The Temple of Sport and the Olympic Controversy
A critical column argues the Olympic Games risk erosion by professionalism and politics. It contrasts ancient Spartans with modern athletes and urges withdrawal or boycott if South Africa competes, warning that unity and fair competition are at stake.
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Robert Lipsyte
Arthur Daley
New York Times
New York
Leonidas
Thermopylae
Neto
Justinian J
South Africa
NYAC
Abebe Bikila
International Olympic Committee
Ethiopia
Losar
JOC
Sere
Mexico
Readmisson
AOC
United States
Sparta
Wharram and Mikita Star as Hawks Triumph in Detroit
Kenny Whateatm and Stan Mikita fueled a Detroit win for the Black Hawks with a 7-1 rout of the Red Wings in a nationally televised NHL feature. Wharram notched his third hat trick of the season with two assists for five points, while Mikita also achieved a five-point night with his third hat trick this year and five assists.
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Kenny Whateatm
Stan Mikita
Vothalricks
Cludgo Black Hawks
Detroit Red Wings
National Hockey League
Wharram
Mikita
Richey wins U S indoor tennis title in tight finale
Cliff Richey captured the United States National Indoor Tennis Championship title by defeating Clark Graebner 6 4 6 4 6 4 in SALISSARY Maryland. The event featured Thomaz Koch and Tom Okker taking doubles, while league scoring leaders and standings figures highlighted a busy sports day across hockey and basketball with key gains for Rangers and Hawks.
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Salissary
Cliff Richey
Clark Graebner
Thomaz Koch
Brazil
Tom Okker
Netherlands
Stan Stith
Bob Luiz
Knudson Wins Phoenix Open with Par Round
George Knudson shot a 71 final round to finish 72 holes at 12 under par, 272, win the Phoenix Open by three strokes. He earned $20,000 as rivals faltered, with Julius Boros and Jack Montgomery tied for second at 275.
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Phoenix, Ariz
UFC
Canada
George Knudson
Knudson
Sam Cannichael
Martinsville
Ind
Jake
Carmichael
Phoenix Country Club
Julius Boros
Jack Montgomery
Fort Worth, Tex
Slim Kaudson
Sam
Boros
Montgomery
Frank Beard
Louisville
Bert Yancey
Tallahassee
Fla
Tom Shaw
Shaw
Gere Littler
la Jolla
Calif
Frank Boynton
Cleveland
Boynton
Littler
Rockets Rally Past Mary Star to Win Opener in Playoffs
The Long Beach Rockets overcame a late deficit, scoring four in the seventh inning to beat San Pedro Mary Star 7 to 3 in Blair Field’s opening game of a best-of-three series. Bobby Brook homered to tie it in the fourth, and Ev Pearson’s two-run double provided the decisive hit in the seventh as the Rockets take a 1-0 lead.
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Long Beach Rockets
San Pedro Mary Star
Blair Field
Bobby Brook
Ev Pearson
Rocket
Atl
Mary Star Rockets
Erie
Guess Gut Kina
Zuparke
Coble
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EFS
Rotals
Rectan
Ways
Rele
Rocksis Mer
Vukovich Wins Second Midget National Title
Bill Vukovich son of the late Indy 500 champion drove a Caruthers Offen hauser to the lead on lap 25 and captured his second consecutive 100-lap National Midget Championship at San Jose. His time 26 minutes 17.85 seconds beat the previous San Jose mark of 27 13.92 set four years ago by Johnny Baldwin.
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San Jose
UPI
Bill Vukovich
Caruthers Offenhauser
Vukovich
San Jose Speedway
Johnny Baldwin
Rockets End 17‑game skid with 111 106 win over 76ers
San Diego Rockets upset Philadelphia 76ers 111 106 Sunday to snap a 17 game losing streak and halt a five game Rockets skid. Will Chamberlain led Philadelphia with 34 points while Hal Greer was held to 12. Detroit topped San Francisco 125 104 without Dave Bing, Chicago beat St Louis 113 107, and Cincinnati edged Boston 107 100 as Oscar Robertson sparked a second half rally.
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San Diego Rockets
Philadelphia 76Ers
W6ers
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Rockets
San Francisco
76Ers
Dar Kosis
Will
Chamberlain
Bill Cunningham
Join Barnhill
Hal Greer
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Chicago Bulls
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Hawks
Cincinnati Royals
Oscar Robertson
Boston Celtics
Sam Jones
Celts
Royals
Philadelphia
Guskas
Barntill Umen
Kim Green
OD Kina
Riche
Ouegen
Harsin Laws
Turner
Petre
Ietea Francisco
Repdace
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Beale
Sloan Tass
Chieaa
Sir Louis
Altendance
Boston
Cincinnati “Towel
Smith Anes
Robreon Besall
Orstog
Lucis Pignes O
Danese Hulick
Wradger
Sainni
Aston
Dave Bing
Detroit
NGA
San Francisco Warriors
Bing
Detroit Ostenpathine Hospital
Pipers Take Eastern Division Lead with 103 92 Win
Charlie Willis scored 33 as the Pittsburgh Pipers rallied from a slow start to beat Denver 103-92, extending their Easter Division lead in the ABA. Willie Somerset led Dallas with 31 as Houston beat the Mavericks 110-83, while New Orleans toppled Oakland 121-111 with Doug Mac and Jackie Moreland leading the Buccaneers at home.
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Charlie Willis
Pittsburgh Pipers
Denver
Pipers
Willie Somerset
Houston Mavericks
Dallas Chapparrals
Charles Beasley
Dallas
New Orleans Buccaneers
Oakland Oaks
Bucs
Doug Mac
Jackie Moreland
Pritarubg
Siecrell
Heyman
Teaitton Ain
Fame
Hagan Yee
Holniem
Mreland
Robbins Jones
Idjongs
Tedee Bivins
Bera
New Jersey
Oakland al Housl India
Naat
L A Rugby Club Wins Twin Bill
The Long Beach Reds beat Fullerton 19-8 and the Blacks defeated San Luis Obispo 6-3 in a Sunday doubleheader at DeMille Junior High. Skip Face scored 10 points for the Reds with assists from Ray Ademan Will Bovee and Vance Gage as Los Angeles Rugby Club pushed its season to 14-1-1. Joe Young and John Suttie each scored a try to lead the Red team to its second league win in three games.
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Wits
Reds
Fullerton
Blacks
San Luis ‘Obispo
DeMille
Skip Face
Ray Ademan
Will Bovee
Vance Gage
Joe Young
John Suttie
Red
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