Last Boxer to Beat Clay seeks fight with title looming
Medina's Amos Johnson, seventh in WBA rankings and fifth in Ring, argues for a shot at Cassius Clay as Cooper prepares to defend in London. Johnson, who beat Clay in 1959 Pan American trials and beat Cooper last year, has fought little since two knockout wins over Ray Staples and a draw with Karl Mildenberger abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
Ohio
Amos Johnson
Cassius Clay
Henry Cooper
Clay
Cooper
London
Johnsson
Johnson
World Boxing Association
Ring Magazine
Rome
Karl Mildenberger
Germany
Ray Staples
Philadelhia
Cassius Is 3F Fit Fast Fierce For Title Fight
Cassius Clay shows fit fast fierce form ahead of world heavyweight title defense against Britain’s Henry Cooper at White City Stadium London. He completes three sparring rounds totaling 72, as 44000 spectators expected at Arsenal Stadium and nationwide TV via satellite and closed circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cassius
Jay
Britain
Henry Cooper
Clay
White City Stadium
Jimmy Ellis
Cooper
United States
Early Bird
Arsenal
Racing Luck May Decide Yonkers Cane Futurity Pace
Yonkers N Y racing fans await the Cane Futurity Pace where Romeo Hanover the 7 4 morning line favorite drew post 10 in the first leg of Racing's triple crown The 2 year old pacing champion of 1965 is driven by Billy Myer and must overcome traffic potential From Outside No 2 post Overcall driven by John Patterson Sr is 2 1 second choice Caliburn with Vernon Dancer is third choice The field includes Tracer Hanover Goodwulf Marty Meadow Buzzy Hanover Mr Lucifer Clay and Remsorn Hanover all at 18 1 or 20 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
N.Y
Romeo Hanover
Yonkers Raceway
Billy Myer
Ramen Hanover
Overcall
John Patterson Sr
Caliburn
Vernon Dancer
Tracer
Chris Time
Goodwulf
Marty Meadow
Buzzy Hanover
Lucifer
Clay
Remsorn
Hanover
Bach
Midwest Plays 3 Doubleheaders In Busy Night
Six Midwest League teams played doubleheaders Wednesday with Cedar Rapids and Burlington sweeping. Cedar Rapids beat Quincy 4-2 then 11-2 after scoring early. Burlington edged Fox Cities 2-1 and won 6-3 in extras as Vic Majewski pitched a two hitter in game one and Homers sparked the late win. Wisconsin Rapids Clin ton game postponed by rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Tn Fits
Quiscy
Fox Cities
Vic Majewski
Majewski
Bees
Wisconsin Rapids
Clinton
Missouri Valley Plans to Admit Memphis State
Memphis State, a consistent winner in basketball and football the past 15 years, is expected to be admitted to the Missouri Valley Conference at the spring faculty meeting. Approval is anticipated today with immediate membership but likely no competition for conference titles before 1968. Memorial Stadium seats 40,160, larger than any Valley member. The Valley includes Tulsa, Cincinnati, Louisville, Drake, Wichita, St. Louis, North Texas and Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita, Kan
Memphis State
Tigers
Memorial Stadium
Tulsa
Cincinnati
Louisville
Trake
Wichita
St. Louis
North Texas
Bradley
Player Representatives Meet With NFLs Owners
Washington AP report says 20 player reps meet owners during NFL meetings as seven cities compete for the 16th franchise in 1967. Commissioner Rozelle cites no deadline but aims for a 1967 team, with Houston or Boston risking AFL conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Football League
Turkey
Peter Rozelle
Rozelle
Houston
Boston
Angels Kirkpatrick Reunited With Mother After 19 Years
Kansas City AP Ed Kirkpatrick a 21 year old Angels outfielder learned two weeks ago his mother was alive and they were reunited after 19 years. His mother Mrs Lowell Williamson and stepfather sat in box seats near the Angels dugout during Wednesday night’s game with the Athletics. His parents divorced when he was 2 and he had lived with his paternal grandparents in Iowa before joining his father in southern California. He said he hadn’t known his mother was alive and nobody mentioned her before the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kirkpatrick
California Angels
Lowell Williamson
Kansas City
Kirkpatrick
AP Photofax
Angels
Athletics
Williamson
Town
Ed Kirkpat
Rick
Iowa
Wayne
California
Hayes Golfers Edge Muscatine Reserves in Meet
Hayes Catholic high golfers edged Muscatine reserves 173 to 174 Tuesday at Park Lane. Hayes scorers included Dave Panther Steve Nau and Jim Fuller each 48 while John Buller 44 Tom Howell 48 and Tom Fitzpatrick 82 as alternates not counting toward the four man total. MHS had Tom Foster 42 Dennis Cockshop 43 Larry Mis 44 Del Wagner 48 with alternates Steve Angerer 58 Bill Spencer 56 Bruce Barrett 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Catholic High
Muscatine Reserves
Park Lane
Dave Panther
Steve Nau
Jim Fuller
Hayes
John Buller
Tom Howell
Tom Fitzpatrick
MHS
Tom Foster
Dennis Cockshop
Larry Mis
del Wagner
Steve Angerer
Bill Spencer
Bruce Barrett
Group plans to syndicate Kauai King Derby winner
Indianapolis press reports Ferdinand Ford confirming ongoing talks to syndicate Kauai King for about 2 million dollars after the Preakness. Maryland Virginia breeders and Buckland Farm head a group aiming to stand the Kentucky Derby winner in Virginia after racing. Also notes TV coverage and Preakness entry details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
Bruinmore
Michael Ford
Ford
Maryland
Virginia
Warrenton
Pimlico
Tam
Virginia Ae
Paandlente
Thomas Mellon Evans
Buckland Farm
Frank A. O'Keefe Jr
Wars
Lalso
CBS
Big Ten track crowns seen with Spartans favored
At Indiana University this weekend the 66th Big Ten outdoor meet could see four records fall as prelims set up a Saturday showdown. Michigan State is the favorite after scoring 55 of 56 last year, with Iowa Michigan and Wisconsin challenging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chamberlain
Associated Press
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Iowa
Michigan State
Michigan
Wisconsin
Spartans
John Spain
Larry Wieczorek
Craig Boydston
Northwestern
Keith Coates
Coates
Jack Harvey
Joel Lane
Minnesota
Towa
Fred Ferree
al Randolph
John Reimer
Mike Mondane
MSU
Gene Washington
Mike Bowers
Ross
George Canamare
Ron Hord
Ohio State
Tate
Canamare
Iowa City
Jim Garrett
Washington
Powers
Dorie Reid
Reimer
Jim Herris
Barney Peterson
Turbine car champ eyes upset in 500 mile race
Big Bill Cheasbourg, test driver at Indianapolis, believes a turbine powered car may beat the rear‑engine Fords dominating the Golden Anniversary 500 with proper wiring. He works two cars, one with a 1400 hp GE turbo shaft engine and another with twin 2 liter Porsche motors, as he adapts for the 24 mile oval and final qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Burgess
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Big Bill Chrasbourg
Tucson
Atiz
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Cheesbourg
Norm Demler
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Albert H. Stein
Orinda
Calif
Notre Dame High Hires New Coach in Burlington
Burlington Notre Dame High School has appointed Hugh E. Gene Ranard as the new head track and cross country coach. Ranard, a 1963 Morningside College graduate, currently serves as head coach for basketball, track and baseball and as athletic director at Early Sacred Heart High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hugh E
Gene) Ranard
Burlington Notre Dame High School
Ranard
Morningside College
Early
Sacred Heart High
Major League Stars Hit Swing Doubleheader Sweep
Mike Hershberger of the Athletics collected four hits in the Kansas City doubleheader as KC swept California 6 4 and 7 4. He drove in three runs and scored twice initiating a four run rally in the opener. Sammy Ellis pitched for the Reds, tossing a four hitter with eight strikeouts as Cincinnati defeated the Mets 4 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mike Hershberger
Athletics
Kansas City
California
Sammy Ellis
Reds
Cincinnati
New York Mets
Fight Results From Wednesday By The Associated Press
Arena results list bouts with multiple fighters from around the world. In Arezzo QuaTor of Germany stopped Piero Brandi of Italy. In New Orleans Dorsey of New Orleans floored Johnny Featherman of Mesa. Percy Pugh of New Orleans outpointed Sugar Cliff of Nassau Bahamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Arezzo
Italy
Willy Quator
Germany
Piero Brandi
New Orleans
Joe Dorsey
Johnny Featherman
Mesa, Ariz
Percy Pugh
Sugar Cliff
Nassau
Bahamas
Jockey Braulio Baeza Wins Four at Aqueduct
Jockey Braulio Baeza rode four winners at Aqueduct Wednesday as horses trained by prominent NY riders dominated the card. Baeza secured victories in multiple races, showcasing his skill on the track and contributing to a strong performance for his stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Braulio Baeza
Aqueduct
Wesleyan and Buena Vista Clash In NAIA Playoff
In Indianola Iowa Wesleyan and Buena Vista met in the Area 4 NAIA baseball playoff with Wesleyan earning the District 14 final berth after a 129 comeback win over Westar in extra innings. Art Dordt faced a bases loaded jam before Wild pitch allowed a run. Mike Goodson's single and an error produced the decisive runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Wesleyan
Indianola
Iowa Wesleyan
Storm Lake
la Davide
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Westar
Westmar
Art Dordt
Mike Goodson
Apprentice jockey Gary Min eau wins four at Aqueduct
Providence rider Gary Min eau A.K.A. Gary Min eau, 22, notches a four-win day at Aqueduct. Karl Shega, 23, of New Orleans, endures an 11 month gap between wins. he finally prevails May 28, 1965, then April 26 at Garden State Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Mineau
Providence
Jim Ryan
Wichita
Kan
Baseball scores from minor leagues and Pacific Coast League
In the Minor Leagues International League Toledo Jacksonville beat Richmond 8 to 3 while Columbus lost to Toronto at Syracuse and Buffalo visited Rochester was postponed by rain. Pacific Coast League games saw Indianapolis 9 Denver 5 and Tacoma 5 Phoenix 6. Oklahoma City 73 and Seattle 7 Spokane 2 San Diego 6 Vancouver 0 Hawaii 4 Portland 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Jacksonville
Richmond
Columbus
Toronto
Syracuse
Buffalo
Rochester
Indianapolis
Denver
Tacoma
Phoenix
Oklahoma City
Seattle
Spokane
San Diego
Vancouver
Hawaii
Portland
Schultz Named Official Iowa Baseball Coach
Richard Schultz, University of Iowa coach since 1980, becomes head baseball coach on July 1 to replace Otto Vogel retiring after 38 years. Schultz, 36, a Central College alumnus and former minor league player, has been interim coach and varsity basketball assistant since 1962. He led teams to five Big Ten titles during Vogel’s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Richard Schultz
Iowa
Schultz
Otto Vogel
Hawkeye
Central College
Humboldt
Ralph Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Missouri Valley
NFL
Houston New Orleans
Ore
Spotoil
Fry's
Suor
Mulberry Avenue
Fry
Conault
Linden Printing Co
New Hampshire
Tlamor
Hatfield
Mistits
Iris
Schmelzer
Moose
Lanighurst
É& H Concrete
Dick Brown
Dick Roby
Nelson Huge
Reries
D. Roby
Dy ' Brown
Seamelzer
Morgan Truckne Prema
Sinkera
Deves
High
Jean Hentor
Dasiote Schwaz
Darlene Schwary
Evelyn Welker
Morgan
Ing
Flowers
Hiykers
Morgan ‘Trucking
Advocator
Blue Skyer
St. Joe
Don’s Boat Sales
Angle Street
Auto Parts
Muscatine
Stewart Road
Ray Simpson
Notre Dame High
Grandview Church
Grandview
Walter Westerfelt
Grandview Community Church
John Schmidhauser
Union Hall
Iowa Baseball
Thunderbolt
Goodyear
A. J. Foyt
America
Arantee
United
Goodyear Service Store
Dijal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!