Marciano Beats Cockell in Ninth Round to Retain Heavyweight Title
Rocky Marciano stops Don Cockell at 54 seconds into the ninth round to retain the world heavyweight crown. The Associated Press reports Marciano, weighing 189 pounds to Cockell’s 205, dominated the action in San Francisco before 18 000 fans, earning his fifth successful title defense. Cockell showed grit despite bleeding and cuts, but referee Frankie Brown halted the fight after Cockell was knocked down twice early in the ninth. Cockell’s camp called it a raw deal. Marciano praised his opponent's guts and looked for a rematch.
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Corry Pistol Team Triumphs In Indoor Match
Corry pistol team defeated WeYsa with a solid 1 20 victory as Woltrain led the visitors with 964 and Ron Zeaman scored 253 for the locals at the Corry Indoor Range. Other scorers included Erie J W Smith 244 J Sage 244 P Sayre 442 and T Sergeant 234 along with Corry Staves 252 J Keppel 247 M Lillie 226 and Schieve 212. Yesterday's Stars also noted Luis Arroy of the St Louis Cardinals tossing a six hit shutout in a 6 0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bill Garni three singles a double and an RBI highlighted the Cardinals offense in the same game.
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Vets open season with 14 7 win over Elks in opener
WEW defeated the Elks 14 7 in the first Little League game of the season before about 300 fans. Al Wester hit a homer and two singles to lead a 16 hit attack. Fred Abi earned the win, Emil Toplovich took the loss.
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Sulky Star and Drier Tied for Possible Record in Races
In a damp effort at the track, sulky star and drier owner trainer may rival the 195¢ record. Yuerion set a pace earlier, with Ioney winning and ES noted as a contender.
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White Sox Open Two-Game Series Against Yankees
The Chicago White Sox travel to Yankee Stadium for a two game set to cap their first Eastern road trip. Chicago seeks to close Cleveland's AL lead and widen the gap on New York while contending for first in the division. The lineup features Luis Arroyo in a six hit shutout for St Louis as the Pirates slump continues.
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Sports Schedule Fragments Reflect Busy Night Card
Kansas City at Washington Detroit at Baltimore Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston listed for tonight. Yesterday had no games scheduled. Tomorrow shows Kansas City at Washington Detroit at Baltimore Chicago at New York.
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Corry Edinboro golfers win as Pfeiffer leads with 78
Corry Area High School golfers sweep three of four matches to beat Edinboro 9 to 3 in Crawford League play. Jock Pfeiffer posted a 78 while Bob Hixson shot 40 and 41 for the Red team, Edinboro’s John Alward led visiting golfers with a 92. Meadville blanked Cambridge Springs 12 0 and Lawrence Park defeated Girard as Corry’s next match is set at Lawrence Park Thursday.
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Unbeaten Frankie Ryff Meets Dupas Tonight
New Orleans boxing weighs in as Frankie Ryff faces Mauon Dupin in a 16 round main event before a large crowd. Ryff seeks another victory in his 18th pro start while Dupin, top challenger to the lightweight title, hopes to rebound after a prior loss. The bout is not televised. Gate reported around 4 000 to 9 500 fans.
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Baker or Moore to be next foe for Marciano
British promoter Jack Solomons weighs a September title shot to face Rocky Marciano with Bob Baker or Archie Moore as possible challengers. Don Cockell’s London bout could yield a $1,000,000 gate, while Archie Moore would await a win over Bobo Olson on June 22 before any plans.
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Fake boxing charges rock Pennsylvania commission probe
The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission faced a dramatic session over alleged cover ups in a Johnson versus Mederos bout. Johnson collapsed in round two after being drugged, prompting a 107 day boxing ban and a broad state investigation.
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Zalzneck's Score In Softball Loop 14 8 Victory
Zaleneck's defeated St Thomas' Church 14 to 8 in City Softball League last evening. Battery for Zaleneck's was Ames and Hand. Roskowaki and Burkhart pitched for the losers. Also notes last night's boxing results and that action resumes tomorrow at 10 a m EDT.
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