Leahy Beats Robinson in Belted Middleweight Bout Verdict Disputed
The Irish challenger Mick Leahy defeated Sugar Ray Robinson in a hard fought middleweight bout refereed by Powell of Wales. Gainsford accused the ruling of bias, demanding a Board of Control review. Robinson, with 13 career losses, showed flashes but was outmatched in a gritty night of clinching and exchanges.
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Torres Brennan TV Scrap Rivalry in Miami TV Taping
James Torres a top four middleweight contender against veteran Brennan in a 10 round televised bout to air on Channel 7 at 10 p.m. in Miami Beach. Torres, 27, from Puerto Rico, has 29 wins in 31 with 22 knockouts, while Brennan brings 58 wins and 29 knockouts in 72 career fights. Torres last defeated Jose Gonzales and Wilbur McClure this year.
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Kalitta drives to 200 mph at Indianapolis raceway
Connie Kalitta of Mount Clemens Michigan powered a class AA dragster to 200 mph at Indianapolis Raceway Park on Thursday. Norm Weekly of Pomona raised his class A record to 197.80 mph in a Chrysler powered car. No records will be recognized until championship eliminations open Saturday.
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Dallas Open Golf Opens With Maxwell Defending Title
Billy Maxwell defends the Dallas Open crown as top money winners show weak turnout. The 1964 field includes Casper and other stars, after Oak Cliff Country Club surrendered sponsor rights in 1963, and the fall tour’s first event in Dallas attracts noted players.
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Santa Barbara Fling Opens Road Season
The Santa Barbara championships kick off the fall road racing season with 250 entries. Debuts include the front wheel drive Platypus by Andre Gessrner and Miles Gupton’s Elatypus powered by a 200 horsepower Porsche. Rivalries form around Gaplon and defending champion Frank Monise as two days of racing unfold with 9 cards and notable racers like Sammy Tanner and Elliott Schulle.
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Atterberry Wins Appeal After Mixup
Veteran 400 meter hurdler Willie Atterberry was added to the entry list for the U S Olympic track and field final trials in Sept. 12 13 after a communication mixup in his appeal. He competed in New York where he placed seventh in 50.5 seconds, tying the fifth and sixth finishers. He previously won USA USSR medals in 1982 and 1969.
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Fridel Cohorn Public Notice for Motorcycle Car Run
Public service notice outlines a Friday car and motorcycle poker run open to all. Event details reference Riverton area, a race at Canty Arboretum, trophies, and a Grand Prize with Ford Mustang. Includes address, contact prompts, and notes on free paved parking and a show with multiple attractions.
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Imported car note shows upturn in U.S. dealerships
Automotive News census data mid‑year 1964 reports 8,229 imported auto dealerships with franchises up from 7,765 last January. VW leads gains, MG Volvo Triumph Renault vary yearly, and the piece notes broader market competition and a curious mention of a new wheel with sausage‑like chambers and built‑in pressure distributor.
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Darlington Labor Meet Ends Day With 250 Delegates
Isaac Goldsmith and Bobby Office of Motor Trade led the field as more than 250 delegates from the U S Europe the Middle East attended the 18th annual two day International Labor meeting at Darlington Raceway. Goldsmith set a top speed of 136.514 mph in a 1964 Plym and Isaac Qalified in a Dodge at 135.588. Sessions focused on unfair practices and orderly marketing procedures under the theme More Cars More Problems. Dutch Miller receives Rotary League prize for the Lifeguard Juniors.
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Softball tournament opens regional action at Buena Park
By FRANK WHITNEY a trip to sunnyvale Calif for the world tourna ment as first prize eight top Southern California softball teams continue play In the Amateur Softball Association regional tournament tonight at Buena Park Bells Field. Tonight's first game at 7 30 pm features Verona 1 0 while Lasche lost to Ramona.
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