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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1962

Page

21

Wright edges Moyer in ten round welterweight decision

Teddy Wright of Detroit defeated Phil Moyer of Portland 10 rounds in a television bout at Madison Square Garden. Wright surged in rounds nine and ten to secure a unanimous decision as Moyer tired. No knockdowns. Wright led on scorecards of 7-6 by United Press International.

New York UPI Teddy Wright Phil Moyer Madison Square Garden Wright Detroit Moyer Portland Ore Denny Ance Phil Teddy Martin Martin al Bert Frank Forbes Teddy Bren Ner Denny Moyer the Garden George Gainford Teddy Jorge Fernandez Emile Griffith The United Press International

Outdoor Roughin It Returns Amid Wildlife Grazing Debate

A revival of Roughin It recounts Nevada ranchers and sportsmen seeking common ground after a National Wildlife Federation critique of grazing fees. The exchange notes private grazing costs and federal leases, praising ranchers for roads, bridges, trails, and emergency aid to hunters while urging collaboration.

Bill Reddie Colorado Entertainment Weekly National Wildlife Federation Livestock Men of the Far West Nevada Tom Kimball The Wildlife Groups Denver Kimball Uncle Sam Cadillac Elko County

Senators Rally Past Indians To Tie For First

The Washington Senators erased a four run deficit to beat Cleveland 8 6 and move into a first place tie with the New York Yankees. Marty Kutyna earned his first win with four scoreless innings of relief as Kim Piersall delivered key support with a clutch double and the decisive late scoring sequence.

Washington UPI Washington Senators Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Marty Kutyna Kim Piersall Uwrachima

World Championship Fast Draw Event Heads to North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas hosts a world championship fast draw tournament June 13 with 100 plus enthusiasts expected. Registrations open Memorial Day weekend at the Bonanza Club with multiple days of practice, walks and draws, and a May 30 to June 2 deadline. Prizes include 1000 for high overall daily scorers and 75 25 10 for top feminine scorers each day, plus team and individual trophies.

North Las Vegas Las Vegas Colts Don French Bonanza Club Igh

LDS Little League Upsets End Unbeaten Streaks

Sixth Ward loses 6-4 to First Ward and 12th Ward falls 6-3 to Fifth Ward as week action reshapes standings. The 14th Ward defeats the Ninth 16-4 and Third 8-2, leaving Fifth and Sixth Ward tied at 3-1 after a month of play.

Robert Seaman Ith Ware Pitth

Three-Way Tie After 54 Holes In 500 Festival Open

Joe Campbell suffers a late penalty on 18th hole of the Speedway course costing a clear lead. He cards a 69 to finish 13 under par 200, tying Billy Casper and Dave Hill for the 54-hole lead in the $50,000 500 Festival Open.

Indianapolis UPI Joe Campbell Billy Casper Dave Hill Speedway Campbell Bob Rosburg Dave Ragan Casper Hill Ind Hilly Casper Es Campbell Dave Mill Billy Collins Jerry Steelamith George Bayer Don Pairfield den January Heh Corts Fem Cloalby My Maxwell Gary Player Brice Crampton Rex Baxter al Balding Mike Owehak Jay Mevert al Gelberger Buster Cupit Tony Lema Jack Burke Paul Harney Frank Phillipe Charles Sitford Brewer Jim Ferrier Hobby Nichols Jack Nicklaus Lionel Hebert Bob Harris Jerry Barber al Johnston Bob Brue Dour A Gern Meee

A's release Grim and promote Gordon Jones

Kansas City Athletics terminate pitcher Bob Grim with an unconditional release and purchase the contract of Gordon Jones from the Portland farm club. Grim appeared in 11 games this season, posting one loss and a 6.23 ERA.

Kansas City, Mo UPI Kansas City Athletics Bob Grim Gordon Jones Portland Grim Athletics

Southern Nevada AAU Track Meet Averages Strong Times

In the second annual Southern Nevada AAU track championships at Rancho High 250 brave competitors faced wind sand and cold. Alan Sullivan led with a 151-3 discus throw while Charles Payton and Billy Koteras posted strong marks in the broad jump and 880. Open Division stars Boggs Shurtliff and Harvey won multiple events as locals dominated many divisions.

Connie Campbell Southern Nevada Amateur Athletic Union Rancho High Oval Connie Nellis Chuck Wenner Bobby Hynson Hallsville Tex Hynson Ken Jones Rancho High Alan Sullivan Boulder City Charles Payton Las Vegas Billy Koteras Nellis Air Force Base Koteras Payton Larry Shurtliff Overton Tom Boggs Henderson

AAU Track Summaries MIDGET GIRLS AND BOYS EVENTS

The record lists midget division results across broad jumps softball throws standing jumps times and distances for girls and boys including Terry Newell Mary Gutowski Karin Kleavin and Michael Newman along with team and event placements. Senior and junior divisions follow with multiple events and names such as Connie Campbell Roberta Radley Judy Fisher Craig Powell Richard Costello Tim Harvey andBecky McEwen among others.

Robert Frazier Craig Powell Las Vegas Frazier Powell Mark Leseberg Boulders City Gary Kelso Terry Newell Mary Gutowski Karin Kleavin Karen Kleavin Michael Newman Gary Ken Reed Connie Campbell Corita Mathison Pergy Janis Haiter Barbara Fowler Phyllis Moats Cotie Mathison Flaine Duffey Patty Reynolds Barbara Nelson Smith Russell Harvey Hamann Jimmy Hunter Kenneth Adams Robert Prazier Douglas Singer Drene Blanchard Dale Stewart Broma Gene Blanchard Rick Bourgact Bruce Humes Dave Lyon Bily Roberts Jack Bowden Billy Roberts Roberta Radiey Isnda Brown Thenelda Hardy Judy Fisher Frances Edwards Linda Brown Vickey House Nancy Depeal Bob Fowler David Scott Gary Blam David Beati Robert Snowden Chuck Legler Craig Swallow Larry Lamson Steve Ashcraft John Pacheco Larry Lamees Richard Costello Chuck Arnett Mike BeRive Fhiseus Dan Davis Mike Lehire Gary Kiann Chuck Legier Bob Fowles Ed Edmond Mike Schivo Skip Mead James Boyd Don Swabb Dean Slade Walter Washington John Minefee Isral Jackson

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