Benvenuti Remains Hopeful for World Title Rematch
Argentinian Carlos Monzon defeated Nino Benvenuti in Rome defending his light middle title as Benvenuti, now 32, ponders a rematch. Promoters see other contenders ahead of a potential return to world contention, while Monzon hints at a future fight if Benvenuti stays motivated.
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Comets Fade to 15th in State Cross Country Meet
Amherst coach Dick Cooley hoped for better in the state meet but the Comets finished 15th. Toledo DeVilbiss won the Class AAA title with Jeff Schnell posting 9:40.5. Avon Lake’s Dave Legge finished 12th individually while Lorain’s Tim Wasco was 77th and Vermilion’s Leo Vandermaelen 100th. Legge ran two miles in 10:03. Amherst had only two seniors, Mike Heberling and Bob Washburn, yet Cooley expects at least five standouts back next year with more state experience.
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Memphis Rolls Past Pittsburgh In ABA Clash
Memphis defeated Pittsburgh 106 to 96 as John Brisker led the Condors with 25 points before a melee with Wendell Ladner that produced both players' ejections. The game narrowed late but Memphis held on for the win and kept pressure on the Condors.
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Detroit Varsity Players Offer Final Practice Chance
University of Detroit basketball players who have boycotted practices face a last chance to suit up. Coach Jim Harding schedules a 3:20 p.m. session with roster spots for those present. absent players will not play. The shakeup follows suspensions of about 2% of varsity and freshmen players who refused to play for Harding.
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Reds Lose World Series In Pitching Collapse
Baltimore defeats Cincinnati as the Reds suffer a massive pitching failure. Brooks Robinson's defense and key plays by Lee May and Johnny Bench frame a series where Cincinnati cannot hold leads. Bench feels robbed as Robinson silences Cincinnati with spectacular glovework and decisive moments.
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