Salem coach Clem Cloyer named NAIA District 2b coach of the year
Salem baseball coach Clem Cloyer, whose Tigers won the West Virginia conference title, was named coach of the year in NAIA District 2b. Cloyer was honored before the NAIA District playoffs at Shippensburg, Pa., as his team stood 11-2 entering the tournament after nine winning seasons since arriving in 1957.
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Yanks Reds and Braves win opening day at Beckley LL
Beckley Little League opened its 1966 season with a doubleheader slate. In the Western division the Reds beat the Giants 25-4 and the Dodgers topped the Cubs 11-1 while the Cardinals crushed the Pirates 14-1. In the East the Braves beat the Indians 8-1, the Orioles edged the Tigers 5-3 and the Yanks defeated the Red Sox 10-6.
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Torres Defends Title. Clay Critics See Sluggish Show
Jose Torres, defending his light heavyweight title after a 15 round decision over Wayne Thornton at Shea Stadium, dismisses Cassius Clay as unimpressive on TV. He claims he can beat Clay, while noting Clay’s London result against Henry Cooper. Other coverage mentions Kathy Harter winning a tennis singles title in Barcelona and Thomas Koch defeating Nicola Pilic for the men's championship.
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Thornton-Torres clash and Cooper vs Clay fireworks headline action
The bout saw Torres hold off a tiring Thornton while Cooper fought Clay in a wild night. Referee Johnny Lobianco wrestled fighters apart as Torres complained of eye damage from a butt and both boxers traded shocks. Torres declared victory and boasted of a clean win despite the chaos.
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Champion Bonavena Arrives in New York for Garden Bout
South American heavyweight Oscar Bonavena of Argentina touched down in New York to start final training for his June 23 title clash with Canadian champ George Chavelo at Madison Square Garden.
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