Bobcats Win Track Meet Set Records and Relay Dominance
The Hope Bobcats led from start to finish in a track meet at Hope yesterday, with the Bobkittens also prevailing over four rivals. John Spraggins tied the district 440 yard dash record at 53.5 and anchored a 52.7 440 split in the mile relay. Jimmy Alford set a new school shot put mark at 53-2.14. Hope’s team results show 108 points to Magnolia 80 and Lewisville 55 while Spraggins also claimed the high jump and 440 dash, and Norvell won the 880.
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Beck
Alford
Still
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Hollis
Cassius Clay Seeks Court to Overturn Draft Board
Cassius Clay asks a Federal Court to overrule his draft board decision and delay induction in Louisville Kentucky as he fights to avoid Army service. He seeks a temporary restraining order and appellate review, while previously losing several draft appeals. The case cites his Black Muslim ministry status and aliases Muhammed Ali and Cassius Clay.
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Baseball Exhibition Results and Thursday Schedule
The Associated Press reports Tuesday results: Washington 9 Atlanta 8 in 10 innings. Cincinnati 9 Houston 4. Minnesota 7 Los Angeles 4. New York N 2 Baltimore 0. Philadelphia 10 Boston 5. Pittsburgh 5 St Louis 4. Chicago A 5 Kansas City 4 in 10 innings. New York A 6 Detroit. San Francisco 8 Chicago N. California 10 Cleveland 4. Thursday matchups: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Ft Myers. Houston at Philadelphia Cocoas. Los Angeles at Boston Winter Haven. New York N at New York A St Petersburg. St Louis at Minnesota Orlando. Chicago N at California Palm Springs. San Francisco at Baltimore Lakeland. Kansas City at Chicago A Bradenton. Atlanta at Richmond West Palm Beach.
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Coach Quits to Start Babysitting Service at Clay High
Tom King resigns after 13 seasons as Clay High School football coach to run a Fort Wayne babysitting service. He cites four straight losing seasons and will stay on as a biology and health teacher at Clay while hiring a female manager to handle staffing. His 13 year old daughter ribbed him about the move as he enters a new family business.
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South Bend
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Fort Wayne
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N.Y
University of Notre Dame
Pat Koch
Clay
Baseball Fact Writer Dies
Shirley C. Thompson 69 co authored the Encyclopedia of Baseball died Tuesday at Long Beach Memorial Hospital after a prolonged cancer battle. He and Hy Turkin of the New York Daily News issued the first edition in 1951, with five editions to date.
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New York Daily News
Assessment Reduction Is Sought by Dodgers Owner
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter O Malley failed to win a reduction before the County Assessment Appeals Board. He sought to cut Chavez Ravine Stadium value from 3.3 million to 1 million and improvement value from 4.0 million to 2.7 million, alleging overvaluation by the county assessor.
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Swaggering Clay Favored In Madison Square Garden Bout
Cassius Clay enters as a heavy favorite against Zora Folley in a televised 15 round title defense at Madison Square Garden. Folley vows victory by decision or knockout, while trainer Angelo Dundee predicts a fourth round stoppage. Gate expected around 16,000 with purses near 300000 to 400000. Clay to earn about 300000 plus 150000 ancillary.
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Associated Press
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Jimmy Braddock
Maxie Baer
Angelo Dundee
Folley
Chandler
Ariz
Doug Jones
MSG
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Denver
Whitey Ford Signs Sixth Yankees Contract After Arm Surgery
Whitey Ford, 38, now recovered from his second arm operation in two years, signed his sixth major league contract with the New York Yankees. He will earn 65,000 this season, the same as 1966, after reporting to spring training as a non roster player. Ford has appeared in three exhibitions, allowing one run in his last outing, and hopes to pitch six to eight innings in upcoming games.
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NBA Playoffs updates from the Eastern and Western Divisions show Cincinnati leading Philadelphia two games to one after a 120 to 116 win, Boston ahead 2 1 with a 140 to 110 victory over New York, San Francisco holding a 2 0 edge after 124 to 108 over Los Angeles, and St Louis leading Chicago 2 0 after a 114 to 100 result. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at Cincinnati, San Francisco at Los Angeles, and St Louis at Chicago.
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Burgess Adds Pinch Hitter Twist To Sox Cleanup
The Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 5-4 in 10 innings as Smoky Burgess sparked a late rally with a pinch hit single. Buddy Bradford scored the winning run after Burgess led off the 10th with the hit and advances, culminating in Tommie Agee's sacrifice fly. The scene features a spring circuit dominated by major league exhibitions across multiple teams.
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Associated Press
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Burgess
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Round Man
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Royals Pull Upset Over the 76ers
Oscar Robertson led Cincinnati with 33 points and Connie Dierking 29 as the Royals upset Philadelphia 120 to 116 in the opening NBA playoff game. Wilt Chamberlain fueled the 76ers with 41 points and 22 rebounds. Boston routed New York 140 to 110 as Sam Jones 38, Havlicek 32, and Bailey Howell 23 paced the Celtics. San Francisco crushed Los Angeles 124 to 108 without Jerry West. Hawks beat Bulls 114 to 100.
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Parks Sweep Hopes in Arkansas Baseball Twinbill
In Fayetteville Arkansas seeks a three game series sweep over Buena Vista College of Iowa after two wins. Butch Hopkins fanned 15 in game one while Butch Edwards earned the nightcap win with a two run sixth inning single. Arkansas 6 1 3 0 1 1 and 4 3 5 1 final scores sover Buena Vista 1 3 0.
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Red Sox Open Without Captain As Williams Sets Style
Winter Haven Florida AP Dick Williams begins his first season as Red Sox manager with a five boss approach and emphasis on fundamentals. He vows one clear authority while stressing accountability and tailored encouragement for each player including veterans and rookies.
Williams to Lead Red Sox as Captain Yaz Decision Split
The Red Sox bench boss Williams declares there will be no captain this year, while Herman names Carl Yastrzemski captain only if allowed. Williams, a former versatile player, makes his first big league managing debut and aims to unite Toronto in spring camp while pursuing a higher team potential.
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Associated Press
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Carl Yastrzemski
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Bruins Set for NCAA Tournament Start in Louisville
UCLA coach Johnny Wooden guides a 28 0 Bruins entering the NCAA tournament in Louisville with Houston North Carolina and Dayton as first round opponents The Bruins face Houston led by Elvin Hayes in the opening game Dayton meets North Carolina Don Donoher notes Dayton's overtime wins and Don May scoring 21 9 per game as Dayton prepares to test UCLA’s guard poise and Defensive plans
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Louisville
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Houston
Daan Smith
North Carolina
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Dayton
Elvin Hayes
Ike
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Gene Klaus
Donoher
Flyers
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