McClinton rises to Rookie of the Year in AFL season
Curtis McClinton overcame early doubt to rush for 604 yards after replacing injured Jack Spikes, earning AFL Rookie of the Year honors and MVP at the All Star game. Hank Stram credited his coach with building confidence as McClinton prepares for a preseason home opener vs Buffalo.
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Liston Compared With Boxing Greats In Size And Speed
The article weighs Sonny Liston against historic champions like Sullivan Johnson Dempsey Louis and Marciano noting Liston’s 83 inch reach speed and 25 knockouts in 36 bouts. Dempsey says the monster could beat anyone while discussing how Clay might fare, highlighting Liston’s potential dominance and questions about rival prospects.
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Liston
Johnson
Dempsey
Marciano
Las Vegas
Sullivan
Jim Corbett
No Link Seen Between Officer Death and Kansas City Probe
Kansas Attorney General William M. Ferguson said no connection has been shown between the inquiry into the Kansas City police department and the fatal shooting of Sgt. Harry V. Hedrick in Topeka. Hedrick, 47, was killed while questioning a man. he had testified in a case accusing John J. Theroff of beating a prisoner during Theroff’s tenure as police chief.
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Atty
William M. Ferguson
Harry V. Hedrick
Hedrick
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Theroff
Ferguson
Gonzales Sees U S Capable In Davis Cup Tie
Pancho Gonzales, U S Davis Cup coach, believes the United States can sweep Mexico 5-0 in the zone semi final after spotting and correcting a serving twist in Dennis Ralston. He said he trained with Ralston for a week and noted the adjustment Monday.
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Pancho Gonzales
Mexico
Dennis Ralston
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Gonzales
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Gonzales weighs coaching switch and U S team aim
The tennis great reflects on nearly taking Mexico’s job last year and explains his preference for coaching the United States. He notes his dual heritage and says Mexico’s loss last year motivates him to help the U S reclaim the cup. He believes the U S has the world’s best team and wants to stay with them.
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