Robinson Fullmer Title Fight Draws Big Crowd at Madison Square Garden
Sugar Ray Robinson, aging world middleweight champ, fights 25 year old West Jordan Utah challenger Fullmer at Madison Square Garden. Robinson listed as 6 to 5 underdog in an 15 round bout expected to draw about 14,000 fans and a $150,000 gate with TV rights adding about $100,000. Robinson's $60,000 purse plus 47.2 percent of net gate contrasted with Fullmer's roughly $16,000 share.
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Jack Hand
New York
Suger Ray Robinson
Young
Gent Fulmer
West Jordan
Utah
Madison Square Garden
Sugar Ray
Robinson
Rocky Castellani
Bovo, Olson
Olc
Fuller
Marv Jenson
Miami
Ralph
Tiger) Jones
Carmen Basilio
Floyd Patterson
Ray
Yankee Stadium
Joey Maxim
Fullmer
Bobby Boyd
Gil Turner
Randy Turpin
London
de- Mroné
Bobo Olson
Chicago
Olson
Los Angeles
Bobo
New Haven
Bob Provizzi
Castellani
Tiger Jones
Charney Homer
Moses Ward
Turner
Boyd
Edwardo
Gerden
Archie Moore-Patterson
Archie
Maesy
Bexct
Sugar Ray Robinson
Gene Fullmer
American Broadcasting Company
New York-Philadelphia
George Washington U Wins Sun Bowl In Upset
George Washington University defeated Texas Western 13 to 9 in the Sun Bowl before 13 500 fans. Key plays included a 20 yard pass from Ray Looney to Jed Paul Thompson and a late 63 yard drive capped by Pete Spera’s three yard TD plunge.
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EL Paso
Tex
Jan. I
George Washington
Texas Western
Miners
Colonials
Ray Looney
Glass Port
Perod
Jed Paul Thompson
Thompson
Miner
Pete Spera
Belleville
N. J
Ted Colna
Bob Forrest
Col State
Atreight
Ian
Geo
Washington
George Waington
Rom Looney
Spera
St Cyril’s A Team Clinches CYO League Title
The St Cyril’s A squad on the Bishops’ roving league beat St Charles three straight to top the East Side season at 20 wins 1 loss. St John Nep tucked 17-4 to finish runner up, while St Cyril’s B fell to Holy Name A. St John’s girls claimed second with Holy Name A third as first half honors go to St Cyril’s girls.
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St. Cyril's
CYO Boys
St. Charles
St. John's Nep
Holy Name
Sacred Hearthinners
St. Peter's
St. Cyril’s “A
St. John’s
Holy Name “A” Lassies
Orcutt Cage League Set for Two Thursday Games
Orcutt Boys' Club Senior league action returns Thursday with two contests. The Saints face Doyie and Martin at 7 p.m. while Berkshire Baker Speedsters meet the Lake Forest quintet as Lake Forest leads the standings with a 59 record.
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Orcutt Boys’ Club
Saints
Doyie
Martin
Berkshire Baker Speedsters
Lake Forest
Lake Forest Censers
Bruins Muskie Favorite in Pacific Coast Race
The Souther California Basketball Writers Association selects Washington and UCLA as the clubs most likely to win the Pacific Coast Conference title this season.
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Los Angeles
Washington
U.C.L.A
California Basketball Writers Association
Irish Cheer Wins New Year's Handicap at Fair Grounds
Irish Cheer a 7 to 1 shot led by jockey Jack Sellers edged Gunrod by a nose in the New Year’s Handicap at the Fair Grounds New Orleans. Speed Rauser finished third as seven horses contested the 1 1/8 mile race on a fast track. Trish Cheer paid $15.86 to win with Gunrod paying $3.00 for place and $2.20 for show. Burnt Child and Network were among the nonfactors in the seven horse field as Royal Miche won the earlier race and Don't Fail Me took the second. Crowd of 14,032 wagered $668,884.
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New Orleans
Jan
Jack Sellers
Gunrod
Fair Grounds
Collin Shaw
Speed Rouser
Trish Cheer
Mrs. Mark
William H. Bishop
Gunrod Me
Gallant
Epic King
Speed Rauser
Burnt Child
Network
Royal Miche
United Payas Supest
FURST
Royal Afiine
Haasman
Contreras
Shaw
Tame
So Yan
Ott Fass
Grey Vamp
Ty Miss
Gems Baby
Way Duncan Streak
Tov Curl
Addy Bherwood
Sloaa Ridan
Talion
New Stream
New Venice
Knotty
Task Fleet
la Breeze
Meckmann
Linke
Broussard
Miss Stigmore
Crystal Mags le
Sheer Madness
Forever More
Wine Jc
Chiepetta
Delma
Delahoussaye
Kaalta
Sta Hyon
Quizzies
Helequest
Mr. Suilte
Hy Bkeeler
Captain Pala
I Valley
Duhon
Sberpe
Exultent
Heckmann
Mark
Bishop
Bold Heart
Moltte
Pour
Folks Brink
Clifton Road
Woen
Dan Melody
Glassner
King Debris
Jenkins
Sim
Sub Factor
Barris
Sintb
Adams
Tsa-Toke
Delanoussaye
Rebbelle
Rani Harold
Benzel
Jones
Bug
Gray Goxy
Vincent
Lefty Legion
Borgemenke
Mottentot
Big Low
G. Helixa
Alfred Boulder
Gntak Easy
Mr. Acton
Slovak Pin League Resumes Play After Layoff
The Slovak Pin League returns tonight after a two week break. An Old Timers night follows bowling with a pinochle tournament and buffet lunch. Villan Ova won the recent championship and will join the statewide tourney in Torrington. Members include Dr. Richard Sekerak and Walt Trojasowski among others.
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Villan‘Ova
Torrington
Richard Sekerak
Walt Trojasowski
John Franke
Vincent Nemergut
John Pudge
Piora
John Luchansky
Tropical Entries At Fair Grounds For Six Furlongs
Entries list for a harness or thoroughbred meet at Fair Grounds with multiple claiming races for four-year-olds and three-year-olds across six furlongs. Notable horses include Game Heart and Song 106, Teddy's air, Miss Kirk, Spartan Sanda, and many others in a dense field with purses ranging from 1 600 to 2 400 dollars and up to 1 800 for higher claims. The page records post positions, entries, and related betting notes for the day’s program.
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Flasthar
Eanee Press
Chickdale
Alene
Boly
Tuckaveay
Wiel Diane
Cullerton
Laurys Glory
Maye Mayin
Ben Ater
Bass Smit
Ie Patel
Sweth
Carenie Dear
Rayner-Burton_ a
Sweet Stroller
Shooster Honey
Cilltan M
Bell-Atray
Karen
Marty Ann Deck
Countess Rann
Scotch Royal i Agate
Toa
Richars
Tye Sun Trial
Treatine
Tadds
Royal Ferby
Birger
Earj Nizami
Patrelman
Pete
New Holland
Harvist Moon
Morale
Joss
Sir Roamer
Alowance Drearalye
Herbars
Reaper
aShell
Anthony
Tiny Harp
Panning Wolf
Fanesi Jeneniy
Iseresh Meadow
Shana
Devils Imace
Jack
Rodgers K
Itandeamedoes
Ny Fawr
Grater
Terebance
Bovchika x
Acterdine
Torgbouctoa Feltie Spirit
Annus
Mermion
Barke F
Helsing
Prairie View Upsets Texas Southern in Bowl, 27-6
Prairie View A&M defeated Texas Southern 27-6 in the Prairie View bowl game in Houston. Prairie View's comeback featured Jimmy Herron and James Rickets connecting on a 22-yard pass to Heron Tibbs for the clincher, with Rickets named outstanding player. Harold Campbell and Calvin Scott added late scores and conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Prairie View A&m
Texas Southern
Prairie View
Texas
Southern
Alexander Durley
John Felder
Jimmy Herron
Aggies
James Rickets
Heron Tibbs
Calvin Scott
Harold Campbell
Rickets
Robert Shaw
A&m
Manchester United Rout Chelsea 3 0 In First Division
London Jan 1 United shut out Chelsea 3 to 0 to widen the lead over Tottenham to four points. Newcastle beat Birmingham 3 2 and Wolverhampton beat Sunderland 3 2. United now has 38 points, Tottenham 34, Arsenal 32, Leeds 30.
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London
Manchester United
Chelsea
Tottenham
Newcastle
Birmingham
Wolverhampton
Sunderland
Arsenal
Leeds
Preston
Blackpool
Bolton
Unclear OCR Ski Meet Report Yields Sparse Data
Fragmented text shows ski conditions and names obscured by OCR errors. It mentions locations like Laconia and Massa, times, possible race results, and participant notes, but most specifics are unreadable.
Results from the Fair Grounds Thoroughbred Races
Race card results from Fair Grounds show multiple stakes and claiming events for 2 to 4 year olds. Notable runners include Royal Aline, Obnoxious, Dont Fall Sme, and Hoopdedoint with various payouts and times. Also listed are horses running in Maiden, Claiming, and Handicap events across 4 to 6 furlongs, with trainers and jockeys named.
Crazy Racing Card Full of Races and Odds From Track Meet
Mixed race results and betting notes from a racing card feature multiple 2 year olds to 4 year olds across distances up to a mile. Entries include names such as Espedeno, Liberty, Decker, Cape, Ginger C, Truman, Tippecanoe, and Quix with purses ranging from 2 400 to 7 000. Also listed are times, odds, and expectations for several allowances and handicap events.
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United Press
Furtiongs
Noale Warrior
Adams
Care
Eogle Man
Decker
Espedeno
Libertine
Ben R
Ashenden
Comeaway
Bull
Hartack
Vouel
Madan Larargse
aAroTar
Broker Bill
Joy Wilson
Wally Doluble
Blum
Smith
Bonmarila
Adolphs Joy
Tachometer
Boleros Pride
Buckeyeland
Grouse
Lecama
Catesby
Cape
Ginger C
Truman
Bopachyid
Sengaia
Lynch
My Dangy
Witte Arner
Budd
Juomas Aquinas
Turtongs
Bears
Cuffari
Eliquett
Cook
Vear Alex
Ott
Hecathlen
Marack
Cole
Cook A
Tims
Apollo
Supreme Joy
Gelthere
Rank
Eigrtm
Srate
Sreight
Lark Sun
Stevenson Wat
Niscaq
Madden
Altoran
Hoop Band
Selina
Grove
Gabnel Jay
Toque
Salmon
Il& Miley
TBI
Trooper
Church
Saith
Blue Bi Boy
Millspal
Royal Renew
Chanter
Double Bowe
Tropical Selections In A Confusing List By UNITED PRESS
A jumbled OCR style card lists selections and names like Morin Dands Grant Daca and Fresh Meadow with references to New Guinea natives using spider webs as nets. The fragmentary notes mix animals people and places without a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Steel
Corre Dear
Grant
Daca
Lillian
Burnie
Ms Ardy
Painted Cloud
Sarbesh
Latchall
Fresh Meadow
Chet Fanelli
Koves
Netle Lad
Joey
New Guinea
FairGround Selections GB Racing Names List
A jumble of horse names and selectors appears, listing UNITED FSR Y Pavold Twinklestar Wae Alone and many others including Pearl Hunter Lithe Browrette Bamboo Babs and Tecarn among selections. No clear outcome or event is stated.
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United Fsr
Y. Pavold
Twinklestar
Hith Lama Buckeye Lane
Pearl Hunter
Seariet
Freight Hanter
Trea Lee
Tacaro
Sir Reamer
Morate
C. Brice
Borland
Red Wawon
Tecarn
Decathlon wins Tropical Park New Year's Handicap in record time
Decathlon set track records while carrying 133 pounds to victory in the Tropical Park New Year's Handicap. Gray Phantom ran second and New Trend third as a holiday crowd saw 13,856 spectators wager $1,128,251 across nine races. Backers paid $2.60, $2.40 and $2.20 for the winner.
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Coral G4&bles
Fla
Tropical Park
Decathion
Iworry
Willie Hartack
River Divide Farm
Hornbeam
Wheatley Stable
Gray Phantom
Mer. Ellis Farm
New Trend
R. T. Shepp
Decathlon
S .‘Er
Eves
de Soto
Dade County
Decathton
Sidney Cote
L. C. Cook
Khaled
R. C. Ellsworthy
Ellis Farm
Truth
Supreme Joy
Ihan
War Age
Apollo
Jack
Noble Warrior
Park City Recreation League Scores Mixed Matches
Tennight's matches feature Firestone against Benn Leer while Madison Motors meets Béardsley. Park City Sportsmen face Apex Tool as Dorie and Mastin 5 collide with Allison Manufacturie and Lape's Drug Store vs Cy League lab in a busy schedule.
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Tennight
Firestone
Benn Leer
Madison Motors
Béardsley
Stationezy Park City Sportsmen
Apex Tool Dorie & Mastin
Allison Manufacturie
Lape's
Cy League Lab
Sramdingy Fou
Madison Mature
Park City Sportumen
Allison Manufacturing
Bennré
Pasle & Masts
Lares Drug Store
Beardctey Stanionery
Apex
Ingle
Manco Vege
Giants Star Emlen Tunnel Seeks Tryout After Draft snub
Emlen Tunnel, noted All-League defensive back who has played 103 consecutive games for the New York Giants, was not chosen in the NFL draft but asked the club for a tryout after concluding his collegiate career.
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New York
Emlen Tunnel
New York Football Giants
Ryouw
Colorado Triumph Over Clemson 27 to 2
The article notes Colorado defeating Clemson 27 to 2 in a football game. It also mentions a boxing title bout between Sugar Ray Robinson and Gene Fullmer to be televised from Madison Square Garden on WNHC TV channel 8 at 6 pm, with blackout in New York City and Philadelphia but New Haven providing Bridgeport area coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Fullmer
Madison Square Garden
Wnhc-Tv
New York City
Philadelphia
New Haven
Bridgeport
Miami
Fla. Jan
Suffaloes
Joh
Ti Beast
Bayuk
Clemson
Colorado
Vile
Faltereo Ladio
Red Men and Chiefs Ready for Thursday Showdown
Stratford Red Men with a 3-2 record in the Central Connecticut Basketball league clash with Milford Chiefs Thursday at Milford High School gym at 3 30. New additions Eddie Gee and Al Kanawall bolster Stratford offense and front line as Holyoke and Manchester contend for top spots in the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Red Men
Milford Chiefs
Milford High School
Rosyoke
Mass
Stratford High School
Dick Ondek
Eddie Gee
Harding High School Flash
al Kanawall
Stratford
Gee
Kanawall
Roger Ludlowe
Holyoke
Manchester
Bay State
Don Prohovich
Holy Cross
Lou Fountain
Allies
Fountain
Rochester Royals
NBA
Bob Ferriter
Providence College
Bob Cassidy
Dave Bartely
University of Massachusetts
Hall of Fame Adds Cecil Smith and Davey OBrien
Cecil Smith former polo player and Davey OBrien former Texas Christian and Philadelphia Eagle star become the newest members of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Dallas Texas.
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Dallas
Tex
Jan. I
Cecil Smith
Davey O'Brien
Texas Christian
Philadelphia Eagle
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Kid Centella Favored In 1st Round Bout At Olympic Auditorium
Kid Centella the lightweight champion of Central America is a 10 8 favorite to beat Art Rampioni of Oakland in their first round bout Thursday night at the Olympic Auditorium. The card features other bouts and noted names such as Samor Funeral Here and White Eagles League records, with various local teams and athletes listed in schedules and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Kid Centeila
Central America
Art Ramponi
Oakland
Calif
Olympic Auditorium
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Utah Battler
CHAM
FBC
How Drivansia
Thomes
Tommy” Law
Law
Loosely Brothers
Todmorton
England
George Washington U
New York State Athletic Commission
ST. Cyril’s
Orcutt Cage League
Tale OF the
Jon
Bruins
HEW
Orleans
Holy Learee
R. Sikarak
Matehes
Fordham
Notre Dame
Villanova
Holy Crosa
Manchester Kickers
Forman
Massa
Aires
By Rawson
Fark City Recreation Leagle
Channel 8
Britain
Fe Stratton
Atte Reese
Pheer Eens
Holyoke Oebeldaves
Hast Karstord
Baennee
Milton Istres
Chicapes
Hall OF Same Members
KID Centella
Seaglf
Siasdiz
St Michaels
Polish Falcon Sre
Redordt
Samor
Marklese
Jacxn Rabosky
Helen Kiman
Mary Silchael
Mary Michel
Michael
Toaiahe Raduzekis
Samar White Eagles
Falcon Six
Falcon i
Savak
Bob Stransky
Howard Cook
Buffaloes
Joel Wells
Bob Stooner
Pever
Clemann
Stranske
Charlie Bussey
CBS
Fountains
Stransky
Memson
Ravuk
Caladaro
Clemsen
Bussey
Stran
Tigers
Bud Mercer
John Grdijan
Dowler
Indorf
Weiss
Spooner
Tmn
Vinnie’ Minutius
Signature Lean
Edison
Fairfield Ave
Cor
al Fairfield and
Broad
Theo
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