Las Vegas sports figure Shafer plans young athlete camp
Lennie Shafer of the Dunes Hotel plans a Las Vegas summer clinic with Lakers stars Rudy LaRusso Walt Hazzard and Elgin Baylor to mentor local youths. They aim to run a camp in 1967 as a boost for boys seeking college opportunities, with involvement promised by the visiting basketball greats.
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Clay Risks Title for Peanuts in Unfamiliar Ring
Cassius Clay faces George Chuvalo in Maple Leaf Gardens for a controversial fight not recognized as a world title by major bodies. The bout draws 13,000 fans with about 150000 gate, while 40 U S outlets only estimate 350000 in ancillary revenue. Clay weighs 212 to 216 pounds and Chuvalo at 219, with both predicting a knockout as the veteran Toronto venue hosts a rare championship bout.
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Clark Captures Nevada Light Weight Crown In Strip Fight
Las Vegas lightweight Larry Clark defeated Bobby Allen over twelve rounds to win the Nevada light weight title at the Hacienda Hotel rating judges 59-51 59-54 and 59-53. Clark improved to 17 straight wins as NSU senior economics major impressed a near capacity crowd with rapid jabs and sharp follow ups.
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Prep Tennis Gorman Beats Valley 4 2
Paul Simeteys of Gorman defeated Joe Show 6 3 Gary Sanner of Gorman won 6 4 10 8 over Guy Fritz Harry Fritz of Valley beat David Sanner 9 7 5 Tom Kerestes of Gorman defeated Scott Ashlemann 6 4 7 5 David Vala and Gary Peterson split matches 64 75 Cook Rogers of Gorman vs D DuBois and Tim Fain called on darkness Shaw and Ashleman defeated Sanner and Kerestes 462
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Salukis Win Cage Trophy At SIU Banquet
Southern Illinois University received the United Press International small college national basketball championship trophy at its second annual banquet in Carbondale. Athletic director Donald Boydston accepted the prize as Charles R. Cook of WIPE Radio Herrin presented the trophy.
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Hebert Leads PGA Money List After Jacksonville Open
Lionel Hebert holds a narrow lead over Phil Rodgers on the 1966 PGA money list after the Jacksonville Open. Hebert totals 258, and Rodgers 195,910 with Gay Brewer third at 225,377 and Doug Sanders fourth after Jacksonville with 221,240. Top 10 include Frank Beard Arnold Palmer Joe Campbell Mason Rudolph Charles Coody and Jack Nicklaus.
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Cassius Clay Chuvalo Heavyweight Title Fight Set
Facts and figures for the March 29 world heavyweight title bout at Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto. Fighters Cassius Clay and George Chuvalo with records 22 1 and 34 11 2. Estimated crowd 15000 and 250000 viewers, receipts about 510000. Radio Canada only. closed circuit at 37 locations US and Canada.
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Hole-in-One at Paradise Valley Club
Mrs W L Sammy Holst scored her first hole-in-one on the 92 yard 14th hole at Paradise Valley Country Club using an eight iron. She was playing with her husband and the ace was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Max Lidz of Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Holtz are club members.
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Promoters Deny Financial Flop in Boxing Brawl at Gardens
Promoters dispute estimates of the bout’s take attributing about 50 000 locally and up to 75 000 collected with 60 000 to 70 000 more expected. Harold Ballard says past fights brought in 220 000 while television rights may yield less than hoped, with 350 000 maximum from 49 locations and ancillary rights.
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Terrell Seeks Testimony in Grand Jury Boxing Probe
World heavyweight champion Ernest Terrell said he would testify before a federal grand jury probing links between boxing and organized crime. He had been questioned by the FBI and denied ever being managed by Bernard Glickman, who is expected to be a major witness.
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Honor Sisler to be feted during final Busch Stadium games
George Sisler, a .400 hitter with the St. Louis Browns, will be honored by former Cardinals during the last 11 Busch Stadium games. At age 73, Sisler starred in 1920 and 1922 hits, with a .304 career mark for the Browns. He entered the Hall of Fame in 1939 and was AL MVP in 1922 as the Cardinals set a May 12 opener against the Atlanta Braves in the new stadium.
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Regulations Set for Clay Chuvalo Heavyweight Title Fight
Ontario Athletic Commission approves glove choices and scoring rules for Tuesday night bout between Cassius Clay and George Chuvalo. Both camps confirm alternate gloves, head doctor on site, and 8 ounce mandatory pair. Referee and judges to be named before bout.
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