Walcott 45 percent demand sparks heavyweight talk
Jersey Joe Walcott's manager Felix Bocchicchio demanded a 45 percent share from the International Boxing Club for a September title defense against Rocky Marciano or Harry Matthews. He cited money value, exclusive ISC contract terms, and a potential New York appearance as factors shaping the dispute. Walcott, returning from a 11 month layoff, planned a brief rest before finalizing plans while Charles eyed a comeback campaign.
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Defending Champ Chatfield Skips Golf Round for Daughter Lesson
The Gazette reports defending champion Jim Chatfield misses round in City-Wide Golf Tournament to coach his oneyearold daughter Jane. City-wide qualifying starts in June with Gazette Photo noting coverage.
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Browns Stop Yankees as Dyck and Courtney Power Browns
St Louis Browns halt the New York Yankees four game streak with a 9 3 victory, as Jim Dyck and Courtney wallop two homers each and drive in most runs. Earl Harrist wins in relief, while Tom Morgan takes the loss after two Dyck long balls.
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Cubs Beat Braves 7 2 Behind Turk Lown Four Hit Game
The Chicago Cubs powered past the Boston Braves 7 2 as Turk Lown pitched four hits allowed aided by a 12 hit Cubs attack. Roy Smalley drove in three with a three run double while Hermanski hit a two run homer and Hank Sauer added a 50th inning single. The win moves Chicago to third place with ten victories in the last 13 games and marks Bostons fifth loss in six decisions.
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Berry Hills Course To Open Next Tuesday
Berry Hills Country Club officials announced the new golf course six miles southwest of Charleston would open to members next Tuesday. The 6300 yard layout runs on ridges by Davis Creek with a par 72. William N. DePaulo of Charleston will be employed as club professional on a temporary basis.
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British Lead In Curtis Cup at Muirfield Scotland
Britain's golf team grabbed a 2 to 1 lead over the United States in the Curtis Cup at Muirfield Scotland as Claire Dean and Marjorie Lindsay won their foursome. The Americans Grace De Moss and Dorothy Kirby were upset, while Polly Riley and Pat O'Sullivan lost a tense match. Six singles remain to decide if the USA’s 1992- era unbeaten streak ends.
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Brough Falls to English Star in Northern Lion Semis
In Manchester on June 6 Louise Brough of Beverly Hills lost to Mrs Jean Rinkel Binkel 6 3 6 8 6 4 in the Northern Lion Championships semifinals, the first time an English player beat her on grass. Maureen Connolly advanced to the final with a 2 6 1 0 victory over Mrs Lein Walker-Smith as Sedgman and Candy triumphed to set up the men’s final.
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England
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Beverly Hills
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San Diego
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Six U S Golfers Win in French Amateur Championship
Six American golfers advanced in the first round of the French Amateur golf championships in Paris with wins by Bill Shields of Albany New York Bernolla of Salt Lake City and Jack Penrose of Miami Beach Florida each by five and four. Also advancing were Hobart Manley of Savannah Georgia Ed Lowery of San Francisco and Ted Bassett of Mamaroneck New York.
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Belmont Stakes Field Set With Blue Man in Front
Blue Man heads an eight horse Belmont field in the 84th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park tomorrow 126 pounds for all starters. Armageddon Sub Fleet Kin Jolie One Count Master Fiddle Olympic Golden Gloves also listed as contenders with diverse form and weights. The race offers 120500 gross with 84400 to the winner as the third leg of the turf triple crown.
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Blue Man
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Mychelen Stable
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North South Football rosters named for 19th classic in Charleston
Logan June 6 special report Coach Herb Roger announced new North South selections for the 19th annual game to be played August 15 in Charleston. Whitey Estep Tackles Buzz Rowsey of Charleston and Ken Bardin of Ravenswood lead the South lineup along with backs Dale Hoyd Charley McKown Boyce Jarrett and others. North coaches Gus Winter named 12 players including ends Bob Summers Denny Williams and backs Johnny Hoefner Fred Wyant Punky Govawn and John Zalc. The rosters show a strong mix of West Virginia players from Gary Huntington Parkersburg and Clarksburg areas aiming to end a three game South-winning streak.
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Ollum
Buzz) Rowsey
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Tommy Owen
Herb Fitzsimmons
Stonewall Jackson
Dale Hoyd
Huntington Vinson
Charley McKown
Wayne
Dennis Bo Adking
Boyce Jarrett
Stanawall Jackson
Gus Winter
Follanshee
Bob Summers
Parkersburg
Bob Underdonk
Moundsville
Denny Williams
Robert Lee Hutt
Farmington
Roland Bohrer
New Martinsville
Harvey McCulley
Triadelphia
Johnny Hoefner
Fred Wyant
Weston
Gilbert
Punky Govawn
Clarksburg
Mike Beto
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Dominic Pelticietti
Follansbee
John Zalc
Four Are Tied In Ardmore Open Lead
Four players shared the Ardmore Open lead after the second round at Cerri ck Hills, including Julius Boros and Shelley Mayfield. Boros shot 66 to reach 137, aiming for the $5,400 first prize as leaders prepare for semi finals.
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Dutch) Harrison
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George Faslo
Bo Wininger
Joe Kirkwood
Lloyd Mannim
Streams in State Favorable for Weekend Fishing
Conservation commission reports a generally good weekend for fishing with enforcement indicating only Guyan River in Cabell County and Tug River below Williamson in Mingo County as in poor condition.
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Ref Claims Ezz Struck 4 Low Blows in Walcott Charles Bout
Referee Zach Clayton said Ezzard Charles landed four low blows in the Jersey Joe Walcott heavyweight title bout. Walcott won the decision and said Charles hit him below the belt eight times in 15 rounds. Clayton defended his calls as non deliberate and warned both fighters about breaks and grease on faces, noting no penalties were issued for the blows.
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Ezzard Charles
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Charles Handlers
Ray Arcel
Marmet and Amvets Win In Junior League Play
Marmet overcame a 2-0 deficit to beat Belie Legion 3-2. The Amvets rallied for four runs in the last two innings to win 4-1. Jamison pitched for Marmet and Nix for the Amvets, with Garrett and White also contributing as listed in game notes. Notre Dame track coach Alex Wilson is mentioned as undefeated at 440 and 880 yards as an undergraduate at South Bend.
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10 Americans Win at Paris Open Amateur Golf Championship
Paris June 8 Ten Americans entered the French Open Amateur championship and stayed in contention after two rounds led by Bobby Knowles of Boston and Aiken South Carolina. Knowles upset Henri De Lamare. Guy D Arcanegués defeated the ex-champion 5 and 4. Advancing with Knowles were Billy Maxwell Dick Chapman Hobart Manley Hill Shields and Harvie Ward left for home after a dispute. Manley posted a 65 at Morfontaine while Shields beat Lowery 5 and 4 and Maxwell beat Bassett 7 and 6. Chapman eliminated Evans and Knowles faced more American challengers in the next round.
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France
Theodore Sheytin
Mamaroneck
Leslie Evans
Addington
England
Nida Named Assistant Coach at St Albans High
Nida, a three sport star from West Virginia Tech, is named first assistant coach at St Albans High School replacing Al Davidson who becomes junior high coach at St Albans. Davidson will stay as a teacher. The district also plans to name another assistant later this summer.
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Tip) Smith
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