Griffith Grabs Favorable Top Favorite in MSG Title Bout
Emile Griffith the world welterweight champion is a solid favorite to defeat Manny Gonzalez in a scheduled 15 round title fight at Madison Square Garden. Odds have varied from 14 5 to 17 5 as Gonzalez trainer Bill Gore expects an out fight due to Griffiths clear superiority. Garden officials cut their gate forecast from 14 000 to 12 000 fans.
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In a Friendly Spirit
A reflective column urges readers not to drift and delay tasks noting many share the habit. The piece champions timely effort and self discipline to honor commitments rather than postpone action with vague assurances.
Baseball Builder Rickey Dies At 83
Branch Rickey, legendary baseball executive and innovator, dies at 83 in Boone County Memorial Hospital Columbia Missouri after a heart attack. He led the modern farm system and expanded the major leagues, leaving a lasting legacy on the Negro baseball movement and franchise growth. Rickey collapsed at a Missouri Hall of Fame induction and died hours later with his widow and daughter by his side.
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Rickey Founded The Farm System
United Press International profile of Branch Rickey highlighting his role in creating the minor league farm system, his trades and talent grasp, and his impact on breaking baseball color lines while building dynasties with St. Louis and Brooklyn. Rickey’s background, nickname master trader, and rise from St. Louis to the Cardinals are noted.
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