Fightin' Words Willie Pep and a boxing era fading fast
The piece profiles Willie Pep as a aging icon with 200 plus bouts, compares eras and legends, and notes changes in boxing norms. It also covers Floyd Patterson’s improved showing against Tommy Jackson, Archie Moore, and hinted prospects for Alex Miteff, amid questions of modern heavyweight competition and trainer influence.
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Pete Rademaener
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Rocky Marciano
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NFL Player Spokesman Urges Congress to Protect Owners
Creighton Miller, attorney for the NFL players association, told a House subcommittee that owners must be shielded from treble damages under anti trust rules. He called the NFL a monopoly and said the reserve clause illegally restrains trade, warning that misused damages could bankrupt owners and threaten professional football.
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49ers in 15 Minute Scrimmage in Moraga
Moraga coach Frankie Albert increased the Niners pressure as rookies and a few veterans held a 15 minute scrimmage. Albert praised line play by Bruce Easley and receiving by Jim Cox. Clive Bailians, 185 pound halfback from Hartnell JC, had the longest run on a screen pass from QB Y. A. Tittle!
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Cards Phillies Triumph On Pinch Home Runs
Baseball summary notes pinch homer power for the Cardinals and Phillies with Frank Robinson Smokey Burgess and Deon Holly? Hosk? leading a raid. Muler earned relief win while Freeman took the loss. Cubs and Dodgers struggle in doubleheader as Newcombe loses while Neal Amoros pace Brooklyn. Rip Coleman of Kansas City beats Cleveland as Yogi Berra and Williams spark New York. World champions stumble once in 15 against A’s.
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Billy Lees
Rip Coleman
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First Upset In Public Parks Tennis
Danny Merlino of Long Beach defeats sixth seed Wayne Collet in the National Public Parks Junior Tennis Tournament. Norman Karns reaches the third round with a decisive 6-1 6-1 win over John Downie as the San Mateo County Fair action begins with 1100 boys and 900 girls in singles events and a horse racing program underway at Bay Meadows.
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Emerson and Anderson Open Southampton Third Round
Roy Emerson and Mal Anderson begin third round action at the 63rd Southampton Invitational Tennis tournament at Meadow Club Southampton N Y. Defending champ Emerson and second seed Anderson scheduled to play after a travel delay from Switzerland. An upset highlighted the first two rounds as seventh seed Donald Dell of Bethesda Md fell 6 4 16 3.
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North-South Shrine Game Stars Preps In L A
California high school football stars battle in the North-South Shrine classic at Memorial Coliseum broadcast on KERC. More than 85,000 fans expected as the North seeks a second straight win over the South though the South is favored 13 points. Notables from UC and USC alumni and a lineup featuring Mickey Flynn Rand Meadows Len Nikola Chuck Morsehouse lead the clash.
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Frank Hall
Karl Rubke
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Dick Bass
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Sugar Ray Basilio to Meet for Robinson Title Bout
Middleweight champion Ray Robinson and welterweight champion Carmen Basilio will sign contracts for a September 23 title bout at Yankee Stadium. The International Boxing Club promotes the fight, to be held after contract signing at the New York State Boxing Commission offices.
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Cannery Nine Downs Jacks In ORD Play
Oakland Major Division softball at Exposition Field saw the Cannery Nine defeat the Jacks 2-0. Don McDonald struck out seven while allowing two hits as Merv Rego and Manuel Paradero led with a double plus a single and a two for three respectively. The Cannery Workers, city champions, advance to the Regional Tournament at Redwood City next month.
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Sam Snead's Golf School How To Putt Card
Sam Snead outlines proper putting technique noting a tall player struggles with a short putter. The drawing shows correct form with balanced weight and correct hand alignment. Send 5 cents and a self addressed envelope for more putting tips in care of the John F. Dille Co.
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Beards Bring Free Admission for IL Doubleheader
Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Jets clash in a doubleheader on August 4 with a Toronto spokesman announcing that men with beards will be admitted free to the ball park.
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Kivett Leads Public Links Field Into Match Play
Hershey Pa Bud Kivett 35 year old five time city champion of High Point NC tops 83 players to earn medal honors at the 32nd annual US Public Links Golf Championship at Hershey Country Club. Kivett posted 36-33-69 in opening round to reach two day total and medal. Honolulu's Jack Chun posted low round 168 in medal play while leading the Warren G Harding team to victory with a 440 total. Indianapolis and San Francisco tied for second at 4430. Jopie Buxbaum of Memphis matched a first day 71 to take second place medal honors behind Kivett. Stanley Bielat Yonker Y and Andy Sevedka of Pittsburgh earned spots in match play through a playoff.
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