Rocky Marciano Set To Defend Heavyweight Title At Yankee Stadium
The sports pages hype Rocky Marciano facing challenger Ezzard Charles in a title bout at Yankee Stadium New York City. Analysts favor Marciano, citing power stamina and relentless pressure while noting Charles must jab and move to have any chance. If Charles dares to slug it out the bout could end early. a boxing classic is anticipated with Marciano aiming to extend his reign.
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Moose Wallops Elks and Aero Tops Bankers
The Moose beat the Elks 1 2 with Staples and Van Dresar holding the Elks to four hits as Reagle homered for the Moose. Aero Supply defeated the National Bank 5 3 on a Trener led attack with Utege closing the win. Bankers scored two in the sixth off Carroll. Lindsey had two hits for the night. The Byllusrol course hosts the U S Open with Hogan and Snead in focus and Nes predicting 278 may win.
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Portland fighter Jimmay Byrne stops Andy Walker last night
In Portland last night Jimmay Byrne a 35 year old local fighter stopped Andy Walker in a brisk bout. Byrne controlled the match from the first bell delivering decisive blows and earning a knockout worthy finish.
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Legion Team Is Defeated At Wesleyville
The Corry American Legion junior baseball team lost at Wesleyville last night by 18 runs in sixty innings. Gerry allowed five hits as Sandell pitched well for Wesleyville, while John Maloney took the loss for Corry amid wildness and poor support. Wesleyville scored four in the third after two walks and two errors, then added one in the second and two more in the fifth. Corry returns to Erie County League play at Love Land Field Friday against Edinboro.
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Flanagan Meets Gronik Tonight in Welterweight Clash
Detroit veteran Allie Gronik faces St. Paul contender Flanagan in a welterweight showdown at Olympia Stadium. The bout starts at 10 pm and will be televised coast to coast on CBS, highlighting Gronik's first big chance after years fighting sparingly.
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Olson Scores TKO Over Jesse Turner in Honolulu
Carl Bobo Olson brutal 8th round TKO over Jesse Turner at Honolulu Stadium in a non title 10 rounder. Turner faded after round six, bloodied nose and cuts under both eyes, Olson dominating with measured power and minimal fatigue through the bout. Other boxing and minor league results follow with Detroit bouts and regional scores, including Hummer over Harris and Provincal over Aurillo, plus a Pony League and International League recap.
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Bobo) Olson
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Thompson's Ninth-Inning Homer Sparks Giants to First
Giants rally in the ninth, Thompson belts a two-run homer after two outs to lift San Francisco past Cincinnati 5-3 and seize sole possession of first place over Brooklyn. Westrum and Dark contributed as Milwaukees loss and Philadelphia’s loss shifted the standings. Dodgers fall to Braves as St Louis and Cleveland win. Rosen returns with a three-run double for Cleveland. Yankees beat Baltimore 6-4 on Joe Collins’ homer trio. Red Sox drop eighth straight behind Steve Gromek.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games from yesterday and today
National League results show New York tied Cincinnati 4 and Milwaukee defeated Brooklyn 7 to 6. Philadelphia 1 beat Boston in a separate game. American League action had New York 6 over Baltimore 4 and Cleveland 9 over Washington 3. Tonight features Cincinnati at New York and Milwaukee at Brooklyn with several night games across the circuit.
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Williams May Join Red Sox in Cleveland
The latest report on Ted Williams notes he remains weak and not yet able to travel. Doctors say he may join his teammates in Cleveland this weekend if his condition improves and he can fly by late week. Williams fractured a collar bone on opening day of spring training and is expected to miss early action until May 18.
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Ace Carded On Corry Course Near Record Hole
A local golf scene reports two holes in one at Corry Country Club. Bob Walsh of Warren achieved an ace on No. 3 while another Warren golfer and a Toronto competitor also registered remarkable shots. Ross Brown matched the feat on the 220 yard No. 2 hole, underscoring a rare scoring evening.
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All Star Game Tickets Still Unsold in Cleveland
Cleveland Baseball Company extends order deadline for All-Star Game tickets at Cleveland Stadium on July 13. Remaining reserved seats about four thousand will be sold by mail only, with buyers receiving two tickets per order for eight dollars plus a self addressed stamped envelope.
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Giants Win as Thompson Homers With Two On In Ninth
Yesterday's baseball brief notes Hank Thompson of the New York Giants hitting a ninth inning homer with two on and two out to lift New York to a 5-3 win over Cincinnati. Vic Stasehl of the St. Louis Cardinals earned his sixth win, allowing six hits in a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia.
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