National AAU Women’s Meet Opens in Frederick Md
Frederick hosts the National AAU women’s and girls’ outdoor track championships a three day event drawing nearly 500 entrants. Defending champions include Wyomia Tyus Edith McGuire Marie Mulder and Lynn Graham with rivals in both women’s and girls’ divisions. The top two finishers earn spots on the US team for meets against Poland and the USSR this summer.
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Edith McGuire
Tennessee State
Miss Tyus
Miss McGuire
Marie Mulder
Lynn Graham
Miss Graham
Miss Mulder
Camp Springs
Midland golf promoter ends Heart Fund exhibition plan
Stuart Chancellor of Midland promoted a Heart Fund golf exhibition with stars like Arnold Palmer and Chi-Chi Rodriguez. A rainout in New Orleans postponed plans, refunds began, and organizers considered a fall date or canceling for next year while Chi-Chi floated a cash offer to play.
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Stuart Chancellor
Stuart
Heart Fund
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Midland Country Club
New Orleans
Chaneetor
Louisiana
Permian Basin
Chi-Chi Rodriguez
Palmer
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Rodriguez
Fort Worth
Chi
Ole Chi-Chi
Jilay
Porter shoots pair of aces in Indiana Amateur qualifier
Scott Porter of Richmond put two holes in one during Stehole qualifying for the Indiana Amateur Golf Tournament at Forest Hills Country Club. The Ball State University star aced the 145 yard fifth hole with an eight iron in the morning and a nine in the afternoon, a feat he had never achieved before. His rounds were 69 and 78.
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Ind
Indiana
Scott Porter
Porter
Ball State University
Forest Hills Country Club
Astros Rebound Sparks Hope Amid Jokes
Houston, once the butt of jokes, sits in fourth as Grady Hatton fends off injuries and calls for help. Players John Bateman Sonny Jackson Morgan Wynn form a strong middle, with Mike Cuellar leading a young pitching staff as the team rides momentum into spring.
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Astros
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Twins
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Sonny Jackson
Joe Morigan
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Wynn
Houston
Mike Cuellar
Liston Cleared for European Fight in Stockholm
The European Boxing Union lifted its ban on Sonny Liston permitting a European bout with German heavyweight Gerald Zch in Stockholm. Piero Pini said the EBU acted after Britain lifted its veto. Liston paid $15,000 indemnity to British organizers for the ban.
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European Boxing Union
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Gerard Zch
Stockholm
Piero Pini
EBU
British Boxing Union
Liston
Britain
Pini
Retirement definite Kauai King to Sagamore Farm
Kauai King, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, will leave Arlington Park for Sagamore Farm in Maryland by van Wednesday. Trainer Henry Forrest announced the move, confirming the retirement despite earlier confusion over stud duties. The colt suffered a pulled ligament but is expected to potentially race again in two to three months if requested by owner Michael J. Ford.
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Arlington Park
Sagamore Farm
Glyndon, Md
Van
Henry Forrest
Michael J. Ford
Omaha
Neb
Forrest
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Buckpasser
Ford
Mets Announce Three Signings
The New York Mets signed three free agent draftees Frank Lolich Mike Eppler and Roger Stevens all 20 years old. Lolich from Portland Oregon played at Brigham Young University Eppler from Tulsa Oklahoma played at Tulsa University and Stevens from Pasadena California played at UC. They will report to Marion Virginia for Appalachian Rookie League duties with no large bonuses involved.
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Frank Lolich
Detroit
Mickey Lolich
New York Mets
Qather
Brigham Young University
Portland
Ore
Mike Eppler
Roger Stevens
Eppler
Sophmore
Tulsa University
Tulsa
Stevens
University of California
Pasadena
Calif
Marion
Mets
Florida Youth Takes Lead In Junior Golf
Jos Smith of Clearneater Pha shot a four under par 67 to lead the first round of the All America Panzer Golf Tournament in Cape Coral. Mike Killer of St Petersburg trailed by one stroke, with Tatimie Posiaan Cocoa and Jane Fassinger New Wilmington tied for low amateur with 79, among 200 entries at Cape Coral and Fort Myers Country Club par 71.
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Cape Corals
Fla
Jos Smith
Clearneater
Pha
Mike Killer
St. Petersburg
Quarry to Clash with Machen at Olympic Auditorium July 14
Heavyweight prospect Jerry Quarry of Bellflower California and veteran Eddie Machen of San Francisco have signed to fight 14 rounds at the Olympic Auditorium on July 14. Quarry is 20-0 and Machen has recent wins and losses against top contenders.
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Los Angeles
Jerry Quarry
Iddie Machen
Olympic Auditorium
Quarry
Bellflower
Calif
Machen
San Francisco
Oval
Jerry Kramer Signs Green Bay Contract 1966
Green Bay Packers announce Jerry Kramer signed his 1966 contract after returning from major operations. Steve Wright also signed as an offensive tackle. Rookies Ron Rector and Sam Montgomery, both halfbacks, joined the squad previously. Putt-putt champion Tracy R. Moore dies at Augusta residence.
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Green Bay
Jerry Kramer
Green Bay Packers
Packers
Steve Wright
Alabama
Ron Rector
Northwestern
Sam Montgomery
Southern University
Augusta
Tracy R. Moore
Hoe
Karate Body Building Classes Open At Lubbock Club
New program announced at Lubbock Athletic Club offers karate and body building training. Owners Bert Krabes and Ira Fsetung promote joining now with multiple classes forming, targeting fitness and competition readiness.
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Ira Fsetung
Bert Krabes
Courme
Lubbock Athletic Club
Mann - Bert Kahn
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