Clay eyes 10 more years as champ despite draft fight
Cassius Clay says he plans to be heavyweight champion for 10 more years if allowed, facing the draft board on April 11 while preparing for a title bout with Zora Folley at Madison Square Garden. He calls the upcoming showdown a major test, insists on staying focused, and credits his conditioning and speed.
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Joe Louis
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Ariz
Sonny Liston
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Robichaux Rivalry Highlights Phoenix Greyhound Meet
Fans await two major events at Phoenix Greyhound Park next week. Robichaux challenges for a 15th win and Greyhound of the Year honors as Gurk Lindsay’s 15 wins set a track standard. Saturday features the $5 Phoenix Spring Derby with Derby trials concluding Wednesday.
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Salt River II Little League announces try outs
Salt River Little League will hold major and minor league team try outs Saturday at 9 a.m. on the playing field at Yavapai School. A second try-out is set for April 1 at 9 a.m. Four sponsors Frys Food Store Precise Metal Mills East and Gorway Department Store support the league.
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Giants Rally Past Cubs In Cactus League Thriller
The San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 86 to 6 in a Cactus League game to take sole ownership of first place. Ray Sadecki earned the win after five innings, while Joe Niekro lasted two innings for Chicago. Cubs travel to Palm Springs to face the Angels before a Tucson game with the Indians.
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Selections underway for Illinois coaching jobs
Preliminary screening is under way to hire new football and basketball coaches at the University of Illinois following resignations of Pete Elliott and coaches Harry Combes and Howie Braun after a Big Ten penalty. Athletic director designate Gene Vance will accelerate the search upon his return.
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Folley Clay Sales Strong Ahead of Title Fight
Advance ticket sales for the world heavyweight title bout between Zora Fulley and Cassius Clay are reported at a record high. The fight will be shown via closed circuit on a two foot screen at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix with a capacity of 6,100 due to partial seating.
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Astros seek steady health and breaks-free season
Houston manager Grady Hatton aims to avoid injuries that hampered the 1966 Astros. He notes Joe Morgan and Jim Wynn must return strong, Rusty Staub and Rusty Mathews anchor offense, with Mathews added versatility at first and third. The club pursues a young pitching staff and a lineup built around Wynn’s power and Staub’s bat.
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Wilt Chamberlain Seeks First NBA Title With 76ers
The 76ers enter the NBA playoffs as favorites after a .840 regular season and the Eastern Division crown. They face the Cincinnati Royals while Boston plays the New York Knicks in the East. In the West, the San Francisco Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls meet the Hawks in St Louis. New York aims to challenge the Celtics despite injuries to Barnett and Stallworth. Jerry West's ankle treatment may affect the Lakers' chances.
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Sun Devils fall to Oregon State in home opener tilt
Arizona State University drops its second loss in 15 starts as Oregon State wins 5 1 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Tom Burgess starts for ASU with Ken Forsch on the mound for Oregon State, while OSU breaks open the game in the eighth inning. The series continues at Sun Devil Field and Phoenix Municipal Stadium with a slate of midweek and weekend contests including Colorado State and Colorado.
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Week that wasn't for UCLA and Louisville NCAA clash
Louisville tasted an upset as SMU defeated the Cardinals 83-81 in the Midwest regionals. The setup for UCLA versus Louisville in the NCAA semifinals at Freedom Hall fell apart, reshaping the weekend with Louisville sidelined as spectators.
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