Finley to Sign Four Year A's Lease Amid AL Turmoil
LA PORTE Ind AP Charles O Finley accepts a four year lease for the Athletics to play in Kansas City after the AL voted 9-1 to pursue his ouster. Finley cites league pressure but faces ongoing conflict over moving and possible legal action as spring training nears. An effigy of KU coach Dick Harp is hanged on campus following KU loss to Kansas State.
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Five Indoor Records May Fall At Big Fight Championships
Kansas City AP report notes five meet records already broken this season as Missouri leads title favorites into the Mun ipal Auditorium meet. Star miler Robin Lingle is figures to win two events, with a 4:03.2 mile and likely the 1000-yard run in 2:11.6. Other contenders from Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Colorado chase league marks in the mile relay, pole vault, and sprint events amid rising drama.
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Ark City Crowned State High School Wrestling Champion
Ark City won the Kansas state high school wrestling meet with 49 points on Saturday. Topeka Highland Park finished second with 31 points, while defending champion Rewan scored 29.
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Chamberlain Sparks Warriors to Narrow Win Over Lakers
Wilt Chamberlain scored the final five points including a three point play and a late jump shot to lift San Francisco to a 109-108 victory over Los Angeles. The win put the Warriors two games ahead of St. Louis and six in front of L.A. in the standings. Philadelphia beat New York 114-105 and Baltimore defeated Detroit 129-104 in other NBA games.
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Eastern Division sees tight race as Bengals edge Royals
Cincinnati stays a game behind Boston after a 107-105 win over Los Angeles while Boston loses 95-88 to St. Louis. New York defeats Detroit 125-119 in overtime in the other Eastern Division action.
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Liston Ready For Title Bout Sees Early End
Sonny Liston predicts a swift victory over Cassius Clay as training ends for their heavyweight title clash at Miami Beach. Clay remains confident, saying he plans to outbox Liston and stop him in the eighth round. Promoter Bill MacDonald reports gate sales lagging despite high ticket prices.
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