Boxing Card Luster Lacks in Opening Week slate
Boxing TV card loses luster with Rocky Marciano Jersey Joe Walcott title delayed until May 15. Middleweights Randy Sandy and Willie Troy contest in New York while Percy Bissett faces Davey Gallardo in a 10 rounder in Washington. Bellwether opening day pitching stars listed for both leagues with many veteran arms out or moved, plus kennel club event and Red Sox defensive emphasis noted as season approaches.
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Exhibition Baseball Schedule Canceled by Rain
Fragmentary OCR notes show exhibition baseball games listed with Milwaukee Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Washington Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at New Orleans all cancelled due to rain. The text is partial and unclear but indicates multiple rain cancellations.
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New York
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Mike Garcia
Cleveland
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Washington
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Chicago
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St. Louis
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Philadelphia
Ari Houltemai
Hal Newhouser
Detroit
Mel Parnell
Boston
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Garl Erskine
Brooklyn
Sal Magic
Gerry Staley
Robin Roberts
Bob Rush
Warren Spahr
Milwaukee
Ken Raffensbeger
Cincinnati
Murry Dickson
Pittsburgh
Ned Garver
Preacher Rye
Vic Rasch
Alex Kellner
Herm Wellmeier
Paul Minner
Ong
Dizzy ‘Prout
Sooner President Warns NCAA Ban On Scholarships
Oklahoma A. & M. announces full compliance with the North Central Association rule limiting athletic scholarships. Dr. George L. Cross predicts nationwide schedule revisions and possible end to traditional rivalries if subsidies are banned, citing impacts on Oklahoma-Texas football and Rose Bowl alignments. He urges NCAA policy reconsideration at a Chicago meeting set for April 25, warning that without subsidies intercollegiate sports across major conferences could collapse.
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Skyline
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Ould
Walid
Simon Pures
Gonzales Wins Split Decision In Upset Bout
In Brooklyn at Eastern Parkway Arena, Gene Smith, a 21 year old lightweight from Washington, edged Corky Gonzales by split decision in a 128 pound main event billed as a repeat of a prior knockout win. Referee warned Gonzales for holding as the crowd of about 1900 reacted to the televised bout.
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Eastern Parkway Arena
Gene Smith
Washington
Deaver
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Savily
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Kaves
Gonzales
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Hns
al Bert
Dave Stewart
Gus Galli
Smith
Galli
Hornets Aim to Even Series with Barons in Cleveland
Cleveland. The Pittsburgh Hornets seek to level the Calder Cup playoff series against the Cleveland Barons who hold a 1-0 edge. Barons center Ehrhardt Meller, 42, in his 24th season, replaces injured Bob Bailey as Hendy cites eligibility rulings in a tense title chase.
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New York Ranger
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New Haven
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Detroit Tigers Top Standing in Spring Games
The Detroit Tigers lead the Grapefruit League standings after 22 games with 15 wins, facing strong interleague play and early optimism about a potential strong summer. Giants wallop Indians and Cubs edge Browns in other spring action as exhibition schedules wind down.
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Chicago White Sox
Carl Scheib
Philadelphia Athletics
Memphis
Allie Chirk
Philadelphia
Tommy Byrne
Chicago
St. Louis Cardinals
Fort Worth
Ne York Yankees
57 CARS ENTERED IN 500-MILE SPEED RACE
Indianapolis entries for the 37th 500 mile race on Memorial Day list seven cars in the slate of 34 starting spots. Notables include last year’s rookies and George Fender of Lansdale Pa. with a Leilys berger Special, entered by Geena Leitenberger of Johnstown Pa. Trials begin May 16 with entries due April 15.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores Across Cities
Chicago AV nine Philadelphia A nine New York N nineteen Cleveland three New York A six Birmingham ISA two Chicago N three Sh Lows four A two St Louis N seven Purl Worth TL two
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Coan To Be Out For Six Weeks
Washington Senators face a setback as Gil Coan sidelined for four to six weeks after a collision at Charlotte North Carolina. Dr George A Resti confirms no broken ankle, but a severe lip strain requires a cast, delaying a hoped outfield boost and potentially affecting the team’s early spring plans.
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Brevard
Corry Country Club Sets Evening Membership Meeting
The membership committee of the Corry Country Club plans an evening meeting with all members urged to attend at the VFW Past home. Topics include four supert venue proves of the membership drive and other matters for the upcoming season, plus announcements from last night’s results. Local boxing note: Corky Gonealey outpointed Gene Smith in Washington D.C.
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Brooklyn
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Denver
Gene Smith
Washington, D.C
Moose League Bowling Championship Declared
The Moose League season closed with Progress winning the title by several games over Wisdom. Final standings show Progress leading with strong totals in both frame and pin counts. Notables include Purity Gib and Drewress among top scorers, as Leon Rael and Mike Cookis also posting high marks.
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al Bar QU
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Pirates option and release eight players in reshuffle
New Orleans reports the Pirates optioned eight players to farm clubs and released another, sending several to Atlanta and Breyfield while buyers picked up additional prospects. The day’s schedule included an exhibition against the Atlanta Crackers with a Pelicans game scrapped.
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