Wallnes Smith Faces Brown in Houston Lightweight Dustup
Wallnes Smith, the WBA lightweight king with a 32-14-5 line, meets Joey Brown in Houston in a 10 round bout. Brown, a 25 knockout former contender making a comeback at 4-14-8, will seek another upset as promoter Franco fields Hamia Chestnut in a featherweight co feature, Chestnut holding a 19-4-3 mark and Hamia riding a 10 fight win streak.
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Wallnes
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Joey Brown
Houston
Morrow
Ray
Ipcom
Lerry Boardman
Tony
Tri St
Brown
Jas
Priddy Evening
Washington
Franco
Cherif Hamia
Ike Chestnut
New York
Hama
Hane
Carmela Conta
Chestnut
All Army
Smith and Hams
Home Run Increase in Baseball Sparks Record Chase
Baseball fans weigh a surge in home runs this spring as Wally Port and Richie Ashburn novelly drive balls into the stands. pundits debate whether the ball is livelier, whether Ruth’s 60 is within reach, and if Mantle or other stars may threaten the mark as leagues shorten fences and hitters surge forward.
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Nome
Wally Port
Richie Ashburn
Sato Iebate
Ruth
Wells
Chany Stengel
New York “Yankees
Mickey “Mantle
Baltimore
Washington
Sport Shorts and League Notes From Newark to Nationals
Four local Reglers squared off in the Knights of Columbus tournament in Newark over the weekend but none posted prize winning scores. The Orioles report an $86,715 loss for last year and warn the American League may strike the franchise if attendance fails to improve. The muskellunge and walleyes season opens May 26 with pumpkins and latkes noted for a Muskellunge event. Cleveland Innings begin a swing through Washington tonight as the Tribe ponders if recent star Wie Senitorn can carry the club. Last year the In ies dropped 12 of 29 to the lowly Nats.
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Newark
Battimore Orioles
Cleveland In
Washington
Tribe
Inies
Cards Grip First With Southpaw Hold On Braves
The St. Louis Cardinals won 2-0 over the Braves as southpaws again troubled rivals. Ken Boyer Rip Repulske and Wally Moon sparked a late uprising after Milwaukee’s Lou Stenter beat their lefty-heavy slate. Spahn pitched well but absorbed the loss as Card bats cooled Braves defense.
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Ceason
Fred ‘Hutchinson
Cincinnati
Joe Waxhall
Milsaukee
Warren Spahn
St. Louis
Scantlebry
Spal
Braves
First Plance
Brooklyn Dodgers
Braven
Tenders
Milwaukee
Lou
Stenter
Spahn
Bruges
Gorda
Ken Boyer
Rip Repulske
Wally Moon
Redbirds
St Laie
Mirance Rin
Schoondienst
Fielder
Gidd Johny Logan
Joe Frazier
Holst
Tom Poholsky
Jackie Collum
Ella Kinder
Green First Draft Choice Shifts as Celtics Gain Edge
An early NBA draft saw Duquesne star Green chosen first by Rochester, but Boston Celtics curved the action by trading Easy Ma-ttaliey to St. Louis. Celtics acquired rights to Bill Rusell and K C Jones of the San Francisco Dons, with Hawkes turning over their draft pick. Rusell and Jones may decide late December whether to join the pros or stay with Olympic duties and Harlem Globetrotters interests loom.
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New York
Hugo
Green
Duquesne
National Basketball Association
Rochester
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Celtics
Positon
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K. C. Jones
Sant Prancisco Dons
WBA
Rinsell
Wrhmee
Hawke
Boston
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Holy’ Orbes
Territorial Chiptop
Funioll
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Ruskel
Pal
U. S. Glympics
Harlem ‘Globetrotters
Bott
Abe Baperstein
The
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Major League Attendances Fall About Ten Percent
A Press survey shows major league baseball attendance dropping about 10 percent with 11 clubs down from 1960 figures. Total home dates drew 1,176,472 fans in 1961, with New York Yankees and Red Sox among the few gains. Orioles and Athletics also slumped, while Dodgers and Phillies fell behind season targets.
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Lutavaye
Manly
New York Yankees
Boston
Louis
Chicago Cubs
Detroit Tigers
Yanks
Red Sox
Milwaukee
Braves
Baltimore
Kansas City
Orioles
Athletics
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnaati
Pittsburgh
Washington
Cleve
Land
Chicago White Sox
Speedway Being Built Near Sugar Grove Race Track
A new stock car racing track is under construction near Sugar Grove on Kortwright Road close to the Pennsylvania New York state line. The quarter mile layout features long straightaways and bombed curves with seating for up to 6 000 spectators and parking for 6 000 cars. Opening night is scheduled for May 1 with top district drivers and entrants from Don Price to Emory Mahan.
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Benson
Kortwright Road
Pennsylvania-New York State Line
Bust
Suger Grove
Skyline Speedway
Len Bricks
Don, Jerry
Lloyd Williams
Mary Thorpe
Sugar Grove
Don Price
Jor Launer
Don Bailey
Squirt Johns
John McGinley
Dean Layfield
Ker Johnson
Emory Mahan
WOTR Radio Log Highlights and Programs
A compact listing shows WOTR schedule items including sign ons at 6:45, news and sports blocks, the Guy's Morning Show with devotions by Rev John Shaw and Rev J B Kelly, bingo sessions, a Polo Party, church services, Coke Time with Eddie Flaber, world and local news, an Iroquoty Spark Final, and Dalry Deyns Ball scores.
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John Shaw
J. B. Kelly
Is—Alliance
S.abecky
Wedurtay
Eddie Flaber
Dalry Uéyn
Major League Baseball Standings and Schedules
The record lists American League standings with win losses and percentages, and National League standings led by St Louis with mixed records. It also shows yesterday results and tomorrow schedules featuring Chicago, Baltimore, Kansas City, Boston, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and St Louis across night games.
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Baltimore
Detroit
New York
Kansas’ City
Boston
Kansas City
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Pillshureh
St Louis
Lule
Pittsburgh
Primo Camera Sues Columbia Pictures for Privacy Suit
Former heavyweight champion Primo Camera sues Columbia Pictures in Santa Monica for 1.4 million dollars, claiming invasion of privacy over the film The Harder They Fall. He alleges the movie depicts a character identifiable as him, using his build and weight, and that the portrayal subjects him to scorn and ridicule, damaging his reputation.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Primo Carmerades
Columbia Pictures
Toro Molina
Carneri
Molina
Chica We ar Claims Narrow Win In Providence Bout
In Providence last night Chica We ar, 46, of Stamford Connecticut, outpointed Steve Marcello, 44, of Providence, in a lightweight contest. The decision favored We ar on points after a competitive ten rounds.
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Chica Wear
Stamford
Conn
Steve Marcello
Corry High Track and Golf Teams Schedule Competitions
Corry High track and golf teams prepare for events this week. Track hosts Franklin at 3145 with Beavers aiming to rebound after a triangular meet placing second to Youngsville. Golf opens Erle Crawford defense at Edinboro against Cambridge Springs and Edinboro, with squad members Pfeiffer Linsk Welcht Merkle Craker listed as alternates.
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Beavers
Cambridge Springs
Edinboro
Orange and Black
Stengel Plans Infield Shifts With Martin Injury
New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel discussed possible infield realignment for the visit of western clubs. He weighs whether Billy Martin can play given a bruised right elbow, with options including Martin at second, Gil McDougald at short, and Andy Carey at third, or bench Carey and pair Martin with Bobby Richardson at second.
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Casey Stengel
Yankee
Billy Martin
Martin
Ald Stengel
Jett
Stengel
Gil McDou
Cardinals Top Braves 2-0 Behind Boyer and Moon
Ken Boyer opened the scoring with a first hit in the seventh inning while Rip Repulski and Wally Moon followed with singles to push the Cardinals to a 2-0 win over the Braves. Tom Poholsky worked eight scoreless innings for the victory.
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Cardinals
War
Ren Spahn
Rip Repulski
Wally Moon
Braves
Tom Poholsky
Cardin
The
Bravos
Busso Beats Zulueta In Close Lightweight Bout
New York light welterweight Johnny Busso upset veteran Orlando Zulueta in a televised ten rounder at St Nicholas Arena. Referee Davey Feld and Judge Artie Schwarts favored Busso 3-1-1, with AP tally 6-3-1. Teddy Brenner may pair Busso with Ralph Dupas next, as Busso improves to 5 straight notable wins. Zulueta, a 66-27-10 veteran, had previously beaten champion Vince Smith multiple times.
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Vohnny Busso
New ‘York
East Side
New” Yorker
Orlando ‘Zulueta
St Nicholas Arena
Cuba
Teddy Brenner
Russo
Ralph ‘Dupas
New Orleans
Ato
Davey Feld
Artie Schwarts
Busso
Frank Forbes
Husso
Busselliow
Zulueta
Vince
Bid) Smith
Smitty
Bussh
Needles Solid Choice To Win Kentucky Derby
Needles, a well connected bay colt, remains the solid favorite for the 82nd Kentucky Derby as 11 other hopefuls vie for a $310,000 final prize at Churchill Downs. Trainers and owners weigh final workouts and field decisions ahead of Saturday’s race while Calumet Farm and other major stables refine their Derby contingents.
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Associated Press
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Kentucky
Florida
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Churchill Downs
V. Whiteley
Fabius
Gene Markey
Calumet Farm
Jos. Gagognano
W. E. Britt
California
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