Robinson Knocks Out Gene Fullmer in Fifth Lesson
Sugar Ray Robinson knocked out Gene Fullmer in the fifth round at Chicago Stadium to become the first boxer to win the 160 pound title four times. The fight drew 14 757 fans with a gross gate of 158 643 and a radio TV fee of 100 000. Robinson weighed 159 1 4 pounds and said his right was a decoy for the left. Fullmer, trailing on the cards after four rounds, was knocked down and could not rise before the count of ten.
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Baseball scores and results across leagues and clubs
Wednesday results show New York 7 Detroit 4 and Chicago 9 Baltimore 3. Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 6 in 16 innings. Milwaukee 10 Brooklyn 9. St Louis 9 Pittsburgh 2. Brooklyn 7 Chicago 2. St Louis at Brooklyn and several American and Texas League games follow with wins by Denver Indianapolis Wichita Omaha Louisville St Paul Chattanooga Memphis Mobile Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans Nashville Little Rock and others. multiple postponements noted.
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Moore Faces Boxing Authority Ultimatum to Defend Title
Esssen Germany Archie Moore, overweight and puffing, barely outpoints Hans Kalbfell in ten rounds as the NBA warns he must defend the light heavyweight crown by July 7 or face suspension. The sanctioning bodies threaten a title vacate if Moore does not meet Detroit defenses on June 7 against Tony Anthony. Moore cites training time and hints at a possible comeback within a month.
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Longs Move to Cubs Shocks Pirates Fans
Dale Long and Lee Walls were traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Chicago Cubs for Dee Fondy and Gene Baxes. Long last year set a major league record by homering in eight consecutive games and Wall earned Pirates rookie honors. Long hit .182 and Walls .190 at Forbes Field opening day awards were given to both players.
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Score Averages Ten Strikeouts Braves Roll On
Young Herb Score of Cleveland continues to pace strikeouts at about 10 per game as he fanned 12 in 613 innings yesterday in a 7-6 victory over Washington. The White Sox lead Detroit and Boston in a wide AL pack while the Braves edge the Giants in 10 innings and Drysdale powers the Dodgers past Chicago.
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Spahn Aims for 300 Wins After 209 Victories
Milwaukees Warren Spahn at 36 reflects on career stages prospect mainstay and suspect. He pitched 10 innings to beat the New York Giants 5 to 1 and became the first pitcher in the majors to win four games this season while targeting 300 career victories. He cites a sinking ball and double play ability as keys to longevity and notes age matters less if he keeps winning.
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Dartmouth Varsity Crew Marks 100th Anniversary
Dartmouth College celebrates its varsity crew program reaching a century of competition this year. Programs and alumni events highlight the milestone as the team reflects on a long history of rowing achievements.
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A's and Cards Triumph in 9-2 Scores Across Leagues
The A’s beat the Red Sox 7-5 in Kansas City as Virgil Trucks allowed two hits in 6 2/3 innings for his third win. St Louis topped Pittsburgh 9-2 after a late rally, with eight early hits and a six-run sixth. Ted Williams homered for Boston in the first inning.
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Bold Ruler Favorite Now for Kentucky Derby
Bold Ruler the Wheatley Stable colt emerged as the probable favorite for the 125000 added Kentucky Derby set for Saturday. Gen. Duke, bold rival Calumet Farm, showed a bruised arch and may or may not start after an X-ray revealed a bad bruise. if healed, he could still run, trainer Jimmy Jones said.
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Bold Ruler Tops Odds in Premier Race Telecast Plan
President Don Davis of KMBC Broadcasting Co announces telecast dates for the race coverage set for October 12 26 and November 9 23. Agreement with Davis is signed though specific games and matchups remain to be selected by the conference television committee.
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Regional Telecasts Kansas City Big Seven Conference
Regional telecasts cover the Big Seven Conference with focus on Kansas City broadcasts. Analysts discuss matchups, teams, and schedule implications for regional viewers and local markets.
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