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Walker Wins Middleweight Title From Tiger Flowers
Mickey Walker defeated Tiger Flowers in ten rounds at the Coliseum to capture the middleweight crown. Walker, weighing 154 1 4 pounds to Flowers 159, was floored twice but earned the decision from Referee Benny Yanger before 11 000 cheering fans. Police protected the ring as Flowers conceded the victory.
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