Clay Liston title fight draws 3 000 in Lewiston arena
Cassius Clay defends the heavyweight title against Sonny Liston in a 15 round bout at the Central Maine Youth Center Lewiston with 3 000 paying fans. The event, telecast via closed circuit, is expected to reach millions in North America and Europe.
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Cassius Clay
Sonny Liston
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Europe
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Miami Beach
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Odessa Clay
Auburn
Lewiston
Winchester Junior Rifle Club to Skip Meeting This Week
4(FLE TALK) by Harry Stebbins reports the Winchester Junior Rifle Club will not meet due to a long weekend start. The first half of an individual match was fired last Friday with a June 4 rematch, while members compete in NRA 50 foot rifle course with age groups sharing the same tasks.
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Shenandoah
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Johnson
Late Scratches at Midnight Racing Card
Racing entries listed Late Scratches include horses Mary MF Best Beau Ticopitolis Bristol Buddy Whirling Nurse Wiley Boy Occupy's Chance and Full Speed Ahead reflecting last minute changes in the field.
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Bristol Buddy
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Baseball scores roundup from minor leagues
In the International League Buffalo defeated Rochester 6 to 5 while Columbus beat Toledo 3 to 2 in eleven innings. Jacksonville routed Atlanta 11 to 3 and Toronto overwhelmed Syracuse 28 to 13. In the Pacific Coast League Seattle won 3 to 0 over Vancouver and Denver triumphed 5 to 4 against Oklahoma City. Only games scheduled.
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Rochester
Columbus
Toledo
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Toronto
Syracuse
Seattle
Vancouver
Denver
Oklahoma City
Market and Church Teams Win Hard-Fought Softball Tilts
In Chester church league games last night Market Street Baptist Wesley Highland and Sunnyside posted wins. Baptist beat First Brethren 8 to 3 behind pitcher Jack Fretwell who allowed eight hits. Market beat CYO 7 to 2 as Ralph Ordel had three hits. Wesley Highland won 6 to 1 over First Presbyterian with Chuck Crim sealing the win. Sunnyside defeated Braddock Street Methodist 7 to 1 with B Fisher getting the win and Ted Legge the loss.
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Wesley-Highland
Winchester Church
First Brethren
Jack Fretwell
Baptists
Jerry Bernnsdaffer
al Grim
Market Street Methodist
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Ralph Ordel
Order
Market
M. Harris
Wesley Highland
First Presbyterian
Chuck Crim
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Sunnyside Presbyterian
Braddock Street Methodist
Dick Gernert Scouts for Reds After Playing Career
Dick Gernert, a former major league outfielder, now serves as a scout for the Cincinnati Reds, leveraging his playing experience to evaluate potential talent for the organization.
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Cincinnati Reds
Don Davis Wins At Eastside Speedway
Waynesboro report notes Don Davis of Fairfax won the 25 lap sportsmen feature at Eastside Speedway becoming the first winner this season. Anne Arundel’s George Weaver and Warrenton’s Jimmy Brown chased, while Woodstock’s Louis Newland won the sportsmen heat. Hobby feature went to Ray Hotelling of Waynesboro with Harry Lee Rodeffer and Guy Ray placing. Promoter Al Gore reported 30 cars and over 2,000 in attendance for the 8:30 p.m. program ahead of daylight saving time.
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Pete Brown
Waynesboro
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Nellysford
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Davelight Savings
Willie Mays Bounces Back Tonight
Giants manager Herman Franks plans Willie Mays return to the lineup after a rest day. Mays, 34, sat Monday then pinch hit and was intentionally walked in a 4-3 loss to Milwaukee as San Francisco plays 21 games in 20 days. Hank Fischer continued his puzzling mastery over the Giants.
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Handley Grads Hodson Lineburg to Speak at JAA Banquet
Handley alumnus John Hodson and Norman Lineburg, both noted coaches, return home Friday for the Judges Athletic Association Banquet at Lee Jackson Restaurant. Hodson will award the Outstanding Basketball Player honor. Lineburg will present the Lineman Award.
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Freehan's grand slam caps Detroit rally over White Sox
Detroit beat Chicago 8-3 as Bill Freehan hit a grand slam and a solo shot to back Mickey Lolich's sixth win. Freehan, a 23 year old catcher, linked with Lolich who praised his pitcher like approach behind the plate. The Yankees powered past Cleveland with Pepitone grand slam and Tresh two run shot as Stottlemyre earned his fifth win. Baltimore edged Washington 2-1. Mets swept a doubleheader from Philadelphia 6-2 and 4-1.
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Chicago White Sox
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AAU NCAA Talks Collapse in Track Sanctions Fight
In Chicago AP reports, negotiations between the AAU and USTFF over meet sanctioning have broken off after four meetings in four months. NCAA President Everett Barnes said no further talks are scheduled, ending a long dispute dating to 1961 with only a 1964 Olympic truce.
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USTFF
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