No Boxers Left Says Loughran on Today’s Boxing
Tommy Loughran, 65, veteran former light heavyweight champion, visits fight camps but criticizes current boxers for lacking skill. He recalls his era, the Carnera weigh in, and memories of McTigue and Greb, noting the sport’s decline from its golden age and the need for proper boxing instruction.
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Raiders and Eagles Secure Narrow Senior Wins
Ross Raiders outscored Barman and Seitz 6 to 1 in a senior division clash Friday night on four hits led by Steve Hester's last inning homer. Randy McGuckin doubled in the final frame for Barman's lone hit with two outs. Eagles edged Jaycees 1 to 0 in a pitchers’ duel as Kevin McCrain tripled in the second and scored. Mike McIntyre struck out 13 for Barman while Brett Smith fanned nine for the Eagles.
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Tigers Hit Back In Fight Over Batters Heading The League
Detroit fans watched an 8-5 win highlighted by All-Star catcher Bill Freehan’s two three-run homers. Freehan, hit 12 times this season, warned pitchers to ease up as Detroit built a five-game win streak and ten of eleven. Mickey Lolich earned the decision with Reggie Jackson and Danny Cater delivering pivotal blows. Ken Harrelson led Boston with a three-run shot and 60 RBI as Dick Ellsworth won in relief.
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Teener League All Stars Named for Chillicothe Tourney
Jim Ward announces VFW Teener League All Stars for Chillicothe led by Ray Currier and coaches Bernard Smith and Keith Weatherwill. The squad departs VFW Post at 5 30 p m July 19 for first rounds the next day with players Chapin Chapin Rutherford Wasiniak Nardechecchia Nutter Wilhelm including Bleile s and Schild s I G A appearances among listed names
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Browns Hit Streak Continues With Three Hits in Win
Cleveland shortstop Larry Brown claimed he was not in a slump and then proved it by collecting three hits and three RBIs as the Indians beat the Angels 5-1. Sonny Siebert earned his ninth victory despite yielding a homer in the ninth.
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Liston Favored In 7th Comeback Bid
San Francisco UPI Sonny Liston, the former world heavyweight champion, returns for a 10 round nationally televised bout against Henry Clark at the Cow Palace. Liston weighs 219 pounds to Clark 215 and is listed as an 8-5 favorite though local chatter hints at 10-8 selection. The bout starts at 2 p.m. PDT/5 p.m. EDT with ABC coverage and a 150 mile local blackout. Liston seeks his seventh straight win after stopping Bill Joiner last May in Los Angeles and a prior loss to Cassius Clay in Lewiston Maine.
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Indians Reactivate Salmon and Send Vidal on Recall
The Cleveland Indians reclaimed outfielder and utility player Chico Salmon after he recovered from a left knee injury suffered June 13. Jose Vidal was optioned to Portland of the Pacific Coast League on a 24 hour recall.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results From Major Leagues
Standings and recent results across the American and National Leagues with key games and upcoming pitchers. Detroit leads AL East, Chicago and New York top NL divisions as early-season action wraps with notable homers and decisions from pitchers such as Lolich Seaver and Carter.
Chapin Rallies For 13-7 Victory In Comeback
Chapin erased an early 5-5 tie to win 13-7 behind 16 year old pitching sensation Mike Wasiniak who struck out 15. Bleile’s defense collapsed in the fourth with a string of errors and overthrows, handing Chapin six runs.
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Clarke upset by Norpoth in two mile final
Ron Clarke world two mile record holder was upset by Harold Norpoth of West Germany in the two mile final at an invitation track meet in Germany. Norpoth defeated Clarke as the world record holder lost his edge in a close race.
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Huron Bank Reaches Slo Pitch Tournament Finals
Huron County Bank will face the winner of the losers bracket Sunday at 7 30 p m after a 17 10 win over Havana to finish atop the winners bracket in Willard Norwalk based team set up final showdown Other Friday results include Fishbaugh Construction 10 Home Savings 2 and VFW 7 Citizens Bank 5
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Three-way Round Robin For 1970 Americas Cup
New York reports the 1970 Americas Cup defense will use a round robin format for the first time as three challengers compete off Newport Rhode Island.
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