U S Athletes Equal 60 Olympic Medal Harvest at Tokyo
American athletes extend their medal haul as Mike Larrabee and Edith McGuire claim two golds and the U S equestrian team earns a silver to match the 1960 total. Russia adds 9 medals, with notable performances in track and field and boxing amid a volatile games atmosphere.
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Royals Bounce Warriors In Home Opener Comeback
Cincinnati Royals tame the San Francisco Warriors 117 to 108 at Cincinnati Garden to even their record at 1-1. Jack Twyman scores 31, Oscar Robertson 21, Jerry Lucas 22 boards, while Wilt Chamberlain is out for the Warriors amid stomach illness. The Royals face the Los Angeles Lakers next.
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New World Mark Set In Duckpins in Manchester
The Holiday Lanes five man team set a three game world record of 2271 in winning the roll off to become the Northern Connecticut Duckpin Bowling League champions. The previous record of 2176 was by a Seekonk Massachusetts five man team last December.
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Bucks May Be Listed At Top Of Heap
Ohio State likely to be voted No. 1 after a 17-0 win over Southern California. The Buckeyes defense shut out USC, forced three interceptions and two fumbles, guiding them toward a Rose Bowl bid. They face Wisconsin next, while Purdue and Notre Dame loom in the Big Ten race.
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Mildenberger Wins European Heavyweight Title
Karl Mildenberger of West Germany decisively defeated Santo Amanti of Italy by knockout to claim the vacant European heavyweight championship. The victory, achieved at 196% power, marks a major title for Mildenberger in a bout held in Berlin.
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NBA Story Has Familiar Ring To It
The Celtics seek a seventh straight title as the league opens. Boston beat Detroit 112 81 while the Warriors fell 121 101 to Baltimore and 117 108 to Cincinnati. Lakers topped Knicks 113 109 with West 35 Baylor 34. Sixers defeated Detroit 125 113. Standings show early East leaders Philadelphia and Cincinnati atop their divisions.
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Nicklaus Upholds Big Drive Name
In Columbus Ohio AP report Jack Nicklaus led a driving contest before a golf clinic with a 321 yard drive the longest of three. Harold Williams from Tuscaloosa Alabama finished second at 308 yards followed by Sam Reynolds of Springfield Missouri at 304 and George Bayer at 300 yards.
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Smith Sets New Gastonia Course Record at Club
Gaston County Club in Gastonia North Carolina hosted an informal match as Ken Venturi won the 1964 U S Open. Charlie Smith, a Walker Cup player, shot a course record 32 29 61 with two eagles and seven birdies, beating his previous mark by one and cutting 11 strokes off par.
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Venturi Ties for 20th as Courtney Wins St Paul Open
National Open champion Ken Venturi shot five under par 279 at the St Paul Open to finish tied for 20th and claim $775. Rookie Chuck Courtney of La Jolla California captured the title with a 12 under par 272 and winnings of $11,500.
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