BAA May Fold if 1949 50 Season Loses Persist
Two attendees at the New York BAA meeting report owners plan to fold after next season if profits fail. Minneapolis and Rochester earned profits. New York Philadelphia Baltimore smaller. Chicago St Louis Providence Boston Indianapolis posted heavy losses. Providence’s Lou Peiri may seek inactive franchise.
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Charles May to Meet Savold Woodcock Winner for Undisputed Crown
Ezzard Charles, after $53 857 30 and NBA share of Joe Louis crown, plans to meet the Savold Woodcock winner for the undisputed heavyweight title. Manager Jake Mintz rules out Lesnevich and Maxim, seeks IBC approval, with Abe Greene praised for organizing the bout. Norris reports a 25 392 attendance and $246 546 gross gate. no rematch planned.
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Police Gazette
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Golfer Finds Nine Thousand In Valley View Writ
Utica College senior Robert W. Lake Jr. found 9000 in US savings bonds on the Valley View course and 200 in bills on the fairways. He notified Ray Anton of New Hartford, returned the money and received a reward. The incident left him laughing about a ruined golf game and a slight loss on the scorecard.
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Seeded Stars Gain in London
Wimbledon reports seeded players advancing to the last 16 as heat and thrills mark the day. Defending champion Bob Falkenburg and Jaroslav Drobny survive five-set duels to reach the round of 16, with fellow seeds Parker Gonzales and Schroeder also progressing.
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Gordon Gains All-Star Lead at Second Base
Chicago June 23 Joe Gordon of the Cleveland Indians has overtaken Cass Michaels of the Chicago White Sox for the American League second base spot in the 16th annual All-Star game at Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field on July 12. Gordon leads by 5,707 votes after Thursday’s tally with 431,746 of 1,623,187 ballots. Michaels holds 426,038 votes after leading since June 10.
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Whitey Lockman Cleared, Expected Back Soon
X rays show no fracture in Whitey Lockman’s right ankle and the New York Giants outfielder is expected to return to the lineup in a few days.
Linam to defend Europe title in New Orleans July 18
Beltin' Bert Linam, once a top welter, fights European Welterweight Champion Livio Minelli in New Orleans on July 18 for the European title and a possible world title shot. Promoter Messina says the bout could lead Linam toward Charley Fusari and the world welterweight crown next year. Linam may relinquish the Texas title to chase the world title.
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Sugar Bowl Date Moved to Jan 2
The Sugar Bowl game is rescheduled to Monday January 2 to avoid Sunday play. Sugar Bowl activities begin December 26 with yacht races on Lake Pontchartrain and a Race of Champions for 12 yacht clubs. The basketball tournament runs December 29-30 with Kentuky, Tulane, Bradley and Villanova in doubleheaders.
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Greco Dauthuille to Clash in Montreal August 3
Promoter Raoul Godbout announced a 10 round welterweight bout between Canadian champion Johnny Greco and France's Laurent Dauthuille to be staged in Montreal on August 3. The fight headlines a busy card and draws strong spectator interest.
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