Champion Cyclist Seeks US Bike Boom in Midwest
Ft. Riley radio operator Wesley Winberry, 24, holder of three independent world titles, launches a campaign to popularize cycling in America's midlands. He recalls Italy races in Milan and Vincenza May 8 to 14, earned prize money, and outlines plans for Ft. Riley programs and youth cycling. Winberry, from Bangor Maine, says top cyclists can earn 100000 to 150000 dollars yearly and notes Europe’s popularity of the sport. He demonstrated speed potential and bicycle costs, advocating training and safety education for children.
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Pisa
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Army
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Juncetion City
League Leaders By The Associated Press Baseball Leaders
American League batting leaders Horton Detroit .375 Davalillo Cleveland .345. Runs Green Boston 38 McAuliffe Detroit 34. RBIs Mantilla Boston and Howard Washington 39. Hits McAuliffe Detroit Cardenal Los Angeles and Howard Washington 57. Doubles Versalles Minnesota 15 Ward Chicago 14. Triples Versalles Minnesota and Blasingame Washington 6. Home runs Conigliaro and Thomas Boston Colavito Cleveland Horton Detroit Gentile Kansas City and Howard Washington 10. Stolen bases Cardenal Los Angeles 18 Campaneris Kansas City 12. Pitching Pascual Minnesota 70 strikeouts 1000 Grant Minnesota 50 1000. Strikeouts McDowell Cleveland 84 Pascual Minnesota 55. National League batting Coleman Cincinnati .382 Aaron Milwaukee .345. Runs Rose Cincinnati 40 Mays San Francisco 38. RBIs Banks Chicago 44 McCovey San Francisco 37. Hits J Alou San Francisco 65 Pinson Cincinnati 63. Doubles Williams Chicago 16 Kranepool New York 15. Triples Callison Philadelphia 5 Pinson and Johnson Cincinnati Clemente Pittsburgh and Javier St. Louis 4. Home runs Mays San Francisco 17 Torr Milwaukee and McCovey San Francisco 12. Stolen bases Wills Los Angeles 32 Brock St. Louis 21. Pitching Maloney Cincinnati 51 0.833 Ellis Cincinnati and Gibson St. Louis 82 0.800. Strikeouts Koufax Los Angeles 106 Gibson St. Louis 81.
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Milaukee
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Maloney
Ellis
Gibson
Koufax
NAIA Marks In Danger at National Track Meet
SIOUX FALLS South Dakota AP at least a dozen NAIA marks and one world record may fall during the 14th annual NAIA National Track and Field Championships opening today. If weather holds, two days of competition could rewrite records led by Arizona State’s 3 04.5 mile relay time from 1963 now in jeopardy. Southern University Baton Rouge with 21 athletes is a strong favorite for the team title, challenging defending champion Emporia State Kansas.
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Penniless Golf Pro Nabs Lead at Buick Open
GRAND BLANC Mich AP Steve Spray 24 opening with a 32 36 68 at Warwick Hills to grab a share of the first round lead in the $100 000 Buick Open. Julius Boros Tony Lema Jack Nicklaus Doug Sanders among near leaders as pros chase opening round low.
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Bruce Crampston
TV Station Play Begins at KTVH Pro-Am Golf Tourney
AP report from Wichita says 350 golfers, in five man teams, tee off at 7 am in the first round of the $12,000 KTVH Pro-Am at Spring Lakes Country Club. Final 18 holes Sunday. Prizes include cash, merchandise, autos for top pro and runner up. low pro, low amateur, and low team awards. Ted Gwin of Crestview expects winning score around seven to 10 under par for 54 holes.
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Packer Back Signs Pact with Packers for 1965
GREEN BAY Wis AP Tom Moore a vital cog in the Packers running attack has signed his contract for 1965 the NFL club announced today.
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Tom Moore
Green Bay Packers
Belmont Renews Preakness Duel
New York race scene centers on Aqueduct as Tom Rolfe and Dapper Dan renew their Belmont Stakes rivalry in a 125000 added event. Hail to All and four other contenders seek to upset the expected duel between the Derby and Preakness favorites while Ribot influence looms. Post time 4 15 p.m. EST with CBS TV coverage and radio.
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Ben Cohen
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Heavy Rainfall Affects Fishing Only Slightly
Kansas fishing conditions vary by region after heavy rains. Northeastern waters show slow fishing with turbid streams, while many lakes and reservoirs remain fair to good for bluegill, crappie, bass, and bullheads. States lakes across central and western Kansas report a mix of fair and good activity, with white bass and walleyes notable at several reservoirs.
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Harness Victory Streak Ties 28-Win Record at Wolverine
Unbeaten Bret Hanover matched the all time 28 win mark set by Torpid in 1957 at Detroit’s Wolverine Races. Frank Ervin steered the horse to victory in 2 04 5 over a muddy track, earning $21,434 in the Matron Stake before about 6000 spectators. Richard Downing’s Ohio pacer finished six lengths behind Adrian at the wire. Torpid previously won 28 in a row in 1957 before a mud delay at Hazel Park Michigan.
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Shaker Heights
Ohio
Adrian
Hazel Park
Mich
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