Sugar Ray Robinson Faces Young Contender Archer
In Pittsburgh at Civic Arena on Wednesday night, middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson, 45, meets Joey Archer, 27, a top contender seeking a title shot. Archer has 44 wins and one loss, and Robinson hopes for one final run at the crown held by Dick Tiger. Archer predicts he can beat the veteran, who says he only wants the title one more time despite recent lighter purses.
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Wake Forest Duke Clash Seeks Turnaround At Duke Stadium
Wake Forest and Duke meet at Duke Stadium at 2 pm as the Deacons regroup after a 35-0 loss at Florida State and Duke after a 21-0 defeat at N C State. Tate plans offense tweaks while Davis notes Duke’s surprises. The Deacons chase a second straight win over Duke after last year’s 20-7 victory.
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Draft date tug of war drags NFL AFL into melee
In Greensboro AP report, Tom Ray rewrites ACC record book as Clem son faces UNC and Talbott chips away at Virginia’s total offense lead. Hodges and Talbott enter two final games with Hodges at 1,374 yards and Talbott at 1,266. Ray’s 335 total offense breaks mark. Mauldin regains rushing lead. Navy and Army prep for clash.
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Spartans and Hogs Lead AP Top Ten in Week of College Football
Michigan State holds No. 1 after crushing Town 35-0 for an eighth straight win, Arkasas remains No. 2 with a 34-40 rout of Rice, Nebraska third after a 42-4 win over Kansas, Notre Dame decisively over Pittsburgh 69-13. Alabama, Southern California behind, rankings unchanged. Michigan State meets Indiana and Notre Dame faces North Carolina in upcoming games.
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AFL Heads Into Home Stretch Now
New York AP reports the San Diego Chargers lead the AFL in most team statistical categories as the season enters the stretch run. Chargers pace rushing, pass defense, and overall yardage, with Houston and Kansas City close in several defensive metrics and passing figures.
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Northeast and Gary Highlight Regional Runoff Talent
The report notes top runners from Northeast and Gary, with Fertaie coached by Ray Correll and Northeast by Vic Sanaiots, positioning both programs as strong contenders.
Clemson Tigers Big Year Ends Short of ACC Title
1965 Clemson football under coach Frank Howard featured a switch to the I formation and a 48 pass game. The Tigers missed the ACC championship by less than a yard as North Carolina halted a late goal-line surge, escaping with a win.
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Alexander eyes Southern scoring mark in 1959 race
East Carolina, now a full member, boosts Dave Alexander of the BC Pirates into contention for the Southern Conference scoring record as 66 points lead the league with two games left. Mike Holloran of George Washington trails with 60 as GW and BC chase the old mark of 78 set by Johnny Mapp in 1953.
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Shrine Bowl rosters reveal two North Carolina stars
North Carolina Shrine Bowl announces 1922s squad with 342 pound tackle and 160 pound halfback as extremes. Floyd Griffin of John A. Holmes High School is the biggest man. Joey Dozier leads Durham in the backfield. Coaches list 20 linemen averaging 204 pounds and 13 backs at 181. The Tar Heels lead series 13-11. The teams practice in Charlotte later this month.
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Webb says World Series should be played in seven days
A P World Series plan floats on jet age efficiency as Maurice Stokes is lauded for a return, while Webb bets on Yankee resilience. Webb argues pitchers must start every fourth day, cites Whitey Ford and past rest rust, predicts Mantle, Ford, Maris injuries loom, but Yankees can rebound with 106 Sahara Golf banquets and scouting shifts.
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Record Book Shellacked In Southern Conference
Southern Conference player records were challenged as George Pearce of William and Mary set a 48 reception mark in a 20-6 win over The Citadel after breaking the single game and season yardage targets. Allen McCune of West Virginia matched TD passes with two in a 31-22 win over Virginia Tech, while Dave Alexander of East Carolina neared the season total yardage record with 1,286 and 750 rushing in seven games. Both may challenge Schweickert’s 1965 cruising rushing record as teams vie for best marks.
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