Ted Williams Retirement Signaled by Clubhouse Firing
Boston veteran writers view the firing of Johnny Orlando, the Red Sox clubhouse attendant since 1925, as a clear sign that Ted Williams plans to quit baseball. Williams, 41, had a .254 season, and his future remains unsettled while he is on a hunting trip in New Brunswick.
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Tony Anthony升 Boosted to Heavyweight Contender
New York fighter Tony Anthony, named fighter of the month by Ring Magazine, moves from light heavyweight to heavyweight. His Sept 18 unanimous upset of Alonzo Johnson in Baltimore earned him eighth among heavies, while Johnson fell to unranked. Alex Miteff drops to tenth after a TKO by Billy Hunter.
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Giardello to Fight Tiger Tonight in NBA Spat
Chicago report says Joey Giardello will meet Nigeria's Dick Tiger in a televised middleweight bout while contending with the National Boxing Association. Giardello, once top contender, criticizes NBA for delaying his title shot as Spider Webb defeated him in a previous bout.
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Celts Plan Intra Squad Scrimmage Ahead of Exhibition Tour
Boston Celtics schedule an intra squad scrimmage in Leominster Massachusetts as the final practice before a 14 game exhibition tour. They trim to 12 men with Joe Liebler removed and Ben Swain sidelined by a knee injury dpa. Dr. John Doherty says five weeks out. They open the tour against the Minneapolis Lakers in Houston Maine Friday night October 19 at 8 30.
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Hunter Milofe fight ends in seventh round technical KO
The Billy Hunter Alex Miteff heavyweight bout in Syracuse ended after seven rounds with Hunter asserting control and the referee stopping the fight. Round interpretation caused debate about whether it was a seventh or eighth round KO, but boxing authority Nat Fleischer confirmed the seventh as the final round. The gaggle of bettors and bars wrestled with the payout split, while attendance was 925 and rules clarified the termination.
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Dodgers Celebrate First Championship In Los Angeles
Joy erupted in Dodger town as Los Angeles clinched its first championship amid fan celebrations and lingering hangovers from victory revelry. The scene captured the city’s pride and the historic achievement for the Dodgers.
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Dodgers Win NL Playoff In 1959 Series Triumph
LOS ANGELES AP reports the Dodgers clinched the National League pennant in the second playoff game against the Milwaukee Braves. Walter O'Malley, manager Walter Alston, and star Frank Sinatra praised the comeback as fans and locals celebrated at Dodger facilities. Maxie Rosenbloom, 70, recalled emotional memories of Brooklyn baseball as the team sealed the victory.
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Junior World Series resumes in Havana in warm forecast
The Minneapolis Millers and Havana Sugar Kings move to Havana for the Junior World Series after a weather trevails. The series stands 1-1 with Wednesday’s windup moved to Havana where crowds up to 20,000 are forecast, though only 3,543 attended the two Minneapolis games.
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Boxing results mix of names and places in scattered text
Boxing notes show several names and cities including Miami Beach Columbus Cleveland Richmond and Clarence Williams with unclear details. Fragmentary entries mention weights and possibly judges or opponents but lack coherent event or outcome information.
Cus D Amato To Face More Charges
New York based update reports James Fusscns of the New York State Athletic Commission announcing charges of rule violations will be brought against fight manager Cus D Amato and others next week. D Amato has been in default for missing hearings about the Johansson Patterson fight promotion and could lose his manager’s license upon proper defense. Ben Schavarivwalaer, Syracuse University football coach, is a lieutenant colonel in the Army reserve.
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Northampton Team Has Background for Success
In 1957 Northampton High dominated the old Class A Conference with five sophomores learning under talented teachers while Hamp went undefeated in four games. Key players included Joe Mareski Tommy Enselak Russ Warren Jack Cadillane Bob Sommers Stan Baranowski Walt Schorer and Majeski. Now coach Gene DeFilippo praises 12 good players, back to a sharp, fast squad as Pittsfield visits Northampton Saturday at 1 30.
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Yale Quarterback Bill Leckenby Jr joins Yale squad
Yale quarterback Bill Leckenby Jr the son of Lehigh's football coach is listed as a member of the Yale squad.
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