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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1964

Page

12

Fallon Stirs Controversy Over Legion Baseball Tournament

Bob Calkins retires after 17 years amid Fallon’s alleged rule bending in the state American Legion tourney. Fallon used ineligible players including Mickey Faeth of Oakland and faced protests from Las Vegas clubs. Critics accuse locals of rigging matchups while praising sportsmenlike Las Vegas teams and players who upheld conduct.

American Legion Fallon Bob Calkins Las Vegas Post No. 8 Legion Hall Calkins Las Vegas Legion Fidel Castro United States Oakland Calif Bob Lassiter Mickey Faeth Gene Fullmer Mormon Tabernacle Choir Provo Utah Faeth Diablo Junior College Reno Sonny Liston Brian Karn Jim Gunner Dunes Dodgers The Dunes Vern Dixon Keith Bailey Pete Summerbell Carl Wojciechowski Teke Johnson Dennis Rechel Rechel Jim Feeney Steve Ferrand Las Vegas Post Ferrand Shafer Lassiter

Gary Player credits diet and exercise for golf success

South African golfer Gary Player attributes his results to a strict routine of diet and exercise. He travels constantly and follows a no sugar, no bread plan with steak fruit and vegetables, plus 70 fingertip pushups daily. He also supports Billy Graham's teachings and predicts golf will be the world’s top sport in five years.

Albany N.Y UPI Gary Player Player Billy Graham America

Soviet Track Coach Sees Real Chance to Beat U S in Tokyo

Moscow reports Gavriil Korobkov says Russia may top America in track at Tokyo Olympics and views West Germany as a strong contender for first in unofficial team standings. He notes adjustments to Tokyo conditions and predicts Russia will pick its Olympic squad after the national championships. He cites Bolotnikov Tsybulenko Ponomaryeva Zybina Lusis Arsenov and Shchelkanova as hopefuls.

Moscow UPI Gavriil Korobkov Russia America Physical Culture and Sport Pyotr Bolotnikov Viktor Tsybulenko Nina Ponomaryeva Galina Zybina Janis Lusis Viktor Arsenov Tatyana Shchelkanova

American Golf Classic Next Stop for Tour Pros

The fourth annual $50,000 American Golf Classic starts Thursday at Firestone Country Club Akron with 84 pros and seven amateurs. Notables include Palmer Nicklaus Gary Player Lema and Nichols aiming for $7,500 top prize and $125,000 in bonuses.

Akron, Ohio Lpi Firestone Country Club Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Tony Lema Bobby Nichols Nicklaus Julius Boros Gene Littler Tommy Bolt Palmer Ken Venturi

Sugar Ray Robinson Lands in Southampton Ahead of Glasgow Bout

Sugar Ray Robinson 43 arrives in Southampton from the liner France and heads to London then Scotland for a September 2 middleweight clash in Glasgow with Mick Leahy. He travels with two sparring partners and his own barber and says he looks forward to seeing Scotland.

Southampton England UPI Sugar Ray Robinson France London Scotland Glasgow Mick Leahy Robinson

Municipal Baseball Federation Awards Dinner Set

The Municipal Baseball Federation will hold its annual Awards Dinner Tuesday in the rotunda of the Convention Center. Dinner at 7:00 PM. Awards will honor winners and runners-up in all 1964 baseball leagues plus sportsmanship trophies. Tickets available at the Pula Memorial Center.

The Municipal Baseball Federation Pula Memorial Center 5Th and Bonan-za

American John Cramer Sets Scottish All-Comers Vault Record

John Cramer of the United States vaulted 15-8 1 4 inches to beat the Scottish all-comers mark at the Highland Track and Field Games in Edinburgh. The meet was slowed by rain. Mike Larrabee matched the games record in the 100 yard dash with 9.7 seconds, Bill Harden won the 120 yard hurdles in 14.5, Olan Cassell took the 440 yard dash in 47.4, and Otis Burrell cleared 6-8 in the high jump.

Edinburgh Scotland UPI John Cramer Cramer Mike Larrabee Ventura Calif Bill Harden Baton Rouge Olan Cassell Houston Tex Otis Burell Los Angeles

Schmidt Lundquist lead Sweden past Philippines in Davis Cup

In Baastad Sweden Ulf Schmidt and Jan Erik Lundquist powered to a 3 0 lead over the Philippines with a 6 3 5 7 6 3 6 3 victory over Juan Jose and Raymondo Deyro. The crowd of 4500 cheered as King Gustaf Adolf VI watched. The win secures a place in the final series to face the Aug 29 31 winner. The final winner meets the United States in Cleveland in September.

Sweden Philippines Ulf Schmidt Jan Erik Lundquist Schmidt Lundquist Juan Jose Raymondo Deyro United States Cleveland Deyro Jose Gustaf Adolf VI McKinley San Antonio Tex Ralston Bakersfield Calif Ito Chile

Walk Trail Outdoor Tips for Walleye Marker Fishing

Locate a school of walleyes then place a marker such as a plastic jug with weight and fish around it. The guide emphasizes marking locations to improve chances in fishing.

Suckers With Small Spinners Lure Walleye Anglers

Anglers report small spinner lures are effective bait for walleye on local waters. The tactic draws strikes from multiple fish and supports strong catches as season improves. A veteran guide notes gear selection and presentation adjustments boost hookup rates.

USLTA Tourney doubles picks headlined by Ralston McKinley

Chestnut Hill Mass UPI The USLTA national doubles tournament opens with top seeds Dennis Ralston and Chuck McKinley and Margaret Smith and Lesley Turner favored to win at Longwood Cricket Club Over 250 players enter eight day event featuring men's and women's doubles senior doubles father and son and women's singles Current titleholders expected to compete Australia and Mexico seedings noted with several Americans in strong positions

Chestnut Hill Mass UPI Tennis Association Dennis Ralston Chuck McKinley Margaret Smith Lesley Turner Longwood Cricket Club Maria Benno Brazil Robyn Effern Australia Miss Smith Carole Caldwell Graebner Beechwood Ohio Nancy Richey Dallas Carol Hanks Justina Bricka St. Louis Gardnar Mulloy Bill Talbert Froehling Charlotte Lee Kay Hubbell Baba Lewis

Paradise Golf Tourney Opens With Mixed Best Ball Format

Paradise Valley Country Club hosts a mixed best ball of foursomes starting at 7 30 a m with a shotgun start at the Paradise Valley course Brunch will follow. Pairings list players in numbered groups with several Open spots remaining and multiple names including Nugent Ludwig Thomas and Aron among others.

Paradise Valley Country Club Paradise Valley Golf Course

British record set by rookie shark angler in Falmouth

In Falmouth England William Rogers 23 set a British record by landing a 476 pound shark on his first shark fishing trip. In Detroit Michigan center Bob Whitlow of the Lions says he wants to become a racing driver after his NFL career ends.

Falmouth England UPI Great Britian William Rogers Detroit Bob Whitlow Detroit Lions National Football League

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