Rams switch Baker to halfback for Rams
Los Angeles Rams announce quarterback Terry Baker, 1962 Heisman winner, will move to halfback. Baker, currently the team's fourth fastest man and weighing 205 pounds after training, seeks to prove his blocking and running value as Roman Gabriel remains the No. 1 QB.
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Venturi Climbs to Fifth in Golf Earnings Stand
Ken Venturi vaulted from seventh to fifth in the PGA money list after winning the American Golf Classic in Dunedin. He earned 7500 for the Classic, bringing his total to 53840.24 dollars. Jack Nicklaus leads with 99117.83 dollars, Arnold Palmer 93743.37, Gary Player 52949.54, and Juan Rodriguez 46728.85.
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British group urged ban on Clay Liston rematch
Teddy Waltham, board secretary, says a return bout would be undesirable for boxing. He notes the first Miami fight was unsatisfactory and calls for the ban across affiliated states. WBA convention at Norfolk Aug 26-30 will consider the rematch's advisability.
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Passing Barrage New York Eagles Game Report
Davey O'Brien of the Philadelphia Eagles attempted 60 passes against Washington on December 1, 1940, with 33 intercepted. The game highlighted the aerial contest between the teams and O'Brien's passing workload.
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Golf field thins as World Open practice hits Oakland Hills
About 100 of the 155 entrants worked out at Oakland Hills in Birmingham Michigan for the Carling World Open practice. Bernard Hunt posted the day’s low score with 68 while Sam Snead Art Wall Jr and amateur Deane Reaman withdrew. Top Americans Palmer Nicklaus Lema Venturi largely did not practice as Gary Player led foreign contenders with 72. The $35000 first prize boosts the title’s chase for season money leadership.
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Powell Wrist Injury Not As Serious As First Believed
The Baltimore Orioles announced Boog Powell’s wrist injury is less serious than initially feared. Powell was believed to have a broken wrist and out for about a month, but the prognosis improved yesterday.
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Bonavena Emerges as Promising Contender to Marciano
Oscar Bonavena of Buenos Aires draws rising praise from coach Charley Goldman as a dynamic heavyweight with six straight knockout wins since turning pro in New York last December. Goldman compares him to Rocky Marciano and predicts a world title bid within a couple of years, with Oct Madison Square Garden plans or a London bout as possible next steps.
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Finnish Boxer Olli Maeki Draws With Vicente Derado
In Helsinki at the Ice Stadium Olli Maeki of Finland and Vicente Derado of Argentina fought 12 rounds to a draw in junior lightweight action. Officials initially announced Derado the winner on a split decision before later ruling a draw. No knockdowns, both fighters weighed around 135 and 133 pounds respectively.
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