Clay Terrell Heavyweight Title Bout Set in Chicago
Cassius Clay and Ernie Terrell agreed Friday to a heavyweight championship fight at Chicago International Amphitheatre on March 29. The bout awaits Illinois Athletic Commission approval and Clay’s license. promoters Schoenewald and Bentley will outline seating and scaling plans for the 15,000 seat arena.
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Benvenuti plans world middleweight title shot in Rome
Italian eyes a world middleweight title bid as Nino Benvenuti defeats Don Fullmer in a 17 round bout at the Rome Sports Palace. The Associated Press had Benvenuti ahead on points, while Fullmer and manager Angelo Curley questioned the referee and clinching calls. Benvenuti remains a leading contender for the title against Dick Tiger with a potential Chicago bout discussed amid boxing promoter activity and train plans.
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Associated Press
Ottawa High Hawks Past Bonner Springs 60 43
Ottawa High School Cyclones used a strong second half to pull away from Bonner Springs for a 60 to 43 win at the junior high gym. Dave Payne led with 17 points and 15 rebounds, Dennis Wieneke added 15, while Ronny Lloyd scored 16 as OHS forced 14 turnovers and dominated the third quarter with a relentless press to take control and improve to 3-3 in the East Kansas League.
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Garnett Wins Tri-Valley Thriller Over Fredonia 52 49
Garnett defeats Fredonia 52 to 49 to tighten the Tri-Valley lead at 10-1 while improving to 14-1 overall. Jim Foltz scores 14 as Dean Barr adds 12 and Ed Wolken 11 to offset a quiet night for top scorer Bill Feuerborn who was held in check. Dub Wharry leads Fredonia with 15 points.
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Colorado State Scares Miners Then Falls In Final Shot
Colorado State University nearly upset unbeaten Texas Western as Bob Hill hit a 20-foot jumper at the buzzer for a 68-66 Miners victory in Fort Collins. Upends also saw Harvard Wyoming Arizona and The Citadel win. UCLA dropped from league lead as Oregon State and Stanford moved atop the Pac. Columbia upset Yale in New Haven. Cornell beat Brown and tied Ivy leaders with 4 wins.
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Melvern Clinches Osage County League Title in Big Win
Melvern defeated Pomona 83 to 60 to claim the Osage County League championship. The Panthers opened strong, led 41-27 at halftime, and extended the lead in the third period for their 12th straight victory. Leon Lindstrom led Melvern with 21 points, Shaffer 18, Lacey 19, and White 12, while Pomona’s Raymond Schroeder had 25. Pomona fouled heavily, sending Melvern to the line for 23 free throws as Pomona fell to 6-8 on the season. Melvern finished 7-0 in the league and 15-1 overall.
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Ottawa High wrestlers push into district action in Topeka
Ottawa High School grapplers face setback as Mike Kille’s 13 match win streak ends in a quarterfinal at the class AA district in Topeka. Heavyweight George Moody advances to semis before losing, while five Cyclones fall in quarterfinals. Top four in each division move to state regional next week. consolation rounds start 1 p.m. and finals at 7 p.m.
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Central Heights 75 Williamsburg 64 in Friday win
Central Heights raced to a 21 eight lead and built a 75 64 victory over Williamsburg. Four Vikings reached double figures led by John Chrisjohn with 15 points and Jim Chambers 13. Jake Heck topped the game with 21 points as Central Heights improves to 11 4 while Williamsburg remains winless at 0 12.
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Boxing Results From Florence and Rome
The Associated Press reports boxing results from Florence and Rome. Fernando Atorzi of Italy defeats his opponent by knockout, while Nino Benvenuti of Italy wins by points over Don Fulmer of West Jordan Utah in a middleweight bout.
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