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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1955

Page

15

Rock-Moore At New York Box Battle Set For Sept

The Marciano Moore heavyweight showdown is slated for September 19 at Yankee Stadium in New York. Chicago remains in consideration while Houston Los Angeles and New Orleans also bid. Managers Weill and Johnston met with Jim Norris who favored New York or Chicago. New York discussed, LA has a 1.5 million dollar guarantee, and Houston and New Orleans made solid bids.

Rocky Marciano Archie Moore New York Yankee Stadium Chicago Houston Los Angeles New Orleans al Weill Marciano Charlie Johnston Moore Jim Norris International Boxing Club Norris

Regatta Draws Thousands to Ravenswood This Sunday

In Ravenswood at least 6000 people are expected for the fourth annual regatta on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Lions club sponsors the event to raise funds for welfare. Over 50 boats are anticipated with drivers traveling from here to Parkersburg for a July 4 race under Blennerhassett Yacht Club oversight. Tickets will be sold along streets leading to the water event with Wayne Myers as ticket chair.

Ravenswood James Beauseat The Lions Club Parkersburg Blennerhasett Yacht Club Reratta Wayne Myers

Return bout approved for Smith and Carter in lightweight title

The National Boxing Association will sanction a return title match between newly crowned lightweight champion Wallace Bud Smith and Jimmy Carter after Smith won the crown by a split decision at Boston Garden. NBA President Tony Petronella says the return bout is merited despite a general frown on return clauses in contracts.

Providence National Boxing “Assn Wallace Bud) Smith Jimmy Carter Smith Boston Garden NBA Tony Petronella Carter

Strohs Wins San Francisco Bowling Championship

Strohs Beer of Detroit captured the San Francisco team bowling title, finishing 12 108 to 11 323 over Ilton Enterprises of Chicago. Both squads went 9-3 in the 21 team field, with Falstaff Beer of Chicago third at 8-4. Strohs defeated Falstaff 987 to 907 to seal the crown and earned 1000 dollars, while the runnerup took 700.

Strohs San Francisco Beer of Detroit Il Ton Enterprises of Chicago Falstaff Beer of Hamilton Falstatt

Arch Justus Tak Oak Hill Cage Est Head Coach

Arch Justus Tak Oak Hill Cage est son PSMOUTH arch Justus, 25, basketball coach at McDermott High School, appointed head coach at Oak Hill High School in Jack sin County. Justus led Scioto County league champions last two years on a one year contract. He succeeds George Mingle, Jr. The Portsmouth school board announced appoint ee a realo had hired Dan A Piloseno of Steubenville as first esistant to head football coach Howard W. Baughman.

Psmouth Arch Justus McDermott High School Oak Hill High School Jacksin County Justus George Mingle, Jr Portsmouth A Realo Dan "A. Piloseno Steubenvile Howard W. Baughman

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report

Market notes from Cincinnati livestock yards show mixed activity with hogs and cattle futures slightly steadier. Prices quoted include ground beef around 20.10 to 19.60 with various weights and categories tracked by the market reporter.

Incinnati Livestock Cincinnati UAP USDA Toarete Gece Cannes Ged Tiity

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