Records Fall Despite Cold in AAU Swim Meet
Sharon Finneran, a 16 year old from Los Angeles, aims for the 500 yard freestyle title on day two of the National AAU women's indoor senior swimming and diving meet in Sacramento. Thursday's winners included Robyn Johnson and Andrea Hopking, with Donna de Varona notable in the 200 yard backstroke.
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Los Angeles
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Bethel Park
Pittsburgh
Donna de Varona
Lafayette
Phoenix
Ariz
Patsy Willard
Barbara McAlister
Joe Brown Favored In Saturday Title Bout
Light weight champion Joe Brown is an 8-5 favorite to defend his title against Carlos Ortiz in a 15 round Nevada bout set for 7 p.m. PST Saturday. Ortiz and his manager say Brown has avoided them for years while Brown’s record stands at 83 wins with 30 losses and 38 knockouts.
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Perfect Game Bowled In San Jose Tourney
Jim St John of the locals rolled a perfect 300 and a 2268 ten game total to lead into the second round of the $26200 San Jose open bowling tournament in San Jose. Bob Chase of Kansas City was second at 2218 and Carmen Salvino of Chicago third at 2156. Don Carter of St Louis moved into contention with 2106 after five games. The tourney runs through Saturday.
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Chicago
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Inventor Gonalvo De Cordova Dies in 1515
The Spanish army captain Gonalvo De Cordova created the epee handguard a key fencing innovation. His famous sword is housed in the Madrid Museum.
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Equine Arabian Nusik Dies on Lucas Ranch
Nusik a 23 year old Arabian stallion and foundation sire for the Lucas ranch in Potter Valley died of a heart attack while leading his offspring. Foaled April 9 1939 at Kellogg Arabian Foundation Pomona he sired 18 foals in seven years and will be missed by Luke and Hazel Lucas and their children Scott and Tracy.
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Giants Nip Braves and Cards, Pirates Win Big
Pirates extend their winning streak to eight with a 6-3 win over the Phillies as they chase a season start record. Cardinals beat Mets 9-4 for sixth straight win, Dodgers edge Reds 4-3, Giants rally past Braves 7-6, Colt 30 blank Cubs 6-0. Mantle homers for Yankees, Cepeda Alou Pagan pace 10-hit Giants.
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Yankees
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Finnish pair dominates Boston Marathon in 1 2 finish
Eino Oksanen wins the 66th Boston Marathon in 2 hours 23 minutes 48 seconds with Paavo Pystenen second. Marine Lt. Alex Breckenridge places third as Johnny Kelley, pacer in previous wins, finishes fourth amid rain. Oksanen is a police detective. Pystenen is a Finnish army sergeant.
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Polite Black Hawks Fall to Leafs in Stanley Cup Clash
The Chicago Black Hawks lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 5 1 in a loosely played Stanley Cup game at Maple Leaf Gardens. Toronto leads the series three games to two as Bobby Pulford and Frank Mahovlich pace the Leafs with three goals each. Stan Mikita adds two assists for Chicago.
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Howe Holds Record. 15 Assists Set New High
Gordie Howe of De Hvits set a new single game record with 15 assists. The achievement surpassed the previous mark held by Fleming Mackell of Boston, who had the record by one assist.
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Gordie Howe
Fleming Mackell
Boston
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