Olympic cage stars spark debates on pro level clash
U S Olympic basketball team drew praise and sharp doubt from coaches and experts. Gerald Tucker praised amateur success in Australia while Vern Mikkelsen and John Kundla questioned pro league readiness and future in a potential all star exhibition to fund the Olympic program.
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Machen Offered Title Path After Easy Victory
Syracuse报道指出 heavyweight Eddie Machen在击败 Johnny Summerlin 10 回合 unanimous 决胜后，被国际拳击俱乐部提出与 Tom Jackson 的对决作为争取与 Floyd Patterson 交锋的踏脚石。经纪人 Sid Flaherty 可能需几日决定，Machen 的 counter punching 展现使他成为对手的强劲对手。
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Russia Leads In Olympic Action With Gymnastics Edge
In Melbourne Russia gains on the United States in unofficial Olympic point standings after sweeping early gymnastics and greco-roman wrestling medals. Russia wins the team title in men's gymnastics. Victor Tchourkarine captures the all around. Australia’s Dawn Fraser aided by a relay record in women’s swimming. US protest over Capilla diving gold noted amid mixed results.
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Olympic diving and swimming results and a Topeka budget hearing
The report notes an Olympic result where a swimmer clocked 1 02 2 in an unspecified event and cites Fran McKinney of Indianaapolis finishing third while Capilla led a disputed diving final. Masaru Furukawa set a 2 34 7 Olympic record in the men's 200 meter breaststroke. The United States failed to reach the final. In Topeka a budget hearing captured Gov elect George Docking asking if most Boys Industrial School residents come from lower income families, with superintendent Jack Pulliam confirming the trend and a lighthearted exchange with Rep. Robert Anderson about military school attendance.
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Jeep Contract Signed for Indonesian Air Force
Jakarta reports Prime Minister Ali Sastroamidjoni said he has signed a contract to buy 550 jeeps from the Soviet government for the Indonesian air force.
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