New Division Considered As Boxing Heavyweights Shrink
Connecticut boxing chief Billy Pome helps steer a Montres meeting on creating a small heavyweights class. Delegates discuss raising heavyweight minimum to 180 or 185 pounds and adding a 178 to 188 pound division. uniform ring padding and fighter record cards are also proposed to enhance safety and oversight.
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Billy Favors Return Title Shots
Commissioner Prince discussed title fights and return bouts for champions who lose their crown. The debate included whether the next highest rated fighter should challenge or if a champion on block deserves a return within three months. Billy favors a return crack and supports a national fund for disabled boxers funded by a voluntary 10 cent charge on complimentary tickets.
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Suggs Captures Medal at U S Women's Amateur
Louise Suggs of Lithia Springs Georgia shot 37 41 78 to take medal in the 47th Women s National Amateur at Franklin Hills Country Club Detroit September 22 AP Dark haired titte Suggs led the cold wind swept course with the only sub 80 round Grace Lenczyk of Newington Connecticut who won the Canadian Women s Open last Saturday posted 40 43 83 to qualify Patricia O Sullivan of Orange Connecticut also qualified with an 88
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Auburns to Drill at Beechwood Park Tonight
The Auburns A C football team will practice tonight at 6 39 o clock at Beechwood park. Players are asked to report in full uniform. The Auburnes seek more players to strengthen the team and several former Fairfield Tiger and Bridgeport Rambler players are expected to try out this week.
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Speedsters Beat Wildcats 11-9 In Slugfest Victory
The Avenue Service Speedsters won 11 to 9 over the Remington Wildcats in a high scoring softball game. Jack Ochman hit a bases loaded home run to highlight the win as Blasko and Graham delivered strong at bats for Jossra.
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Dodgers Capture Pennant as Cards Lose
Chicago defeats St Louis 6 to 3 as Dodgers win pennant in shaky night game. Erickson exits early after Musial and Slaughter spark a St Louis rally. Schmitz saves for Chicago, Patko and Sturgeon key Chicago hits. Mack and Waitkus contribute for St Louis in a tense playoff atmosphere.
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Browns, Chisox Split Chicago Night Doubleheader
The Browns beat Chicago 4 2 in the first game aided by Dickey and Berardino while Haynes shut out the Browns in the finale as Sam Zoldak hurled an eight hit 4 0 win. Attendance was 4 201.
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Gus Lesnevich Set for Thursday Bout at Candlelite
Gus Lesnevich top billed for a four rounder against Adam Spencer at Candlelite Stadium Thursday night as boxing fans anticipate the Bern ie Reynolds Eldridge Batman event. Reynolds trains in Cliffside New Jersey while Batman prepares in service shape and Shamus Mc Grey is replaced by Billy Kearns after a cut eye. Tickets go on sale at noon at the stadium and nearby outlets.
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Tigers and Indians Split Doubleheader in Detroit
In a windy finish at Cleveland, Hank Edwards homered in the ninth to lift the Indians to a 7 6 nightcap win, after Detroit took the opener 6 1. The doubleheader left Cleveland in a second place tie with Boston.
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Eddie Drake Wins Top Rakogzi Bout
Eddie Drake a 130-pound Meriden boxer won a three round decision over Charley Minotte 132 of this city in the featured bout of the season opener at Rakoczi hall promoter Pete Montesi’s indoor semi pro show. Other three rounds saw Syl Harvey outpoint Primo Pacifici, and Rocky Priore vs Art Saffolletta end in a draw.
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Doubt over $100,000 Arm ed vs Assault race at Belmont
New York September 22 The $100,000 match race between Arm ed and Assault is in doubt after trainer Max Hirsch said Assault may not peak for the mile and a quarter event. A final decision will be made tomorrow at a conference involving owners Warren Wright Ben and Jimmy Jones for Armed and Hirach with Robert J. Kleberg Jr. for Assault and Belmont Park president Joseph E. Winener.
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Menelli defeats Kogon in arena main event
Aldo Menelli 139 of Italy defeats Julie Kogon 136 1 2 in a 12 round main event at the Arena New Haven scoring eight rounds to one. Referee Billy Taylor had three rounds even and on points Menelli won 59 to 52. Bellows and Rooney victories noted with Rooney stopping Felix Rogers in two rounds. Rooney to face Ralph LaSalle in semi final Thursday in Bridgeport.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Brief
Yesterday St. Louis beat Chicago 4 to 2, Chicago won 6 to 3 at night. Today’s only games: New York at Brooklyn Komlo vs Watton. Chicago at Cincinnati, Vandermerr Urn. St Louis at Pittsburgh Hearn. County cities scheduled.
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Baseball Scoreboard From Today’s Games
Detroit tops Cleveland 8 to 4 while Chicago loses 4 to 2. Washington plays New York. Philadelphia faces Boston. Cleveland against St Louis. Detroit meets Chicago. pitching matchups include Masterson Haefner Shea Reynolds McCahan Marchildon Stobba Johnson Lemon Kramer and Trocha Lopat in various listed games.
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Albany 7 Allen in rain delayed playoff clash
In the Colonial League playoff between Albany and Allen a best-of-seven series sees Stamford and New London tied after rain delays with Stamford leading the series 9-3 as the action unfolds in Stamford.
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George Rice Wins In Midget Feature At Bridgeport
George Rice of Milford wins the 25 lap midget feature at Bridgeport Speedway Candlesire Stadium. New track records set by Bert Brooks and A Lockwood. Rice leads from start to finish with Art Cross close behind. Johnny Rice finishes third as conditions yield small crowd and faster track after rain.
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Raiders Seek Games With Youth Teams in East End
East End Raiders football team seeks games with squads of players aged 13 to 16. Contact 67-2721 to arrange matchups and dates.
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