Youth May Give Roy Heavy Title Shot in Regina
Roy, 23, is the Canadian heavyweight hopeful from Montmagny seeking the title against George Chuvalo. The seventh of 13 children trains near Quebec City and weighed 190 pounds, aiming to drop two or three pounds before the June 5 bout. Roy has won 18 of 20 pro fights since November 1964, with seven knockouts, and believes youth and speed give him an edge.
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George Chuvalo
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Bob Felstein
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Felstein
Charlie Chase
Chase
St. Valker
Georges Clavet
Clavet
Canucks edge Mexico 1 0 in final series clash
Canada’s field hockey team defeated Mexico 1-0 in the final of a two game series as Jake Wright converted a late penalty with 60 seconds remaining. Mexican pressure dominated much of the match but solid Canadian defense and goalkeeping kept the scoreline tight.
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Reuters
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Mexico
Jake Wright
John McBryde
Vancouver
Bryan Rattray
Michael Geddes
Graham Dickson
University of British Columbia Thunderbirds
McBride
Qualifying Rounds Set for Ladies City Championship
Qualifying rounds for the Ladies City Championship will take place at Connaught Golf Club the week of May 27. Polly Beaton, last year's Rossery Trophy winner, is noted as a past champion. Open to all City lady golfers. Ladies and Girls swing classes begin Monday May 27 at 7:00 p.m. led by Len Brown, Connaught pro.
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Connaught Golf Club
Polly Beaton
Len Brown
Future of Canada's national hockey teams debated today
Windsor Ontario CP report says CAHA faces decision on continuing two national teams in Winnipeg and Ottawa. Executive director Gordon Juckes notes costs around 250000 annually and a 100000 grant from the National Fitness Council. The meeting will also address junior age limits and scholarship funding for players.
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Juckes
National Fitness Council
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Niagara Falls Flyers
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Jackes
Fred Page
Vancouver
Page
Hiasshe
National Hockey League
Tornados Suffer 6-0 Defeat By Detroit Cougars
The North American Soccer League game in Detroit saw the Tornados routed 6-0 by the Detroit Cougars, who set a league record with penalty-shot goals. Roy Cheetham scored all three penalties, played before 2,182 fans, as Cleveland Stokers beat Boston 4-1 and New York Generals edged Houston 2-1. Manuel Mendonza starred for the Stokers with two late goals, and Hank Louart contributed in the final minutes. Kirby opened the Generals’ scoring, but Tiby Vigh answered for Houston with a late header.
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New York Generals
Houston
George Kirby
Stokers
Chicago Mustangs
Manuel Mendonza
David Pugh
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Hank Louart
Kirby
Generals
Tiby Vigh
Hungary
Astrodome
Ladies' Fastball Exhibition Games Tonight
Two pre season games in the Ladies Fastball League are on tap tonight. Moose Angels meet Bow Island at Lion's Park at 7 p.m. Crestwood Invaders face the Macs at 9 p.m. as the league prepares for an opening next week.
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Crestwood Invaders
Macs
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