Boxing telecast features Martinez Diaz and Giambra Sullivan bouts
Box broadcasting this week showcases two televised card bouts. Martinez faces Miguel Diaz in Miami Beach in a welterweight clash as Diaz seeks a late upset. Martinez carries a 47-3-0 record in 50 fights and is favored. In Syracuse, Giambra meets Johnny Sullivan in a 10 round middleweight bout with Giambra aiming to reclaim form after Army discharge. Sullivan brings 46 fights and a history of decisions against European foes.
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Joey Ciambra
Miami Beach
Martines
Miguel Diaz
Vince
Diaz
Martinez
Syracuse
Giambra
Pride of Buffalo
Johnny Sullivan
al Andrews
Sullivan
Rocky Castellani
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Masters Open Prepares as Augusta Hosts Big Field
The Masters Open gathers top pros and amateurs in Augusta Georgia for medal play from Thursday to Sunday. The field features Ben Hogan making a comeback and defending champion Cary Middlecoff facing strong challengers including Sam Snead Ted Kroll Gene Littler Mike Souchal and others.
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Augusta
Wolf
Henry Cotton
England
Ben Hogan
Bantam Ben
Florida
Hogan
Sefend
Middlecoff
Ik Sam Snead
Intler
Ted Kroll
Gene Luttter
Mike Souchal
Gurter Dinkinson
Tommy Bolt
Don Finsterwatt
Eric
Lionel Heebert
Hammond's Wins Crown In VEW Men's B League
Hammond's clinched the league championship with margin to spare while Koehler's claimed second prize on the final night. Art Mel Comb resigns as Edinboro State Teachers College football coach to become athletic director and head of physical education. Bob Thurbon eyed for North East High School grid mentor role. Titusville Rockets senior forward 1055 56 season ends with 34 points, second in school history to Lol 410.
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Hammond
Koehler
Art Mel Comb
Edinboro State Teachers College
Bob Thurbon
North East High School
Paw Voisin
Uwe
Titusville High Rockets
George Dohnson
Schoendienst Leads Cards To Win Over Chisox
Red Schoendienst sparked the St Louis Cardinals with a three run homer and a strong run of hitting as he neared form in spring training. The Cardinals beat the Chicago White Sox 11 in a close exhibition game. Vic Wertz and Daryl Spencer contributed for the Indians and Giants in other exhibition action. Yankee errors helped the Senators fall 5 3 while Jim Finigan's three run homer powered the A s past the Pirates 4 3.
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Associated Press
Red Schoendienst
Schoendienst
Stan Musial
St. Louis
Howie Pollet
Chicago White Sox
Vic Wertz
Cleveland Indians
Husky
Indians
New York Giants
Daryl Spencer
Dusty Rhodes
Brooklyn
Pete
Brook
Boston Red Sox
Jimmy Piersall
Sox
Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Joe Nuxhall
Cincinnati
Detroit
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Jim Finigan
Kansas City A’s
Pittsburgh Pirates
State Buys 350 Acre Tract For Fishermen
The Pennsylvania Fish Commission will purchase a 350 acre tract in Wayne and Monroe counties for anglers. The site includes 250 acres at North Jersey Lake and costs about 40000 dollars, with the federal government funding three quarters via fishing tackle taxes. The land adjoins Tobyhanna Military Reservation. New construction rules set a 250000 dollar cost ceiling, minimum lake area 50 acres, maximum depth 30 feet, and a land strip of at least 200 feet around flood level.
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Wyamos
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Fish Commission
Wayne
Monroe
North Jersey Lake
William Voigter
Tobyhanna
Department of Forests and Waters
Voigt
The
Commission
Smallwood Beats Ortega in 10 Rounds at St. Nicholas Arena
Bazooka Smallwood of Brooklyn extended an unbeaten run with a 10 round victory over Gasper Ortega of Mexico at St. Nicholas Arena. Smallwood led early, with Ortega rallying late but unable to overcome the margin. Judges split 5-4-1 with the referee scoring 6-1-1 in Smallwood’s favor. Tex Sullivan’s era ends as promoter amid license revocation. Teddy Brenner assumes promotion and matchmaking next Monday night.
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Hardy
Smallwood
Brooklyn
Mexico
Gasper Ortega
St. Nicholas Arena
Ortega
Artie Aidala
Artie
Keglers Hanie Roskowski and Russ Bemis Lead Night of Bowling
In last night's league action Hanie Roskowski rolled a 631 series with frames of 234 and 215 while Russ Bemis posted a 603 series with 212 and 210. Other standout scores included Charley Keefer 233 and Leo Stec 207, with many players reaching 200s as the盐 coastlines of Rhode Island marked a distant note with over 100 beaches along 400 miles of coastline.
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Keglers Hanie Roskowski
Russ Bemis
Roskowski
Bemis
Charley Keefer
C. K. MacLean
Leo Stec
Mary Perkins
Gordy Holthouse
Bill Rogers
Rhode Island
Armed Forces and College All Stars Win in AAU Action
In Kansas City the Bartlesville Oilers and Seattle Bakers lose to the Armed Forces and College All-Stars as round robin play opens. Bruce Drake’s club edged Oilers 72-70 in overtime, while the College All-Stars toppled the Bakers 88-79.
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Kansas City
Bartlesville Oilers
Seattle Bakers
Armed Forces
Armed Forces Club
Bruce Drake
Oilers
College All-Stars
Bakers
U. S
Australia
Bartlesville
Seattle
Air Force
Navy
Marine
Army
Gib Ford
Larry Dugan
Ron Tomsic
Dugan
University of San Francisco
Bill Russell
K. G. Jones
WOTR Radio Log Details Programs and Schedules
Radio schedule listing AM 645 sign on with news and sports blocks, devotions by Rev George A Myers, morning shows, local and world news segments, church services, music blocks, and club programs including Alliance Church service, Howard's 1370 Club, Hayseed Hop, Coke Time with Eddie Fister, and Iroquois Sport. Includes weekday and weekend variations and program hosts.
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George A. Myers
Ringo
Alliance
Howard
J. B. Kelly
Fred Nelson
Union City Digest
Eddie Fister
Corry
Tony
Pittsburgh boxers split decisions in night of action
Johnny Eil banks beat Rebon Stubbs in Pittsburgh on points after ten rounds while Marcello Stave stopped Pete Adams in Newark New Jersey in three.
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Johnny Eilbanks
Rebon Stubbs
Providence
Stave
Marcello
Pete Adams
Newark
N. J
O'Brien Named Favorite for Pirates Second Base Job
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Bragan indicated Johnny O'Brien leads for the No. 2 batter spot after posting a .299 average last season and showing stronger fielding and hitting in spring training.
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Bucs
Associated Press
New Orleans
Munagep
Bobby Bragan
Pittsburgh Pirates
Johnny O'Brien
Bragin
O'Breny
Phillies trim three to Miami from spring roster
Philadelphia eliminations include two pitchers and a infielder sent to Miami of the International League. Gene Snyder, who played for Schenectady and Syracuse, and right hander Tom Qualters, formerly with Reidsville, are the pitchers cut. Second baseman Ben Tompkins, formerly with Syracuse, also heads to Miami.
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Miami
Associated Press
Clearwater
Fin
Philadelphia Philiiés
Wsller
Mim
Southpage
Gene Snyder
Schenectady
Syracuse
Tom Qualters
Reidsville
Ben Tompkins
Syraacuse
Warriors and Pistons Vie In Third Game
Philadelphia Warriors at Fort Wayne Pistons clash in the NBA championship series tied 1-1. First game ended 98-94 for the Warriors in Philadelphia. Pistons evened the series with a 89-64 win at home.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Warriors
Fort. Wayne Pistons
Ted
Warriors
Fort Wayne
Paul
Nell Johnaton
Mel Witching
Bob Houbreks
Platons
Robinson Says He Will Start At Third Base
Jackie Robinson declares he will be the Brooklyn Dodgers starting third baseman if the season opened tomorrow. He asserts he has won the job over Randy Jackson, while noting manager Walter Alston has yet to decide and that he will do whatever the skipper asks.
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Jacksonville
Fla
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Jackie Robhuyom
Teddy
Randy Jackson
Walter Alston
Robby
Tve
Randy
Jackson
Walt
Couraey
Anton
al Tile
Tim
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