Boating grows in popularity and spending in 1965
Boating ranks among the nation’s top sports with widespread family participation. In 1964 over 2.5 billion dollars flowed into boats and related gear, while census data estimate 7.7 million recreational boats afloat in the United States. Maryland shows rising outboard use from 90,000 in 1963 to 109,000 in 1964 as dealers shift toward motors around nine horsepower.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Fights In New Look Clearwater Bout
In Clearwater Florida Sugar Ray Robinson 44 seeks a sixth world crown as he meets Sonny Moore of Canada in a 10 round bout at the Clearwater Hotel. Promoter Al King promotes a ball room setting with a seven course dinner and three preliminaries for 15 dollars. If Robinson wins and defeats Becham in Jamaica March 6 a title shot could follow against Giardello in May in St. Petersburg.
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Pirates Acquire Del Crandall In Swap With Giants
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquire catcher Del Crandall from the San Francisco Giants in a two for one deal. San Francisco receives pitcher Bob Priddy and first baseman Bob Burda in return. Burda’s move from the Pirates is noted amid the deal.
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Yancey Leads In Phoenix Open
Bert Yancey shot a five under par 67 to take the first round lead at the Phoenix Open. Al Geiberger and Frank Beard were one stroke behind at 68, with Jerry Steelsmith and Walter Burkemo at 69, while Nicklaus Boros Mazur Leonard tied at 70 in the 67,500 event at Arizona Country Club. A separate note invites Crandall’s softball meeting, 133 W South St, in March.
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Stan Leonard
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Rockfish Catch Good Along Potomac River
Potomac River rockfish catches remain strong per the Department of Chesapeake Bay Affairs weekly report. Boats average about 100 pounds with some loads up to 400 pounds, featuring 4 to 10 pound fish tied to bucktails with yellow pork rind. Tautog fishing improves at Ocean City headboats, and yellow perch runs stay healthy on the Wye Miles rivers and Northeast River.
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Frederick Cadets Try To End Loss Streak In Boonsboro Clash
Frederick out to halt a three game skid as Ho mer Brooks' Cadets visit Boonsboro after a 55 48 upset of Martinsburg. Seven other TriState League games feature Walkersville Middletown St John s Emmitsburg Ling anore MSD Damascus Gaithersburg and Poolesville hosting Peary.
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Hawks Crush Bullets 124 94 in Baltimore rout
St. Louis Hawks trounced the Baltimore Bullets 124 to 94 as Gus Johnson left with a torn ligament after injuring his left ankle. Paul Silas led the Hawks with 22 points, while Baltimore struggled shooting 31 of 87. Buddy Jeannette was ejected after disputing officiating.
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Illinois Can Be Giant Killer
The Associated Press notes Southern Illinois Salukis rise to the sev enth place in the small college poll as they prep to visit Evansville on Feb. 27 after a tight 81-80 loss at Evansville. Evansville remains undefeated at 18-0, leading the ranking with 179 points from 18 regional voters.
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Sherwin Williams Seeks Experienced Candidate for Career Growth
The Sherwin Williams Company advertises a career opportunity for a man aged 25 to 40 with salary and expenses plus a bonus earning incentive. Full range of company benefits and excellent advancement opportunities are offered.
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College basketball scores roundup from multiple games
Davidson 55 Furman 50. George Washington 72 Richmond 51. Providence 8 St. Francis Pa 69. East Carolina 81 East Tennessee 73. St. Louis 83 N Tex State 0 1. Ga Southern 107 Citadel 82. Boston Univ 99. Tufts 68 St Francis NY 47. Fordham 40. Seton Hall 85 Niagara 77. Duke 136 Virginia 72. Vermont 75 St Michael's 72.
Celtics Open to Reasonable Offers But Not for Sale
Boston Celtics owners Mrs. Walter A. Brown and Louis A. Pieri said they would consider reasonable offers but are not seeking a buyer. The club, NBA champions for six straight years, leads the Eastern Division at 49-11. Pieri declined to name a price, noting his Providence duties limit Celtics affairs.
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Ortiz Taken Ill Title Bout Postponed
Panama City AP Carl os Ortiz world lightweight title defense postponed until the 28-year-old champion recovers from an upset stomach. Four doctors await tests to diagnose his ailment as promoter Alfreds Aleman calls it nerves. Ortiz had been slated to face Ismael Laguna with a 30000 guaranteed purse.
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Boxer Willie Richardson Faces Lifetime Suspension After Oakland Bout Incident
Willie Richardson of San Jose assaulted foe Roger Rischer with kicks and punches before their 12 round heavyweight title rematch in Oakland. Referee Vern Bybee recommended a lifetime suspension, citing prior disqualifications. Chief Inspector Turley issued an indefinite suspension as Eddie Machen restrained the melee. Fans who paid $4,110 to attend will receive refunds.
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Susman Upset by Dutch Teen at Indoor Nationals
In Brookline Massachusetts Betty Stove a 19 year old from the Netherlands toppled the defending National Women's Indoor champion Karen Hantze Susman of San Diego California in the quarterfinals. Susman ranked second nationally faced two match points before losing 11-9 12-10 7-5 in two and a half hours.
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Princeton assistant Harris named UNH head football coach
Warren Harris, 42, defensive line coach at Princeton for two seasons, was named head football coach at the University of New Hampshire. He succeeds Clarence Chief Boston who resigned after 16 years. The announcement was made in Durham, New Hampshire.
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Denver AFL team sale rumor unsettles Broncos future
Denver stockholders may decide Bronco ownership as the Phipps brothers revealed they aim to buy out peers. Nashville reports Cox Broadcasting considers Denver franchise with potential move to Atlanta, while Denver banker Walter Emery and Gerald Phipps insist local stockholders want the team to remain in Denver.
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