses and was recognized as one of the nation's top architects.
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Dick Wilson
Boynton Beach
Fla
Boynton Beach Hospital
Steelers Acquire LA Tackle John Mims in Trade
PITTSBURGH AP The Pittsburgh Steelers obtained defensive tackle John Mims from the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL trade. The Steelers surrendered a future draft pick for Mims who played college football at Rice University.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
John Mims
Los Angeles Rams
Steelers
Mims
Rice
Reliever Perry Opens as Twin Starter in Sweep
Minnesota pitcher Jim Perry, moved from bullpen to starting role, earned a 2-0 win over Boston to gain a 1½ game AL lead and helped Minnesota sweep a doubleheader. The 28-year-old righty matched career marks with wins and shutouts, after manager Sam Mele shifted him from relief. The Twins also topped Cleveland 6-2 in the opener as other AL scores rolled in.
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