Patterson Seeks Peak at 38 After Agosto Bout
Floyd Patterson, now 37, says he will peak at 38 or 39 and aims for a third fight with Cassius Clay in Madison Square Garden. He impressed against Pedro Agosto in six rounds, relying on speed and cumulative punches, while maintaining humility and self-critique from past championships.
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Wilkerson Drops Shot in Decatur High Golf Tourney
Wilkerson three putts cost Fullington a shot at the championship though he posted a solid round. Fullington, a Decatur High junior, and Free, a Austin sophomore, led the field in a championship debut. Wilkerson praised the young players while stressing mental attitude after repeatedly missing greens yet saving par with discipline.
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Olympic Trials Next For Divers
At Lincoln the five day Championships closed with Cindy Potter winning her second title and Rick Earley taking his second career win. The focus shifts to Chicago for the Olympic Trials on July 29 30. Potter praised consistency over chasing multiple wins in the meet.
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Rick Earley
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Niekro Pitches Perfect Game for Mud Hens in Toledo
Righthander Joe Niekro fired a 2-0 no-run no-hit win for the Toledo Mud Hens Sunday, just after signing with the International League club hours earlier. He had been with the Detroit Tigers, posting a 2-2 record and 4.07 ERA in 31 innings before his surprise debut with Toledo.
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Trevino Says Nicklaus Best After British Open Win
Lee Trevino, winner of the British Open at Muirfield, says Jack Nicklaus is the best, while Trevino collected a 72 hole total of 278 to beat Nicklaus by one stroke. Nicklaus shot 279 and tied late before Trevino sealed the title with a par saved at 17. Tony Jacklin finished third at 280 as the leaders battled to the finish.
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Jack Nicklaus
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Flint Baptist and Westside Baptist in football style score summary
Readable lines show Flint Baptist and Westside Baptist scoring across multiple players with season-like abbreviations, then a motocross style speedway lineup and finally a Milwaukee Open golf leaderboard. Key names include Flint Baptist, Westside Baptist, Covenant Presbyterian, and MOULTON SPEEDWAY.
Youth Tourneys At Pt Mallard Invite Busy Baseball Week
Point Mallard hosts major youth baseball as two tournaments run this week. Dixie Boys District action opens with Florence vs Dekalb at 4 PM and Decatur American vs Decatur National at 8 PM. Dixie Youth Central All-Stars meet American League stars in playoff opener at 7 30 PM with games spread across the week.
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Decatur National
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Dixie Youth
American League Stars
Canadi ans Stand Out In Ohio Harness Race Drama
In Columbus, five of the eight drivers with 100 dash wins in 1972 are Canadian born. Montreal native Herve Filion tops the list, joined by Greg Wright and Ross Curran among others, with Keith Gilmour and others noted in the field.
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Montreal
Herve Filion
Greg Wright
Ross Curran
Keith Oe
Gilmoure
Detroit and Baltimore Soccer Scores From Newspaper Ticker
Weekend results show Detroit 35 Baltimore 46 with multiple MLB and NFL style score readouts. Various teams including New York Cleveland Chicago Oakland Minnesota and Texas display listed scores and upcoming game times across venues and leagues.
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Hartselle Eyes State BR Berth
Hartselle seeks a berth in the State senior Babe Ruth playoffs in Mobile as it hosts a winner take all game at 7:30 pm at Hartselle Babe Ruth Field. The team beat Huntsville 2 to 1 and Oxford 5 to 2 on Saturday to set up tonight’s decisive clash. admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
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Huntsville
Oxford
Babe Ruth Field
Floridian Sets World Record At Water Ski Meet
Wayne Grimditch, 17, of Hillsboro Beach Florida, set a world record with a 169 foot jump while winning the men's jumping and overall titles at the Mas ters Water Ski Tournament in Pine Mountain Georgia. Liz Allan Shetter of Winter Park claimed the women's overall title for the sixth time, despite no event victories, as Linda Leavengood and Barbara Cleveland placed in jumping and tricks.
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Wayne Grimditch
Hillsboro Beach
Liz Allan Shetter
Winter Park
Fla
Grimditch
Ricky
Durocher Fumes Over Lack of News on Sick Player
Chicago manager Leo Durocher blasted poor communications after a 5-3 Cubs win over Atlanta. Paul Popovich left the lineup due to dizzy spells and possible ulcers, while Don Kessinger and Jose Cardenal fueled the comeback with key hits. Popovich may be placed on the 15 day disabled list as X rays are scheduled. Cubs relievers Tom Phoebus and Jack Aker delivered strong relief, Burt Hooten left with a shoulder pull after early trouble.
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Chicago
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Atlanta Braves
Durocher
Don Kessinger
Paul Popovich
Popovich
Gil Garrido
Cubs
Kessinger
Jose Cardenal
Cardenal
Atlanta
Ron Santo
Joe Pepitone
Randy Hadley
Tom Phoebus
Jack Aker
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