Clay Eyes Next Title Defense After Liston KO
Cassius Clay weights his next move after defeating Sonny Liston in a one round KO. He floats possible opponents George Chuvalo Floyd Patterson and Ernie Terrell in a bid to defend his heavyweight title. Fans and officials debate the fight timing and calls for federal boxing oversight intensify as media and politicians criticize the bout.
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Roche
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Funeral services set for Homer Norton in College Station
Funeral services for Homer Norton will be held Friday in College Station. Norton, who elevated Texas A&M to national prominence with teams in the late 1930s and early 1940s, coached the Aggies to Sugar Bowl 1940, Cotton Bowls 1941 and 1942, and Orange Bowl 194? with a coaching record of 8 5 3 9.
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Baseball scores from minor leagues AP report
In the International League Rochester defeated Buffalo 6 to 4 and Syracuse beat Toronto 10 to 7. Columbus edged Toledo in a rain delay. Pacific Coast League San Diego won 6 to 2 over Arkansas while Oklahoma City defeated Indianapolis 7 to 2. Vancouver defeated Portland 7 to 4 in 10 innings. Seattle beat Tacoma 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Spokane won 4 to 2 against Hawaii.
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Stolen Base Duel Sees Brock Three More Thefts
In a NL race for the stolen base title, Lou Brock of the Cardinals stole three bases in a 2-1 win over the Dodgers, reaching 21 on the season while Maury Wills held 25. The Dodgers edged within 1.5 games of the leading outfit as Cincinnati fell to Houston 8-3.
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Associated Press
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Ron Fairly
Lou Johnson
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Curt Simmons
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Baltimore Orioles
Luis Aparico
Aparicio
Muscatine Woman's Bowling Assn Elects Officers and Directors
At the Muscatine Y, six directors and two officers were elected for year terms. Ruth Naber became treasurer, Darlene Gray sergeant-at-arms, and Darrent Gray chairs the association float for the Fourth of July Parade. Directors include Marie Fridley, Janet Askar, Martha Massey, Beulah Varney, Frances Bannister, and Ma Baer.
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Ruth Naber
Darlene Gray
Town & Country
Marie Fridley
Janet Askar
Martha Massey
PlaMer
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Frances Bannister
Ma Baer
Darrent Gray
Area trackmen lead state rankings in many events
Iowa class leaders include Garry Phelps of Lone Tree with a 21 inch broad jump and Wally Benson of MHS eighth in class AA discus. West Liberty Tom Kennedy is fourth in class A pole vault. Phil Vardaman of Wapella ties for eighth in the 220 and is seventh in the 440. Wapella medley relay sixth. John Williams of Columbus Community and Gary Stineman of Wapella also place in shot put. Wilton athletes claim four spots on the honor roll including McSwiggin in 110 high hurdles and Baculier in broad jump.
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Lone Tree
Wally Benson
MHS
West Liberty
Tom Kennedy
Wapella
Gary Stineman
John Williams
Columbus
Wilton
John McSwiggin
Art Bacelier
Liberty Durant Baseball Doubleheader Postponed Again
Rain again postponed the Liberty Durant summer baseball game at West Liberty for a second time in three days. The rescheduled contest is set for Tuesday June 8 at West Liberty. Earlier, Wilton Seton was postponed to June 9 due to Solon graduation. In the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye conference Durant visits West Branch, with two Friday games: U High at Wilton at 7:30 pm and Mid Prairie at West Liberty at 4:30 pm.
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Muscatine Opener Rainout Delays Baseball Schedule
Muscatine high school opener at Burlington Wednesday evening was postponed due to rain. A new date was not decided, with a tentative plan for a doubleheader when the Hounds visit Burlington. sophomores open next Monday at Clinton Street Marys. varsity to host Bettendorf at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2.
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Major League Stars Shine In Big Wins Across Leagues
Joe Torre of the Braves slugged two homers and drove in five as Milwaukee routed San Francisco 104. Luis Tiant of the Inélans held Chicago to five hits in a 31 Cleveland victory that knocked the White Sox from the AL lead.
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Midwest League Games Postponed By Rain
Multiple Midwest League games were postponed due to rain. Fox Cities vs Decatur, Cedar Rapids vs Quincy, Waterloo vs Dubuque, Burlington vs Quad Cities, and Wisconsin Rapids vs Clinton were all called off because wet grounds and rainfall affected play.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Schedules
American League standings show Minnesota leading with 23 wins, followed by Chicago and Detroit. The National League lists Los Angeles and Boston in contention, with rain affecting several games. Wednesday results include Kansas City over Baltimore and Cleveland over Chicago. multiple matchups and upcoming twin bill schedules follow.
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