National Boxing Code Aims for Unified Draft
A six-state panel advised a national boxing code including an 18 to 35 age limit with a possible extension for active fighters, plus a 10 point must scoring system. The recommendations, scoped by NBA committees on safety and licensing, move toward a draft next month.
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Oiler Trackmen Open Season With Big Win Over Franklin
The Oilers, minus leading distance runner Charlie Wing er, opened the season by defeating Franklin 66 to 43 on Mitchell Avenue Field. Oi City extended its dual meet winning streak to 10 straight dating back to late 1954, after a strong performance from a determined Franklin squad.
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Sunday Radio Log Shows Morning Devotions and Church Programs
Radio schedule listing Rev. Glenn H. Klama and Rev. Lindsey among ministers. Programs include Morning Devotions, Baptist and Nazarene church services, The Voice of Prophecy, and World and Local News. Also mentions sports scores and Coca Cola time with Eddie Fisher.
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Muance
Jol Bates
M—Mennonite Church
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Cleveland
Taillans
Detroit
Eddie Fisher
Bernie
Snowwa
National League and American League standings and results
Baseball briefs show NL results with Chicago 12 Cincinnati 5 and Pittsburgh 0. Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at Chicago on today’s schedule. New York at Philadelphia tomorrow. AL results include Detroit 3 Cleveland 1 Baltimore 3 Washington 2 New York 7 Boston 1 and Chicago 6 Kansas City 3 with today’s Chicago at Kansas City and Detroit at Cleveland games.
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Baltimore
Service Set For Longtime Baseball Scout Joseph O Rourke
Funeral services are Monday for Joseph Patsy O Rourke a major league baseball scout for 22 years who died at 75 He had a 50 year career in baseball as a player manager and scout He began as a player in 1908 with a Vicksburg Miss team and later worked for the St Louis Cardinals Phillies Pirates and White Sox bringing along players and staff during his long career.
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Patsy) O'Rourke
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Vicksburg
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St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Tonuck Yai
Yesterday's Stars Pitching and Batting Shine in 5 0 Victory
Roger Craig of the Dodgers pitched six and two thirds innings of hitless ball to beat Pittsburgh 5 0 in his first major league shutout. Eddie Seher belted two homers to lift the Braves to a 5 4 win over the Cardinals and move into first place.
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Eddie Seheris
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Milwaukee Nips Cards For Third Straight Win
Milwaukee defeats St. Louis 5-4 to extend its season start to 3-0 while St. Louis pitchers surrender eight homers in three games. Eddie Mathews hits two, Wes Covington adds a pinch homer, and Milwaukee climbs atop the National League with the win. Brooklyn and Philadelphia also win, while Cincinnati and Chicago suffer losses. In the American League, Mickey Mantle drives in four as the Yankees crush Boston 7-1, White Sox stay unbeaten, Cleveland and Baltimore win.
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Rocky Marciano Still Undecided on Boxing Future
In Macon Georgia Rocky Marciano and his manager Al Weill met to discuss his plans as world heavyweight champion. Marciano said no retirement decision will be made soon and he does not know when a decision might come or what commitments Weill has arranged.
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Local Anglers Land Prize Trout
Weather and fishing were challenged this week yet local anglers still claimed prize trout. William Shrout caught a 21 inch brownie, Howard Sheen landed a 16 inch brook trout, Felix Smith added two prize browns of 20 and 17 inches, all taken on night crawlers and leading the Carry Red and Gun Club contest.
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Villanova Relays Favored In Major Tuneup
Villanova lightweights Delany and Landy loom in four mile and distance medley at Queens Iowa Relays ahead of Penn Relays. Anchor Jenkins leads mile relay with proven yardage. Bragg and Heavis standouts in field events as favorites in events and sprints.
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Fullmer Wins Via Decision
Gene Fullmer defeated Ralph Jones by unanimous decision in a 10 round middleweight bout before 2874 fans in Cleveland weighing 160 to Jones 157. Fullmer’s manager announced a May 25 bout at Madison Square Garden with European champion Charlie Humes, as Fullmer climbs in ranking.
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Tinef) Jones
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New York
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Williams Sees Red Sox Fast Start Key To Title Bid
Ted Williams says the first 30 days of the season will decide Boston's fate. A quick start could put the Red Sox ahead of the Yankees by mid May, giving them a real chance to upset the favorites. He notes needs for more hitting and balanced pitching, citing Sammy White and the lefty options of Mel Parnell and Frank Baumann.
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Head Man Favored In Wood Memorial
Jamaica Stakes at Belmont Park features Head Man, the 3 year old colt owned by Mrs. Lloyd P Tate of Pinehurst trained by her husband. AP notes the Pinehurst entry must show form in the 60 000 added Wood Memorial to earn a trip to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby. Tate says the goal is a good showing if all goes well.
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Career Boy Favored in 32nd Wood Stakes Field
Ten days after a Gotham Stakes win by Jean Baptiste, Career Boy with Eddie Arcaro is the 4-6 favorite for the Wood Stakes run at Belmont. Jean Baptiste ran well in the Gotham and is listed as a probable second choice in a nine-horse field. The Wood will be televised from 4:30 to 5 p.m. EST.
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