Television Rights Boost Boxing Bids Amid TV Boom
The boxing boom spurs rivals to bid for air rights to major bouts including Walcott Charles and Sugar Ray Robinson Turpin battles as TV and theater firms, plus sponsors, vie to keep audiences home and boost set sales. Also updates on Paul Richards signing with the White Sox, Bob Feller’s bullpen notes, and May June attendance drops in Pony League.
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Championship Fights End in Stop and Outpoints
In Hollywood Charley Riley of St. Louis stopped Dave Gallardo of Los Angeles after seven rounds. In Chester Joe Breyer of Philadelphia outpointed Jimmy De Cerio of Norristown over eight rounds.
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Baseline pennant race tightens as Sox stumble
In a tight American League race, Boston and Chicago lost while New York and Cleveland won. Detroit beat Boston 6-1, Washington edged Chicago 2-1 in 10 innings, and New York won 1-0 over St. Louis Browns. Cleveland topped Philadelphia 1-0 in ten. Dodgers widened NL lead with 5-2 over St Louis. Giants beat Reds 11-5.
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International League scores update with varied results
Syracuse defeats Baltimore 2 0 while Springfield tops Rochester 4 2 Buffalo wins 6 3 against Toronto Ottawa and Montreal settle at 3 3. The entries show multiple league games with mixed outcomes across teams.
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Baseball scores and today’s schedule across leagues
In the American League the A's results show New York 1 vs St Louis 0 and others with high Philly and Washington wins. National League yesterday featured New York 11 over Cincinnati 5 plus Boston 11 over Pittsburgh 6 and Philadelphia 4 over Chicago. Upcoming games include Washington at Chicago and New York at St Louis among others, with several matchups listed and unclear trailing text.
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Major League Leaders Show Offensive and Pitching Tops
A compilation of season leaders across the majors highlights batting honors for players like Ashburn DiMaggio and Hodges, with Kiner and Snider sharing RBIs. Pitching leaders include Roe and Kinder, while Spahn and Raschi headline strikeouts and other categories.
Walcott's prosperous future hinges on next title shot
Camden July 21 The heavyweight scene centers on Jersey Joe Walcott as champion with a lucrative future. A possible return bout with ex-champion Charles looms while the Louis option adds fuel to the flux. The International Boxing Club holds exclusive rights and may steer negotiations, with Walcott open to facing Louis if approved by Norris and the club. Decisions rest on the next Walcott Charles bout and the club’s direction.
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Little Leaguers Clash In Oil City Opening Playoff
Corry all stars travel to Oui City for district playoff opener at 8 oclock. Chuck Scott to start for Corry against Oil City ace Bill Carll. Tom Linski ready in relief. Tonight's pitcher will meet Hickory in third round, after Hickory defeated Sharon 6 0 yesterday.
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Penn says NCAA plan changed. Penn capitulates under pressure
The University of Pennsylvania alleges the NCAA television plan was modified at a Chicago meeting, prompting Penn to relent on 1051 football schedule risks. Francis Mur ray cites two concessions: institutions to contract their own TV deals and no 60 percent levy, with costs limited to approved committee expenses. Penn sought to televise five games with ABC, amid broader TV limits to study impact on attendance and gate receipts.
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Niagara Falls Grabs Mid Atlantic Loop Lead
Niagara Falls swept a doubleheader 10-2 and 3-2 to seize first in the Middle Atlantic League. Al Yearick led Niagara at the plate with a three run triple and three singles, while Ken Young and Dick Friel limited Oilers, and New Castle beat Ene 5-4 to drop Niagara from lead.
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Playground Results And Standings From Yesterday
Yesterday's playground results show Pee wee softball Pirites defeated Dodgers 11 to 2 and Cards beat Phillies. Midget baseball featured Athletics against Yankees, while Junior softball matched Bears against Terrier with Beavers vs Tigers. Standings list Tigers 4-1 Red Sox 4-1 White Sox 3-5 Yankees 2-2 Athletics 1-4 Indians 0-5. Winners of the Fourth Ward coloring contest were Terry Hosier Linda Hanna and Helen Louise Shira.
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Skeet Match Set for Celeron in Penn York League Test
Skeet team from Erie plans to overtake from running lead as they invade Celeron for a Penn York League match tomorrow morning at 10 AM. Erie holds a 4-2 league record while Celeron is even through six matches. This marks Kurt Lindberg’s first competition since he won the state title at Huntingdon last weekend.
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City Softball League Round Three Schedule Released
The third round of the City Softball League starts Monday with July 23 Moose facing East End. July 24 Raymonds plays Thompson, Map Ajax meets Moose, July 26 Ajax Enid faces Baat nel and Raymonds, July 31 Thompson Maple Products vs Moose, Aug 1 Ajax vs Raymonds, Aug 2 Thompson Maple Products vs East End, and Thompson Maple Products vs Ajax, July 7 Haymonds vs Monse. Florida State University football draws six new opponents for their 1961 schedule.
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Falcons, Olean Split Twin Bill
The Falcons and Olean split a twin bill in Pony Baseball with 16 hits by Olean in game one and 14 by Jamestown in game two. Red Bradford homered for Wellsville as the Phillies moved to fourth, Batavia edged Corning 3 1, Hornell beat Haven Cardinals 10 8, and other standings remained unchanged.
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American Grid Loop Suspends Operations in 1951
Paterson Illinois July 21 oldest professional minor football league the Ameriea will not operate in 1951 announced last night Commissioner Joseph Rosentover cited the original manpower situation as the primary cause. Rosentover head of the league since its inception in 1885 said teams will be back in competition in 1953.
Walcott Returns Home to Rapturous Jersey Welcome
Camden honors heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott after his homecoming flight arrival. Tens of thousands line the route from airport to city amid booming cheers and eager vendors selling victory cups. Police struggled to hold back crowds as the famed boxer appeared tired yet composed after a historic homecoming.
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Holding Captures Umior Golf Title
Holding of Pittsburgh won the Wester Pennsylvania junior golf title yesterday, defeating Harlow Lewis of Shan Nobis Club 2 and 1 after a semifinal win. The event crowned the new junior champion in a tight match.
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