Griffith crushes Tiger to claim sixth world title
Emile Griffith, 32, dominated Dick Tiger in a 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden, ending Tiger’s hopes while signaling a possible bout with Nino Benvenuti. Tiger, who came from Nigeria with a long pro career, endured a bitter loss as Griffith hinted at the Benvenuti fight and Monzon looming. Trainer Chikie Cerrara lamented Tiger’s decline and weighed the moment of quitting.
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Billie Jean King to have knee surgery in Long Beach
America’s top women’s player Billie Jean King plans knee surgery in Long Beach next Thursday to remove part of her right kneecap. She recently lost to Margaret Court in Wimbledon and says rehabilitation will be long but hopes to return to tournaments in January. Her husband Larry King works for a law firm in Hakan and promotes tennis.
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Runners Hucul optimistic on return as player coach
Phoenix Roadrunners defenseman Sandy Hucul said his coaching status is unsettled but he plans to continue playing. He recovered from a neck injury and hinted he has not ruled out management, though he does not intend to retire, and denied plans to pursue ministry as a career.
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Tucson Shooters Lead Arizona in U S International Championship
Ten Arizonans join 300 marksmen opening the 10th annual U S International Shooting Championship in Phoenix. Elmo Moreland of Tucson competes in trap while rivals like Ray Mc Knight II of Tucson Abbot Lane of Sun City and Ruby Fox of Parker enter pistol and smallbore events. The event schedules protests at Black Canyon range as ISU rules are verified with berths possible on the 53 member U S team for the October world championships.
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Tennis stars Laver and Rosewall to chase $50,000 win
At Madison Square Garden Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall will contest the Tennis Champions Classic for $50,000 total prize, while Pancho Gonzalez and Pancho Segura play for love with teenagers Vitas Gerulai... Steve Geller. a doubles exhibition precedes the main match to spark youth interest in tennis.
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Schofield Manzy Leader Faces Friday Claimer Races
Ron Schofield seeks to widen his 36 point lead in Friday night claimer races at Manzanita Speedway. He holds 310 points this season while Jim Perkins and Jim Sabini share second with 274 each and Len Ward has 249. The event features claimers on Manzanita’s quarter mile track with modified sand buggies racing on the road course.
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Sanders faces Nicklaus again in Philadelphia golf classic
In Philadelphia at White Marsh Valley Country Club, Doug Sanders tees off in the $150,000 Philadelphia golf classic opening alongside 146 players. Jack Nicklaus seeks the $30,000 first prize after winning the British Open, with defending champion Dave Hill, Lee Trevino, Billy Casper, Julius Boros, Ray Flood and past winners Don January Dan Sikes and Bob Murphy also in the field. January won the pro am with a 65, nine birdies, bogeys on four and 18.
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NFL Players, Owners Clash Over Benefits Terms
The NFL Players Association and 26 club owners dispute pension and insurance contributions with the union seeking a 3.6 million dollar yearly rise while owners propose 1.6 million. A key demand includes players waiving rights to licensing revenues and reducing post season pay. All Stars resume practices after a one day strike in Evanston Illinois ahead of a July 31 game with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Lundy Announces Retirement From NFL Career
Lamar Lundy, a 13 year NFL veteran, retires with knee problems after playing for the Rams 13 years and the Chargers his final team. Chargers GM Sid Gillman says doctors deem his knee not strong enough to continue.
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