Foster Favored Over Tiger In Light Heavy Title Bout
New York writer Murray Rose notes Dick Tiger, 38, defender from the Republic of Biafra, faces 29-year-old challenger Bob Foster in a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden. Foster holds a 58-15-3 record with 26 knockouts and is a 12-5 favorite. The bout is set for 9:30 p.m. EDT with a 15,000 crowd hoped for and $150,000 gate. Tiger defends title for the third time since winning it in 1966.
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Murray Rose
NEW York
Dick Tiger
Bob Foster
Foster
Washington
Republic of Biafra
Sports Network
the Garden
Tiger
Chickie Ferrara
Air Force
Jose Torres
Epstein Returns to Minors After Demotion
Mike Epstein who boycotted after Baltimore demotion is back in the minors with the Buffalo Bisons. The Washington Senators’ trade, made after he refused to report to another IL club, sent him to Buffalo where he vows to play his way back. Epstein, hitting .099 in 91 at bats with 26 strikeouts, has battled an elbow injury but aims to prove himself.
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Washington
Mike Epstein
Baltimore
Epstein
Buffalo
Washington Senators
Jim Lemon
California
Arcadia Tracksters Claim Frosh-Soph Title in Wisconsin Meet
Arcadia swept the Coulee Frosh-Soph meet at Onalaska with 50 points, Trempealeau second, Onalaska third. Eichmann won the 100 and 220. Mulder led high jump and mile. Holmen featured in several events.
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Onalaska
Wis
Arcadia
Trempealeau
Eichman
Holmen
Mulder
Trempeareau
Bangor
Gale-Ettrick
Melrose-Mindoro
West Salem
Malisczewski
Eichmann
Grieve
Sonsalia
Beron
Anderson
Benrud
Thill
Haak
Bisek
Tschann
Amann
Jackson
Mickelson
Smith
Walton
Daffinson
Newmann
Mashak
Barnitz
Oines
Small
Hil- Wig
Burton
Hilton
Hanen
Klink
Lakey
Baardoth
Bergh
George
Gale- Ettrick
Horse Show Slated in Black River Falls
A gymkhana and horse show will be held June 2 at Lazy Acres in Black River Falls. The event features relays races jumping figure eights and novelty acts with ribbons and trophies for participants. Graham and Cleo Thayer lead the organizing team.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Lazy Acres
Graham
Cleo Thayer
Lunn McLendon Share Golfing Lead in Memphis Open
Jim Lunn and B R McLendon shot five under par 65 to lead the Memphis Open after the first round. McLendon 22, fresh from Southeastern Conference titles, left early with a 69 for rivals trailing. Palmer, Nicklaus and Mayer sit near the top as play continues.
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Bob Lunn
Lunn
B. R. McLendon
Memphis, Tenn
Joan
McLendon
Jim Lunn
Sacramento
Calif
Palmer
Amy
Jack Nicklaus
Roush and Hulick Win at La Crosse Country Club Golf
Mrs. W. Roush and Mrs. P. Hulick tied with 30 points to share top honors in the Ladies 18 hole class A pro event. Handicap based scoring awarded bogey one par two birdie three. Mrs. R. Schueler and Mrs. R. Johnson posted 39 points in class B. Mrs. M. Schirmacher won the nine hole event with 19 points.
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W. Roush
P. Hulick
la Crosse Country Club
Mmes. R. Schueler
R. Johnson
M. Schirmacher
Mmes. D. Snyder
F. Skemp
Sapit Signs with Oakland Oaks of ABA
Helena Montana based college basketball standout Tony Sapit signed a contract on Thursday to join the Oakland Oaks in the American Basketball Association.
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Helena
Mont
Carroll
Tony Sapit
Oakland Oaks
American Basketball Association
Pro Football Owners Face Player Strike Threat
NFL owners were set to present their economic position as players threaten no football without a new contract. Negotiations broke with players demanding $15,000 minimum, $500 per game for preseason, and a $5 million annual pension fund payment.
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New York
National Football League
NFL Players’ Association
Mands
Dan Shulman
NFL
Shulman
John Gordy
Detroit Lions
Tthe
Horses Ousted On Dope Charge
Massachusetts tracks report traces of butazolidin in winning horses at Berkshire Downs. Stewards suspend two trainers after Nashua Breeze and We Salute victories. We Salute trainer Edward Hess pleads innocent to illegal possession of a hypodermic needle. bail set at 500 dollars.
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Dancer
Boston
Peter Fuller
Sandy Koufax
Whitey Ford
Bute
Massachusetts
Berkshire Downs
Hancock
Nashua Breeze
We Salute
Fred Elliott
Lakeville
Mass
Edward E. Hess III
Lancaster
Berkshire County District
Ten Drivers Break World 600 Record
In Charlotte on Wednesday ten World 600 trial drivers all beat a six mile average track record of 154.877 mph. Connie Allison led with 159.222 mph in a Ford earning pole position and $1,500 plus $500 for the record. The 600 stock car race is set for Sunday at 12 30 p m EDT.
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Charlotte
N.C
Connie Allison
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Space Conditioning
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R. H. Sikes
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Jack McGowan
Larry Mowry
Quality Discount Department Store
Wisconsin
Tsao
Copeland Ave
Mmes. Roush, Hulick
OAKS
Ghiaimenging
Piper
Viking Aviation
la Crosse
Mercury
Hosch Marine Sales
New Albin, Iowa
Marine Propulsion
Kiekhaefer Mercury
Fond du Lac
Brunswick Corp
Kiekhaefer Mercury of Canada
Kiekhaefer Mercury of Australia Pty. Ltd
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