Legality of State Boxing Ban Proposals Questioned
Sacramento legislative counsel weighs constitutionality of a proposal to suspend boxing licenses until voters decide on abolishing professional boxing in California. Backers Bruschgi and Pattee seek a constitutional amendment on the 1964 ballot to ban pro boxing. Brown and Kilroy doubt the commission can act without voter approval. Kilroy questions if the commission could suspend without a vote while Britschgi says the move is constitutional and within commission power.
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Seven AAU champions set to race in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio 257 swimmers including seven defending champions contest 13 events for the national AAU women s swimming and diving titles. The meet decides U S team for the Pan American Games in Brazil with top two finishers in each event earning spots. Diving occurs in East Cleveland and swimming in Middleburgh with 42 divers. Defenders Roby Johnson Sharon Finneran Donna De Varona lead five multi title holders plus Andrea Hopkins Roby Whipple defending crowns.
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Santa Clara Swim Club
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Santa Clara Club
Longest bare knuckle bout near Melbourne in 1856
The six hour fifteen minute fight between James Kelly and Jack Smith near Melbourne on October 19, 1856 sets a record for the longest bare knuckle boxing match. In Chicago, August 1966 is noted as baseball’s first night games era with 205,980 total attendees across the schedule.
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Veteran Auerbach at NBA start milestone with Celtics
Red Auerbach, veteran coach of the Boston Celtics, was one of the few figures present when the National Basketball Association began in 1946 marking a rare link to the league’s inaugural year.
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Oilers win third straight AFL East title
Houston Oilers claim the eastern division championship for the third consecutive season in the American Football League era. USC captures mythical national collegiate title for 1962, a West Coast team achieving the honor after L354.
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Giants Fall to Tacoma Amid Roster Cuts
The Giants lost to Tacoma 20-9 as manager Al Dark began a round of roster cuts. Hal Lanier Larry Edmundson Jim McClain Don Markowski were reassigned, and 19-year-old pitcher Al Stanek will report to Tacoma before joining the main squad again.
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Pistol Pete Reiser Hopes To Channel Howard Hit Potential
Dodgers coach Pete Reiser says Frank Howard could hit .350 with 45 to 50 homers this year. He analyzes Howard's strike zone and pitches, noting many swings at bad pitches cost him, and suggests a lineup shift with Bill Skowron behind him to improve pitches and drive.
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New York Ranger Camille Henry Tops NHL as Lightest Player
Camille Henry of the New York Rangers, weighing 152 pounds with skates, is identified as the lightest player in the National Hockey League. This compact listing highlights Henry’s stature among professional hockey stars in the league.
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Celtics Fear Royals Upset in Playoff Prep
Celtics coach Arnold Auerbach worries about mental attitude and overconfidence as Boston, the favorite, faces a Cincinnati Royals team that has edged Syracuse in the semifinal. Cincinnati upset Syracuse to reach the finals, while St. Louis beat Detroit to set a Lakers series. Elgin Baylor and Bob Pettit lead the rival playoff contenders.
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Women golfers triumph in best ball foursome
Last week 18 hole best ball foursome winners were Mona Fahrney Lorraine Foster Gladys Stickney and Ruby Leck with a net 60 four under par. Nine hole best ball threesome winners Mildred Carlson Helen Hamson and Mip son Wapner posted 39 for nine holes. The annual Medico Drug tourney has been postponed to April 16. Next North Bay stop is Flamingo course in Santa Rosa on April. The intra-team losers party drew high attendance.
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John Edgar Named Guard On All-Coast First-String Team
John Edgar, Ukiah High School product now at Cabrillo College, earned a guard spot on the All-Coast Conference first string. The Santa Cruz Sentinel notes Edgar’s all around play, hustle, and defense, tying for the guard positions with peers from Vallejo Hartnell and Monterey Peninsula.
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Lakers Get West Back in Preplayoff Scrimmage
Elgin Baylor sat out with a sore knee while Jerry West returned for 33 minutes and 23 points as the Whites beat the Blues 124 to 116 in an intra squad game at Riverside. West showed no lingering injury as Los Angeles prepares for the Western Division playoffs against St. Louis at the Sports Arena. Baylor is expected to be ready for the upcoming playoff run and may play Friday night in the final intra squad game in San Bernardino.
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Cincinnati Cagers To Receive UPI Trophy At Banquet
The University of Cincinnati basketball team will receive the United Press International trophy as the nation's top team for the 1962 63 season at a banquet in Cincinnati tonight. Coach Ed JuGker will accept the UPI coach of the year award along with certificates for Ron Bonham and Tom Thacker, first team All-Americans.
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Surprise Promised as Canadiens Face Leafs in NHL Playoffs
Montreal promises a surprise in game two of the semifinal series against Toronto after a 3-1 opening win by the Maple Leafs. Tom Johnson may return for Montreal, while Toronto manager Punch Imlach decides on goalie for game two. Gordie Howe is expected to spark Detroit in the other semifinal as Chicago leads 1-0.
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Moore Dies After Boxing Bout Spurs Protests
Little Davey Moore, featherweight champion hopeful, died after a Los Angeles bout with Sugar Ramos. His body arrived in Columbus then Springfield, Ohio, where mourners prepared for Saturday services and burial at Ferncliff Cemetery. Family members included wife Geraldine and daughter Denise. Moore’s brother Phillip urged, If Davey could speak today, he would say don't let my death be the death of boxing.
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Seal Skater Aims for 40 Goals in WHL Match
Nick Mickoski of the San Francisco Seals enters a Western Hockey League game versus the Spokane Comets with 37 goals, needing three more in three remaining regulation games to reach 40 before the playoffs. Portland clinched the Southern Division by beating Calgary 9-2, sealing first place. the Seals face Los Angeles next and close the regular season against the Blades at the Cow Palace.
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