Johansson Boxing Fan Since Age 13 By MURRAY ROSE
Ingemar Johansson recalls childhood work on docks after leaving school at 15 as the foundation of his boxing. He built an 11 straight pro win streak by 1955, then challenged top contenders, sparred in Stillman’s Gym, and scored a first round knockout of Hein Ten Hoff before rising to world title contention.
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Murray Rose
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Ingemar Johansson
Joe Louis
Ingemar
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Hein Ten Hoff
Germany
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Franco Cavicchi
Italy
Bologna
Joe Erskine
America
Floyd Patterson
Erskine
Heinz Neuhaus
Edwin Ahlquist
Eddie Machen
California
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Owen-Davis Tops Morrill 4-0 to Lead Tri-County
Owen-Davis Junior American Legion of Saco moved into first in the Tri-county league after a 4-0 victory over Morrill post of South Portland at Saco Memorial field. Bob Couture pitched a three hitter with 10 strikeouts, and a three-run sixth inning secured the win. John Kerry and Dave Hanson produced the key hits, boosting Owen-Davis to five wins, one loss as plans for Sunday doubleheader with Smith-Tobey of Bath and an exhibition with Kennebunkport Braves were announced.
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Saco Memorial Field
Sid Griffith
Saco Recreation Commission
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Kennebunkport Braves
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Goodman
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Rean
McGuire
Murphy
Wright
Nunan
Roy And Perreault Cup Little Big League Opener
Roy and Perreault opened the Maloney season with a come from behind 13 to 9 win over the Biddeford-Saco Lions at Biddeford Memorial Field. Harson and Bob Simard led with three hits apiece, including a home run for Simard, as Roy and Perreault built a big lead before holding on.
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Griffith
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Milford Tima
Two Baseballs Cause Confusion In Chicago Tilt
In a Cubs and Cardinals game in Chicago two baseballs were rolling around the field causing a long delay. Stan Musial was ruled out after confusion over a second ball as Cubs catcher Sammy Taylor and umpire Vic Delmore were involved. The Cubs lost 4 to 1.
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Texas cars head to Lime Rock for July Fourth races
Texas drivers travel to Lime Rock Connecticut for the Fourth of July sports car event. Open practice begins 10:00 a.m. with an eight race schedule starting 2 p.m. Alan Connell, regional Texas winner, will practice Thursday in a 2.5 Maserati. About 125 drivers have entered the Sports Car Club of America meet counting toward national championship points.
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Lime Rock
Conn
Alan Connell
New England
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Boxing World
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Biddeford Savings Bank
Main Street
Biddeford, Maine
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Women In White
Cushionaires”’ By
Delmar
Wedge Oxfords
Ripple Soie Corp
Gitta Fouape
Styles
Goodyear
Navy
Chino
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