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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1962
Page
21
Australian freestyler Rose, a four time Olympic champion, shattered world marks in the 400 and 800 freestyle and tied the 200, while setting a new American record in the 1500. At 25 by the next Olympics he appears unlikely to quit, predicted to add more medals despite rivals Konrads and Saari.
The American standout Carry Back seeks the Prix L Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in October as Europe’s best meet him on their home ground. His stamina on grass will be tested and a strong Yankee field could challenge, with Art Market and others备 예상.
The piece notes veteran high jumpers like Valeri Proumel and Suc Pettersen challenging John Thomas, who may not regain his world record peak. It observes Thomas struggles in US meets, mentions Olympic context for 1964, and cites other athletes and events across sports and racing.
John Uelses, first to clear 8 feet, planned to enroll at La Salle College this fall. His competition future at La Salle is in doubt due to an AAU suspension over allegedly accepting excessive expenses for a Florida meet last March. The Coast Chapter of AAU said he demanded and received $185 before competing in the Hollywood Relays.
The St. Louis Cardinals announce the recall of 12 players from minor league clubs, including pitcher Ray Sadecki who had been optioned to Atlanta. No one is to report immediately, but some may join St. Louis after minor league seasons or playoffs end. Other recalling names include Ed Bowla, Doug Clemens, Jim Beaucam, Daryl Robertson, Tim McCarver, Clint Stark, Bill Wakefield, Jeff Long, Gerry Buchek, Gary Kolb, Ray Bond, and Von McDaniel.
Mexico's Davis Cup captain Francisco Contreras predicts victory over Sweden in the interzone semi final. He singles out lif Schmidt as Sweden's weak link and notes Mexico City altitude advantages. Matches set for October 19 to 21 at Chapultepec Tennis Club with Mexico training ahead.
Palmer and Snead accepted invitations to represent the United States in the 10th annual International Golf Championship and Canada Cup matches at the Jockey Club in Buenos Aires from November 8 to 11. The host country selected them from a seven-player U S list based on Ryder Cup points and prior wins.
Timir Pinegin of the Soviet Union won the fourth regatta of the 1962 World Star class sailing championships at Cascais Portugal. Pinegin finished just ahead of a large group of American sailors who dominated positions two through ten.
A dense listing of racing selections and horse names across venues including Arlington and Del Mar with numerous entries like One Best Firm Brace Mara Says No Ace Destructor and Victory Beaty. The text compiles bettors picks and horse identifiers without clear event dates or outcomes.
Ellis, a hungry 22 year old from Louisville, meets Detroit's Henry Hank in a one round middleweight on ABC at Freedom Hall. Hank, 27, ranked seventh by Ring, has 72 fights with 15 losses and has over come a tough northern training. Bruner aims for a big win to boost Ellis toward tougher opponents and national recognition.
Top 3-year-old Ridan heads a 13-horse Jerome Handicap field for a $50,000 race at Jerome. Trainer Leroy Jolley will decide whether Aidan starts in Jerome or skips to Monday’s Aqueduct Handicap, matching Carry Back and Jaipur among others in a loaded Labor Day weekend program.
In Porest Hills New York officials of the US tennis championships faced a clerical slip that altered the official naming of the event, reflecting a rare cold war era tension easing moment.
Assemblyman Posin introduced and helped pass key measures including the Narcotics Bill the Child Molester Bill the Elective Office Law the Re-apportionment Bill Industry Bill 422 and the Children and Youth Commission Bill at the last session.
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