Matson Shows Breakout Potential At KU In Weight Events
Randy Matson, 6-6 high school star from Pampa Texas, visits Kansas University as coach Bill Easton hails him as a top weight prospect. Matson exceeds 60 feet in the college shot and 1984 in the discus, with potential Olympic prospects in 1964. He favors shot and discus and may pick KU over other schools including Southern Cal.
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Griffith Regains Welter Title Seeks Rematch
Emile Griffith regained the world welterweight title with a split 15 round decision over Luis Rodriguez in New York. Both fighters weighed 146 1/2 pounds and earned $37,500 for Griffith and $40,000 for Rodriguez. A rematch appears likely as broadcasters and writers weighed in on the controversial bout.
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Cubs Revival Grabs Chicago Fans Amid Big Crowd
Chicago fans roar as the Cubs surge in contention after an 11 8 loss to the Dodgers. Ernie Banks hits three homers as Wrigley Field excitement climbs, with attendance surpassing last season and trade buzz rising across the league.
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Pro boxer in critical condition after Friday KO
Ray Hubbel aged 24 from Lovelland Texas remained in critical condition after being knocked out in the third round of a four round professional bout Friday night in Amarillo Texas.
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College Nines Start NCAA Play At Omaha
The eight top college baseball teams begin the College World Series with double elimination through Friday night if needed. Arizona vs Penn State opens at 11 a.m. CST, followed by Florida State vs Western Michigan at 3 p.m. Texas meets Southern California at 7 p.m. and Missouri faces Holy Cross at 9:15 p.m.
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New Zealand Driver Sets Pace in Belgian Grand Prix
Bruce McLaren of New Zealand finished second at Francorchamps, moving to second in the world driving championships standings as leaders Jimmy Clark and Dan Gurney slowed in a driving rain. Clark won the race in 2 hours 27 minutes 4.6 seconds at an average 113.789 mph over 32 laps.
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Death of boxing pioneer John Root at 83
Los Angeles report states John Jack Root world first light heavyweight boxing champion died at 83 from arteriosclerotic heart disease. A physician confirmed the death occurred Sunday.
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Jack) Root
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Baseball Scores and Schedule From Saturday Games
Newswire style recap of multiple baseball results including New York at Washington and Cleveland at Baltimore. Highlights include Los Angeles 3 over Chicago 5 and Milwaukee 0 at Pittsburgh 5 with key league standings and upcoming matchups.
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Clean Cut Boy Hero Is Revived In Sports Parlor Game
A humorous look at Tom Swift as a pop culture parlor game figure reflecting midcentury sports and public figures. The piece mixes mock quotes from athletes and celebrities showing Swift style adverbial bravado and a playful prediction of future lunar heroes.
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