Time for France to act on rookie stock car safety
The piece argues for stronger policing of driver experience in stock car racing after risky Daytona Beach events. It proposes a step by step rookie program, starting with 15 to 20 races on quarter mile tracks, then limited runs on larger ovals to protect drivers and others. It cites Bill France and NASCAR as needing action.
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Daytona Oval
Daytona
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Charlotte
Atlanta
Bill France
Nascar
Patterson earns about two and a half million in eight years
Boxing historian Nat Fleischer estimates Floyd Patterson has grossed about 2 468 278 dollars in 38 fights through eight pro years. Johansson title bout at Miami Beach on March 13 could add nearly a million more for the 26 year old New Yorker.
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Floyd Patterson
Nat Fleischer
Ring Reelord Book
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Patterson
Ingemar Johansson
Miami Beach
New Yorker
Fleischer
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Dempsey
Rocky Marciano
Joe Louis
Kayo
Charlie Powell
Syracuse
Archie Moore
Ted
Kid) Lewis
Georges Carpentier
London
Wealthy Ex-Fighters In Boxing Riches And Ruin
The article surveys famous boxers who saved or squandered fortunes. It contrasts eras tax rules and investments, noting Joe Louis and Gene Tunney as examples of wealth retained, while others like Ezzard Charles faced decline. Ancil Hoffman helped Maxie Baer stabilize finances before his death.
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Ezzard Charles
Gene Tunney
Jack Root
Jack Dempsey
Jimmy McLarnin
Rocky Marciano
Luis
Angel) Firpo
Rocky Graziano
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Maxie Baer
Charles
Joe Louis
Mickey Walker
Benny Leonard
Tony Zale
Lew Jenkins
Randy Turpin
Kid Chocolate
Ike Williams
Willie Pep
Beau Jack
Chalky Wright
Yvonne Durelle
Ritz
Louis
Tunney
Chicago
Joe
Uncle Sam
Tony Canzoneri
Playboy
Baer
Ancil Hoffman
Hoffman
Maxie
Fat Or Not Pay Off Fat Or Not Pay Off
West Berlin Labor Court ordered Ernst and Maxie Baler to pay three months salary to a dancer hired for their ice revue. The court found the contract required her to receive three months pay despite the claim that her thighs were too fat. The former Olympic champions denied fault.
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West Berlin
Giardello Dupas Clash Set For Monday Night Fight
Welterweight Ralph Dupas of New Orleans meets Philadelphia middleweight Joey Giardello in a 10 round bout billed as the battle of the uncrowned champions. Promoter Lou Messina expects a $30,000 gate and about 9,000 fans at stake. Both fighters are among their divisions top contenders in national rankings.
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Ralph Dupas
Philadelphia
Joey Giardello
Lou Messina
National Boxing Association
Dupas
Giardello
Gene Fullmer
Owens Wins Spartanburg Grand National Race in Dusty 1960 Pontiac
Cotton Owens drove a newly prepared 1960 Pontiac to win the 100 mile Grand National in Spartanburg, finishing a lap and a half ahead of Richard Petty. Richard Petty took second, with David Pearson third and Jimmy Pardue fourth, as Junior Johnson led most of the race before fuel troubles.
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Cotton Owens
Carolinas
Owens
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Randieman
N.C
David Pearson
Jimmy Pardue
North Wilkesboro
Ernie Gahan
Dover
N.H
Junior Johnson
Ronda
Doug Yates
Chapel Hill
Plymouth
Rex White
Chevy
Herman Beam
Johnson City
Tenn
Ford
Harry Leak
Johnson
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