
Table of Contents
THE FIGHT NOBODY SAW FOR FREE 10
That was Spider Webb and Rory Calhoun in the Cow Palace last week
FIERY ADVENTURE AT SEA 14
Ezra Bowen's ship-to-shore report of the rescue of the CELEBES
SPECTACLE: SEAL HAVEN 16
In text and IN COLOR, a major wildlife discovery. By JOHN O'REILLY
HERE COMES THE KHARKOV 25
First look at the latest Soviet surprise—a brand-new racing car
THE MAN WHO MUST BE DIFFERENT 29
He's Bill Russell, basketball's sensitive star. By JEREMIAH TAX
SKIING: ALONE WITH THE KINGS 37
Mort Lund previews the world championships and America's Bud Werner
WORLD SPORT'S BIG YEAR 41
Some reflections by COLES PHINIZY, and a chart of 1958 rankings
FINDING A GOLFER NAMED GOOSIE 44
A bold newcomer comes on the scene at Caliente. By JAMES MURRAY
SUN SET, UNDER 6 52
In photographs by NINA LEEN, the latest in kiddie clothes in Florida
GREEKS AMONG THE IVY 58
An insight into the Ivy League's troubled football morals. By CECIL J. BURNETT
THE DEPARTMENTS
•SCOREBOARD 5
•SNOW PATROL 7
•COMING EVENTS 8
•EVENTS & DISCOVERIES 21
•WONDERFUL WORLD OF SPORT 26
•TIP FROM THE TOP 46
•BONNIE PRUDDEN 48
•CARDS ON THE TABLE 54
•THE 19TH HOLE 65
•PAT ON THE BACK 68
Acknowledgments on page 7
COVER: ELEPHANT SEALS
Photograph by Richard Meek
These soft-eyed beauties, curiously watching the activities of Photographer Richard Meek, are representative of the remarkable comeback from near extinction of their species. For more on them, their Guadalupe Island home, and their cousins, the rare Townsend seals, turn to page 16
TWO PHOTOS
NEXT WEEK
NEW INDIAN CHIEF IN OLD HAVANA
All Cleveland's Bobby Bragan asks is a chance to win. A report from Cuba on his adventures there and his plans for the American League
PLUS
THE INSIDE STORY OF THE YEAR'S BIGGEST BASKETBALL BATTLE: KANSAS AGAINST KANSAS STATE