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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1958
Page
14
Boxing note reports Sugar Ray Robinson defeats Basilio in a split decision to reclaim the middleweight title. The bout on a Wednesday, March 26, 1958, adds a fourth title reign for Robinson, with Basilio marked as the challenger in a closely contested fight.
Robinson battles Carmen Basilio for 15 rounds to regain the middleweight world title, then retreats to his hotel suite after a fatigued victory. Basilio describes a damaged eye and hints at a return fight as managers push for a rematch.
In Palm Beach Florida George Bayer of San Gabriel California shot 34 34 68 to lead the Seminole Pro Am after the first round of the 18th edition. Ben Hogan of Fort Worth Texas and Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio are one stroke back with 69. Hogan had 36 33 while Stranahan opened 34 then 35. The $10 000 event is played on a 6850 yard Seminole Golf Club course par 36 36 72.
Xavier University coach Jim McCafferty receives a gilded noose and plaque from the Musketeer Club as a token of his team’s journey to the National Invitation Tournament final. He recalled students hung him in effigy during early season struggles and quipped about offering his head if it helped secure the championship.
The Marines defeated Milford 98 to 85 in Milford Connecticut as part of a college or service game card. Philadelphia edged Kansas City 77 to 72. San Francisco won 75 to 52 at Detroit. Navy beat Fort Collins 78 to 66. Cedar Rapids recorded 84 to 72 in Salt Lake City overtime.
Bob Purkey went nine innings allowing five hits to lift the Cincinnati Redlegs past the Washington Senators 3-1 in Tampa. Dave Sisler kept the Senators hitless through nine before lasting into the fourth. Brooks Robinson homered twice for the Orioles in a 8-5 win over the Indians at Tucson. Dale Long belted three homers as the Cubs routed the Giants 15-4 in Phoenix. The A’s beat the Tigers 8-6 at Lakeland after a three-HR rally in the eighth.
Hubert L. Bobo former Chauncey-Dover and Ohio State football star is among Athens County men leaving Athens for pre induction physicals at Fort Hayes Columbus. Bobo played briefly for the Philadelphia Eagles and later in Canada and now runs a used car lot in Columbus.
Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Carmen Basilio in a brutal 15 round bout to reclaim the world middleweight crown for a fourth time. Basilio’s eye swollen shut in round six, the Harlem Dandy pressed on but could not finish the challenger. A possible rematch looms as Robinson’s camp debates June in New York.
Chicago Stadium hosted the Basilio vs. Robinson bout with 17 976 paid attendance and a 351 955 gross. Net receipts were 278 108 with 30 percent shares for each fighter totaling 182 432. theater TV and radio estimated at 99 000 for Robinson and 83 432 for Basilio. Movie receipts pending.
Members of the 1957 58 Athens High varsity and reserve basketball teams, plus their cheerleaders, are honored at a banquet in the home economics room. The Bulldog varsity placed third in the SECAL and the reserves won the SECA Reserve League championship. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. under Coach Charles McAfee.
Lew Hoad defeats Pancho Gonzales 10-8 2-6 6-3 in St Louis to end Gonzales 4 match run and narrow the world pro championship series to a 1 game lead. Both players reach 22 matches in the 100 match series, continuing the duel.
Lupe Sarreal, a Filipino promoter in Japan, said Sugar Ray Robinson is interested in a series of boxing exhibitions in the Orient. He received a letter from manager George Gainford asking for an exhibition tour and has guaranteed at least six fights. Possible stops include Honolulu Okinawa Bangkok Manila Japan and possibly Guam.
Phil Goyette turned in a three goal hat trick as Montreal crushed Detroit 8 1 in game one of the Stanley Cup semifinals. New York Rangers beat Boston 5 3 at Madison Square Garden, but captain Red Sullivan suffered a triple fracture of the jaw.
About 1,800 boxing fans at the Grand Rapids Armory packed into $3.30 seats to watch Ray Robinson vs Carmen Basilio on closed circuit. The screen failed during the telecast as the national anthem played in Chicago. The announcer declared Robinson the winner while technicians worked to fix the feed. The promoter refunded nearly $6,000 he had collected.
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