Western Athletic Conference lifts letter of intent limits
The piece notes the WAC joining national letter of intent plans to curb poaching and unethical recruiting. It highlights Kansas influenced New Mexico signing Roger Bohnenstiehl after coaching moves, while Arizona schools face ongoing tensions. The author forecasts broader reform once West Coast AAUW schools join, improving recruiting overall.
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Kelso Appears Set For Fifth Horse Of The Year Run
Kelso the 7 year old gelding from Bohemia Stable may win a fifth Horse of the Year title after a 14 length win in the Straight Face at Aqueduct. His earnings rise to 1.591 million, with Round Table still ahead, while trainer Carl Hanford and rider Ismael Valenzuela gear up Kelso for the Suburban Handicap on July 4 at Aqueduct. Quadruple potential foe is Quardrangle, Belmont Stakes winner.
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California
McKinley Keeps U.S. Wimbledon Hope Alive
Defending champion Chuck McKinley of San Antonio edged Billy Knight of Britain 8-6 6-4 2-6 6-4 in a fourth round match to stay as the lone American title contender in the men's singles as Holmberg and Ashe also fell.
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San Antonio
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Brooklyn
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Richmond
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Australia
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Pierre Barthes
France
Carole Caldwell
Santa Monica
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Ulla Sandulf
Sweden
Tory Ann ¥Retz
Harrisburg
Judy Tegert
X Rays Show Robinson Okay After Wrist Injury
X rays taken yesterday showed Cincinnati Reds outfielder Frank Robinson has only a bruise on his left wrist. He sat out the last three games of the series with the San Francisco Giants amid fears of a break after being hit by a pitched ball and straining the wrist on a swing against the Los Angeles Dodgers last weekend.
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Hopkins Jumps In AAU for Olympic Trials Berth
Hopkins and other top track stars compete in two day National AAU Championships in New Brunswick New Jersey seeking berths for the New York trials and the U.S. team. The event features Olympic champions and world record holders with showcases at Rutgers Stadium and ABC coverage.
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Orioles Rally Ends Yankees Sweep for 3-1 Victory
United Press International reports Baltimore avoided past missteps as Steve Barber shut down New York with nine strikeouts over three hits. A 36,369 crowd, the season’s largest in Baltimore, watched Joe Pepitone homer for the Yankees in the third. The Angels extended a nine game win streak with a 4-3 win over Kansas City while Cleveland beat Minnesota.
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Showdowns Due In Swimming Meet
The Tucson Open and Age-Group Swimming and Diving Championships at Randolph Park Pool begin with trials this morning and finals in eight diving divisions at 3 p.m. Top Arizona and Southwest swimmers vie in 34 events with 500 entries anticipated for a two day meet. Divers from Dick Smith Swim Gym include Barbara McAlister Talmage and Patsy Willard as the arena opens.
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Greg Farmer
Charles Sweet
Andy Gaynor
Baseball scoreboard recaps and upcoming games across leagues
Baseball scores from yesterday and planned fixtures across the majors and minors. Cleveland beat Minnesota 8 4. Baltimore 3 New York Night 4. Los Angeles 4 Kansas City a night game. Chicago at Minnesota scheduled. Pizarro and Horlen starting for Chicago. Pascual Ari for Minnesota. Tonight Kansas City at Los Angeles. Baltimore at Washington. Detroit at New York. Cleveland at Boston. Tomorrow KC at LA. Chicago at Minnesota. Baltimore at Washington. Detroit at New York. Cleveland at Boston. International League Columbus 4 Buffalo 0. Rochester 5 Atlanta 4. Jacksonville 10 Syracuse 4. Pacific Coast League Oklahoma City 4 Seattle 3. Denver 4 Tacoma 0. Dallas 4 Portland 0. Arkansas 6 San Diego 0. Spokane 7 Salt Lake City 3. Indianapolis 1 Hawaii 0. Pittsburgh 1 Liverpool 0. In Texas and Southern Leagues Tulsa 4 Albuquerque 0. Fort Worth 4 Austin 9. San Antonio 0 El Paso 9. Eastern League Elmira Williamsport 4 13 innings. Reading 6 York 2. Charleston 5 Springfield 0.
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Weill accuses Folley manager of stalling title shot
In Tucson on June 26 1959 Al Weill a veteran boxing figure charged that Zora Folleys manager Bill Swift blocked four opportunities for a shot at Floyd Patterson Swift denied the charge from Phoenix The claim highlights ongoing heavyweight title contention in the era with Folley as the challenger and Swift as the promoter involved.
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Giant Ends LA Party With Late Giants Dodgers Win
Del Crandall, famed for ending late-night baseball sessions, delivered a 2-1 victory for San Francisco over Los Angeles at Candlestick Park, driving in the tie breaking run in the 13th inning after a marathon 7 hour 23 minute game at Shea Stadium. Koufax fanned 10 for the Dodgers in a tight mound duel.
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Maple Leafs pull Denver Invaders from Colorado night season
C Stafford Smythe announced the Maple Leafs will drop the Denver Invaders from the Western Hockey League due to poor season ticket sales. Also noted are golf star Mickey Wright as favorite at the $10000 Waldemar Ladies event in Brookville and Milwaukee Braves signing Bill Wateson. John Boozer pitched a four hit shutout as San Diego beat Arkansas 60 in a Pacific Coast League game. Jose Stable, 22, faces Vince Shomo in a 10 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden.
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