Clay says he will beat Cooper for heavyweight title
London AP report says Cassius Clay predicts defeating Britain's Henry Cooper this Saturday and winning the world heavyweight title within seven weeks. Clay dismisses older champions as flat-footed, names Joe Louis Rocky Marciano and Jack Johnson, calls Sugar Ray Robinson the next greatest, shadows boxes in London while Cooper spars vigorously with Jimmy Fletcher. Clay, 24, is 23-0 and the favorite at 11-2.
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Ex-Champ Randolph Turpin Shot in Leamington Spa Cafe
Former world middleweight champion Randolph Turpin was found dead from a gunshot in his wife’s transport cafe in Leamington Spa, police silent on a suspect. His 17 month old daughter Carmen was seriously wounded, and Turpin's decline from fame is noted with bankruptcy and later wrestling gigs.
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Cubs Edge Dodgers in 98 Minor A Little League Clash
Ridgley Sherritt sacked two singles and pitched the Cubs to a 9 8 victory over the Dodgers at Wingfoot Field No 1. Barry Brown supplied a triple and a double while Skipper Patterson added two doubles in the win.
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Clay Sizing Measurements Record
A list details chest 42 in waist 44 in fist 23 in calf 13 in thigh 16 in biceps 17 in and additional note T5 in.
Brown Hints He May Not Quit
London AP report on Jim Brown visiting to film The Dirty Dozen in which he plays a murderer. He muses about exploring acting more, notes limited Negro roles, praises Sidney Poitier, and hints football career may end soon though he hopes to play one last season. Brown, 30, eyes other fields as his tenth pro season approaches.
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Petty wary of record as World 600 qualifying looms
Richard Petty, favored for pole in Charlotte World 600 qualifying, notes that track bumps have returned since 1964 when the record was set. Practice speed leaders include David Pearson and Petty's 1966 Plymouth, with Curtis Turner and Bobby Allison swapping rides in driver moves. Sixty-four cars entered the $112,000 race as qualifying began with eight spots decided today and more through Saturday.
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Deadline Near At Indy Track
Time is nearly up for rookies seeking to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 on May 30. The 25 mile test speeds at 130 135 140 and 145 mph must be completed by 6 o clock tonight. Red Riegel Leesport Pa Lee Roy Yarbrough Columbia S C and Bruce Jacobi Indianapolis joined five already in the field. The five rookies who qualified last weekend are Gary Congdon Mel Kenyon Graham Hill Jackie Stewart and Art Pollard.
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NFL Hears Expansion Talks For New Franchise
The NFL listened to bids from New Orleans Seattle Houston Cincinnati Boston Phoenix and Portland as it weighs a 16th franchise for 1967. Officials promised a later decision with a target of having a team ready by the next draft. Willie Pastrano predicted Wayne Thornton will KO Jose Torres in a world light heavyweight title fight at Shea Stadium Saturday night.
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Barber Qualifiers Set for 50th PGA Championship
Miller Barber leads a group of club pros into the 50th PGA Championship in Akron Ohio from July 21 to 24. Defending champion Dave Marr and other top pros are exempt from local 3 hole qualifiers held nationwide. Ortiz plans to seek Democratic nomination for New York state senator in Bronx.
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Baseball Rivalry Between Minneapolis and St Paul
Minneapolis and St Paul once competed as keen rivals in the American Association, a historic baseball era. The note recalls their long standing sporting competition and regional rivalry.
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