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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1962

Page

17

Australians Sweep Rome Tennis Quarterfinals

In Rome, five Australians reached the men’s singles quarterfinals at the Rome International Tennis Tournament. Neale Fraser was upset by Juan Manuel Couder of Spain in a five setter, while Rod Laver Roy Emerson Owen Davidson Warren Woodcock and Marty Mulligan also advanced. Couder faces Pietrangeli next as Laver meets Mulligan Emerson faces Davidson and Jovanovic plays Woodcock.

Rome UPI Neale Fraser Juan Manuel Couder Spain Rod Laver Roy Emerson Owen Davidson Warren Woodcock Marty Mulligan Italy Nicola Pietrangeli Bob Hewitt Boro Jovanovic Fred Stolle Couder Fraser Pietrangeli Hewitt Laver Mulligan Emerson Davidson Jovanovic Woodcock Australia Christian Kuhnke Germany Billy Knight Great Britain Nicola Pilic Yugoslavia Stolle Ken Fletcher Ronny Barnes Brazil Jon Douglas Santa Monica Calif

Harvey wins Norris Trophy for top NHL defenseman 1961-62

Doug Harvey, amid discussions of quitting his player coach role with the New York Rangers, was named the Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s outstanding all-around defenseman for the 1961-62 season. He totaled 83 of 102 points, with Pierre Pilote and Jean Guy Talbot close behind in voting.

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UPI Racing Selections At Aqueduct And Churchill Downs

A compiled list of racing picks across Aqueduct Pimlico Churchill Downs and more. The selections include One Best bets such as Jasper at Aqueduct and DN King at Pimlico, plus multiple parlay and rest bets featuring horses like Running Wolf Big Walt Mo-Daddy and Captain Vic across varied venues and events.

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Gubner Seeks Olympic Spots In Weight Events At NY Meet

New York University sophomore Gary Gubner, a 260-pound shot put standout, considers both weight throwing and lifting for the 1964 U S Olympic team. He set 12 straight meet records including a world indoor mark 64-11 and aims for win No 13 this Saturday.

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Pole Vault Showdown At West Coast Relays In Fresno

Fresno hosts the 36th West Coast Relays as John Ueltses and David Tork vie to become the first to clear 16 feet in the pole vault. Vietnam era era? Not relevant. The meet features Cyrol Burleson Arch] etc. Weather forecast calls for 70 to 80 degrees and light winds as other events aim for world marks in the four mile relay and discus.

Fresno Calif UPI John Ueltses David Tork Velses Cornelius Ben Tucker San Jose State Don Bertoia Washington State Gene Johnson California

Johnson Jones World Light Heavy Title Bout Preview

Harold Johnson, 33, favored 7-5, defends against Doug Jones, 25, in a 15-round world light heavyweight bout at the Arena. TV blackout confines viewing to Philadelphia area. purses exceed $15,000 with Johnson earning about $20,000 plus gate share, Jones about $17,500. Officials require eight counts on knockdowns and strip Archie Moore’s crown relevance noted by sanctioning bodies.

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Mets Stadium Construction Set to Start in Flushing Meadow Park

New York Parks Commissioner Newbod Morris announced that steel work on the municipal stadium in Flushing Meadow Park will begin next Monday. He said the project is on schedule to meet the Mets first home game date in 1963, with the Mets preparing for the 1962 season at the Polo Grounds.

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Mets Farm One Robert Miller

The New York Mets optioned left handed pitcher Robert G. Miller to the Syracuse farm team on a four hour recall. He came from Cincinnati in a midweek deal with Cliff Cook while Don Zimmer went to the Reds. The move frees a roster spot for first baseman Marv Throneberry who joined from Baltimore.

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Jaipur Sets Warmup Pace In Withers Stakes

New York UPI Jaipur, top 3-year-old of 1962 not Derby starter, returns in Aqueducts Withers Stakes. Willie Shoemaker rides the favorite in the mile race to nine starters headlined by Nassau Hall and Green Ticket. Nassau Hall, trainer Mack Miller, is second choice at 5 to 2 and not likely to enter the Preakness or Derby.

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