Ryun In Top Shape For Distance Race
Jim Tunis and Dave Patrick show peak form as they challenge Sam Bair in a mile distance at the US Track and Field Federation meet. The event, Friday at Madison Square Garden, closes out the venue’s era.
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1968
Page
15
Jim Tunis and Dave Patrick show peak form as they challenge Sam Bair in a mile distance at the US Track and Field Federation meet. The event, Friday at Madison Square Garden, closes out the venue’s era.
Berkeley California University of California athletic protector Pete Newell denied that coaches discriminated against Negro athletes. The piece notes looming controversy as players threaten action, with several assistants reported fired amid claims of racial bias.
Fighters gather at the new Madison Square Garden for a $505,000 doubleheader contract. Griffith vs Benvenuti headline with Griffith at $475,000 and Benvenuti at $80,000. Frazier vs Mathis also highlighted as a marquee matchup.
South Plains College teams compete with New Mexico Military Institute in Levelland as the Texans seek their first win in the new Texan Dome. The home squad sits 3-7 in conference and 12-12 overall, with a starting five including Jimmie Par and Ronnie Kenmore.
Rizzuto questions bias in Hall of Fame voting noting that pitchers and outfielders dominate selections while celebrated infielders from Tinker to Evers to Chance remain underrepresented. He cites historical names and recalls his Yankee era to argue for better recognition of infield talent.
Montreal Beavers owners said Monday there is no sale to Tampa interests and that they are continuing as planned. Club president John Newnan and VP Russ Serim noted preliminary talks but no deal, as the Continental League and PLFA merged into a 20 team league. The Penguins called up forward Mel Pearson from Portland of the Western League.
In Arcadia California horsemen boycotting for higher purses forced cancellation of a third Santa Anita session after no entries were submitted. The California Horse Racing Board asked disputing parties to appear in Los Angeles for a meeting as tracks say purses should rise from 40 to 47 percent of pari mutuel income.
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