Big Cat Williams Poised To Challenge Cassius Clay
Houston heavyweight Cleveland Williams, 6-2 212, nicknamed Big Cat, trains under Texas oil magnates Benbow and Adams with a potential November 14 title shot against Cassius Clay set for the Houston Astrodome. Williams, once bloodied Liston, gains support from Rocky Marciano and promoters who offered cash for a Clay bout.
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Dietzel coaches Gamecocks with three daily drills
South Carolina coach Paul Dietzel has instituted three workouts daily to evaluate players and develop conditioning. He notes talent and speed gaps, previews an offensive core including Mike Fair and Butch Reeves, and plans a tough schedule starting at LSU with hopes to match last year’s 5-5 mark despite NCAA-forfeiture effects.
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Tom Wingard
Randy Harbour
Joe Komoroski
Dave Berry
Lou Johnson Stars as Dodgers Reach NL Pennant Pace
Dodgers stay atop the National League pennant race by routing the Mets 83 as Lou Johnson belts two homers and drives in four. The left fielder, pivotal in last season's City Hall honors, lifts his season totals to 61 RBIs and 12 homers, second to Jim Lefebvre in both categories.
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