Johansson Knocks Patterson To Crown Heavyweight Champion
Ingemar Johansson floors Floyd Patterson in the third round at Yankee Stadium to win the world heavyweight title by technical knockout. Patterson, who falls seven times, suffers defeat as Johansson delivers a decisive straight right to claim the crown and a purse near 248000 with a return bout likely in September. Patterson had risen from seven counts before the referee stopped the bout.
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Senators Win 8 to 4 Dump A's Into Cellar
The Senators crushed the Athletics 8 to 4 to push Oakland toward last place as the Orioles swept a doubleheader in Detroit and moved up in the standings. Highlights include Harmon Killebrew’s 21st homer and Cal Mitchell’s late relief work in Cleveland’s win over Boston.
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Weir Beats Chanute In Seven Inning Baseball Showdown
Weir edged Chanute 7 to 6 after a six-run third inning. Chanute outhit the hosts 11 to 5 but Weir plated the decisive runs in the third and held on as Chanute tied late. Dave Durham, Reda Chanute, and Hill Stephens featured for Chanute, while Fromong got the win for Weir with Diets aiding in the fifth.
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Financial facts and figures of Johansson Patterson bout
New York AP reports Friday night's world heavyweight championship between Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson. Attendance 30,000. Gross receipts 425000. Net receipts 365000. Patterson share 110000. Johansson share 73000. Closed circuit TV receipts 1000000. Patterson TV share 100000. Johansson TV share 0. Patterson radio rights 25000. Patterson radio share 10000. Johansson radio share 15000. Movie income potential 599000. Patterson movie share 200000. Johansson movie share 100000. Patterson purse 560000. Johansson purse 240000.
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Johansson dethrones Patterson in New York title fight
Ingemar Johansson of Sweden stopped Floyd Patterson in New York at Yankee Stadium to become world heavyweight champion. Ralph Tiger Jones of New York outpointed Victor Zalazar of Argentina at Madison Square Garden. Ronnie Rush of Trinidad fought Alf O Sullivan of Australia to a twelve round draw in Melbourne.
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Kern, VFW Post Victories In Teen League Standings Tie
Kern Construction toppled the Elks 4-1 to hand them a loss in Teen League action. The VFW edged the American Legion seven to six in a late rally to force a two way tie for first with 42 records. The Elks led early but Kern exploded with six runs in the fourth inning.
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Reds Rally Past Cardinals 7-6 in 10th to Move Up
Johnny Temple cleared the bases with a loaded double in the 10th as Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 7-6 after the Cardinals chased Don Newcombe in an 8th inning rally. Luis Arroyo earned the win in relief. Stan Musial homered twice for the Cardinals.
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Baseball Scores Saturday and Monday Schedule Summary
Baseball scores show New York winner over Chicago eight to four while Baltimore crushed Detroit twelve to one and Cleveland beat Boston eleven to five. Upcoming Monday schedule lists key games across Kansas City Detroit St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee and others.
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Armstrong's Condition Continues Improved
Louis Armstrong's condition in Spoleto Italy improved after pneumonia. The jazz king told a hospital attendant I want to blow this joint and slept heavily. Nurses reported his temperature remained normal through the night as he recovered from a grave illness and received many visitors.
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