Perry ties indoor 60 yard world mark at Wanamaker Games
Fordham junior Sam Perry 19, son of a New York janitor, tied the world indoor 60 yard dash record at 5.9 seconds in Madison Square Garden. He defeated Olympic sprinters Paul Drayton Mel Pender and Ed Roberts, earned meet outstanding athlete honors, and targets Boston A A Games after skipping Toronto. Perry reflected on past Olympic setback and the lack of rivals this season.
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Orioles Sign Six More Players Boosting 1965 Plans
The Baltimore Orioles re signed six players including pitchers Mike McCormick Chuck Estrada and Norm Siebern and added reliever Stu Miller with rookie Pat McMahon and Ted Miller. McCormick hopes to revive a stalled career after 1964 surgery while Siebern slump to .245 with 12 HR and 56 RBI.
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Chuvalo Finishes Training for Patterson Bout at MSG
George Chuvalo completed heavy training in Monticello New York as he prepared for Monday's heavyweight title clash with Floyd Patterson at Madison Square Garden. Dr. Harry Kiet declared Chuvalo well conditioned after a medical checkup amid plans to finish training Thursday. Patterson worked four rounds in Oklahoma at his Marlboro camp and indicated possible additional sessions before Sundays camp wrap.
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Top Weight Victory at Hialeah Decathlon 1957 Race
Report notes that the top weight ever carried to win at Hialeah was 135 pounds on Decathlon in the Royal Poinciana at the Florida track in 1957.
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Dick Walker Extends Lead With 129 Points In Week
In Richmond AP report Dickie Walker of Williamsburg pushed his state Group II scoring title chances with 40, 45 and 44 points in three games, bringing his season total to 344 points in 11 games for a 31.3-point average.
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Royal upset over loss of Sauer as Texas star defies Jets
Texas coach Royal laments quarterback—receiver Sauer turning pro with the New York Jets. Sauer, a redshirt sophomore with a remaining 1965 season, indicated he will not use a fifth year and has paid his own spring tuition. SEC arms itself, voting to sever ties with the AFL over early signings. NFL and NCAA dispute ongoing.
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Iba Aims for Big Eight Title After Narrow Wins
Hank Iba at 60 and in his 36th coaching year nears a major milestone as Oklahoma State beats Colorado in double overtime. The win advances his bid to become the nation’s winningest active college coach while Providence remains undefeated after edging St Bonaventure.
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Lane and Allyn Clash Over Cronin at Baseball Forum
Lane and Allyn spar over Joe Cronin amid Chicago White Sox and American League control ambitions. Lane, backed by investors, favors Cronin’s ouster and questions Cronin as commissioner prospect. Allyn, a former GM, denies plotting Cronin’s fall and defends his own stance. Willie Mays and other notables honored for contributions to the game.
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Techmen Rally Past Furman as Davidson Dominates
In a Southern Conference scene, Virginia Tech surged to a 104-81 win over Furman, powered by a late press that sparked a 26-2 run. John Whitesell led Tech with 20 points, while Davidson rolled East Carolina 82-68 behind Fred Hetzel's 28 points, maintaining a 15-1, 6-0 mark and a 14-game winning streak.
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Sonny Liston Goes on Trial for Drunken Driving
DENVER AP Charles Sonny Liston former world heavyweight boxing champion goes on trial today in County Court on drunken driving charges. He pleaded innocent after arrest on Christmas Day and will be tried by a six member jury before Judge John F Sanchez. Denver patrolmen said Liston was under the influence when arrested on an east Denver street at the wheel of his 1965 Cadillac. This is his fourth traffic case in Denver in recent months.
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Red Pitcher Tsitouris Sells Furniture in Monroe
Cincinnati Reds pitcher John Tsitouris faced a reckless driving case and a no contest plea to carrying a concealed weapon in Monroe North Carolina. He paid a 9600 fine and received a 30 day jail sentence.
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