Tragic Sebring 12 hour race claims drivers and spectators
American sports cars dominated Sebring as Ford secured a second straight win in the world championship. A fiery crash killed Canadian Bob McLean and a Porsche slammed into a crowd, killing Willis Edenfield and his two sons and injuring others. Mrs. Ford Heacock also died. The event overshadowed the race with a night of tragedy and a television broadcast planned by ABC.
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Ken Miles
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Don Wester
Monterrey
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Porsche
Willis Edenfield
Lakeland
Fla
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Ford Heacock
Sebring Insurance
Braves Plan Major Celebration After Move to Atlanta
Atlanta officials announced a large celebration for the Braves after their move from Milwaukee. The festivities will include a parade and dinner honoring the team with schools and businesses to close in the afternoon. Mayor Ivan Allen highlighted broad support and invitations to political leaders and celebrities.
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Braves
South
Bobby Bragan
Ivan Allen
Allen
Milwaukee
Georgia
Weber Favored For Firestone
AKRON Ohio AP Dick Weber missed tournaments this month due to flu but is favored to top 51 bowling experts in the $10,000 Firestone Tournament of Champions opener. Weber leads this year's money list with $29,070 and all time winnings over $200,000. Hardwick defends, Carter and Dave Davis expected to challenge. 52 entrants from 24 states compete with a $25,000 top prize after a four man round robin playoff.
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Toledo
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St. Louis
Billy Hardwick
Louisville
Firestone
Hardwick
Don Carter
Dave Davis
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Ariz
Braves Sell 40000 Tickets for Opening at Atlanta Stadium
The Braves reported about 40 000 tickets sold for the opener at Atlanta stadium seating 50 893 as Pittsburgh Pirates ceremonies draw a large city delegation to attend.
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Pittsburgh
Braves
Atlanta Stadium
Clay’s Camp Plans Stir Doubt Ahead of Chuvalo Fight
The press box notes Muhammad Ali, known for bragging before bouts, deviates from his usual routine for the Chuvalo bout. He spoke of retirement if defeated and hints at a military training camp future. Rumors swirl that the Tuesday night fight may be perceived as suspect amid bad publicity.
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Chuvalo
Cassius M
Joe
U.S
Uncle Sam
Louisville
World Series Of Drags To Be Held In Phoenix
The National Hot Rod Association designates Phoenix City as host for its first World Series of drag racing on April 23. The event starts a run of 42 meets nationwide to decide finalists for drag racing’s World Finals in Tulsa on October 29 and 30, with an $1,800 purse shared among winners.
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Phoenix
Tulsa
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Mississippi State Spring Football Outlook From Coach Paul Davis
Mississippi State head coach Paul Davis expresses optimism for next fall noting his hardest working group despite injuries and illness. He says the defense leads the way as most veterans are on that unit and anticipates strong progress after spring practice concludes with an intra squad game at Starkville. Frank Fryer of Auburn earns top industrial engineering student award for leadership and class record while hitting .373 as a junior.
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Mississippi State
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Celtics Top Royals 132 125 In NBA Playoff Thriller
Boston Celtics beat Cincinnati Royals 132 to 125 to tie the series at one game each. Sam Jones scored 42 points, Bill Russell added 25 with 16 rebounds and 4 blocks. Oscar Robertson fouled out late as Boston pulled away in the final minutes.
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Bill Russell
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Tom Sanders
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Wayne Embry
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Wells Leads Auburn Win
Ralph Wells sparked Auburn with three hits three RBIs a stolen base and two runs as the Tigers defeated Florida 10-5 in SEC baseball. Auburn had 13 hits to Florida's nine with lead changes before a fifth inning burst.
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Prior
Kenworthy
Blauser
Robert
Doles
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Mobile Cager Chooses Auburn
Carl Shetler an 18 year old basketball star from McGill Institute Mobile signed an athletic scholarship with Auburn University and will enroll this fall. The 6 foot 1 inch 170 pound guard led McGill with 626 points last season despite a shoulder injury. Auburn coach Bill Lynn and assistant Rudy Davalos conducted the formal signing in Mobile.
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Carl Shetler
McGill Institute
Auburn University
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Auburn
Lake Charles
McGill
Bill Lynn
Rudy Davalos
Rebels End Grid Drills Blues Win
Mississippi wrapped up 20 days of football spring drills with the Blue offensive unit defeating the Red defense 15-6. Sophomore fullback Steve Hindman scored on a 10 yard run, Jody Graves added a two point conversion, Hindman scored again from the one, and Doug Cunningham added the extra point.
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Miss
Mississippi
Blues
Steve Hindman
Jody Graves
Hindman
Stan Hindman
Doug Cunningham
Joe Louis backs Chuvalo to beat Clay in Toronto bout
Joe Louis urged Canadian fighter George Chuvalo to upset Cassius Clay in Toronto. Louis criticized Clay for his mouth as a goodwill ambassador and said Chuvalo, a 7-1 underdog, could win if he moves in and targets Clay's body. Louis, in Windsor promoting a closed circuit telecast, argued Clay has yet to prove himself in the ring.
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George Chuvalo
Cassius Clay
Toronto
Louis
Clay
America
Jonson
United States
Chuvalo
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