Ralston Regains Serve to Reach Wimbledon Third Round
US No. 1 Dennis Ralston from Bakersfield Calif. revived his serving form and advanced to the Wimbledon third round after defeating Aleksander Metreveli 6-0 4-6 6-4 6-4. Teammates Cliff Richey Marty Riessen Charlie Pasarell also progressed as Davis Cup plans loom for Cleveland in August.
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SEC domination of AP rankings over 16 years highlighted
The Atlanta Journal research shows SEC teams led AP rankings for 16 years with five national titles and eight schools in the top ten. Oklahoma led top ten appearances. Big Eight, Michigan State, and Georgia Tech also figure prominently. Alabama, Auburn, LSU are cited among champions. Mississippi and Georgia had notable top ten runs without titles.
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Krausse Emerges as KC A's Regular Starter
Lew Krausse, 23, pitched a 1-0 six hitter in a win over the California Angels, signaling he is on the verge of proving his worth the $100000 bonus. The move follows the Shel don trade and his elbow operation past.
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Local Baseball Roundup Lights a Busy Wednesday
Decatur Youth baseball produced action despite a light schedule. Jeff Dukes pitched a one hitter guiding the Cardinals to a 5-0 win over the Braves. Tony Sharpe starred for the Yankees in a 3-1 victory over the Indians. Wayne Brown powered the Mets to a 14-4 win over the Tigers with a two run homer and six RBIs.
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Loyd Potter
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Gary Belk
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Isom
Turner
Field Completed For Horse Race
The eight horse field for the $50,000 American Trotting Championship at Roosevelt Raceway July 2 was completed Wednesday with Speedy Rodney Worthy Scot Lord Gordon and Express Rodney joining All Aflame Noble Victory Speedy Count and Big John to form the mile race for the U.S. representative in the $100,000 Roosevelt International July 9.
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Packers Reserve Back Jacobs and Marshall Sign 1966 Contracts
Green Bay sophomores Allen Jacobs and Rich Marshall have signed contracts for the 1966 NFL season. Jacobs, a reserve fullback, saw limited offensive duty last season. Marshall competes for a defensive tackle spot.
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Chuvalo and Bonavena set to clash at Garden tonight
Canadian champion George Chuvalo meets Oscar Bonavena in a 10 round summer opener at Madison Square Garden. Chuvalo, 35-12-2 with 28 knockouts, topped Cassius Clay in a 15 round war in Toronto. Bonavena, 20-2 with 17 knockouts, has fought mostly in Argentina after losing to Zora Folley. The bout begins at 10 p.m. EDT and will not be broadcast.
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Ringo) Bonavena
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Toronto
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Zora Folley
Clay
Floyd Patterson
Jose Giorgetti
Eddie Dooley
New York State Athletic Commission
Terrell Jones Near Peak Before WBA Championship Bout
Houston AP reports Terrell Jones and challenger Doug Jones nearing peak for Tuesday's World Boxing Association title fight. Terrell trained two rounds with Alonzo Johnson and Leotis Martin, drawing strong applause, while Jones sparred three rounds with Mike Lanum, repeatedly hurting Lanum during the session.
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Alonzo Johnson
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Accavallo Ebihara Sign For World Flyweight Title Bout
Argentine champion Horacio Accavallo and Japanese challenger Hiroyuki Ebihara formally signed contracts Wednesday night for their World Flyweight title fight in Buenos Aires on July.
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