Goldsmith Tops Tempest in Daytona Challenge Cup
Paul Goldsmith drove the 1963 Tempest to victory in the first American Challenge Cup race for U.S. and European sports cars at Daytona International Raceway. He averaged 145.161 mph in slippery conditions, finishing nearly two laps ahead of A. J. Foyt who struggled with a Corvette Sting Ray. The win paid $4,000 from a $20,000 purse as 14 cars battled rain and slick turns.
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Bloys Britt
Daytona Beach
Fla
Paul Goldsmith
Indianapolis
U.S
Goldsmith
Daytona International Raceway
A. J. Foyt
Foyt
Billy Klause
Long Beach
Calif
Robert
Junior) Johnson
Ronda
N.C
Johnson
Klause
Glen
Fireball) Roberts
David Piper
London
Ferrari
St. Claire Shores
Mich
Piper
Tony Denman
Fremont
Ohio
Corvette
Fritz
von Hanstein
Warrington
Porsche
Joakim Bonnier
Belgium
Bill Bencker
Jacksonville
Bob Holbert
Art
Elorde Beats Bizzarro to Retain Junior Lightweight Crown
Filipino world champion Flash Elorde outboxed challenger Johnny Bizzarro over 15 rounds at Rizal Stadium to keep the junior lightweight title. Elorde faced a stern attack, scoring with sharp lefts and rights as Bizzarro pressed throughout, none of the rounds producing a knockdown.
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Manila
Flash Elorde
Philippines
Johnny Bizzarro
Rizal Stadium
Elorde
Erie
Bizzarro
Harold Gomes
Providence
R.I
Irineo Gallegos
Jugodino Lim
Domingo Gaerlan
Florde
Bibbarro
Pennsylvania
WBA
Don Elbaum
Douglas MacArthur
Clemson's 1948 Football Team Reunion Planned in April
Clemson's undefeated 1948 Gator Bowl squad will gather in Clemson, South Carolina, April 5-6 for a 15 year reunion. A dinner at Clemson House is planned, with players invited to stay for a barbecue and the Orange and White intra squad game. Thirty six players lettered that season, Clemson winning 10 games before the Gator Bowl victory over Missouri. guard John Childress is the only deceased member, killed in Korea.
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Clemson
S. C
Clemson House
Missouri
John Childress
Korea
Triandos happy for chance to face knuckleball ace Wilhelm
Gus Triandos, long tormented by Hoyt Wilhelm's knuckleball, expresses relief at finally facing Wilhelm in spring camp. He recalls 54 passed balls with the Orioles and two rare late-inning home runs beat Wilhelm’s teams, while noting his own plan to counter with his batting.
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Associated Press
Lakeland, Fla
Gus Triandos
Hoyt Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Triandos
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore Orioles
Oriole
Chicago White Sox
Jim Landis
Chicago
Vic Wertz
Detroit
Frank Lary
Paul Foytack
Tiger
Ford Inks Yank Pact: Gets Raise
Whitey Ford, the winningest pitcher in the majors, signed a 1963 Yankee contract for a slight raise estimated at 47000 dollars. He went 17-8 last season with a 2.90 ERA after a 25-4 campaign in 1961 and has a lifetime 175-71 record. Several stars remain unsigned, including Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, but Yankee officials expect no trouble.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Whitey Ford
New York Yankee
Ford
Yankees
San Francisco Giants
Yankee
Ralph Terry
Bill Stafford
Terry
Stafford
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Hector Lopez
Elston Howard
Florida
Music and Boxing Mix in Phoenix Middleweight Bout
In a 10 round middleweight fight Tony Montano had Mexican mariachis serenade the crowd while L. C. Morgan countered with a rock and roll assault. The article notes the unusual ring-side entertainment during the bout in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Tony Montano
L. C. Morgan
Decatur cagers report bribe letters before big win
Decatur High School stars Jim Hallihan and Jack Sunderick reported bribe offers of 100 dollars to throw the game. The two led Decatur to a 45 43 victory over Mattoon as police probed the letters postmarked Mattoon.
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Mattoon
Ill
Decatur
Mattoon High
Jim Hallihan
Jack Sunderick
James H. May
Hallihan
Sunderlik
Art Heyman Named Player Of Year On 1963 All America Team
Duke star Art Heyman earned Sporting News 1963 All America first team honors as Player Of The Year. The first team also included Nate Thurmond Bowling Green Tom Thacker Cincinnati and Jerry Harkness Loyola Chicago. Second team selections were Nick Workman Seton Hall Bill Green Colorado State George Wilson Cincinnati Barry Kramer NYU and Walt Hazzard UCLA.
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ST. Louis
Duke University
Art Heyman
Sporting News
Princeton
Nate Thurmond
Girls Junior Championship Set for Wolfert's Roost
The 1963 Girls' Junior championship of the United States Golf Association will be held at Wolfert's Roost Country Club in Albany from August 12 to 16. The event is open to girls who will not have reached their 18th birthday by the tournament's end.
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Albany
N. Y
United States Golf Association
Wolfert's Roost Country Club
Clark Breaks Indoor 2 Mile Mark At Golden Gate Invite
Charley Clark of Santa Ana broke the American indoor 2 mile record for the second time in two weeks with 8 45.8 at the Golden Gate Invitational in San Francisco. Clark eyed sub 8 35 outdoor time as he trains toward the 1964 Olympics while contretemps with Danny Murphy highlighted the race.
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Dick Barnes
Associated Press
SAN Francisco (Ap
Charley Clark
Santa Ana
Calif
Clark
Golden Gate
Canada
Bruce Kidd
New York Athletic Club
San Jose State
Danny Murphy
Kidd
Murphy
Los Angeles
Iwo
California
Campbell Fires Back At Referee Powers
Montreal AP Clarence Campbell of the NHL defended officials after referee Eddie Powers resigned claiming insufficient support. Powers said Campbell’s $200 fine for coach Toe Blake was inadequate compared with fines for players executives and officials for lesser offenses. Blake was fined after a Toronto Montreal game won 6 3 with Powers refereeing.
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Montreal
Clarence Campbell
National Hockey League
Eddie Powers
Campbell
Powers
NHL
Toe Blake
Blake
Toronto
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Alis Williams
Southern California
Kevin Hogan
Williams
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Yerman
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Santa Barbara
Hayes Jones
Oregon
Keith Forman
Cary Weiser
John Thomas
Brian Sternberg
Ron Morris
C. K. Yang
Sternberg
Washington
Professional Life Insurance Service
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