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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1957

Page

10

Moore Must Defend Title Before July 7

Detroit AP The National Boxing Association orders Archie Moore to defend his light heavyweight title in a U. S. bout by July 7 or risk relinquishing the crown. NBA President Floyd Stevens notified Moore of suspension after Moore failed to meet Tony Anthony in Detroit. Anthony KO Spieser in April to win the bout Moore reportedly agreed to.

Detroit National Boxing Association Archie Moore United States NBA Floyd Stevens Moore U.S Tony Anthony New York Germany Stevens Anthony Chuck Spieser Anthony Spieser

Jackie Robinson Receives Honorary Doctor of Laws

Washington AP Jackie Robinson the first Negro to play big league baseball was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree from Howard University on Friday. The former Brooklyn great now serves as a personnel executive.

Major League Box Scores and Incomplete Batting Lines

Box score fragments show players from Boston Kansas City Chicago New York Detroit St Louis and Philadelphia with mixed innings and scoring notes. Details include Vernon Malzone Smith Nixon Burnette Klippstein and others, plus varied pitching lines and fielding marks across multiple teams.

Ruston Kansas City Pitcaall Demaeski Klaus Vernon Span Visynie Densen Simpson White Pethr Johdah UN Daley Au Nixon Porterfield Stephens Joy Minurein

Center Point Legion Opens Season With 4 2 Victory

Center Point Junior Legion defeated Coggen 4 to 2 in Coggon. Mel Stanard pitched six innings of shutout ball, fanning eight. Roy Sarchetty doubled in the second for Center Point’s lone extra base hit. Bailey of Coggen struck out ten.

Coggon Center Point Junior Legion Coggen Mel Stanard Roy Sarchetty Stanard Sarchell and Sarchet Asin Khatt

Beavers Fall in Consolation Baseball Thriller

In Alpine Texas West Illinois defeated Buena Vista 14-6 in the consolation game. Western Illinois rallied with five runs in the sixth after Buena Vista led 4-8. Russell Eddie drove in five with two triples and scored once as Sul Ross State beat Rollins 8-7 to win the title.

Alpine Texas Westderinois Bueng Vista Storm Luke Western Ilinois Buena Vista Western Hingis Russell Eddie Sul Ross Sul Ross State of Rollins

Ambiguous athletics roundup with scattered team notes

Fragmented scoreboard style text mentions multiple leagues and teams such as Montreal Angelo, Houston, San Antonio, Memphis, and Knoxville with unclear results. Rainy conditions and mixed scores appear, but many names and places are garbled, limiting a coherent summary.

American Association Teaver Miam Bt Ui Hehesine Montreal Angelo Renard Houston Inne Hall San Antonio Tulatt Hite Sormal Fy Mabilr Memphis Rity Ralny Lato Ab Kokam Aili Macau Hamad Ruoveille He Mhrarintt

Andrews Bows to Savitt in Oklahoma Open singles

Savitt of New York defeated Andrews of Iowa City 6-4 6-1 in the singles quarterfinals of the Oklahoma Open. Barten and Golden won doubles semifinals 6-1. Eddie Sledge, 18, upset Sammy Giamma in the quarterfinals 6-2 6-4. Bartven and Armando Wirira also advanced.

Savitt New York Art Andrews Towa City Andrews Bob Polthast Iowa City Bernard “Tut” Bartaen Grant Golden Eddie Sledge Hallas Sammy Giammalva Bartven Armando Wirira

Texas Aggies Name Rogers Basketball Coach

Texas A M College Station announced Bobby Rogers, previously East Texas State, as new basketball coach on a three year contract. Athletics director Besant said salary not disclosed and the appointment was approved by the athletic committee. Rogers succeeds Ken Loeffler who resigned after NCAA recruiting allegations. Rogers led East Texas State to over 100 wins in five seasons with strong scoring teams.

College Station Texas Bobby Ropers East Texas State College Taal Besant Rovers Rogers Ken Loeffler NCAA East Texas State

Sugar Ray Robinson offered 105000 to defend title in Jersey City

New York INS reports middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson weighing a 105000 offer from New Jersey sportsmen to defend his title at Roosevelt Stadium in July. The challenger would be the winner of the June 17 bout between Vines Marlines and Kid Gavilan. Robinson rejected TRC terms over a money dispute tied to his first bout with Gene Fuller.

New York INS Sugar Ray Robinson New Jersey Jersey City Sagar Has Robinson TRC Gene Fullmer

Italy Clinches Davis Cup Quarterfinal Win Over Poland

In Palersio Italy defeats Poland 2-0 to move into the Davis Cup quarterfinals. Giuseppe Merle beat Andrelei 6-1 8-4 and Nirok Pichrangeli defeated Vladi Skomecki 1-5 4-1 7-4 6-4, as opening singles matches set the tone for the victory.

Palersio Italy PNL Som Dis Doubies Fipfan Furo Guiseppe Merle Andrelei Nirok Pichrangeli Vladi Whiv Skomecki Thaly Ich

Culture advocates push for Olympic additions after conference

EVLAN France reports Russia seeks to add culture and cultural manifestations to the Olympics. The IOC mid-year meeting closed without program decisions though Avery Brundage and officials from Italy and Bulgaria pressed for broader inclusion. Proposals included folk lore performances and sports like volleyball, track, and auto racing for future Games.

Evlan France Russia United States Avery Brundage TOC Iran Chicago Hiner

Bolt Finsterwald Deadlocked at 135 in Rubber City Open

AKRON Ohio AP Bolt the veteran firebrand and Don Finsterwald the mild-mannered youth both shot sub par rounds to finish the second round tied at 135 in the Rubber City Open. They trailed leader Clay Brewer Jr of Cincinnati by one stroke as John Pott and Walker Inman also posted strong scores.

Akron Ohio Tomeny Bolt Don Finsterwild Seyrn Lof Clay Brewer, Jr Cincinnati John Pott Shreveport Walker Inman Tomy Ral Frene Dali Patt Darcy

Saturday Theater Schedule At Regional Theaters

A fragmented cinema listing shows multiple venues including PARAMOUNT PALACE and MARION with films like Little Hut Bachelor Party Fury at Showdown Abandon Ship and River's Edge plus titles such as Storm Riders Dragoon Wolf Massacre and Tribute to a Bad Man. Showtimes vary by venue.

Paramount Little Hut Iowa Kelly Palace River's Edge

Fight Results Reported By AP On Veiled Cards

The Associated Press lists a series of boxing results in a terse bulletin. Names such as Gene Puller and Ralph ce are noted, with references to UAT and M. Werb Van. The fragmentary text hints at week by week updates from a boxing event, with unspecified outcomes and contestants.

The Associated Press Gene Puller UAT

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