World Bantamweight Title Remains With Harada After Fight
In Tokyo, Harada narrowly retains the world bantamweight crown with a disputed 71-68, 69-69, 69-68 decision over Eder Jofre. The bout drew a record national telecast and gate, with 13,000 fans witnessing a fast, aggressive pace and a bleeding gash above Jofre’s left eye. Harada’s 42nd pro win extends his reign as Jofre suffers first defeat since winning the title.
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London Could Get Title Shot If He Beats Johnson
British heavyweight Brian London, 41, is set for a June 21 rematch with Amos Johnson of Medina Ohio to earn a second chance at Cassius Clay's world title per promoter Lawrie Lewis Johnson is ranked 10th by Ring Magazine for the title. If London wins he would likely challenge Clay later.
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Bill White Lifts Phils to 6-4 Victory Over Mets
Bill White scored three runs including his seventh homer driving Philadelphia Phillies to a 6 4 win over the New York Mets. White broke a 4 4 tie in the fifth with a homer and added an RBI single in the ninth as Cookie Rojas and Richie Allen combined to push runs across after a late walk sequence. Pitcher Ray Herbert earned his first decision of the year in relief of Chris Short as Philadelphia fended off New York who led 4 2 after two innings.
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Kauai King warms up for Belmont Stakes
New York reports Kauai King, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, tuned up at Aqueduct. Trainer Henry Forrest praised the work and said Kauai King showed a steady eighth and mile pace, with jockey Don Brumfield aboard. The plan is return to Chicago, then back to New York for the Belmont prep.
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