Emile Griffith Captures Welterweight Title Third Time
Emile Griffith defeats Luis Rodriguez to win the world welterweight title for a third time at the Garden. Grief and jubilation mix as Griffith’s mother disrupts the scene while Clancy escorts him away.
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Tony Rossi
Joe Armstrong
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Apollo
Benny Paret
Paret
Benny
Griffith Retains Title In Nine Round Fight
Rodri гuez defended his title for 79 days before Griffith, with an eye abrasion, argued the later rounds proved his superior body work. Griffith denied trailing, insisting he kept the pressure and believed the fight was his after round six. The exchange ended with mixed signs of resolve and uncertainty in the dressing room.
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New York
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Bettors
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Cubs Rally Past Pirates 6-5 in 10th for Fourth Straight Win
Andre Rodgers bases loaded single with one out in the 10th capped a 13 hit Cubs attack, scoring Ellis Burton to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5. Don Elston earned his third win for Chicago as Joe Gibbon took the loss.
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Outdoor Tips Plan in Advance to Prevent Delays
A brief urging readers to prepare ahead for outdoor activities to minimize delays mistakes and panic. The note emphasizes planning schedules equipment and routes to ensure smoother experiences outdoors.
Federation Backed by Big Six in Athletic Reform
The Big Six conference members expressed strong support for the federations steering control of American athletes. At their spring meeting they endorsed federations across track and field basketball gymnastics and baseball. New leadership includes Dr Rixford Snyder as president Stan Bates as secretary and Pete Newell as treasurer.
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Speaking of Boats Propeller Functions and Selection
Ken Whitteker answers reader questions on propeller design features blade counts and materials and how diameter pitch and clearance affect performance The column covers choosing outboard motors by features versus performance and includes practical tips on fuel tank extensions boat stern flooding and propeller hull clearance in plain safety minded prose.
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Notre Dame to Sacrifice Swift Backs for Defense
Notre Dame plans to emphasize defense and size for 1963 under interim coach Hugh Devore. He notes Denis Szot may be the top quarterback with John Huarte backing him, while backs Jim Snowden and Paul Costa expect to be ready after summer school.
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Chicago
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Paul Costa
Muni Baseball Junior League Details At Municipal Field
In a municipal junior league game at Municipal Field the action featured players Blackwell Wallace and Schwartier, with Wallace driving in runs and Schwartieger contributing. Don Eaholtz, Shortslieve, and Mike Brooks also appeared, with Bruce Jones credited on two bases. DK designation noted for several players including Rabinowitsh Peterson and Baker.
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Schwartieger
John Eaholtz
Don Shortslieve
Mike Brooks
Bruce Jones
Steve Rabinowitsh
Nordell Peterson
Thomas
Hre-Shortslieve
Steve Baker
Who's Next Manager To Receive Ax
Baseball’s revolving door moves on as Chuck Dressen becomes the 74th manager to be fired since Walt Alston took over the Dodgers in 1954. The piece notes frequent firings across the majors, naming teams and dates, with Phil Wrigley’s Cubs using a head-coaching system to avoid more dumps.
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Bob Scheffing
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Cincinnati Reds
Torborg Wins NCAA Batting Title for 1963 Season
Rutgers star Jeff Torborg tops unofficial 1963 college batting list with a .537 average. Alex Pero of Grambling shines as a sensational pitcher with a 0.00 ERA in 61 innings. Bill Scripture of Wake Forest leads home runs and RBIs amid a triad of top performers. Don Hagen of Occidental shows 12-6 in wins, while Sterling Slaughter of Arizona State logs 154 strikeouts.
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Rutgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
Alex Pero
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Bill Scripture
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Scripture
Rusty Wamsley
Don Hagen
Occidental
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Arizona State
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