Rouse to fight Rudolph Bent for WBA light heavyweight title
Anaconda boxer Roger Rouse ranked No. 1 by the World Boxing Association will meet Rudolph Bent for the WBA light heavyweight championship at the Civic Center on June 20. The bout headlines the card with Bent defending his spot against the top contender.
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Jets deny yarn they'll have Hornung in '67
The owner of the New York Jets denied reports they signed Paul Hornung to a 1967 contract. Sonny Werblin called the claim from the Dallas Times Herald untrue and said his only prior meeting with Hornung was at the Kentucky Derby.
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San Diego Chargers
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Buffalo Bills
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Seattle Catcher Recovers After Bat Attack in Vancouver
Seattle Angels catcher Ranew remains in recovery after a mid game fracas in Vancouver on May 11. Doctor William Hutchinson says surgery was successful and the patient is progressing well. Vancouver Mounties' Santiago Rosario received a one year suspension and 250 dollar fine for the strike, with possible extension if Ranew fails to recover. Soriano Pacific Coast League president notes potential longer discipline pending Ranew's recovery. Ranew was also fined 100 dollars for his role.
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Mets Draft California Catcher Chilcott First Choice
The New York Mets selected Steve Chilcott a 17 year old high school catcher from Antelope Valley High School California as their top pick in baseballs annual free agent draft Casey Stengel will attempt to sign him Stengel the Mets West Coast representative will be in position with a fountain pen Other high school players were chosen including pitchers from New Jersey California and Indiana and outfielders from Florida and Sacramento
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Dick Hebner
Norwood
Mass
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University of California
Minnesota
Bob Jones
Dawson, Ga
Pinnick Drafted by Denver-Leo Pinnick Pitched for Billings
New York AP reports Triple A team selections in baseball free agent draft with Leo Pinnick, a pitcher from Billings Montana, named as the ace of the Billings American Legion squad and drafted to Minnesota for Denver-Leo Pinnick.
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Giants pick Bill Frost in special phase draft
The San Francisco Giants earned the first pick in the special phase ceremony and selected Bill Frost, a University of California pitcher who had previously been drafted by Cincinnati. Reggie Jackson, Tom Grieve and Wayne Twitchell are among other notable selections as pitchers dominate the round.
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el Segundo
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Mesquite
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Union
N.J
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California
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Reggie) Jackson
Arizona State
Jackson
Wyncote
Tom Grieve
Washington Senators
Grieve
Pittsfield
Mass
Houston
Wayne Twitchell
Portland
Ore
Boston Red Sox
Pro gridder Redmond retires from St. Louis Cardinals
AP reports lineman Tom Redmond, a reserve since 1959 after Vanderbilt, announced his retirement from the NFL. He played at offensive and defensive tackle end guard and was a member of the kicking squad for the Cardinals.
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Tom Redmond
St. Louis Cardinals
National Football League
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Redmond
Red Wings Defenseman Loses Eye in Jan Injury
Detroit reports defenseman Doug Barkley, 28, has lost sight in his right eye from a Jan. 30 incident with Doug Mohns of the Chicago Black Hawks. He ends playing career but remains with the NHL organization.
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Westen Fried Chicken Dinner Special To Go
A daily special offers a Westen fried chicken dinner for takeout only. The to go option emphasizes quick service and convenient packaging for pickup.
NBA votes to add two teams to 1968 69 league
The NBA Board of Governors approved adding two teams to the 10 city league by the 1968 69 season. Cincinnati was denied a transfer from the Eastern to the Western Division. Kennedy said the two new cities will be chosen after a marketing study of facilities and TV coverage.
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