Moore Wins World Title in 15 Rounds Over Maxim
Archie Moore, at 36, defeats Joe Maxim by unanimous decision after 15 hard rounds to claim the light heavyweight crown. Moore vows to defend against any challenger, while Maxim eyes a rematch within 60 days under contract.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
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Jack “Doc” Kearns
Curtis Sheppard
Wisconsin Rose Bowl bid heats up as band scorns foes
Wisconsin fans rally to fund a Rose Bowl trip after coach Ivy Williamson grapples with controversy over the Badger band playing California Here I Come. The piece notes prior bans on Rose Bowl talk and highlights preparation for Southern California. It cites Hank McCormick’s praise of Williamson’s prep and Wisconsin’s bid as Big Ten co champions.
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Wisconsin State Journal
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Trojans
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Biggie Munn
Michigan State
Troy
Moore Seizes Light-Heavy Title in Narrow Win over Maxim
Archie Moore won the light heavyweight title from Joey Maxim, then discussed a possible rematch or a move to the heavyweight title with manager Charley Johnston. Maxim’s camp claimed fouling and cuts from butt blows marred the fight, while Moore praised Maxim’s effort and vowed to pursue top competition.
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Robert Hunt
ST. Louis
Archie Moore
Joey Maxim
Charley Johnston
Moore
Maxim
Marciano
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
Doc Kearns
al del Monte
Joey
Kearns
del Monte
Johnston
Rams Battle Illinois To 12 12 Wrestling Tie
Cornell opens season with a 12 12 tie against Illinois as heavyweight Don Lindell earns a last event decision over Bill Zanetakos. Match results show all bouts by decision with multiple Rams and Illini winners across weight classes.
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Cornell
Don Lindell
Bill Zanetakos
Rams
Illinois
Perry
Ted Bredehoff
Merle Dunn
Yukio Matsumoto
Mark Murray
Norton Compton
Warren Derrengee
Dennis McCarron
Jim ‘Weaver
Jim Miller
Bob Lutz
Warren Sonneman
Joel McNulty
Ken Nordauist
Merlin Jones
Turpin Abdicates European Crown in Hopes of World Middleweight Bout
London AP Randy Turpin gives up the European light heavyweight title potentially to pursue a world middleweight clash with Sugar Ray Robinson. Robinson, a New Yorker, currently carries the world title and is engaged in a nightclub act. the two have split two prior title bouts and Turpin would likely face Robinson if he returns to fighting.
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Randy Turpin
Sugar Ray Robinson
Robinson
Turpin
Girl Bullfighter Seeks Full Matador Status in Mexico
Pat McCormick, the El Paso girl bullfighter, arrived in Mexico City aiming to become a full matador de toros. She has fought and killed about 20 bulls in border towns but is still rated a novice and has yet to prove herself in major arenas.
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Pat McCormick
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Texas
U. S
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Archie Moore and Danny Rubino Triumph in Ring News
St. Louis bout Archie Moore outpointed Joey Maxim to capture the world light heavyweight title. In New Jersey Danny Rubino stopped Al Lind in Hoboken, knocking him out at New York.
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Joey Maxim
Cleveland
North Bergen
N. J
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Hoboken
al Lind
New York
U S Declines Protest Over Sedgman Amateur Status
The United States will not protest Frank Sedgman's amateur status, ending the Davis Cup dispute for now. U S manager Alrick H. Man said the case is a matter for Australian authorities and expressed doubt Sedgman would be kept from play. The inter-zone final with Italy opens Thursday as Sedgeman plans a Los Angeles pro debut Jan 5-6 followed by Madison Square Garden events Jan 9-10.
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Ken McGregor
Los Angeles
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U S Takes Lead on Japan in Cup Matches
Sydney report notes Davis Cup action with United States stars Vie Seixas and Tony Trabert winning singles to put the U S ahead over Italy in interzone play Seixas defeated Fausto Gardini in a three set comeback while Trabert dismissed Gianni Cucelli in straight sets to tighten the tie
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Italy
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Gianni Cucelli
Brandeis Halfback Ed Hynes Works NYC Bus Terminal Summers
Ed Hynes, Brandeis University halfback, spends his summers as a starter at a New York City bus terminal.
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Ed Hynes
Brandeis University
New York City
Marion Hosts Vinton In WaMAC Conf Bout Tonight
Vinton welcomes Marion for a WaMAC conference game with KCRG-1600 carrying the broadcast. Bob Brooks announces the 8 15 p m matchup.
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Marion
KCRG-1600
Bob Brooks
Aggies Defeat DePaul 62-41 On Their Home Court
Oklahoma A M, ranked fifth, topped DePaul 62-41 at Stillwater as Bob Mattick scored 16 and the defense held the Demons to 40.8 points per game. Jim Lamkin led DePaul with 16. Notre Dame, La Salle, LSU and Navy also won easy games Wednesday night.
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Aggies
United Press Board of Coaches
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Oklo
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Demons
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la Salle
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Basketball and wrestling tilt headline slate
Marion visits Vinton at 8 p.m. in a basketball showcase while Memorial Comet faces Belmont Wrestline. Roosevelt hosts 7:30 p.m. wrestling as Wilson meets Grinnell in basketball. Wartburg travels to Upper Iowa. banquet aligns with Coe football at 6:30 p.m. at Montrose Hotel.
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