Sugar Ray Robinson retires to pursue elimination tour
Sugar Ray Robinson formally retires through the NBA announcing a rapid elimination tour to crown a new middleweight champion. The NBA and New York Commission align on action, with Olson, Durandy, Young, Castellani and Humex as leading contenders and a Turpin showdown in Europe planned if needed. Robinson cites career fatigue and aims to avoid disappointing his followers.
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Bobo Olson
Ernie Duranda
Paddy Young
Rocky Castellani
Randy Turpin
Charles Humex
Europe
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Christenberry
Olson
Humes
Durandy
Young
Castellan
Walter Cartier
Doey Maxim
Graham Meets Joey Giardello In Madison Square Garden Fight
New York Associated Press reports a 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden featuring Billy Graham and Joey Giardello. Graham, 148 pounds, seeks a win to restore prestige after losses to Giardello and Gavilan. Giardello, ranked ninth, hopes to break into the big time as he tours the national scene with radio ABC and NBC television coverage.
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Brooklyn
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Havana
Joe Giambra
Buffalo
LSU star Bob Petit leads national college scoring race
New York report shows LSU's Bob Petit, a 6-9, 210 pound sophomore, averaging 29.0 points per game after four games to top NCAA scoring. Close behind is Wally Dukes of Stanton Hall at 28.9 with 122 points in four games. Kansas State's Dink Knosman sits third at 29.5 after two games.
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Dink Knostman
Kansas State
Dukes Knostman
Kstate
Aero Supply Extends AL Lead By Sweeping Five Opponents
Aero Supply widened its American League lead by blanking sixth place teams Stahl's Jewelers Al's Clothes Shop TAGM Electric and Ajax in last night’s matches. Final scores show Aero Supply 795 919 14 Sindy 728 178 BL. Al's Clothes Shop 716 790 7 McConnell's 152 724 171. TAGM Electric All 750 839 Hutchison's 782 827 786. Ajax Tron Works 760 3 72¢. Thomas Motors 695 107 775. In the National League Johnson Brothers Keglers increased their margin to 1414 games by blanking Superior Cleaners while Thompson Maple Products took two games and total pinfall from Davis Insurance.
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Davis Insurance
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Superor Cleaners
Paul's Men's Wear
Bachomer's Soft
Diluke
Seixas and Trabert Shine for U S in Davis Cup Interzone
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia and Tony Trabert of Cincinnati formed an promising new doubles pair for the United States in the Davis Cup interzone final, defeating Gian Cobell and Marella del Bello 6 4 6 2 6 1. Jack Crawford praised the team while noting Australia’s challenge in Adelaide in 10 days.
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U. S
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Jack Crawford
Adelaide
Beavers to face Millcreek in high school clash
Cory High School hosts Millcreek in a Class A showdown as Beavers aim to extend a 3 game win streak to beat opponents who have shown balance in offense led by Prozim gic Money and Brown with Fiddler at guard. Millcreek counters with Sampson and a deep rotation as head coach Nox Servideo rebuilds Trojans into a winning streak.
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49ers Foothill Team Put Up For Sale By Morabito Owners
San Francisco report notes Anthony J Morabito and Victor B Morabito seek over 300000 for the San Francisco 49ers foothill football operation. Tony Morabito, advised to sell due to heart ailment, delayed until assessment of season. NBA scores show Boston 88 Syracuse 83 Fort Wayne 86 Philadelphia 79.
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Myron Wilson Named Cleveland Baseball President
Myron H. Wilson, 65, elected president of the Cleveland Indians after Ryan quit amid internal disputes. Wilson vows to support GM Hank Greenberg, says presidency will not be full time, and will continue his insurance business. Greenberg to run player operations with Wilson giving utmost confidence in his general manager.
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Disputed sale pits Ryan against Wilson over team move
The fragment describes Ryan selling his insurance business after buying the club from Bult Veuck three years ago. A dispute over a potential Indianapolis team purchase is linked to a major meet in Phoenix, with criticism aimed at Ryan for backing the move into the American Association. Indianapolis reportedly lost money last year.
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Wilson
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