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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1966
Page
17
New York report notes Cassius Clay returns from London with little fanfare. He signs autographs at customs and eyeing next opponent Karl Mildenberger in Frankfurt September 10. Critics say his hype and ego outpace his ring results.
Buster Mathis weighs 250 pounds and tops a boxing card in Freeport New York aiming to extend his unbeaten streak to 11. The card also features Mando Ramos seeking a 25th straight win in Los Angeles. Other bouts list Harold Richardson Elliott Miller and Milo Calhoun with various opponents across six cities.
Brian London said at his Blackpool home that Cassius Clay was just too good but he will continue boxing and aims to reclaim the British and Empire titles. He pledged he will not be world champion but will keep fighting.
The majors announce a free agent draft for American Legion players aged 17 or older in 1966 to be held Wednesday August 24 in Chicago. Kansas City Athletics pick first, followed by the New York Mets, with other teams drafting in reverse 1965 standings.
Del Mar posts a list of entries with numbers for horses and jockeys such as Bright Speed ridden by R Olguin and Electro Kaa ridden by A Pineda. Other names include Surgeon General and American Ruler, with several trainers and connections noted.
Del Mar card shows first race for 2 year olds won by King Bio ridden by Pineda with Enchanted Land second. Purses listed for top placements and payoffs for the Daily Double 54.20. Other races feature Mihaio Jimmer's Doll and Xeonnle Boy among notable entries with multiple also ran and scratch notes.
Thirty years ago a lanky high school sensation joined the San Diego Padres at Lane Field. Ted Williams, nicknamed the Lamb, impressed coaches and veterans, endured rookie pranks, and began a Hall of Fame career in Cooperstown as teammates recalled his early dressing room arrival.
Mrs Gordon Street Jr of Chattanooga shot 76 to take a one stroke lead in the opening round of the 66th U S Women's Amateur at Sewickley Heights Golf Club. Barbara McIntyre and several others followed at 77 and 78 as 113 entrants faced a tough 6130 yard course.
Suncoast Sports Group Inc secretary treasurer Charles H. Proper sues the Dolphins claiming they breached a $5,000 annual payment and underwriter agreement by relocating their St. Petersburg camp to Boca Raton. He says the team moved to Boca Raton after agreeing on the deal and has refused the July 5 payment.
Erika Schinegger, 18, farm girl from Agsdorf, Carinthia, won the women’s downhill at Portillo Chile for Austria with a 1 32.63 clocking on the 2360 meter course. French duo Goitschel and Famose took runner up spots as Schinegger spoiled a French victory mood. American entries included Suzanne Chaffee fifth and Jean Saubert 11th. A concussion accident during the men’s downhill left Walter Falk hospitalized in Santiago, showing signs of recovery.
The National Amateur Athletic Union bobsled committee released a 10 man squad for the 1967 World Championships in Grenoble France. The group plans to compete with new American equipment and eyes the 1968 Olympics. Boris Said Jr. of Waccabue NY along with Mike Duprey Saranac Lake NY Howard Clifton Troy NY and James Crall Troy NY will race in the two man bobsled.
Vicente Saldivar, the world featherweight champ, fought with impaired vision and survived a critical round to edge Mitsunori Seki in a 15 round decision in Mexico City. Judges wide margins credited Saldivar with the victory as Seki’s switch hitting tested the champion throughout the bout.
New York Rangers set opening night against the Chicago Black Hawks on October 19 and announce their final Madison Square Garden season before moving to the new arena next year. Eighteen home games on Sundays. 23 back to back sets planned, compared with 26 last year.
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