Griffiths 13th title bout set at Madison Square Garden
Emile Griffith defends his world middleweight crown for the 13th time against Joey Archer at Madison Square Garden in a 15 round title bout telecast coast to coast. Archer predicts a tough fight as Griffith seeks to maintain status in a disputed division.
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Ralston Aims for Third Straight Clay Courts Title
In Milwaukee the National Clay Courts Tournament opens with Ralston top seed and defending champion aiming for a third consecutive title. Second seed Cliff Richey, national No. 3, seeks another final showing as foreign hope Tony Roche arrives. Past runner-up Bill Tilden era noted while Bobby Riggs last achieved three straight titles.
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Harvey Holds One Stroke Lead In North Carolina Amateur
Salisbury NC Harvey a 35 year old veteran carried a one stroke lead into the final round of the North Carolina amateur golf championship at Salisbury Country Club after three rounds. He posted 210 three under par with birdies on the first three holes and a 32 on the front. Gene Lockabill Charlotte moved to second with 218. Leonard Thompson Wake Forest Laurinburg and Skip Tucker UNC Chapel Hill Fayetteville shared third at 219. Defending champ Dave Smith Gastonia shot 77 to 227 and withdrew.
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Julie Barber Defends Linville Golf Title
Julie Ann Barber of Boone defends her Women's Invitation Golf Tournament title at Linville Golf Club opening Tuesday. About 70 players entered, with the low 16 advancing to championship flight match play through Saturday. Notable entrants include runnerup Mrs. Robert Sisk of Charlotte and players from Raleigh Wilmington Greensboro Aiken Summerville Atlanta Sea Island and Chevy Chase.
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Allen Coker
Aiken
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Jessie Finnican
Summerville
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Atlanta
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Sea Island
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Greenville
Donald O’brien
Richmond
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Chevy Chase, Md
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