Promoters Hint Quick Hearing on Fight Bill
Washington AP report notes discussions on boxing legislation as Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston may fight again. Rep. William Springer, senior Republican on the House Interstate Commerce Committee, signals a prompt hearing on the proposed bill.
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Besmanoff Seeks Comeback Bout With Cassius Clay
Ex heavyweight Willi Besmanoff, who faced Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston, says he would come out of retirement to fight Clay if given six months training. He notes Clay’s dominance and challenges congressional moves toward a federal boxing commission amid criticism of the Liston bout.
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Sharkey Calls Clay Punch Slap Like For Grandson Not KO
Former world heavyweight champ Jack Sharkey, 62, says the Clay Liston knockout looked like a slap and would not have knocked out his grandson. He calls for a federal boxing probe while opposing a ban on the sport and suggests Clay and Liston be singled out. Lawmakers debate antimonopoly and boxing oversight with bills in House and Senate.
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Busiest Year for NLRB Chicago in 1964
The National Labor Relations Board marked its busiest year in 30 years during 1964 with 27,403 accepted cases and 26,715 disposed. The figures, reported by Commerce Clearing House, reflect a high caseload for the board in Chicago and nationwide.
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League Leaders Showcase Batting and Pitching Feats Across Leagues
Hor ton leads American League batting with .379 after 75 at bats for Detroit while Davalillo tops Cleveland at .372. McAuliffe drives in 34 runs for Detroit, Mantilla 33 for Boston, and Howard 32 for Washington. Versalles ties for doubles at 13, with Ward at 12. Gentile leads home runs with 10 for Kansas City, Colavito/Hur on tied with 9. Campaneris and Cardenal share 11 stolen bases. Pappas 5-0 1.000 leads pitching. McDowell 71 strikeouts. In National League, Coleman hits .375 for Cincinnati, Mays leads with 38 runs, Banks 41 RBIs for Chicago, Mays 57 hits, Williams 13 doubles, Callison 5 triples. Mays again 17 home runs, Willis 25 stolen bases. Maloney goes 5-0 1.000 for Cincinnati. Koufax 92 strikeouts.
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IC4A Outdoor Championships Set To Open In New York
Villanova and Maryland head a field expected to clash in the 89th IC4A outdoor track and field championships with races slated for today and Saturday in New York. Also reported are Tommy Bolt leading in the Speedway Festival Open at Indianapolis, Sweeny beating Cros in the French Amateur, Roche ousting Rosen in the French Nationals, Buchholz defeating Davies at the Pro Peaсk ock Gap Tourney, and Groza signing another Browns contract.
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Local Sports Roundup With Multiple Evening Games
Saturday evening softball action at Delano Park features Jones Veading versus Huntsville Brink and Tile. At Austinville Park Guyse Standard girls host a Birmingham Methodist Church team, then play the Birmingham squad again in the second game. Thursday Little League Majors saw Cubs edge Dodgers 10 9 with Kitchens winning pitcher and three singles. Dodgers Ferrell and Moses starred. Cubs Freeman doubled. Orioles beat Indians in Little League Majors with Pagé the winner. Davis drove in the winning run in the seventh. Wednesday golf saw Rev Keenum win a sudden death playoff over Red Sanders after a 16 hole tie, capping a yearly tournament for the group. Additional notes mention Sequoia Handicap at Hollywood Park won by Keen and Adios Butler free for all pace at Roosevelt Raceway.
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Liston Not The Fixing Type In Clay Liston Bout
Cassius Clay dismisses fix claims about the Lewiston Maine title bout. He calls Sonny Liston dull and slow, says a fixed fight would have shown earlier, and hints at future opponents and a white hope in boxing. Also notes tests of plastic fields for football wear and weather.
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Gayse's Standard Dominates Bursch Ford 6-1 In League Play
Gayse's Standard defeated Bursch Ford 6-1 as Sandra Dungy doubled and singled and Joy Metcalf added two singles. Hazel Hester allowed three hits with Taylor and King delivering for the losers. Bud's Minnow Pool beat McDonald's 10-6 with Martha Johnson hitting two home runs and two singles. Caroline Bowing and Jan Bowling each had a single and a double. Charlotte Childers earned the win. Standings show Guyse's 4-0, Bursch 2-2, Bud's 2-2, McDonald's 0-4.
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Ipswich Man Breaks World Egg Eating Record
Cecil Barham a plastics worker claims a new world best by swallowing 56 raw eggs in two minutes setting a five egg improvement over his prior mark.
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Medication share of medical costs declines over decades
The proportion of home medication expenses to total medical costs fell from 16 percent in 1929 to 5 percent in 1962, indicating a shifting cost pattern in healthcare spending during that period.
AFL Teams Into Action In August
New York and Houston meet in a pre season game to be played at Alexandria Virginia as part of ten non league sites. Eight AFL teams begin action the weekend of August 7 8 with four games telecast nationally by NBC under a five year contract started last year.
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Bolt Leads Open in Indy as 500 Festival Stakes Rise
Tommy Bolt shot a three under par 68 at Greentree Country Club to grab a one stroke lead in the $87,500 Festival Open. He aims for the $15,700 first prize, with PGA earnings this year at $5,140. Contenders include Bill Martindale, eighth on the 1965 money list with $23,365.67.
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