Chicago plants sold off amid speculative buys
A fragmentary report notes Chicago plant assets being sold amid uncertain market conditions. Details are unclear but indicate liquidations or disposals tied to broader financial pressures.
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1966
Page
19
A fragmentary report notes Chicago plant assets being sold amid uncertain market conditions. Details are unclear but indicate liquidations or disposals tied to broader financial pressures.
A speculative list by A S Doc Young envisions Floyd Patterson quitting fighting as a final dream of finishing as a winner. It imagines Satchel Paige coaching a major league pitching staff and Hank Aaron challenging .400 with a home run chase while Eckert recruits Negro and Latin American aides. Other items include Brandeis coaching debut, Wilt Chamberlain owning an NBA team, Doby in MLB work, Moore returning to boxing as promoter, and Liston in peak form ready for heavyweight contention.
Defending champion Ali Miller of Whittier California sped up the Devin Cobra to win a race held at Manitou Springs Colorado. Miller led the field to secure victory in the world’s highest automobile event.
Miller drives to first in the unlimited sports car class finishing the 12.42 mile course in 13:53.6 to claim the overall crown. Dan Morgan follows in a Lotus Ford with 13:59.9 and Bill Daniels clocks 14:06.4 in a Corvette. Ron Dykes fails to finish while Ted Trevor wins the 30ccor-less engine class in a Volksvair with 15:43.5.
National and American League leaders are listed for home runs RBIs runs batted in and decisions. Notable names include Aaron Braves Mays Giants Robinson Orioles Kaline Tigers Perry Knowles Koufax and Marichal with leading totals across positions.
Soviet coach Gavril Korobkov said Russia will send a younger squad to the Los Angeles dual track meet with the United States, aiming to be stronger than last year. He downplayed Znamensky Memorial results, calling the USA match more important than the Olympics and noting no surprises in Kiev performances. Tass suggested Alyabyev and Komleva may join the team while Arkhipchuk could be dropped.
Ten of the world’s fastest roadsters compete at Stardust International Raceway in Las Vegas for the Super Roadster Riot. Dale Lewis drives the 1958 392 Chrysler fuel altered with nitro and alcohol, while Harrell and Borsch bring a large nitro alky 480 cubic inch setup with a hydrofoil. Eliminations start at 7:30 p.m. with practice and qualifying 4 to 7, general admission $2, stock entrant $1, and prizes include a Fireball 500 pass and trophies in each class.
Archer, the Bronx bred middleweight contender, meets Emile Griffith for the title at Madison Square Garden on July 13 after a long wait for a championship shot. He vows to win, plans to box or punch, and aims for a knockout if possible.
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