Robustelli Named New Coach for Dodgers in Caldwell League
Former NFL star Andy Robustelli was hired by the Brooklyn Dodgers of the Continental Football League as head coach. General manager Jackie Robinson announced the two year contract at a press luncheon. Although salary terms were not released, estimates place it around twenty to twenty five thousand dollars.
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New Champions emerge in Lorenzo Partnership golf match
Bull Hart Malaise and Richard Perry won the weekend Lorenzo golf event despite busy schedules. Perry sparked the victory with key shots while Malaise contributed pars and a birdie as the duo finished four under par for 18 holes. Jeff White caddied for Perry and Varied lineup and conditions affected turnout at Lorenzo.
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Thornton Foresees 10th Round Knockout Of Torres
Challenger Wayne Thornton predicts a 10th or 12th round KO of light heavyweight champion Jose Torres in their Shea Stadium title bout. Thornton, from Fresno, says Torres seldom goes past 10 rounds and vows to force a rough fight. Both fighters passed physicals. Torres reports feeling fast and in good shape.
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Italian Eyes Match With Emile Griffith
Berlin AP Nino Benvenuti the Italian welterweight or middleweight contender seeks a title shot against Emile Griffith in Madison Square Garden New York He notes his 185 straight pro wins 65 in a row in his career and a June 25 defense in Seoul against Ki Soo Kim to defend the WBA junior middleweight title
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LINE GETS BUSY WELLINGTON
New Zealand plans more telephone links as Wellington expands communications. A government push seeks greater regional connectivity and faster service. Officials cite expected growth in business and tourism demand for improved infrastructure.
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Robustelli Eyes New York Coaching Role With Dodgers
Defensive end Robustelli, ex Rams and Giants star, weighs signing as coach for a Dodgers outfit in Orlando. He plans to recruit from free agents and the disbanded Providence club, aiming for a No. 1 spot while keeping ties to New York and Connecticut families.
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Toronto Kicks Off CFL With Norfolk Clash in 1965 Season
New York AP reports the Toronto team, 1965 Eastern Division champions, opens the Continental Football League season August 18 against Norfolk. The Aug 20 weekend features Brooklyn at Charleston Orlando at Montreal Philadelphia at Hartford and Richmond at Wheeling. Charleston rode a 15-0 record to last season’s CFL title, beating Toronto 24-7 in the playoff.
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Rehabilitate to Run in Preakness Field at Pimlico
Pimlico officials expect Rehabilitate to start in the $150,000-added Preakness after a sixth-place Derby. Closest runners to Kauai King Advocat or Blue Skyer may join in. Exhibitionist or Understanding also planned for entry. Exceedingly and Amberoid prepared at Laurel and Pimlico as other contenders move to tuneups.
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Gorham Named PGA Press Secretary in Palm Beach Gardens
Bob Gorham of Chattanooga Tennessee has been named press secretary of the Professional Golfers Association. He is 41 and succeeds Donald Giffin who resigned to become personal assistant to Arnold Palmer. Gorham has 13 years with News Free Press Chattanooga and five years in sports. He was AP night editor in Chattanooga and a University of Kentucky graduate worked with Lexington Herald.
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Injury Shortens Connolly Exhibition Tour
Torn ankle muscles force Maureen Connolly once US women’s champion to cancel her exhibition tour. She and her husband Norman Brinker returned to Dallas after a tennis clinic at Denver’s Washington Park where she said she heard something snap. X rays at Colorado General Hospital showed two fractures.
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Little Mo) Connolly
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Cassius Clay Takes Interest In Cricket Training
London AP Cassius Clay watched a cricket match at Lord's and said the sport would make good training. He admired West Indian fast bowler West Hall and noted the action could help his speed before the title defense against Henry Cooper. Cooper outlined his planned tactics for the fight.
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