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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1962

Page

21

The Destroyer Defends Crown At Cashman Field Fight

The Destroyer meets Cowboy Dick Hutton in a two hour card ring event at Cashman Field. A ten foot chicken wire barrier surrounds the ring to restrain the wrestlers. Cecil Payne heads the California Wrestling Association as referee. The card opens at 8:30 with Mike Sharpe versus Ty Colt in the semi windup. Omar Ojo against Hans Herrmann and Hardy Kruskamp versus Vic Garcia follow.

Destroyer Rassling Dick Hutton Cashman Field Champ Bill Miller Joaquin Bralo Sunfoto Cecil Payne Alifornia Referees’ Wresting Association Tees Mike Sharpe Ty Colt Omar Ojo Hans Herrmann Hardy Kruskamp Vick Garzia

Indians Recall Tyriver Move Funk to Salt Lake Club

Cleveland recalls pitcher Dave Tyriver from Salt Lake City in the Pacific Coast League and optioned reliever Frank Funk to the same club. Tyriver had a 5-5 record in Salt Lake. Funk was 1-1 with the Indians, mostly in relief.

Cleveland UPI Theveland Indians Dave Tyriver Salt Lake City Pacific Coast Ague Rank Funk Tyriver Salt Lake Funk Indians

Griffith Moyer Set For Tacoma Rubber Match

Welterweight champion Emile Griffith and middleweight contender Denny Moyer trained for their nationally televised 10 round non title bout at the Tacoma Sports Arena. Griffith favored 6-5 as promoters expect about 3,500 spectators and a $10 000 gate.

Tacoma Wash UPD Emile Griffith Denny Moyer Tacoma Sports Arena Griffith New York Gil Clancy Moyer Portland Ore Denny George Parnassus Los Angeles Anigo Luchesi Parnassus Albert D. Rosellini Washington Emile Mark Paul Pender Pender Brookline Mass National Boxing Assn Gene Fullmer West Jordan Utah

One Best Countseeking Favorites in Stratage Springs Races

The field features Kings Idyl Hest Partay Hoist Him Aboard and Pan Dancer among entries in Stratage Springs. Notable names include Kings idéol Bir Gay Might and Marn Chubasquite Shawnee Mission Hom Him Aboard and B. Major. Rivalries and odds are listed for a busy racing card at LINCOLN DOWNS and ATLANTIC CITY venues.

Kings Idéol Bir Gay Might and Marn Chubasquite Shawnee Mission B. Major Bentida Adam Henry Syl Heavenby Nutt - Mochelly

Ford Seeks New X Rays For Pitching Arm

Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford underwent X rays at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota to compare with images from four years ago. The visit follows Ford’s 5 2 victory over the Twins in Minneapolis where New York is in a series with Minnesota.

Rochester Minn Whitey Ford New York Yankees Mayo Clinic Ford Minneapolis T. Paul Yankees Twins A_ clinic Yankee Ralph Houk Minneapolis

Dorow Traded to Buffalo in AFL-NFL Exchange

The New York Titans trade quarterback Al Dorow to the Buffalo Bills for Johnny Green and safety Bill Atkins. Atkins injury in Wednesday night’s game makes the trade conditional on recovery. Dorow, 31, was Titans top quarterback since 1960 and Sports brief notes his pro and college pedigree.

New York Titans Buffalo Bills Bills al Dorow Johnny Green Bill A Atkins Saban Boston Patriots Atkins Dorow Michigan State Titans

Moore to defend title in Helsinki 15 round clash

Tab Moore meets Finland's OU Maki in Helsinki Olympic Stadium for Moore 11th title defense. Moore, 41 years old and 62 pro bouts, is a solid favorite over the unranked Maki, Europe’s amateur champ turned pro with 8-1-1 in 10 fights. If Maki wins a Stockholm rematch is planned.

Helsinki Davey Moore Finland OU Maki Olympic Stadium Scandinavia Moore Maki Moore Columbus Maki Europe Ellis Ask

Coker Returns From Air Force

Philadelphia Phillies announce catcher Jim Coker will be discharged August 26 and rejoin the team immediately. He has served since November 17 at Jinker AFB Oklahoma and is on the National Defense Service list granting a 15 day evaluation period. Coker has worked out with Oklahoma City in the American Association and last played for the Phillies in 1961.

Philadelphia Phillies Jim Coker Air Force Jinker Afb Oklahoma Coker National Defense Service Phils Oklahoma City Buffalo

Argentine Trotter Thomas Atkyns Aims For Roosevelt International

Owner-trainer Con stancio Formia says three-time Argentine champion trotter Thomas Atkyns will win the Roosevelt International 50 000 race if the horse handles the long flight from Buenos Aires. Formia arrived with his sons Oneida and Hermes noting the horse may debut on the track soon after arrival. The aging champion would be the oldest in the field, with possibilities for the Challenge Cup and Richelieu races later in August.

New York UPD Constancio Formia Thomas Atkyns Buenos Aires Rived Oneida Hermes Formin Roosevelt Richelieu

Equalization AFL Draft Sees Key Picks By Divisional Champs

The AFL completed its three day equalization draft with San Diego and Houston each taking one player. San Diego drafted guard Buzz Guy from Denver while Houston selected tackle Buffalo Napier from Dallas. Denver added five picks, Dallas three, and Oakland and Houston two each, with Buffalo Roson and San Diego one each. San Diego, Houston, Buffalo, Dallas, Boston, and Denver each lost several players. New York Titans had no change.

Dallas, Tex Chargers Buzz Guy Denver Houston Tackie Buffalo Napier Dallas Oakland Buffalo Roson San Diego Buffalo Boston New York Titans

Exhibit A Sets Saratoga Track Record in Stakes Victory

Exhibit A powered to a seven length win at Saratoga in the Promise Hardies Stakes. The mare paid $2.70 for a win and paid $2.60 and $2.50 in the place and show spots as the field disputed the $13 925 purse.

Saratoga Springs, NY UPI Exhibit A Saratoga

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