Boxing Tournament Scrutiny Trails Behind Elims
The WBA heavyweight title tournament faces apathy as fans note top contenders Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier absent from eliminations. Patterson vs Quarry sets Saturday quarter finals with Bonavena’s back injury delaying his semifinal, while Ellis, Sperker, and Mildenberger results shape Houston final plans. Cassius Clay remains a major influence on the division as Patterson and Quarry clash for a possible title shot.
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Rams Face Bears After Tied Week, Hope for Clean Win
Rams players, led by Bernie Casey's big day, seek momentum after a 22 28 tie with the Redskins. George Allen cautions injuries and a tough division race as they prepare for the Chicago Bears at Wrigley Field, aiming to rebound with a decisive victory.
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Weems McLean Receive Players of the Week Honors
Defensive tackle Mike McLean and offensive guard Don Weems are named players of the week and will be honored at the Cal State Tong Beach Booster Club meeting at the Pacific Coast Club tonight at 7 30. The event is free and introduces Long Beach fans to 49er coaches and athletes. Film of Friday's game against Northern Arizona University will be shown. McLean recorded 10 unassisted tackles and excelled in rushing the Axemen passers.
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Yale Tackle Paul Tully Enters Spring Practice
Yale football lineman Paul Tully showed up for spring practice last March weighing 279 pounds, nearly as tall as he is wide. The sizable tackle expects to impact the line with his surprising bulk and athleticism as drills begin.
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Brat sport and heavy eating habits in late 1950s sports notes
Brat sport features coach Tully describing a “fat football players diet” of one daily meal culminating in large late meals. He weighs 230 pounds against Columbia and hopes to drop to 199, while Hollywood Park prepares a Bunny Bowl harness event. Nat Worthington quits Kentucky basketball. Betty Raymond sidelined with a dislocated shoulder. Redskins injuries loom over Baltimore game. Chionio and Little named World Boxing Association Boxers of the Month.
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Quarry in Drill With Joe Orbillo
Jerry Quarry left Santa Ana Monday after four rounds with heavyweight Joe Orbillo and will train in Los Angeles for a Saturday bout at the Olympic Auditorium. He faces two time former champion Floyd Patterson in a first round elimination to fill Cassius Clay's vacant heavyweight spot after a weigh in and speed test with Billy Walker.
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Coeds Explain Football in OU Student Survey
The Oklahoma Daily at the University of Oklahoma conducts a campus survey with questions on football basics. Sample answers reveal humorous misunderstandings about downs coaches safeties and player positions.
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Pipers Rally Past New Jersey in ABA Opener Thriller
Connie Hawkins Charlie Williams and Chico Vaughn sparked the Pittsburgh Pipers from a 13 point third quarter deficit to beat the New Jersey Americans 110 to 107 in the ABA opener. Bob Verge led Dallas with 26 points in a 100 83 Dallas Houston matchup.
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Kings Laugh at Experts in Hockey Kings
United Press International says Jack Kent Cooke may have the last laugh in the NHL expansion Western Division this season. The Kings were widely derided for their draft choices and expected to finish last.
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Kings Hold Western Lead Despite No Top Scorers
After two weeks of play the Kings top the Western Division with a 3 0 2 record and eight points though no player leads individual stats. Red Irvine and Brian Kilrea are tied for eighth with seven points, Lowell MacDonald at six in a 10 way tie. They face a stiff test next week with games at Toronto on Wednesday and Boston on Thursday.
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Hoad Loses After Disputed Service Call
In London Earl Buchholz of St. Louis defeated Lew Hoad after the Australian threatened to quit the coast over a disputed service call. Hoad began to leave the court but returned as jeers from the crowd greeted his unsportsmanlike gesture.
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