Basilio Keeps Welterweight Crown With 12th Round TKO
Carmen Basilio defeats Tony DeMarco in Boston Garden to retain the welterweight title after a late surge in the 12th round. Basilio, weighing 145, overcomes a sore left hand and a gritty DeMarco as the crowd of about 19,500 and a record gate of 171,373 witnessed the title defense. Basilio’s victory extends his reign while Saxton’s future title bid remains delayed.
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Canadian Clubs Seek Irish Back Thy Associated Prom
Two Canadian clubs sought Irish backing for an associated prom as National Toodle League draft intrigue surfaced. Philadelphia’s Riles Monday Schaefer faced questions over a bid involving Chadian clubs and Civil tests amid frustrations.
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Schaefer
Last Night's Fights Report From Barcelona Event
Reported boxing show in Barcelona features fighters from Italy and Spain with uncertain results. No clear winner or weight classes listed. Details on bouts and outcomes are incomplete in the available text.
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Italy
Joss Martined
Spain
Little College All America Picks Wall of Front Pirates
The 1955 Little College All-America football team names a 210 pound average line with standout scorers led by Nite Glack of Millsdale. It features Gene Svolt Centin College Dave Burnham Whextor Charles Sticka Trinity College and ends Charles Schulte Alfred and more. Second team includes Richard Onlin Hamline Vin cent Vidas Siege and Steve Mylira North Dakota among honorees.
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Siege
Steve Mylira
North Dakota University
Id Wixie Robinson
Vepperdint
Los Angeles
Nanking
Hubert
Auku
Cook
Trinity
San Antonio
Barry Drexler
Tichita
William Hauslisher
Jimmi
Sheldon
Gettysburg
Bucks Frau Quglivrdi
Gerenceer
Moravian
Pat ‘Tas Julia
Dunia
Sox Trade Trucks To Tigers In AP Report
The Chicago White Sox discussed a trade with Detroit involving several players as St Louis and Cincinnati links appeared. Reports indicate talks included pitcher Trucks and outfielder Philips, with Phillies and Cardinals also connected before any deal materialized.
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White Sox
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Ak Peneri
St. Louis
Pulton Anaihies
Yester
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Pitsburg
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Fis
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Frum ‘Thomas
Philadelphia Phillies
Cardipols
Lane
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Bobby Braga
Tom Tatlin
Clyde
Sam Norrirr
College Cage Season Opens With Top Teams in Action
LaSalle Dayton and North Carolina State start the college basketball season tonight without key players while San Francisco opens tomorrow. Lasalle suffers a two month injury to Bob Maples. NC State brings back Shavlik after NCAA imposed restriction. Dayton rebuilds after graduations as Pepperdine visits for a season opener.
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Tom Gels
Dayton
Johnny Horan
North Carolina State
Ron Shavill
San Francisco
Associated Press
Chico State
al America Gold
MiDerseville
Pai
Kim Pallard
Kentucky
Mal Pail
Bob Maples
Jamie
NCAA
Florida State
Shavlik
Jack Salle
Chris Harris
Ho- Tin
Newssquad
Pepperdine
Cassady Wins Maxwell Award and Heisman Trophy
The Ohio State star follows his Maxwell Award for 1955 with the Heisman Memorial Trophy as college football's outstanding player. The halfback, Cary Cassady, is named in the 1955 awards list, cementing his season as one of the sport's top performances.
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Cassady
Robert W. Maxwell
Juonor
Ohio State
Basilio Retains World Welterweight Title in Hoston Bout
Cartien Basilio defeats Tony De Marco in Boston by stoppage at 12 rounds to retain the world welterweight title. Cimastori referee stopped the bout as Basilio held the crown with a strong showing.
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Cimastori
N.Y
Tony de Marco
Boston
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Tech to face Pitt in Sugar Bowl amid protest over Negro back
A Georgia group urged Tech to drop Pitt fullback Bob Grier from the Sugar Bowl roster. Tech officials said the team will play in New Orleans January 2, citing prior games against Black players and honoring the contract. Georgia Board of Regents chair Robert Arnold declined to intervene.
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Tech
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Georgia Board of Regents
Teeh
Wichita Joins American Association as Farm Club
Wichita becomes a member of the American Association as a Milwaukee Braves farm club replacing Toledo after a four day franchise wrangle. Milwaukee agrees to drop Toledo move and transfers Wichita with $2100 paid to the Western League and 10 players optioned for future replacement. Reorganization targets a Western City likely Hutchinson Kansas.
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Kats
Bowling stars lead league with high 237 game
Lott Jensen rolled 237 to top last night’s league action. Andy Hinsen added 218 and Fra Dorrance posted 200 as other high scores followed.
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Jensen
Esso Hall
Al's Clothes Shop
Thompson
Alre
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Hockey scores from leagues include Detroit and Toronto matchups
National League Detroit 3 Toronto 2 with New York 6 Chicago 1. American League Buffalo 6 Providence 3 Pittsuburgh 5 Hershey 0.
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Chicago
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Hershey
St Louis Edges Minnesota 99 97 In Rough Double Finish
Professional basketball results show St Louis defeating Minnesota 99 to 97 in a tight matchup while Rochester beat Fort Wayne 87 to 70.
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St. Louis
Minnespois
Rochester
Fort Wayne
Corry Area High Takes On Erie Tech In 1985 86 Opener
Corry Area High School hosts Erie Tech to begin the 1985 86 basketball season. Coach Ted Robb unveils a tall lineup led by five seniors including Jack McElroy Tom Rouen Ray Kovalesky and Don Chludaii. Guard Paul DaRaimo runs the offense with several teammates up to 6 2 and 6 5 ready to play.
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Corry Area
Erie Tech
Ted Robb
Beavers
Paul DaRaimo
Jack McElroy
Tom Rouen
Ray Kovalesky
Don Chludaiisci
Robb
Vic ‘Crane
Centaurs
Walt Latos
Paul Dietish
Tom Linski
Jim Tomer
Bil Turner
Conrily French
Bill Mitchell
Nortr Weidner
Promoters Face Action By AAU
Louisville report notes AAU crackdown discussed at convention as Wes Santee faces reinstatement hurdles. Coaches Turner French Weidner and Crage push aggression and speed to fill gaps while Santee battles suspension over expense money. The AAU limit cited is 12 per day for amateur athletes.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Amateur Athletic Union
Wes Santee
Mr. Miler
International
Santee
Missouri Valley Association of the
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