Victor Tonight: Brown Expects Knockout Title Defense
Joe Brown defends his lightweight title tonight in Houston aiming to KO challenger Kenny Lane of Michigan. Brown seeks his fifth defense in about 14 months amid a heavy gate and radio TV take, with Lane pursuing the upset after a two-year title bid. Brown carries a strong punch record while Lane’s soured odds reflect Brown’s favored status.
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Kenny Lane
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Brown
Wallace Lopes
Ralph’ Dupus
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Ston Rouge
Law
Dupas
Texas Boxing Enterprises
Alr
CST
Lane
Rigney Surprised Giants Lead Late July Race
Giants manager Billy Rigney admitted he didn’t expect to top the league in late July after a rainout game with Philadelphia. He recalled the club’s move from sixth place and praised Milwaukee as the team to beat while noting respect for St Louis and belief in the improved Dodgers despite their record.
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Philadelphia
Billy Rigney
San Francisco Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Rigney
Giants
Milwaukee
Ripo
St.Louis
Los Angeles Dodgers
US Trackmen Prepare for Russ Meet in Moscow
American track team coach George Eastment led a one hour workout at Lenin Stadium after their flight from New York. Seventy three athletes and officials faced rainy weather on the first morning in the Soviet Union as they prepared for the dual meet with the Soviet team scheduled Sunday and Monday before about 104000 spectators daily at the Moscow stadium.
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George Eastment
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Nese York
Soviet Union
Iastment
Yankee Star Will Marry Dennver Girl After Series
Elizabeth Vigil of Denver, 20, soon to wed Norm Siebern, Yankee outfielder. Parents announce the marriage will occur shortly after the World Series.
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Denver
Elizabeth Vigil
New York
Hollywood Park Closes After Successful Year
Hollywood Park ends its 55 day meet with a high note as Gallant Man wins the Sunset Handicap at a mile and five eighths carrying 126 and 132 pounds. Trainer John Nerud plans a New York flight for the 4 year old after the race. Eddie Schmidt finishes second, St Vincent third, Hakuchikara fourth.
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Call Caps
Hollywood Park
Gallant Man
Hollywood Turf Club
John Nerud
New York
Eddie Schmdt
St.Vincent
Junior Legion Is Rained Out In District Opener
Rain delays push back Lawrence Amenean Tesdon Junior baseball’s Second District tournament game from tonight at Pagla to Thursday night at 9. Manager Allee picks Mike Zsink to start if he can get by the first inning without using a reliever as pressure builds. The 21-4 team stands undefeated in district play with Paola, Olathe, and Lawrence in the mix, while Paola’s Dave Stinson and Henry Murphy have sparked wins against Lawrence.
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Allee Las
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Plas
Paola
Lawrence
Dave Stinson
Henry Murphy
Olathe
Colorado Sky Sox Top Des Moines in Twinbill Sweep
Colorado Springs Sky Sox swept a doubleheader from Des Moines winning 5-4 and 3-0 to extend their Western League lead to five games. Albuquerque defeated Topeka 6-3 as Pete Ethier homered with a man aboard in the fourth. Des Moines at Colorado Springs, Riquxaby at Punblo, Lincoln at Amatilla.
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Topeka
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Lomghe
Colorado Springs
Riquxaby
Punblo
Lincoln
Amatilla
Former Gal Champs to Tangle in Western Amateur Round
Barbara Romack from Sacramento and Barbara McIntire of Jupiter clash in the second round. Anne Richardson and Berridge Long renew their long feud dating to 1953. Anne Quast and Polly Riley face strong challengers as Sharon Fladoos upsets Ant Casey Johnston in a 19th hole finish.
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Barbara Romack
USGA
Sacramento
Cali
Barbara McIntire
Jupiter
Fla
Kathy Cornelius
Barbaras
Anne Richardson
Ohio State
Columbus
Ohio
Berridge Long
Marshall
Huntington
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Miss Long
Meriam Bailes
Northwestern University Coed
Anne Quast
Stanford
Everett
Wash
Polly Riley
Fort Worth
Tex
Miss Quast
Sandra Clifford
Mexico City
Miss Riley
Paul Dye
Indiana
Indianapolis
Sharon Fladoos
Dubuque
Iowa
William Hartson
Oakland
Calif
Sharon
Ant Casey Johnstone
Mason City
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