Boxing Telecast Grows as Castellani Fights Fullmer in Cleveland
Boxing fans will see Rocky Castellani, a seasoned middleweight with 60 wins and 16 losses, face Gene Fullmer in a 10 round Cleveland Arena bout. Castellani, a master boxer with a light punch, meets a harder hitting opponent who has losses to top contenders but a solid record.
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Castellant
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Gene
Castellani
Madison Squire Garden
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Argentina
Milo Savage
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Savage
Wiko
Nafs Sign Youth Prospects In Mass Scout Drive
The Washington Senators hire 20 full time scouts to rebuild toward a pennant. In nine weeks they signed 27 prospects, including Borel l, a Brooklyn-Horn first baseman assigned to Chattanooga. Others headed to Erie in the PONY League include Hector Maestri and pitchers John Johnston and Joe Jurchow. Additional hopefuls listed cover Bob Cramer, Bull Mater, Tom Mc Avoy, Paul Flore, Joe Viau, Herschel Layman, and Louis Bali among others.
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Nats! Braintrust
Erie
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Cuba
John Johnston
Marion
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Joe Jurchow
Westchester
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Urbana
Bull Mater
Altoona
Tom McAvoy
Mechanicsburg
Paul Flore
Providence
Joe Viau
Newport
Herschel Layman
Fort Smith
Louis. Bali
Jopliti
Change In Ball Prompts Experiment With New Baseball
The National League plans to test a new baseball in spring training with the gloss removed at the factory. President Warren Giles says uniformity of surface when handed to pitchers is the goal, reducing rubbing time before games and easing umpire workload. The change could affect control and breaking pitches, making it interesting to watch the experiment.
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Eagles Weigh Devore and Lewis for Philadelphia Coaching Job
Philadelphia reports list Hugh Devore of Dylan and Art Lewis of West Virginia as top choices for the Eagles head coaching post. The team wrapped up fourth in the 1955 Eastern Division after Sim Trin shook up the staff following the season.
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Art Lewis
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Sim ‘Trin
Schaefer Signs With Philadelphia Eagles
Notre Dame star back from Pilaburah Nas joins the Philadelphia Eagles after the East West game. General Manager Vince McNally inks the contract as the team drafts following the college season. Local report notes the signing occurred after a weekend event.
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Beavers Roll Past Youngsville 74 to 48 in Hoop Rout
Corry Atta High, coached by Vic Crag, dominated Youngsville 74 48. Paul Dietsch erupted for 32 points in a near perfect shooting night, backed by Bill Turner 14 and Bill Mitchell 19. Corry outscored 18 14 in the first quarter and pulled away to a 54 33 lead after three, improving to 6 3 on the season.
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Fleferées — Zahner and Bidwell
Three Games Set in City Cage Loop This Evening
Three games are on the Wright School court tonight starting at 7 PM. Bast Sind faces the Black Knights in the opener, followed by FFA vs Bichynsk. The nightcap matches Quality Cash against Avro Supply with possible late additions prompting a schedule revision next week.
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Olympic Official Targets Coach Phog Allen in Cable Threat
Olympic Basketball Committee chairman Henshel accused Phog Allen of libelous attacks and vowed to make him pay. He said the AAU and Olympic committees have not communicated with him in 43 years of AAU activity. Allen called the cable voluminous but not ominous, adding he would monitor the situation.
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Salele
Sudden Death Plan Sparks All-Star Football Drama
An imminent sudden death playoff plan announced today pits the North against the South in the seventh annual all-star football game. The proposed format changes would end regulation play in the seventh, with a single decisive period to determine the winner.
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North Find South
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Pleasantville Triumphs Over Sparta to Stay Undefeated
Pleasantville High cagers remained undefeated with a 85-47 win over Sparta in a rearranged game originally set for December 16. The Visitors led early, holding a 44-14 halftime edge as Arnold Crosby led scoring with 18 points, while Nelson and Mowe added 19 for the victors.
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Hear Arguments In Dispute By Little League Leader
Federal hearings in Lewisburg paused on an extended temporary injunction in a breach of contract case. Little League Baseball Inc. seeks to stop former commissioner Frederick V. Follmer from forming a rival boys organization. Judge Stolz extended the restraint for one day as arguments proceed. Peter J. McQuaversy testified he is employed by U S Rubber Co, sponsor of the league.
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Cassady Named Athlete Of Year at Ohio State
Howard Hopalong Cassady, a freckle-haired Ohio State halfback, was named 1956 national male athlete of the year by the Associated Press. He led with 68 first-place votes and tallied 487 points, far ahead of Rocky Marciano and others, as sports writers' poll results highlighted his standout four-year college career.
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Miami Entrance In IL Is Official
Miami Florida wins final approval to host an International Baseball League franchise. The Syracuse team charter transfers to Miami after a city commission vote. Sid Siloman Jr and associates push the deal assisted by investments and former executives as talks target a 4 to 5 year plan to join major leagues.
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St Towle Investment
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College basketball results with overtime thrillers and upsets
A garbled college basketball roundup shows multiple games with overtime twists. Virginia defeats Washington and Lee while Virginia Tech posts a high score. Davidson and Wofford secure wins, with South Carolina and Stanford also posting victories as action unfolds across several campuses.
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College Cagers Put Accent On Bucket Making
Richmond and Furman combined for 222 points in a high scoring day as Furman beat Richmond 190 92. West Virginia nearly reached 100 beating North Carolina State 95 69. Virginia defeated South Carolina 88 and DePaul beat Illinois Normal 77 60. Darrell Floyd of Furman scored 40 as All America a top scorer led Furman to victory, while Virginia and North Carolina also posted wins.
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Bowling Stars Nick Carter Domintid Outpace In Meet
Bowling scores and standings from last night show Nick Carter dominating with pacey runs in the men’s camp. Other top scores include John Opsch 200 and Jim Tuomi 219, with Bellwether Harry stitetibles 403 leading the field. several players posted strong shows as den scores followed.
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New York May Be Ghost State For Boxing
Boxing world faces upheaval as London Sporting Club leaves New York under a January 16 deadline set by NYSAC boss Helfand for managers to quit the Boxing Guild. With Madison Square Garden show halted after February 3 and plans for Syracuse and Baltimore operations, promoters cite inability to sign fighters and shifting TV contracts as major factors.
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Jim Tatum to Discuss UNC Offer From Maryland Coach to Seek Talks
Maryland athletic director explained permanent tenure would not ensure a lifetime contract but would grant security based on personal conduct. Jim Tatum, coach of Maryland for nine years with mixed records, was allowed to discuss an offer with North Carolina officials in Chapel Hill, likely Friday.
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Castellani Meets Fullmer Tonight In Cleveland Bout
Rocky Castellani seeks his 11th straight win as he faces Gene Fullmer in a 10 round middleweight bout at Cleveland Arena tonight. Castellani, a miner turned Cleveland resident from Luzerne Pennsylvania, trails Marvin Hagler and Bob Olin in ranking. Fullmer, a West Jordan Utah challenger, arrives after a mixed record with a hopeful upset bid. ABC will televise the fight at 3:30 p.m. RET.
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