Track star Thaine High reviews modern training advances
Thaine High, Big Six indoor two mile champion 1940 for Kansas State, credits Bettier facilities and improved coaching for today’s faster runners. He recalls unheated venues and summer layoffs in his era, contrasts with heated indoor tracks and earlier start of careers, and notes his postwar life in Topeka running a miniature golf business.
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Diamond Data Thursday Baseball Scores and Schedule
Thursday results include San Francisco 1 Philadelphia 0 in 14 innings, St Louis 3 Chicago 2, Pittsburgh 3 Houston games listed. Upcoming games show Philadelphia at San Francisco, New York at Los Angeles, Pittsburgh at Houston, Cincinnati at St Louis, Atlanta at Chicago. Additional AL results mention Cleveland, Detroit, Minnesota, Chicago, New York, Baltimore, Boston, Kansas City, and Washington with varied scores.
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Ellis Keeps Sparring With Clay Aims at World Heavyweight
Louisville based James Ellis works as Cassius Clay's sparring partner. His aim is to move up and become world heavyweight champion, with his current role sharpening Clay for challengers. He says the best job helps push his own boxing ambition.
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Ellis Returns from London After Helping Clay Prepare
Ellis arrives in Louisville from London where he assisted Clay for his title defense against Henry Cooper. The 19 win 5 loss veteran has recently fought at heavyweight after starting as a middleweight. He scored a victory on the Clay Cooper card last Saturday.
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Active Griffith Plans Two Fights Including Archer Defense
Emile Griffith aims to defend his middleweight title against Joey Archer at Madison Square Garden on July 13 while pursuing a welterweight bout with Kitten Hayward in Las Vegas in September. Griffith also faces a potential third fight against the New York State Athletic Commission and the World Boxing Association over title status after beating Dick Tiger. Archer, 28, vows to seize his chance after a three year wait, while Garden official Harry Markson expects strong attendance. Archer earns a $17,000 guarantee, Griffith about $90,000 from a projected telecast.
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Boxing Roundup From AP: Wins in Tokyo Minneapolis and More
Tokyo Takao Sakurai outpointed Lee Dong Chun in a 10 round fight. Minneapolis Ron Marsh stopped Ed Hurley in 3 rounds. Wil son Harris knocked out Al Franklin in 5. Joe Frazier stopped Al Jones in Los Angeles after 1 round.
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Meek named Army assistant coach for backfield
Former Kansas State and SMU coach Bill Meek was appointed offensive backfield coach at Army. The veteran, who led SMU and coached Kansas State, recently served as an assistant with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL.
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Gabriel in Contract Fight Between Rams and Raiders
NFL star Roman Gabriel claims loyalty to the Los Angeles Rams while the AFL's Oakland Raiders push to sign him for 1967 with options. Rams say signed through 1967 with a 1968 option. Raiders counter with a three year deal plus a one year option. The dispute underscores cross league tension over player signings and court threats loom if Gabriel moves.
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Raiders Sign Target but Reveal Timing Questionably
The team announced the signing after a three day delay and did not explain the reasoning behind the timing. No further comments were provided by team officials or the player.
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Lawrence High Football Signup Reaches Record 135
Lawrence High School reports a pre season enrollment of 135 football signees. Coach Al Woolard notes ninth graders from junior high joining the roster, surpassing last year’s 119. The group includes 11 returning junior lettermen and two sophomores, with 23 seniors set to graduate this spring. Returning lettermen include Jeff Allen Hal Crady Gary Hand Jerry Karr Ray Kinkaid Ron Mann Chip Maxwell Dave Oberzan Jim Schmitz Bruce Schweda and Ken White. sophomores Tom Bernhardt and Dale Stanwix.
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