Robinson Choice To Retain Title
Sugar Ray Robinson headlines a Philadelphia bout as he defends the Pennsylvania version of the middleweight crown at Convention Hall. The 22 year old Carl Olano challenges him, while Robinson pursues LaMotta's welterweight crown. The aging champion fights at about 155 pounds giving up four pounds to Olano. headlines note his longevous career and a possible LaMotta title shot next February in Chicago.
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Branch Rickey to face Dodgers amid bid to resign
Branch Rickey prepared to plead deal with the Brooklyn Dodgers as a 3 p.m. press conference was set. He is expected to announce his resignation as president and general manager and has agreed to sell one-fourth of his stock for 1,025,000 dollars. Walter O’Malley and Mrs. John J. Smith are buying stock, with O’Malley set to become president. Fresco Thompson cited as possible new general manager while Rickey’s future remained clouded by loan terms and MLB rules on cross ownership.
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Beavers Ready for Kanty Prep After Pregame Drills
Cary High Beavers finalize light workouts at Loveland Field as they pursue an eighth straight win against Kanty Prep. Injuries glossed by Rex Spaulding and Jack Scott may affect lineup, with Frank Ross sidelined until late season.
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Bowling Standings and Results From Local Leagues
Sterling Mille kepiers maintain elim lead in WEW Men's A League by blanking Bracken-Keating. Zalmeth's gang shut out Tunnell's. Bowl-Aire and Meerdink's Furniture won matches. Cobbett's and Paul’s Men's Wear also played. In Raymond League Bowl Aire leads. Automatics and Engineering share runnerup chase after wins and losses in a busy night.
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Penn Loses Blocking Back Dave Cousum For Season
University of Pennsylvania football loses blocking back Dave Cousum for the remainder of the season after a compound fracture of the right wrist. Coulson, a former Johnstown high school star, was hurt in Tuesday scrimmage. Coach George Munger disclosed the injury while preparing for the Navy game.
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Houtteman Assigned Camp Picket
Toy pitcher Houtteman on Detroit Tigers roster sent for Army training as a draftee. Assigned to the 169th Infantry Regiment in the 43rd Division. Will undergo the standard 28 week training period there.
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Hockey Scores National League and American League
National League games Toronto 1 Detroit 0 and New York 1 Boston 1. American League Springfield 6 Hershey 5. St. Louis 2 Pittsburgh 0. Buffalo 5 Providence.
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DiMaggio Plans Trip To Japan
San Francisco reports indicate Joe DiMaggio may retire from baseball though talks over a new Yankee contract could occur as early as next month. A tour of Japan with batting exhibitions is slated for the spring if negotiations shift.
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Bowling Stars Shine In Irague Event At Tail Avenue
In Irague bowling competition at Tail Avenue, 175 bowlers competed led by Phil Sample and Clark Lorit. Sample rolled 320 followed by 226 while Borel hit a 320 series. Other scorers included John Chillock 216 1K McKean 215 Chuck Williams 212 Jor Bates 210 Henry Frontrath 210 Paul Shannon 208 Ronald Greetey 207 Charles Shuss 201 and Md Baer 200.
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Spokane bout reports Veteran outpoints Cha Ves in split decision
Joey Veter of Spokane outpointed Garoy Cha Ves of Los Angeles in a boxing match by a decision, the card noting the fighters and scoring.
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Harvard and Yale Football Rivalry Stats Highlight Tenuous Edge
Harvard and Yale have met 66 times in football with Yale holding a narrow edge. The series remains a historic gridiron contest noted for its long tradition and close finishes.
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