Second Schmeling bout stays with Louis
Joe Louis, in New York, recalls the 1938 classic where he knocked out Max Schmeling in 2 minutes 4 seconds before 72,000 at Yankee Stadium. The ex-champion says it’s heartening when young fans, born after his title, recognize him and bring pride.
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Schmeling Still Top Sports Idol Despite Losses
German boxing idol Max Schmeling remains West Germanys most popular sports figure at 67, after boxing career highs and postwar business success. Louis, Foreman, and Ali are discussed as rivals and legends, while Schmeling recalls war loss, profits from Coca Cola ventures, and enduring friendship with Joe Louis.
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Vallo Aims for Second Straight Late Model Feature Win
Miamisburg driver John Vallo known as the Flash will chase his third late model feature win at Kildare Speedway tonight. Time trials start at 7 p.m. and racing at 8 30 p.m.
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Leahy Compared With Rockne In Remembrance
New York AP reports Frank Leahy who died in Portland at 65 rejected being linked to Knute Rockne. Yet memories cast Leahy in Rockne’s shadow, as observers note his leadership and legacy.
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Miller Wins Open After Victory Sets Early Pace
Johnny Miller opened the American Golf Classic with a 67 including a hole in one, sharing the lead with Forrest Ferrel as Arnold Palmer and others trailed by one stroke at Firestone Country Club. Jack Nicklaus led a large group at 69 while Bruce Crampton matched par and Tom Weiskopf stood back at 74. The report also notes Notre Dame figures mourning Frank Leahy's passing with tributes from Red Blaik and Notre Dame athletic director Edward Krause.
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Mets Lose Bizarrely to Pirates in Pittsburgh
Mets drop a 2-1 decision at Three Rivers Stadium as a wild seventh inning ends with Dave Cash scoring the go ahead run after a misplayed relay. Other NL results: Cardinals over Expos 4-3, Giants over Reds 7-1, Astros rout Padres 12-2, Dodgers blank Braves 5-0. New York's Rusty Staub and Dave Cash figure prominently in Pittsburgh win.
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Baseball Standings And Friday Schedule Summary
Standings show St Louis 4 Montreal 3 San Francisco 7 Cincinnati 1 Houston 12 San Diego 2 Pittsburgh 2 New York 1 Los Angeles 5 Atlanta 0 Friday games include Philadelphia at Montreal New York at Pittsburgh Chicago at St Louis Atlanta at San Diego Cincinnati at Los Angeles Houston at San Francisco Cleveland 9 Milwaukee 1 New York 5 Detroit 1 Baltimore 6 Boston 3 Minnesota 1 California 0 Chicago 2 Oakland 0 Detroit at New York Pittsburgh at New York Cleveland at Milwaukee etc.
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South Carolina Freshman Tom Schmidt Emerges as Distance Freestyler
One of the Palmetto State’s swimming stars is freshman Tom Schmidt from Pasadena California. He specializes in distance freestyle events and has quickly become a standout for his team.
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