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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1965

Page

18

Meadow Court Wins Irish Sweepstakes Derby at Curragh

Meadow Court, ridden by Lester Piggott, surged through the rail to win the Cur rragh Derby by two lengths in the 100th Irish Sweepstakes. Bing Crosby, who owns a third of Meadow Court, celebrated as Max Bell and Frank McMahon shared in the purse. The crowd neared 190000 as American entries faltered, and ABC-TV carried the race live to the United States.

Dublin Ireland Meadow Court Curragh Bing Crosby Max Bell Frank McMahon Calgary Alta Lester Piggott England Piggott Roy Moore Offerralls Convamore Lord Donoughmore Crosby Bing Paddy Prencergast Bell McMahon Balfour John McShaine Philadelphia Ballymoss U.S

Jackie Fields Seeks Return to Ring With Amateurs

Former world welterweight champ Jackie Fields plans a comeback in amateur boxing to fund a U S team for the Maccabiah Games in Tel Aviv August 23 to 31. He will coach from the Tropicana but needs about ten thousand dollars from a Las Vegas fundraising dinner. Fields blames modern boxing for his loss of interest and laments the sport’s fading camaraderie.

Brian Greenspun SUN Sports Jackie Fields Fields Hotel United States Tel Aviv Israel Tropicana Las Vegas

Ralston Advances to Tennis Quarterfinals in Bakersfield

American hopeful Ralston joined Marty Riessen and Allen Fox in the men's singles quarterfinals as the U S boosted its survivors against Australia. Riessen overwhelmed Bob Howe 6 2 6 2 6 1 and Allen Fox upset Nicola Pietrangeli 5 7 7 5 6 4 6 2 while Emerso n beat Fletcher 10 8 4 6 3 4.

Bakersfield Calif Roy Emerson Marty Riessen Evanston Ill Alien Fox Los Angeles U.S Riessen Bob Howe Allen Nicola Pietrangeli Italy Rafael Osuna Mexico Arthur Ashe Jr Keith Diepraam South Africa James McManus Berkeley Nancy Richey United States Rosemary Delaford Britain Justina Bricka St. Louis Monique Salfati France Julie Heldman New York Jill Cliff Drysdale John Newcombe Australia Emerson Diepraam Ralston Drysdale Fox Osuna Stolle Koch Fletcher

Turbo Jet Wins Longfellow Handicap at Monmouth Park

Turbo Jet 2nd, owned by John McShaine, surged in the stretch to beat Powhatan's Chieftain by a half length in the 14th Longfellow Handicap at Monmouth Park. The turf race carried 12 350 with 26 542 on hand as Turbo Jet 2nd paid 4.20 2.60 2.40 and earned 14 527 for the victory.

Oceanport N.J UPI Turbo Jet John McShaine Balfour Curragh Monmouth Park Powhatan Chieftain Polly Jet

Ralston’s Broken Racquet At Wimbledon

Dennis Ralston stood bewildered on center court as Sangster’s cannonball shattered his racquet during a doubles match with Ham Richardson of Dallas against English duo Mike Sangster and Bobby Wilson. The forceful serve from Sangster ended Ralston’s racquet in a dramatic moment.

Dennis Ralston Ralston Bakersfield Calif Ham Richardson Dallas Mike Sangster Bobby Wilson Sangster

Senators Clinch 12-7 Rally Over Red Sox

Washington Senators exploded for five runs off Dick Radatz to beat Boston 12-7. Radatz dropped to 6 losses as Boston pitchers yielded 13 hits to the Senators who aimed to avenge Friday’s comeback by Radatz.

Ington Senators Boston Dick Radatz Red Sox Senators Radatz Washington Jones McMinn Ysimski Montilla Howard Thoms Cagiiro King Tittman Morehd Zimmer Earley Nixon Koplitz Schiing Ortega Brumiy Totis E—Earley Op-Washington McMullen Brinkman Petroceili Hr—Kirkland Conignaro Petro Morehead Radotz Bolk — Earley Zinwner

Aaron Paces Braves Past Reds 2 1

Aaron homered and drove in Milwaukee’s only other run as the Braves held Cincinnati to one run after the first inning. Boss Johnson pitched a complete game scattering six hits as Milwaukee snapped a skid with the 2 1 victory over the Reds.

Aaron Braves Cincinnati Johnson Reds Tommy Harper Frank Robinson Milwaukee Joe Torre McCool Frank Bolling Cimeinnett Gcline Pinson Boling Ronson Colemm Torres O.jansn Jones Cf Edwards Oliver Crees Minns Jovy O Wéwess Samsky Totels Fastwounee Ites

Car Ad Promotes Roaring Sixties Plymouths at Boulder Highway

A compact auto advertisement touts stylish roaring sixty five Plymouths for sale at 3115 Boulder Highway calling 737 2272. It emphasizes performance flair and local dealership availability.

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