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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1964
Page
4
Russia closed the medal gap on the United States at the Tokyo Olympics with strong showings in boxing and gymnastics. A surge could vault the Soviets ahead in total medals near the end of the Games, though the U S remains favored for most golds.
The report notes nine medals behind the US in men's volleyball and dressage, lifting Russia to 24 golds and 79 total medals while the US holds 34 golds and 99 total. Russia expects seven boxing medals plus one in basketball, fencing, and women’s volleyball, while the US is assured of one more in basketball and boxing.
The Soviets face a tight medal race as the gymnastics finals close, aiming to recover multiple golds across five events. Russia wins the volleyball title over Brazil 3 0, finishing with 8 1 in sets to claim silver overall. Japan takes bronze. Chammartin wins dressage by one point ahead of Boldt with Titov third. Geesink secures judo gold while Kaminga is runner up, Glahn and Boronovski win bronze. Campbell forced from arena after re injuring knee.
The Cleveland Browns are favored by 12 points to beat the New York Giants as they chase the Eastern Division lead. Coach Blanton Collier warns this could be a pivotal game with tough remaining opponents. Frank Ryan struggled against the Steelers and Cowboys, while Both teams plan to start their No 1 quarterbacks.
Whitneyfield hosts a home football game causing the Recreation Center to close after the game. It will reopen 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for high school students only. Saturday evening junior high students use the gym and game room until 9 p.m.
Sonny Liston began final training for the rematch with Cassius Clay in a Cape Cod area camp near Plymouth. Clay Muhammad Ali plans Boston workouts for a Nov. 16 Boston Garden title bout. The WBA boycott hangs over the contest as Liston announces sharper sparring partners and growing confidence ahead of the first public sparring session.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes faces a pivotal test as his 4-0 Buckeyes host Wisconsin, a 2-2 squad seeking improvement. Hayes rails at practice while quarterback Don Unverforth begins to show potential, signaling a tense buildup to a high stakes Big Ten clash at Ohio Stadium.
Kenilee Lanes will stage a Women’s All Star Bowling Elimination Tournament from Oct 31 to Nov 1 starting at 3 p.m. Any woman in a North Shore BＰA league may enter. The final is at Erie Lanes Vermilion with Peterson Points scoring. Winners advance to Ohio State Eliminations in Columbus and 11 state finalists reach nationals in Philadelphia.
The United States defeated Russia 73 to 59 to clinch the gold medal race at the 1964 Tokyo Games. Bill Bradley, Luscious Jackson, and Joe Caldwell sparked a comeback after a 14-11 and 16-13 first half deficit to propel the Americans to victory.
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