Paret Critical After Loss To Griffith In New York
Benny Paret lay in critical condition at Roosevelt Hospital after a 12th round knockout by Emile Griffith at Madison Square Garden. Paret underwent brain clot surgery and WBC officials said his condition remained poor as Griffith offered a somber reaction and family members awaited updates.
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Gil Clancy
Harry Markson
Madison Square Garden
John Condon
Alfaro
Ruby Goldstein
Virgin Islands
Miami Beach
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the Garden
Parlet
Gene Fullmer
Las Vegas
Saturday Night
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Russians Cheer U S Skaters For Exhibition
A seven nation figure skating show in Moscow drew 15 000 at Sports Palace with Judianne and Jerry Fotheringill from Colorado Springs delighting the crowd with three encores. Other acts included Americans Hoyt Kollen Nelson Fisher and the show featured music and audience reaction.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
Dorothy Ann Nelson
Chicago
Vicky Fisher
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Sebring Endurance Race Upset Fuels Ferrari Fame
Joakim Bonnier of Sweden and Lucien Bianchi of Belgium upset in the 12hour Sebring race, but Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill added to Ferrari’s glory with a GT title and a $3,000 share. Bonnier and Bianchi earned $300 overall.
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Phil Hill
Santa Monica
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Hill
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Porsche
Maurice
Lucien
Paris
Ronny Hisson
Midland
Tex
Chuck Daigh
Los Angeles
Bruce Jennings
Towson, Md
Frank Rand
BJ Wuestoff
Chicago
Bonderdon and Goalby Share Miami Open Lead
Paul Bondeson, 22, ex paratrooper, and Bob Goalby move into a tie for the Coral Country Club Open lead after Bondeson shoots 67 to reach 211 for 54 holes while Casper slips to 2nd at 212. Nicklaus, Kroll, and Ragan follow. James Page wins NCAA Ski cross country at Squaw Valley. Dartmouth second in team standings with Colorado third.
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Fla
Paul Bontdeson
Bob Goalby
Bill Casper
Bondeson
Goalby
Casper
Jack Nicklaus
Ted Kroll
Dave Ragan
Arnold Palmer
Tommy Bolt
CC Victory
Squaw Valley
Calif
James Page
Dartmouth
Lake Placid
N.Y
Derver
Poms Page
Mike Gaillagher
Colorado
Per Weege
Washington
Western State
Spahn Completes CG as Orioles Top Braves in Miami
Warren Spahn pitched a complete game but endured a 7 1 loss as Baltimore hammered Milwaukee for 10 hits and seven runs. Jim Gentile belted his first spring homer with a runner aboard in the fifth, Brooks Robinson drove in three, and Boog Powell added three safeties as the Orioles won their seventh Grapefruit League game over the Braves before 3 222 spectators. Spahn allowed 15 earned runs in 19 exhibition innings this spring. Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews homered for Milwaukee in a losing effort.
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New York Yankees
Richmond Va
Hank Aaron
Eddie Mathews
Spahn
Crandall
Short
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Wilhelm
Trijandos
L-Spahn
Gentile
Dayton Wins NIT Title Reinforces Cincinnati Powerhouse
Dayton Flyers claim the 1962 NIT title with a 73-67 victory over St. John’s at Madison Square Garden led by 6-10 center Bull Chmielewski and guard Gordy Hatton. Chmielewski earned MVP honors with 24 points in the final, while Hatton added 18 as Dayton avenged losses to top contenders and cemented its run atop college basketball.
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Dugesne
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Redmen
Hatton
Chmielewsi
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Houston
Loyiola
Chicago
St.John’s
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Foley
Colorado State University
Jerry Harkness
Duquesne
Colorado State
Bill Green
Tom Hatton
Kevin Loughery
Ron Miller
Louisville
Ohio State
Ed Jucker
Cincinnati Bearcats
Paul Hogue
Jerry Lucas
Freedom Hall
Cincinnati
Hogue
Rain postpones 60 dollar stock car race at Atlanta Raceway
Rain halted the $60 stock car race at Atlanta International Raceway with NASCAR choosing a new date for the 500 mile Grand National event. Thousands gathered before a 1 pm start was postponed as Air President Nelson Weaver announced the decision. Entrants included A J Foyt and other top drivers from the USAC contingent, with three invaders present.
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Pittsburgh and rivals cancel amid rain soaked action
Rain forces cancellation of Pittsburgh versus Philadelphia while Minnesota tops Los Angeles 3 to 1 in innings. Kansas City defeats Detroit 6 to 2 and New York A beats Cincinnati 6 to 3. Chicago IN 8 beats San Francisco 4 as Cleveland 8 defeats Boston 1 and Los Angeles 5 earns a win over Houston 4.
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Opinions on Maris Wrong Says Manager
In Fort Lauderdale Roger Maris faces pressure as fans and writers pursue him. Mantle defends Maris while noting public scrutiny, and manager Ralph Houk says the issue is blown out of proportion. Maris, wary of interviews, seeks focus on his play despite media distortion. Mantle shows support, claiming Maris helped win many games.
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Debbie Thompson Leads Frederick Club to South Atlantic AAU Title
Debbie Thompson set a meet record in the 60, winning in 7.1 seconds, and captured the 220 in 27.0 as Frederick Track and Field Club swept the events at the South Atlantic AAU Women’s championship in Baltimore. Tammy Davis won the 440 and Kate Blundell set a standing broad jump mark at 8 feet 2.5 inches. Frederick totaled 25 points with Latrobe Homes second and Oriole third.
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Marlene
Cheryl Hoy
Ruth Thompson
Kate
Taramy
Jack Griffin
Presbyterian Wins Church League Title In Overtime
Presbyterian finishes the season undefeated nine wins no losses and clinches the championship by beating Good Shepherd in overtime after strong team play led by Amick Roes sler Brown Schaden and Douglas. Standings show Presbyterian first with 0 0 record as March 31 next schedule features Grace Reform Good Shepherd All Saints and others in the final round of play.
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Whitmore
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Trott
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Willard
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Douglas
Thompson
Olson
Tinney
Calegary Methodist
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Evan Lutheran
DeMatha Quint Wins K of C Tournament
DeMatha High School Hyattsville Md won the Knights of Columbus Tournament for the second straight year after two late free throws by Gary Ward and two defensive plays sealed a 46-44 victory over Mackin High Washington. Ward had 26 in the semifinal. DeMatha trailed most of the game.
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DeMatha High School
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Knights of Columbus
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Mantle and Maris talk speed and fielding in a rare exchange
The two baseball legends discuss Roger Maris's arm and speed in a lively remark-filled moment. Mantle notes Maris's outrunning fans, while others praise Maris's outfield throwing ability and nine assists.
Hull nets his 50th goal in Hawks loss to Rangers
Chicago star Bobby Hull tallied his 50th of the season in the first period of the finale against New York, but the Black Hawks lost 4-1 to the Rangers. The goal matched the NHL single season record of 50 set by Maurice Richard and tied by Bernie Geoffrion, with Hull reaching the mark in 50 games.
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Rocket) Richard
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