Bulldogs and Huskies win chaotic Ohio finals in 1965
In Columbus South edged Cincinnati St Xavier 54 53 for the Class AA title while Northwestern rallied from nine points down to beat Springboro 55 45 for Class A. Coaches Colmery and Bates praised defensive presses and clutch free throws as tourney upsets crowned South and Northwestern.
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Warren County
John Colmery
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Roger Harper
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George Burkhart
Latin Americans poised to seize two boxing titles
Jose Torres challenges Willie Pastrano for the light heavyweight title and Jose Stable aims at Emile Griffiths welterweight crown in Madison Square Garden. The double title bout could mark a new era for Latin American champions with potential 19 100 crowds and strong betting support for Torres and Stable.
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Willie Pastrano
Jose Stable
Emile Griffith
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Luis Rodriguez
Joe Louis
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Eder Jofre
Brazil
Vicente Saldivar
Mexico
Carlos Ortiz
Puerto Rico
Baseball owners begin race to pick new commissioner
Clearwater reports owners start a lengthy process to select Ford Frick successor. Frick expects October for resignation after the World Series. He notes the new commissioner will wield power equal to Landis and a screening committee may review 50 to 60 candidates from clubs.
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Russell tops AAU Boxing, earns outstanding boxer honor
Roger Russell of Philadelphia won the light heavyweight crown at the National AAU Boxing Championships, outpointing Curtis Thomas of Cincinnati and claiming outstanding boxer honors. The 18 year old recorded his 18th victory in 19 fights, with only a prior Olympic trial loss marring his record.
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Isoone Kirkman
Seattle
Wash
Herb Dollosa
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Fleming Mosely
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Rollie Schwartz
Dollason
Ulysses Mercer
Brooklyn
Hedgeman Lewis
Detroit
Cliff Wells
Sam Goss
Trenton
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Stockton
Calif
George Colon
New York
Farm Hands Blast Washington in Big League Hitters
Pete Dond reports the Senators lost 11 3 as a Hawaii Pacific Coast League farm club defeated them. Eli Grba, a major league reject, pitched for the winners in the spring showdown referenced by the UPI writer.
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Los Angeles
76ers Fire Up Series Deputy to Celtics Clash
The Philadelphia 76ers moved 2-1 up in their playoff series with a 108-94 win over the Cincinnati Royals in Cincinnati. Hal Greer led with 30 points while Wilt Chamberlain managed 17 points and 15 rebounds as Philadelphia pursues a playoffs clinch in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
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Mantle Larks Over Feud Talk as Keane Framed Bad
Mickey Mantle shrugs off the Keane feud chatter with humor at a Tampa batting cage. He jokes about dropped balls and a 10 game pennant edge, then praises manager Johnny Keane and notes teammates Bouton and Linz backing him up.
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Phil Linz
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Ferrari’s Era Ends at Sebring as Hall Wins in Chaparral
In a dramatic Sebring 12 Hours race, American driver Jim Hall, teamed with Hay Sharp and others, won in a Chaparral after intense rain and night driving. Hall’s car set a lap record, overtaking rivals including Shelby’s Ford prototype. Ferrari’s dominance ends with an American victory.
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Jim Hall
Chaparral
Hall
Hay Sharp
Ronnie Hissom
Bruce Jennings
Sharp
Dave Gurney
Ken Miles
Bruce McLaren
Shelby
Indians Edge Red Sox as Wagner and Siebert Lead
Sonny Siebert pitched seven innings allowing seven hits while Leon Wagner hit a two run homer to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 5 3 victory over Boston in Scottsdale. Wagner extended his spring homer total to four as Siebert revealed improved palm ball and change up technique.
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Casey Stengle
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Buffalo
John Romano
Danny Cater
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Detroit Tigers
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Jerry Adair
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Roberto Clemente
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Tom Reynolds
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Reynolds
Ken Suarez
Indians
Siebert
Puerto Rico
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