Tiger to challenge Fullmer in 15 round title bout
Dick Tiger of Nigeria signed to fight Gene Fulmer of West Jordan Utah for the NBA middleweight title in a 15 round bout to be held in San Francisco on August 27. Tiger, 32, on arrival in New York from London, said he doubted the chance but was surprised and delighted to be offered the fight. Promoter Norman Rothschild arranged the match with Jersey Jones handling management. Fernandez, a British Empire champ, had seven straight wins, including a knockout and a decision over Hank, but his record shows he has not been stopped.
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UCLA Grad Upsets State Tennis Star in Pennsylvanian Round
UCLA graduate student Allen Fox, from Los Angeles, upset Australian Davis Cup veteran Fred Stolle in the quarterfinals of the Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships at Merion Cricket Club. Fox, seeded lower, forced a semifinal berth as Ron Haley and Charley Pasarell also advanced, with Whitney Reed and Bill Bond winning their matches to reach the semifinals.
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Alliance Registers 9-6 Softball Win Over Presbyterian
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Club defeated Presbyterian 9 to 6 in Church Softball League action at Aero Supply field. Alliance led 2-1 after the first inning, traded runs in the middle innings, and pulled away with a six run spell to seal the win. The victory improves Alliance to 6–1 atop the standings, while Presbyterian suffers its fifth defeat in a last place spot.
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Disqualification shocks PGA titlist as Player reports wrong score
In Phoenix Sonny Nunez dies after boxing bout turning tragic amid talk of prize money. In Montreal George Knudson leads Canadian Open while Gary Player is disqualified for reporting a wrong score on hole 18 after a 75.
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Hardin-Simmons Aims for Turnaround After Long Losing Streak
ABILENE Tex AP Hardin-Simmons University prepares for the 1962 season with head coach Jack Thomas and staff optimistic a first win could come soon. The Cowboys have not won since November 7 1959, suffering 22 straight losses, with former coaches Baugh and McChesney noted for past failures. The new recruiting class and transfers back Thomas’ belief the team can break the skid within the opening weeks.
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Mumma Leads Pack In Publinx At Hershey Park Course
Earl C Mumma, 40 year old railroad brakeman from Harrisburg, tops the field in round two of the Pennsylvania Publish Championship at Hershey Park Course. Mumma shot a par 71 despite a double bogey on the 11th, with a two under front nine and birdie on the 18th. Frank Butenz of Sharon and Paul Garrioni of Hershey share early team contention as Hershey Bethlehem chase the team trophy.
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Stephens Leads Alouettes To 530 Victory Over Grey Cup Champs
Sandy Stephens sparked the Montreal Alouettes to a 53 0 victory over the Winnipes Blue Bombers in an exhibition game. Stephens threw for 24 yards on a key drive and accounted for multiple plays as the Als built a commanding lead.
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Steelers Drop 2 Recruits as Nutter Contract Bites
The Steelers cut two rookies Art Youneblood and Hill McMullan who trained at West Liberty State College after waivers. They also signed center Tom Bettis, previously with Green Bay, and added Bobby Lee Thong who rushed for 67 yards in one game.
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Moore Is Ordered to Fight or Vacate Featherweight Title
Featherweight champion Davey Moore was told by NBA official Paul G. Sullivan to defend his title against the top available challenger or have the crown vacated. Sullivan warned Moore’s manager Willie Ketchum that Moore last fought a title bout in 196? and has been overdue for a defense since Maymok. The top challenger listed is Estimacio Sugar Raimos of Cuba.
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Defending VFW Champs Set for Teener Title Bid
The defending VFW champions Chester Suburban seek the Teener crown as the 11th annual Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Teener tournament moves into semifinals. Chester beat Pottsville 4-3 after trailing and Phillipsburg edged Fayette County. York County faces Fayette County with the winner to meet the Chester-Phillipsburg survivor in the final.
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Reds surge to within one game of Pirates after 5-3 win
Cincinnati Reds peel within a game of the NL pennant chase behind a 5-3 victory over Pittsburgh as Holmes, Robinson and Coleman supply the decisive runs. Spahn, Aaron pace Braves past the Mets as W. Spahn climbs the alltime strikeout list. Kubek faces a roster question for the Yankees with wartime service looming.
McKeon Quits as Pipers President in ABL Loyalty Move
San Francisco based American Basketball League owner McKeon announces he will quit as president of the Cleveland Pipers for at least one year. He cites loyalty to ABL owners as the reason amid merger discussions with the NBA. The ABL plans to function in 1962-63 after earlier relocation of San Francisco entry. McKeon notes his withdrawal follows the ABL to NBA franchise talks and potential six team league.
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Pennsylvania Amateur Golfers In Quarterfinals
In Ardmore PA the Pennsylvania State Amateur Golf Tournament reached the quarterfinals with the defending champion eliminated. Harry Haverstick of Lancaster, a former champion, will face Tom Smith of Greensburg after Haverstick beat Tripp O'Donnell 6 3 and Smith defeated Alex Gray 4 2. Rowbotham of Aromink defeated Birmingham, the defending champion, 5 and 4.
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Spahn Aims for 20 Wins After Mets Win
Milwaukee lefty Warren Spahn powered past the New York Mets 6-1 for his 11th win as he targets 20 victories this season. The 41-year-old veteran, now 10 wins above last year at this point, moved to 2,274 career strikeouts, surpassing Lefty Grove for 12th on the all time list, and voiced plans to keep chasing 20 while acknowledging a tough 60-game remaining Braves schedule.
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Baseball Standings and Week Schedule With Notable Fight Result
The document lists league standings with teams such as New York Chicago and Boston, then presents upcoming and past game schedules across multiple dates and venues. It mentions a boxing result: Ford outpointed Bobby Monroe in Fort Lauderdale at 147 pounds.
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Big League Stars Shine In Mixed MLB Results
Warren Spahn of the Braves earned his 10th win of the season and 31st of his career by fanning five as New York Mets fell 6 1. Elston Howard of the Yankees had four RBIs on a single and double in a 13 3 drubbing of Boston. Harry Toscano of New Castle meets him today. Dave King of St. Davids defeated Jerky Smith of Pittsburgh 2 up, while Jay Steel of Bila beat Ed Anewall of Berkshire 1 up. Howard Everitt of Shacher, a former Western Open champion and state tourney winner, lost to Jim Curt in 23 holes.
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