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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1964
Page
5
A reader argues for a radical MLB time limit and two seven inning games per day to curb slow play. He cites fan fatigue, player salaries, and coaching delays, proposing 90 minute games with quick doubleheaders on select days to produce a 160 game season. He laments current pace and urges rule changes.
heavyweight champion Cassius Clay and Sonji Roi married in Gary Indiana after a civil ceremony. Clay spoke of Islamic marriage customs and refused to show his bride. Bodyguard scuffles with photographers were denied by Ali, who said marriage would not affect his boxing and that children would be born in Arabia.
Lorain County Speedway action resumes with time trials at 6 30 p m and races at 8 15 p m Bob James of Maple Heights pursues a fourth straight late model feature win Ron Fike chases revenge after last week's near miss Roy Gemberling and Jene Borelli loom as challengers Marty Martineic returns from a winless run while Todd Gibson edged Joe Martin last week A demolition derby winner from each derby and a press radio TV derby are planned for future events.
Bears open training camp after the deaths of Wilie Galimore and John Farrington. George Halas says the team will hold its own, with Rich Kreitling and Gary Barnes adding at spread end and questions about replacing Galimore.
Detroit Lions and Baltimore Colts fought to a 28 28 tie after a late surge by Detroit. Terry Barr starred with two touchdown grabs and a 29 yard score to seal the comeback.
Slim substitute Billy Daniels upset heavyweight contender Doug Jones by split decision over 10 rounds at Madison Square Garden. The victory threatens Jones with loss of his No 1 ranking ahead of the Norfolk convention and a possible title bid versus Cassius Clay.
Cincinnati fell 3-2 as Vada Pinson went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and left the bases loaded in the ninth. Bob Bruce yielded two runs before being relieved. Houston benefited from Jim Maloney’s wildness. The defeat widens Cincinnati’s gap behind Philadelphia and tightens pennant implications.
Walter Loche captured the 60 65 division title with a 92 at Lakewood Country Club for the Cleveland District Golf Association senior stroke play championship. Carl Heinrichs won the 66 and over division with 83. Fred Kitchis of Lakewood had low gross 74 and Steve Reddrop posted low net 214 48.
Umpire schedule lists days and umpires by name with alternating shifts. Monday shows Zaye and Sado No 6 30 700 8 30 60 706 7. Tuesday features Zajac Shestina Barr with Barr Shestina. Friday has Sado No. Thursday lists Shestina Tarr and Barr Shestine Na.
Bob Bourne of Oberlin, 20, becomes the third amateur to win the Akron Invitational at Good Park. He finishes 54 holes at 210, two under par, with a final round 68 after earlier rounds 72 and 70. Alex Antonio Jr. is runner up at 212, while Hermen Keiser leads professionals at 213. Bourne next targets the American Golf Classic at Firestone.
George Archer the 24 year old rookie on the PGA tour carries 30 putters in a car back seat while chasing the lead at the St Paul Open. Archer shot 67 to reach 135 for 36 holes and had 29 putts with seven one putts and no three putts. His main challengers include John Cook and Dick Lotz at 136.
Kathy Whitworth fired a 67 to lead the Omaha Jaycee Open on the second day as five players posted under 70. Clifford Ann Creed and Gloria Armstrong were tied at 68, joining Joe Ann Prentice Ruth Jensen and Mrs Les Johnstone at 69 in a tight early field. Mickey Wright, returning to the LPGA tour, stood at 72 after missing Waterloo.
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