Chamberlain Contemplates Boxing Football and Fines
Wilt Chamberlain, earning about 70 000 yearly, laments public attention and a 750 fine from NBA president Walter Kennedy for a magazine piece. He muses about boxing or football careers to dodge the penalty while fans debate his multi sport ambitions and possible future as a boxing heavyweight.
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Americans Enter British Open Qualifying on Three Courses
Eleven American hopefuls tee off in the first qualifying round at Southport Hillsdale and Armsdale near Southport for a spot in the Open. Top 78 scorers earn entry to the 7,037 yard par 73 Royal Birkdale starting July 7 with players like Terry Dill Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer among those listed in the field.
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Tony Lema
Janeiro
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Eagles sign Jim Ringo and Earl Gros from Green Bay
The Philadelphia Eagles announce the signings of center Jim Ringo and fullback Earl Gros, both acquired from Green Bay in 1964. Ringo a seven time All Pro starts his 13th NFL season while Gros finished 1964 seventh in the league with 748 rushing yards.
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Fox to field two Chevrolets in Firecracker 400 at Daytona
Racing engineer Ray Fox plans a two car attack for the Firecracker 400 with Lee Roy Yarbrough driving the No 1 and hometown favorite Bunkie Blackburn in the No 2. The field features top drivers like A J Foyt Freddie Lorenzen Marvin Panch and Rick Hutcherson as contenders in the 58 000 plus event at Daytona International Speedway.
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Dick Hutcherson
Darel Dieringer
Earl Balmer
Junior Johnson
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Emerson Favored Over Friend in Wimbledon Final
Roy Emerson, 27, world’s leading amateur, was favored to beat close friend Fred Stolle in the Wimbledon final for the second straight year. Stolle, ranked No 2, seeks a return to form in the all Australian showdown as he makes his third consecutive final appearance.
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Oldest Bowler Easter Shares in Detroit ACBC Title
The oldest contestant to share in the American Bowling Congress Championship was the late E D Sarge Easter at 67. Easter belonged to the Pepsi Cola team of Detroit, 1950 regular division five man champions.
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Thistledown race card and boxing note
The page lists race entries for Thistledown across races one through ten with horse names and jockey hints. A boxing item notes Tony Galento defeating Frankie Kitts and Joe Brian in one round each and Paul Tmerman in three rounds on August 6, 1931.
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