Boxing Guild Undermines Fair Play In New York Probe
New York State Athletic Commission probes reveal evidence of a closed guild control in boxing with managers like Harry Hirsch accused of payroll schemes and underhanded favors. Ron Delaney, star middleweight, ties with Akins and Daly amid management pressure as investigators scrutinize connections and license violations.
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Former Olympic Champ Charged With Draft Evasion
Crown Point Indiana reports former 1952 Olympic boxing champion Charles Adkins of Gary has been jailed for failing to report for Army induction. He missed the May 12 draft, per Gary draft board orders, as FBI notes cite. Adkins helped the United States win the team title at Helsinki Finland. A Chicago paper once named him among the nation’s most prominent doers of democracy and reform.
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Sports Editor On Vacation Busman's Holiday
During a three week break sports editor Dur ing is likely to be found in ballparks and track stadiums. His column resumes on June 27 with his return to The Daily Review.
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Oaks Seals Battle for Third Place Tonight in Bay Area
In San Francisco the Seals host the Oakland Oaks with both teams aiming for third in the Coast League. Don Fracchia opposes Butch Wied, and the Oakl and Seals push for wins amid pregame show antics. Seattle meets San Diego as leaders chase standings.
Baseball results and upcoming games from Pacific Coast and leagues
In a Monday lineup, Hollywood edged Portland 7 to 2 while Franeizes beat Los Angeles. Tomorrow’s games include San Francisco at Portland and Los Angeles at Sacramento. National League showings list Brooklyn over St Louis 3 to 4, Philadelphia losing to Milwaukee due to a suspended game. American League includes New York at Detroit with Sarver, and Baltimore at Chicago with Pate, plus Cincinnati at Brooklyn and Milwaukee at New York in night matchups.
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Merentino Knocks Sub for Labua in Brooklyn Rumble
Merentino, 26, stops substitute Smallwood in the second round at St Nicholas Arena. Labua withdrew with rib injury. Kilburn era plans show Merentino set for July 1 in Argentina tour. Referee Ray Miller warned Smallwood after a low blow as Labua’s fill-in fell short in his brief pro stint.
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Boxing results report from Rugby and Brooklyn bouts
In Rugby England Jack Markel Harborough defeated Jonny WW foe in a bouts night card. In Brooklyn Rafael Meveniing knocked out Hardy Smallwood in the featherweight clash.
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Presbyterians Trounce Hi-Y In Slugfest
Bethel Presbyterians defeated San Leandro Hi-Y 26 to 16 in a Hayward area YMCA softball slugfest at Castros Valley Community center. Rich Johnson led Bethel with four hits including three doubles, Townsend, Billeb and Nelson Rong added three apiece, while San Leandro’s Mike Thomas and Jim Teehmeyer led in offense. This win places Bethel in a first place tie with Mt Eden Presbyterians in league standings.
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Rebel Thinclad Shines in First College Test at San Jose
San Lorenzo's track season opens with George Jones placing second in the high hurdles at the San Jose All-Comers meet, boosting his aim to enroll at San Jose State. Coach Benny Wagner highlights Jones's rapid college-height hurdle adaptation and lists other top Rebel sprinters and distance runners as targets for the season.
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PCL Reports Large Attendance Drop In 1955 Season
The Pacific Coast League announced attendance for the first eight weeks of the season is 93,052 below last year. Only Los Angeles and Seattle show gains, with Oakland Oaks recording the largest decline at 47,215. Total paid admissions reach 549,995 versus 643,047 a year earlier, while Los Angeles totals 123,959 and Seattle up 3,038. other cities show declines.
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PCL Split Season Proposal Discounted by Directors
The Pacific Coast League directors met in San Francisco and did not approve a split season. League President JeV Goodwin said moving a franchise to Vancouver was not discussed and that weather blamed for attendance declines in April and May.
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Dead Game Guy The Whip Aims for Major League Return
Ewell Blackwell once known as The Whip faces long odds but vows a comeback. Once a 22 win star with Cincinnati, injuries and surgeries derailed his career. Now with Seattle under Freddie Hutchinson, he seeks another shot with the big leagues.
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Portland Victory Costs Hollywood Sixth Place Spot
Portland Beavers beat Hollywood Stars 7-1 to drop Kollywood from ninth place while losing the series 4-3. Dick Smith and Curt Roberts doubled in the sixth to avoid a shutout as Portland jumped to four runs in the first six innings off Cholly Naranjo and Ed Michelson scored twice on doubles and a bases loaded hit. Tonight Oakland at San Francisco Seattle at San Diego Hollywood at Los Angeles Sacramento at Portland.
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Padres Smith Holds PCL Batting Lead Amid Slump
San Francisco outfielder Milt Smith preserved his Pacific Coast League lead with 92 hits on the season after collecting 10 in 30 at bats against Oakland, dropping to a .267 average. Karl Rapp stayed tied for the RBI crown with 74 as Jim Marshall moved into second with 15 home runs. Gene Bearden of the San Francisco Seals posted an 8-1 mark despite a rare loss.
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GOP Underdog in Lawmakers Annual Baseball Clash
Washington insiders describe Democrats as favored to beat Republicans in the annual lawmakers baseball game at Grill Rep. Glenn Davis and Rep. Thor Tolletton co managing. The Democrats tout more youth and quality, while Republicans face a strong test. Former Harvard captain Torbert MacDonald, once with Newark and the Yankees, provides veteran pitching depth for the Dems.
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TV SPORTS LOG AND WRESTLING RESULTS MIX
An unclear log lists sports entries with times and matchups. Cincinnati vs Brooklyn appears, along with other bouts and radio notes, but many names and channels are garbled, leaving a fragmented schedule of Tuesday and Wednesday events.
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New Highs In Four Ply Swats In 1955 Baseball Pace
Major league sluggers push 1955 toward most home runs in history. NL clubs may reach 1,802 homers and AL 1,174 as pace quickens. Dodgers and Yankees lead pace with Lopez Arroyo and Robinson keying lofts. Cubs Redlegs Cardinals nearing club marks while White Sox Senators Orioles also exceed records.
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Gaines Favored in Richmond Lightweight Bout Fight card
Leonard Gaines of Richmond is favored to defeat Augie Villa of Decota in a night AQ-round bout at the Richmond auditorium. Gaines previously KOed Villa in the fourth round several months ago and earlier beat Tom HNAOIS after a disputed decision with Tony Dunas of New Orleans.
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Charges Dropped for Boxer Keeny Teren in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles the city attorney dropped narcotics charges against bantamweight boxer Keeny Teren, 23, after police alleged fresh needle marks. Attorney Roger Arne Joergh said there was insufficient evidence to file a formal complaint.
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