Boxing World Shocked by Ring Deaths Across World
Boxers Rey Romeo 21 Filipino and Lyn James 21 Welsh Briton died from brain injuries within hours of knockouts in Manila and London followed by Henry Stephens 18 Fiji native losing consciousness in Sydney. The toll rose to seven ring fatalities this year, sparking renewed calls to ban organized boxing. James collapsed after a late knockout and died after transfer to a hospital. Romeo never regained consciousness after a fourth round KO, with doctors citing cerebral edema and a massive hemorrhage.
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London
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Fiji
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Shoreditch Town’ Hall
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Luke's Hospital
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400 Collegians Start Drive Toward Olympics
About 400 college trackmen begin the 43rd NCAA track and field championships in Eugene Oregon aiming to qualify for the U S Olympic trials at Randall's Island New York July 3 4 Foreign stars like Ernie Soudek of Michigan and world record holder Harry Jerome of Canada and Oregon face qualifying tests Southern California Oregon Oregon State San Jose State Villanova and Fresno State are expected to contend for the team title last won by USC at Albuquerque New Mexico
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Citation's Pappy Bull Lea Succumbs
Lexington Kentucky reports the death of Bull Lea at age 29. The legendary stallion fathered Citation and produced multiple champions and classic winners, including Derby victors Hi-Gail and Iron Liege, and stakes stars Mark-Ye-Well and Bewitch, contributing more than 13.2 million in earnings.
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Kentucky
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Liege
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Nwitight Teat
Hall
Mark-Ye-Well
Bewitch
Pathfinders Win SDA Soap Box Derby on Cypress Avenue
About 60 spectators watched a Pathfinder Club soap box race by Seventh-day Adventist Church at Cypress Avenue. Sixteen boys built cars over five months. Dennis Dunham won the six-run event in 21.1 seconds, with Chris Sissions second. Sponsors included Dr. Glenn W. Miller and club leaders offering camping, crafts, and trips.
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Jim McCluskey
Fred Miller
Dennis Dunham
Chris Sissons
Tom Bowen
Bradley Williams
Fred (Ngels
David S. Bowen
Ronnie Bolton
Steve Booska
Val Massey
Eldon Penner
Xen Perrin
Bob Gorton
Jim Montgomery
Orlando E. Knittel
Jim Ridgboy
David Cordis
Steve Hughes
Cecil C. Orser
Simmons Belts Two Triples In Dealers Win
Simmons led the Auto Dealers to a 9-3 victory over the Flying A Sluggars with two triples. White struck out six for the win as Kenny High and Simmons added key hits. The Sluggers outhit the Dealers 7-6 but dropped to a four win four loss league mark, tying for third behind Kiwanis seven straight and Ideals second at 5-2.
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Hoplang-Ukiah
South Ukiah
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Sevem
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Wals
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Tom Cassell
Phillies
John Herrnstein
Dennis ‘Bennett
Larry Jackson
Cubs
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Dick Croat
Curt Flood
Lou Brock
Cardinal
Curt Simmons
Rusty Staub
Colts
Bob Veale
Pirates
Veale
Mets
Dick Schofield
Jack Fisher
Player with Five Hits Shines in Opening Softball Game
Clayton McGee starred for the Independents with five hits and three RBIs as they beat Masonite 8-1 in the Ukiah Valley Men's Softball League opener. Kenny Johnson pitched the win for Independents, who were briefly tied with Bin Lou's Roost after Mendocino State Hospital fell 3-0. Still to be fired under fire is LDS, resuming Thursday at Giorno Diamond at 1 p.m.
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Independents
Masonite
Ukiah Valley
Kenny Johnson
bin Lou
Mendocino State Hospital
LDS
Phay
Giorno Diamond
Cooper s Bat Brings Team Camback Win
Relief pitcher Jan Williams earned the win for Pleasant View in a 9 7 comeback over Sporting Goods. Big Mel delivered clutch hits while Cooper, the starter, went 3 for 4 with a double, a triple and five RBIs despite pitching difficulties. Alan Esteg started for Sporting Goods and endured wildness as the late rally sealed the victory.
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Pleasant View
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Cooper
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Tox
Sporting “Goods
Giants Get 12 Walks But Lose To Reds
Cincinnati Reds powered by Vada Pinson and Leo Cardenas homers defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-4, dropping the Giants more than a game behind Philadelphia. Giants drew 12 walks but could not overcome an 8-0 Reds lead, with Orlando Cepeda homering in the seventh for San Francisco.
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Hank Aaron
Spahn
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Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Mets
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Chefs Rally Past Police Association 9-4 in Five Inning Win
North Ukiah Little League action saw the Chefs score eight runs in the fifth to erase a 4-1 deficit and beat the Police Association 9-4. Rod Christensen fanned two with two hits, Todd Slack and Terry Ford drove in two, Mike Hutchins and others contributing RBI and doubles. Jim Branson pitched six strikeouts in relief as Lions Club had previously succumbed 8-4 to the Chefs.
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Rod Christensen
Todd Slack
Terry Ford
Mich
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Rod Christenson
Steve Carpenter
Jim Gordon
Larry Norton
Rick Heath
Jim Branson
Norton
Lions Club
Lion Bill Nash
Domestic Fire Deaths Hit Young Among US Children
In 1963 more than a third of the nearly 6500 home fire fatalities in the United States were children, highlighting a severe risk to youth in residential blazes.
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United States
Umpires Relax Strike Threat Ahead of All-Star Meet
National League umpires suspend threats of a July 3 strike and will meet with the league executive committee in New York on July 6 to discuss pension increases. The group seeks $300 per year of service. current plan is $200. Warren Giles sent a letter prompting postponement and a review of offers, including an earlier proposal of $250.
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UPS
League
New York
John J. Reynolds
Association of National Baseball League
Shea Stadium
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Warren Giles
Giles
Nicklaus Favored to Win Open at Congressional Track
Washington reports Nicklaus as the prime favorite for the U S Open at Congressional Country Club. Officials fear drownings in the 18 foot deep lake behind the 18th green as crowds surge. Red Cross guards and a scuba diver will patrol the hazard. Arnold Palmer seeks a 3-peat, with Julius Boros and Billy Casper among contenders. Palmer aims for a calendar slam after Masters victory.
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Arnold Palmer
Lema
Palmer
Julius Boros
Billy Casper
France's wine industry accounts for eight percent revenue
A historical note states that the wine industry in France makes up eight per cent of the nation’s agricultural revenues, highlighting wine as a major farming sector within the broader agricultural economy.
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