Olson Meets Robinson In Chicago Boxing Championship
Boxing fans look to Chicago Friday for Bobo Olson defending his middleweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson. Olson has faded since a June knockout by Archie Moore and has won just two recent bouts. Robinson, back from retirement, has won five of six with mixed form and holds two prior wins over Olson. A second bout tonight features Bob Baker versus Nino Valdes in Cleveland, a tune up that could shape Rocky Marciano’s next defense.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
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Archie Moore
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Moore
Jimmy Martinez
Buffalo
Joey Giambra
Hie
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Ay Maltens
Wong
Pepecuied
Sehen
Bob Baker
Nino Valedos
Cleveland
Rocky Marciano
Wright
Baker
Section II Basketball Race Sees Broad League Balance
Meadville is expected to lead a rebalanced Section II race with Franklin Oil City Corry and Warren noted as contenders. Franklin is tipped to win by Jim Dippel while Meadville is seen as runner up behind Oil City and Corry as the season tightens. Coach Cragg’s Beavers and Oil City readers await early games for confidence ahead of tougher league battles.
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Ust
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Warren
Oil City
Corry
Meadgile
Jim Dippel
Ol City Scribe
Black Knights
Bulldogs
Salente Meadville
Winren
Corry area hunters eye last fling at buck season
Local sports notes toast Corry and nearby area hunters who look to Saturday’s final buck hunt. University star Kitte Wurman and All-American Floyd headline a strong basketball slate, while Orioles attendance and a potential league move loom in Baltimore.
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Corry
Kitte Wurman University
Carmil Floyd
Agai
Baltimore
Orioles
Bowling Stars Shine in Evening Competition
The report lists bowlers and scores from a local meeting. Notable performances include a 20 score by Rogers and 205 by Don Williamue in Mei competition, with Hy Mulviiy close behind. Other names such as Norbert Kine, Ann Royek, Mildred Boreas, and Lois Wut are shown with various marks.
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Tig
Rogers
Uwway
Norbert Kine
Ann Royek
Rise Glaypi
Mildred Boreas
Ann Bedrdskey
Lois Wut
Dorothy Lillie
Yu Bema Willett
Don Williamue Tz
Hy Mulviiy
Beavers Edge Millcreek In Close 42-41 Win
Corry Area High Beavers held off Millcreek Trojans 42-41 as Jun Tomer led with 18 points and Darby added 15 in a tense Erie suburb game. Millcreek narrowed a 43-24 gap late but Beavers preserved the victory with clutch plays and free throws.
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McDowell High Trojans
Millcreek
Corry
Cayers
Erie
Beavers
Inter
Conell Wit Gragg
Ingretime
Hom
Bean
Craggmen Couid
Doubledecker
Towers
Jun ‘Tomer
Benvers
Thingr
Darby
Corry Boys
Bowling Results NBA SCORES
Philadelphia 126 Minneapolis 103 New York 116 Rochester 105 Fort Wayne 90 Syracuse ? Boston 122 St Louis 99.
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Minneapolis
New York
Rochester
Fort Wayne
Syracuse Ag
Boston
St. Louis
Nashua and 61 Others Horses Put Up For Public Sale
Executors of Woodward estate placed Nashua and 61 other thoroughbreds for public sale after Woodward Jr death. Nashua wo years old champion Money Winey earning power estimated over 500000. Sale list includes Citation Wor and others booked for winter races at Clairborne Farms.
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Aquoalin
Money Winey
Belale
Atble
Willum Woodward Jr
Woodward
Nashaw
Sealed
Monty Withers
Nashiv
Citation
Wedeyear
Clairborne Farms
Purl
Eaces Wi -Milimi
Santi Anita
Major Leagues Reject Player Demands Amid TV Week Talks
The majors rejected a $7,200 minimum pay rise and a players own negotiation role with winter league teams while considering a Game of the Week TV plan to aid minors. Ford Frick said the DOJ blocked a test case on broadcast rights as the minor leagues blame radio and TV for attendance declines.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National League
National
Intel
Walter O'Malley
Brooklyn
Ford Frick
Justice Department
Washington
Sparta Drops Third In Row
Sparta suffers its third straight loss in scholastic scores with Corry edging 71 to 58 and nearby districts posting various results as teams react to the new World Series TV contract details. old pact expires after 1956.
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Sparta
Corry
Milloresk
Erle Academy
Dumestown
Weatlisid
Lawrence Park
Airview
Girard
North East
Wattsbore
Faneurite Springs
Edinbors
Baker Favored To Beat Valdes In Cleveland Bout
In Cleveland Bob Baker 8-5 favorite to defeat Nino Valdes in a ten rounder at the Cleveland Arena tonight. Baker, winner of his past 13 fights and second ranked heavyweight, faces a sharp Valdes whose drills impressed observers. The bout may earn the winner a shot at Rocky Marciano in June. Baker expected to weigh about 211, Valdes around 207. The three knockdown rule is waived by the Cleveland Boxing Commission at the request of Baker and Valdes managers.
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Pittsburgh
Bob Baker
Zuba
Nino Valdes
Rocky Marciano
Baker
Valdes
Don Cockell
London
Cockell
Marciano
Huntington
W. Va
Ither
Cleveland Boxing Commission
Dusty Better
Bobby’ Glenson
Val- 4S
High School Football Scores Round Up
Sharon 58 Struthers 47 Farrell 57 Youngstown South 0 Smethport 61 Rideway 51 St Marys 58 Brockway 59 Kane 55 Warren 54 Mercer 55 West Middlesex 56 Sharpsville 55 Fredonia 54.
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Youngstown South
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Mercer
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Sharpsville
Fredonia
College Basketball Scores Snapshot
Harvard defeated Northeastern 72 to 64 while Lafayette beat Princeton 85 to 83 LaSalle won 96 to 63 over Albright Holy Cross topped Massachusetts 88 to 76 Slippery Rock prevailed 79 66 at Alliance St Joseph’s 76 60 over Millersville California PA 63 Waynesburg 42 in reported results.
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Dodgers Trade for Third Baseman From Chicago
The Dodgers acquire Ransom Jackson from the Cubs in a deal that sends Don Hoak and Walter Moryn to Chicago. Chicago plans a follow up move, reportedly adding veteran pitcher Russ Meyer after roster reduction. Walker Cooper is released and signs with St Louis. Jackson hit 87 home runs since joining the Cubs in 1950 and 21 last season. Hoak is described as an aggressive spark hitter with speed and a strong arm.
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Brooklyn
Ransom Jackson
Dodgers
Don Hoak
Walter Moryn
Russ Meyer
Cubs
Walker Cooper
St. Louis Cardinals
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Hoak
Moryn
Navy’s Welsh Tops In Total Offense
George Welsh of Navy edges Arizona’s Art Luppino by 35 yards to claim the NCAA total offense crown in the final nine games. Welsh also leads in passing while Luppino adds his second straight rushing title and sits 168 yards from the all time career record.
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Navy
Welsh
NEW York
George Welsh
Arizona
Art Luppino
Army
Luppitio
Arizona State
Ncaa Service Bureau
Luppino
Wisconsin
Alan Ameche
Oklahoma A & M
Bob Fenimore
Lions Name Sam Valentine Captain For 1956 Season
University Park Pa Sam Valentine a 194 pound guard from Pennsylvania State University was selected captain of the Nittany Lion football team for the 1956 season at age 22 a two time letterman. He succeeds co captains Frank Reich and Otto Kneidenger. In prior play he appeared in 148 games at St Paul where he hit .248 with 25 home runs and 88 RBIs.
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LIONS
University Park
Sam Valentine
Pennsylvania State University
Nittany Lion
Frank Reich
Otto Kneidenger
St. Paul
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