Driver 24 Killed in Langhorne USAC Sprint Race
Bobby Marvin, 24, of Columbus Ohio died when his sprint car flipped into flames at Langhorne Speedway during the second 50 mile race. It marked the first USAC fatality of the season and followed a prior Langhorne dirt oval fatality last July. Marvin had four years of racing experience primarily in the Midwest.
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Langhorne, Pa
Langhorne Speedway
Langhorne
Hugh Randall
Bobby Marvin
Columbus
Ohio
Midwest
Maryland and UNC Sweep First Carolina State Relays
Maryland and North Carolina each won four events at the first Carolina State Relays in Columbia South Carolina with Clemson standout Dick Dobbs setting a Rex Enright center discus mark of 161 feet 11 inches. Maryland took the 170 high hurdles mile relay broad jump and javelin while North Carolina won the 330 yard intermediate hurdles pole vault two mile run and spring medley relay. Beaufort led high schools with three firsts in freshmen events.
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Columbia
S.C
Maryland
North Carolina
Dick Dobbs
Clemson
Dobbs
University of South Carolina
Rex Enright
South Carolina
Beaufort
Ortiz Crushes Vaillant advances toward Lane title defense
Light weight champion Carlos Ortiz dominated Cuban challenger Doug Vaillant, stopping him in 49 seconds of the 13th round to retain the 135 pound crown. Ortiz eyes a defense against Kenny Lane despite WBA pressure and offers from Lupe Surreal, while Vaillant earned $6,500 amid a $110,000 gate as Ortiz’s camp rejected Lane and the WBA.
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San Juan
P.R
Carlos Ortiz
Doug Vaillant
Kenny Lane
Ortiz
Vaillant
Miami
Fla
Bill Daly
World Boxing Association
Lane
Muskegon
Mich
Joe Brown
Las Vegas
Daly
WBA
Lupe Surreal
Flash Elorde
Philippines
Elorde
Manila
James J. Braddock
Detroit Triumphs 7-4 Over Chicago to Reach Finals
Detroit defeats Chicago 7 to 4 to clinch the best-of-seven semifinal series 4-2 and advance to the championship. The win seals a decisive series conclusion with key goals by Detroit players and a strong team performance.
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Detroit
Chicago
Twin bill today Cats could have hand in SC race
Davidson's Wildcats travel to VMI for a doubleheader that could offer clues on early season form in the Southern Conference. West Virginia Virginia Tech and VMI lead the field as the schedule features 22 games and 11 conference clashes.
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Associated Press
Davidson
Wildcats
VMI
West Virginia
Virginia Tech
Mercer
Cats
Tech
Sam Jenkins
George Washington
Citadel
Furman
Saturdy
Richmond
Maine
Harvard
West Liberty
California
Bridgewater
Keydets
Vacuum Cleaners Repair and Parts by Davis Funeral Home
New hoses bags and filters for all makes and models. Pick up and delivery in town and out of town. Call Collect 888-7905 or write. Open 8 00 AM to 8 00 PM. Boyd Gallimore sales manager.
Kaat Works Slip Pitch To Sharpen Spring Control
Jim Kaat of the Minnesota Twins is practicing a slip pitch this spring to improve control. The veteran pitcher expects the adjustment to help his fastball command and overall effectiveness on the mound.
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Orlando, Fla
Jim Kaat
Minnesota Twins
Pfeiffer Holds Commanding Lead In Carolinas Conference Baseball
Pfeiffer spurted to a 12 game lead with four straight league wins. They defeated Catawba 12-1 and Lenoir Rhyne 5-4 last week. Appalachian State is the only other team with a perfect record. High Point sits third at 3-1. Multiple conference games were rained out with a busy next week schedule.
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Pfeiffer
Falcons
Catawba
Lenoir Rhyne
Appalachian State
High Point
Elon
Newberry
Western Carolina
Atlantic Christian
Guilford
Appalachian
Wofford
Erskine
Newber
Weatherly wins Richmond 250 with Jarrett second
Weatherly driving a 1963 Pontiac led the Richmond 250 at the Capital City track, finishing one lap ahead of Ned Jarrett in a 1963 Ford. The win paid Weatherly $2,400 with Jarrett earning $1,300 as Rex White, Richard Petty, Curtis Crider and others followed.
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Capital City
Weatherly
Richmond
Norfolk
Ned Jarrett
Conover
N.C
Junior Johnson
Johnson
Jarrett
Rex White
N. C
Star
Richard Petty
Randleman
Curtis Crider
Jimmy Massey
Wendell Scott
Worth McMillion
Ortiz Retains World Lightweight Title in San Juan Bout
In San Juan Puerto Rico Carlos Ortiz stopped Doug Vaillant to retain the world lightweight title. The victory preserved Ortiz remarkable championship reign. In Boston Joe Denucci outpointed Joey Giambra in a 10 round decision.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Carlos Ortiz
New York
Doug Vaillant
Miami
Ortiz
Boston
Joe Denucci
Newton
Mass
Joey Giambra
Hollywood
Calif
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