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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1965
Page
6
In Manila Flash Elorde, 130, knocked out Teruo Kosaka, 127, of Japan in the 15th round to keep the world junior-lightweight crown. In Toronto Peter Schmidt notes the NFL tight end’s blocking role on running and passing plays.
Kansas University dominated the Central Collegiate Conference meet in Milwaukee winning four firsts and reclaiming the team title with 50 points. John Lawson set an 8:54.3 two mile record and earned outstanding performer honors. Glenn Martin set a triple jump mark, Gary Schwartz won the discus, and Tom Parma took the javelin as KU topped Michigan State and Notre Dame.
Maury Wills again narrowed the gap by attempting steals but was run down twice as Jim Gilliam hit two homers to spark a 4-0 Dodgers win and a 1-0 lead in the first game. Gilliam later homered again in the nightcap as Los Angeles dropped Milwaukee 6-4 and kept the NL lead.
New York AP reports executives plan final prep for the first free-agent draft for college and high school players. Kansas Athletics select first, Mets second, with 18 teams following in order of their 1964 finish. 122 clubs will receive players on negotiation lists for six months.
Hail To All from Mrs. Ben Cohen wins Belmont Stakes over Preakness winner Tom Rolfe with First Family third and Dapper Dan fourth. The result keeps Hail To All in the 1965 3-year-old title mix alongside Tom Rolfe and Lucky Debonair. Next start likely Hollywood Derby with others resting.
Tom Tresh powered six hits in eight at bats with three homers and five RBIs as the Yankees swept a doubleheader from the White Sox 6-1 and 12-0. White Sox pitcher Ted Wills and opponents across the league struggled as Minnesota and Cleveland also posted wins.
Linebacker Charles Thornhill of Roanoke Virginia turned heads with standout performance during Michigan State spring football drills impressing the coaching staff with his speed and tackling anticipation.
Virgil Yelkin, Omaha University baseball coach, hopes his 1965 team finishes above his 1959 runner up in the NAIA tournament. He spoke after being inducted into the NAIA baseball hall of fame during the opening banquet at St. Joseph. Inductees include Pete Ward and Ray Washburn. Washburn to receive his plaque tonight in Phil Welch Stadium. Gordon Gillespie of Lewis College wins coach of the year. Jimmy Blackwell earns the Gene Waldron award for classroom and diamond excellence.
U S Amateur champion Bill Campbell led a 33 man American delegation as the field of 170 began the 80 year old British Amateur at Porthcawl Wales. Campbell, 42, seeks to become the first American to hold both amateur crowns since 1935 in the 6700 yard seaside links event.
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