Patterson Tops Chuvalo in Unanimous Decision
Floyd Patterson outpointed George Chuvalo in a 12 round Dwyer Garden bout to earn a WBA title shot, as promoters seek a May rematch with Cassius Clay. Patterson, 30, weighed 197 1/4 pounds and earned about 140000, while Chuvalo bled from eye and forehead and demanded a rematch claiming favorable breaks.
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BCHS Sabers Eyes Key Rutland Showdown Tonight
Bennington Catholic High meets the Rutland Raiders on BCHS’s home court as area teams play in three leagues. Bennington Catholic leads the SWL with three games left while Rutland eyes a crucial win. Lemieux Caron and Tucci key BCHS hope, others bolster the squad for a title push.
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Patterson Persists in Proving Chin After Chuvalo Win
Floyd Patterson, after 12 durable rounds at Madison Square Garden, defeated George Chuvalo to erase notions of a china chin. He admitted two weeks of persuasion to sign the bout, credited the crowd’s warmth as his boost, and maintained the victory kept him a title contender despite Liston losses.
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Hurricane) Jackson
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Chuvalo’s Mate Breaks Down After Patterson Victory
Lynn Chuvalo cried on reuniting with husband George Chuvalo after his unanimous defeat by Floyd Patterson at Madison Square Garden. George blasted referee Zack Clayton for halting his effective body blows while Patterson praised Chuvalo’s effort and mused about a rematch.
NL Adopts New Emergency Plan To Restock Teams
The National League approved an emergency player replacement plan to restock teams after disasters. It requires seven players affected, 12 players per other clubs available for purchase, up to 18 total pickups with no more than two from one club, and a $100 000 price per player. Walter Sands, Minnesota Vikings draft choice, to undergo knee examination in Minneapolis.
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Wilt Falls Down in Scoring as NBA Leads Shuffle
New York reports Wilt Chamberlain may lose the scoring lead as Jerry West surged to 30.7 points per game after 197 points in a week, with Chamberlain dropping to 36.6 ppg. Oscar Robertson slotted third at 29.7 ppg, while Robertson also tops assists with 578. West edged Bellamy in field goal percentage and Costello led in free-throw accuracy at .884.
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Auerbach Fined For Protesting Celtics Coach Foul
Red Auerbach, Boston Celtics coach, was fined 500 by NBA president Walter Kennedy for protesting a foul call in a Boston game against New York. Auerbach, in New York for an NBA meeting, vowed to discuss the fine with Kennedy. Knicks coach Harry Gallatin received a 100 fine after the Garden incident as Boston won 123-95.
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Michigan Returns to Top Spot in UPI Ratings
Michigan Wolverines regain first place in the UPI major college basketball ratings for the third time this season, earning 18 first place votes to UCLA's 13 and expanding their lead to 14 points. St Joseph's Pa moves to third after routing Xavier and Centenary, while Vanderbilt climbs to seventh as upsets reshape the top 10.
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New York Rating Report Tufts College Basketball Update
New York reports the UPD rating for major college basketball, detailing rankings, team standings, and implications for postseason seeding across conferences. Analysts weigh wins, losses, and strength of schedule to project tournament outcomes and national implications.
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Benhi Cats Top Pittsfield 39-6 in Wrestling Match
Benhi Catamounts defeat Pittsfield 39-6 in a Saturday wrestling meet led by Burt Ware with an eighth straight win. Art Eastman Greg Squires Roy Squires and Kenny Simpson all had pins or decisions, while Pittsfield claimed two victories in the 177 and heavyweight classes.
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Bowling Girls City League Standings and Highs
In the Bowling Girls City League Remcoettes lead 4 0 over Sleepers with Perkins posting high single 197 and high triple 511 for Greene’s Mobilettes. Marty Moores tops for Sleepers with 1 high single 178 and 529 high triple for Mattison. later standings show Arlington Cut Rate leading with 64 20 and Knotty Pine Rest 63 21.
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