Feather Title Bout in Paris Nears World Crown Match
In Paris Cherif Hamia, a North African boxing standout, challenges Hogan Bassey for the world featherweight title. The bout follows Sandy Saddler's retirement leaving the crown vacant. A Hamia win would give France two simultaneous world championships, continuing North African dominance in postwar title holders.
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Paris
Cherif Hamfa
Hogan
Kid” Bassey
Nigeria
Sandy Saddler
Hamia
France
Alphonse Halimi
Raul “Raton” Macias
Mexico
NBA
North Africa
Marcel Cerdan
Morocco
Robert Cohen
Algeria
Signs Along the Trail Cal Price Liked To Berate Bears
A reminiscence recounts Cal Price Berating bears in Pocahontas County and defending Field Notes style nature writing. The article recalls Price’s lively clashes with panther rumors and his quirky bird names, highlighting his warm wit and outdoor passion.
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Cal Price
Cal
Times
Artiicles
Pocahontas County
Panthers
John
Bluefield
Hull
Durbin
Price
Marlinton
Cornell Wins IRA Boat Race To Take Lead In 1954 Campaign
Cornell on Lake Onondaga claimed its third straight Intercollegiate Rowing Association title by winning the eight-oared varsity race. The Big Reds, coached by Stork Salford, edged Pennsylvania and Stamford in a tight finish, with Penn clocked at 15:32 and Cornell at 15:28. Syracuse, Navy, Dartmouth, MIT, Wisconsin and Columbia followed.
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Tony Galli
Syracuse
Cornell
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Ble Rede
Sunlit
Lake Onondaga
Navy
Harrison (Stork
Salford
Lake Shore
Penn
Aiere
A . Stamford
Priscetem
Dartmouth
MIT
Wiscenala
Columbia
Pean
Texan Bert Weaver Opens Flint Open One Shot Lead
Texan Bert Weaver 25, a former LSU golfer who turned pro less than a year ago, shot a 68 to move one stroke in front after three rounds of the Flint Open with scores of 68 69 69. Early leader Bob Rosburg dropped to a tie for sixth as the field tightened in Flint, Michigan.
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Flint
Mich
Bert Weaver
Bob Rosburg
Weaver
Louisiana State University
Arnold Palmer
Paul Harney
Gardner Dickinson Jr
Don Finstere
Howie Johnson
George Fazio
Tommy Bob
Jimmy Demaret
Ken Ventutl
Marty Purgol
John Pott
Fred Hawkini
Gene Litter
Sob Rosbure
Don _Falsiell
Mary
Bebe Lichardus
Ted Kroll
Doug Ford
Bob Inman
Don Whitt
Titan
Lemon Pitches Tribe Victory
Bob Lemon limited Washington to five hits as Cleveland exploded for six runs in the fourth inning and went on to a 7-1 win. Lou Berberet plated Pete Runnels for the Senators lone run, while Rocky Colavito Gene Woodling Dick Brown and Larry Raines delivered key Indian hits.
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Washington Senators
Cleveland Indians
Gene Woodling
Washington
Rocky Bridges
Dick Hyde
Indians
Bob Lemon
Cleveland
Lou Berberet
Pete Runnels
Senators
Camilo Pascual
Rocky Colavito
Pascual
Dick Brown
Larry Raines
al Smith
Raines
Carras‘quel
Skyline track meets speed with Jack Bowsher in Australian Pursuit
Bowsher led a field of 24 to win the Australian Pursuit and 21-lap feature at Skyline Raceway Friday night after a slick start. McGuire, West and Scarberry claimed top spots in prior heats and other features, while Morris, Cavender and Pritchard led the clunker and stock events.
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Skyline Raceway
Jack Bowsher
Wayne McGuire
Green
Kentucky
Bowsher
Chuck Morris
Parkersburg
Withers
Cariey West
Charley West
BU Sinnett
Bill Sinnett
Bill Scarberry
Paul Bumgardner
Jack
Bil Scarberry
Stock Cavender
Herman Cantrell
Cole
H. C. Cavender
H.C
Cavender
Warman
Willamette Triumphs in Belmont Coaching Club Oaks Duel
Willamette ridden by John Choquette edged Bayou in a stretch duel to win the $70,450 Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park. Bayou finished second after leading briefly, Woodlawn was third. Willamette paid 49.30 10.80 6.00 with Bayou at 2.80 2.60.
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New York
Cliff Chenery
Bayou
Belmont Park
Claiborne Farm
Coaching Club
Miss
Levee
William H. Veeneman
Woodlawn
Romanita
Chicago
Willamette
John Choquette
Hal Price Headley
Pillow Talk
Eddie Arcaro
Cain Hoy
Logan Batchellor
Choquette
Gorgeous George Set At Armory Monday
Gorgeous George will make his first appearance at the American Legion Armory Monday night. The show features his valet Thomas, opponent Don Gerig, and a semifinal speed match between Chris Belkan and Billy Fox. Jan Madrid faces the Mountaineer as the other bout.
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George Wil
American Legion Armory
Thomas
George
Don Gerig
Chris Belkan
Billy Fox
Jan Madrid
the Mountaineer
Coonskin Takes Lead in Tri County League
Coonskin moved into sole first place in the Tri County League after an 8 to 2 victory over Winifrede. Pitcher Ronnie Norman held Winifrede to five hits and hit a two run homer in the second inning. Winifrede 000 Gog 00 of 9 5 2 Coonak 121 620 02x 8 10 2 Dunlap Norman and Foudy.
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Winifrede
Ronnie Norman
Coonak
Dunlap
Normac
Foudy
Bowsher Faces McGuire at Skyline In Key Showdown
Springfield Ohio driver Jack Bowsher and Wayne McGuire of Grahn Kentucky duel for top honors at Skyline Race track today at 2 p.m. after recent close finishes. Local contenders Clifford Monk Russell Adkins Bill Haddox and Charley West challenge in the modified division as jalopy racing debuts with no entry fee but earnings shared.
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Adkins
Bill Haddox
Charley West
Skyline
Yogi Berra's 13th inning homer tops White Sox in extras
New York Yankees move to first in the American League as Yogi Berra belts a 13th inning homer for a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Tommy Byrne relieves and holds Chicago scoreless, Bill Skowron homers, and Jim Rivera drives in two Chicago runs.
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Jack Hand
New York
New York Yankees
Yogi Berra
Chicago White Sox
Eea
Seca Arai
Yanks
Tommy Byrne
White Sox
Chicago
Byrne
Bill Skowron
M Mantle
Sirpace
Ithery Simpson
Lein
New Yorkers
Berra
Paul LaPalme
Jim Rivera
Rivera
Tommy
Earl Battey
Bubba Phillips
Ditmar
Larsen
Phillips
Jack Harshman
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