Fight Judge Arrested On Bribe Charges
New York boxing judge Bert Grant 51 of Brooklyn was indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges relating to judging. District Attorney Frank Hogan said he conspired with former fight manager Herman Wallman to fix boxing bouts between 1954 and 1958 involving five main events. Wallman received immunity for testifying before a grand jury. Grant did not waive immunity and could not testify.
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Three Homers Power Giants Past Cubs
Willie Mays Ray Jablonski and Bob Schmidt homered as the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2. The series featured seven GIants homers aided by Stu Miller's win and Ed Bressaud and Daryl Spencer contributing key hits as Chicago starter Dick Crott faltered.
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Johnny Antonelli
Jim Bolger
Harvard and Kent Oarsmen Advance in Royal Henley Meet
Harvard's undefeated lightweights and Kent School of Connecticut won opening heats in the Thames Cup at Henley. Kent clocked 7 minutes 17 seconds for the mile 550 yards course to beat First and Third Trinity Boat Club. Harvard defeated Twickenham Rowing Club in 7 minutes 10 seconds as rain gave way to sun at finish. Milo Valenzuela, future Kentucky Derby rider, recalls early tying on horses with no saddle at age 9 or 10 in Louisville trade.
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