Featherweight Title Won by Hogan Bassey in Paris Fight
Hogan Bassey captured the world featherweight title with a tenth round KO of Cherif Hamia in Paris. The Nigerian champion weighed about 124% pounds to Hamia's 125% and celebrated with dignitaries from East Nigeria and West Nigería after the bout at Palais des Sports. Hamia suffered a swollen eye and a cut lip, while referee Rene Schemann stopped the bout as Hamia was unconscious on the ropes. Bassey, 5 feet 5 inches, had only one round blemish when floored in the second. He succeeds Sandy Saddler, who retired due to an eye injury, as champion.
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How to Deal With Your Tensions booklet offered
A public service booklet titled How To Deal With Your Tensions is advertised by Better Mental Health Box 2500 New York NY in cooperation with The Advertising Council. The pledge is to improve understanding of mental health and support recovery for mentally ill or emotionally disturbed individuals.
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Robinson and IBC dispute middleweight title terms
Sugar Ray Robinson and the International Boxing Club remained at odds over pay for a Basilio title fight. Robinson demanded 45 percent of the gate while IBC officers said they cannot pay more than 65 percent total to the two fighters, with Basilio set at 25 percent.
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Cowboy Casey Tibbs Leaves Hospital After Injury
Roseburg Oregon reports that Casey Tibbs, renowned cowboy champion from Ft. Pierre South Dakota, has left the hospital after a fall injures Saturday. The head nurse described him as feeling good and raring to go despite a brief stay under care.
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Court Orders Norris and Wirtz to Dissolve IBC
A federal judge ordered the International Boxing Club dissolved and ordered Jim Norris and Arthur Wirtz to sever their ties to Madison Square Garden. They must resign as officers and directors within 30 days after July 1 and have five years to sell about 39 percent of Garden stock under trustee voting. Exclusive contracts with champions and stadia were voided and Garden promotions limited to two title bouts annually.
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Saints Hold Top Position In American Assn Race
Ron Negray pitched a one hitter and Dick Gray hit a homer as Saint Paul beat Omaha 1-0 to stay atop the American Association standings by four percentage points. Minneapolis Millers beat Denver 8-2, Denver’s seven errors causing seven unearned runs and ending a five‑game Denver streak. Wichita Braves edged Indianapolis 3-2 in 10 innings with Roy Hartsfield driving in the tying run and Harry Hanebrink the winning hit. Louisville at Charleston postponed due to rain.
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Twenty-Five Swimmers Start 25-Mile Absecon Island Marathon
Twenty-five swimmers from six countries began the 25-mile Absecon Island marathon in Atlantic City at 8:07 a.m. led by Tom Park of Long Beach California, a two-time winner, aiming for a record $14,500 in prize money as weather predicted sun and heat with late storms possible.
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Notre Dame Golf Coach Holderith Reaches 23 Seasons
The Rev. George Holderith has served as Notre Dame's golf coach for 23 seasons, guiding the program with longtime leadership and sustained competition.
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Notre Dame
Lawrence Beats Bemidji in Opener as Packers Rally
The Packers win by steady defense behind starter Lawrence who fanned eight and walked five. Bemidji committed several errors fueling the rally while Duane Dahlback and Bob Osborn scored on key plays. Seltz praised the effort and planned Johnson to start next against Little Falls.
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New York Finds Warren Beatty Aims for Starring Role
Warren Beatty, 20, Arlington Virginia, arrives in New York to seek acting success. He left football scholarships to study at Stella Adler School of Acting and supported himself by piano gigs and work as a sandhog on the Lincoln Tunnel project. He will star in The Curly-Headed Kid on Television Theatre tomorrow evening.
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Washington and
Lee High School
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Warren Beatty Believes in Showcases and Opportunity
Austin Herald notes Warren Beatty discusses acting paths in New York. He earned the title role in The Curly-Headed Kid after his agent urged the read, and he has appeared briefly on Lamp Unto My Feet. The story adds that many actors never break through.
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Duluth Winnipeg Battle for Second in Northern League
The TwiSox beat Grand Forks 5-3 and 6-5 to widen the contenders’ chase while the Canadians defeated St. Cloud 4-2. Eau Claire split with Aberdeen 5-2 in the opener and 6-2 in the nightcap. Fargo-Moorhead at Wausau postponed due to cold. Duluth Superior and Winnipeg now tied 1.5 games behind Fargo-Moorhead.
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Patterson to Meet Rademacher in Seattle if He Wins
Floyd Patterson's manager Gus D'Amato calls Patterson's looming bout with Hurricane Jackson on July 29 a fantastic setup for a title clash with Olympic champion Pete Rademacher. If Patterson defeats Jackson, a pro debuting Rademacher would challenge Patterson in Seattle on August 19.
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Seattle
Lake City Principal Resigns for France Post
Milton G. Boock, longtime Lake City High School principal, resigns after 18 years to take a principal position for American dependents in France.
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Los Angeles Couple Obtain License for Saturday Wedding
Pat O'Brien's daughter Margaret Mavourneen, 23, and Maximilian D. Garten, 24, a South Gate Junior High School teacher of English and social sciences, received a marriage license yesterday and plan to wed Saturday.
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Pat O’brien
Margaret Mavourneen
Maximilian D. Garten
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South Gate Junior High School
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