Baseball's All Star bloat and bonus boom draw critique
A critical column argues that baseball’s second All Star Game and large year end bonuses to unproven teens undermine the sport. It laments fans turning away, franchise shifts, and calls for diverting funds to proven players while condemning shows that treat the game as entertainment rather than sport. San Francisco notes on boxing commission chaos add to a broader crisis in professional sports.
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Tangled boxing ties loom over Vargas promoter scram
Ring probe probes a web of associates, managers, and promoters behind Vargas, Boardman, and Ramponi. Brodose sold half Vargas to Bank Sinacola and Gambina for 10000 while Gambina is listed as California manager for Larry Boardman, once managed by Bunky Palermo linked to Frankie Carbo. Promoter Ben Chargin faces pressure after a stay out of Southern California. Floyd Patterson’s manager Cus D Amato finances part of Chargin, fueling questions about control of the syndicate and possible Teleprompter involvement as Rampioni withdraws sick. The athletic commission faces a tangle of names, offices, and allegations.
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Brave Slugger Mathews Tops All Time Home Run List
Milwaukee pitcher notes fall away as Mel Mathews hits his 2nd of the season in a three run blast. The blast boosts his career numbers against the Chicago Cubs, placing him among the league’s top all time home run hitters.
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Matthews Beats Roger Harvey in Gonsalves Tuneup
Len Matthews of Philadelphia won a unanimous decision over Roger Harvey in Philadelphia. Matthews, 13433, will meet fourth ranked lightweight Johnny Gonsalves in Atlantic City on July 3. He dominated from the third to the eighth round with looping left hooks.
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Bolt Laughs At 20 1 Odds Preps For Open
Defending champion Tommy Bolt dismisses 20 to 1 odds as he heads to the U S Open at Pebble Beach. He notes Snead and Palmer as favorites but doubts odds reflect the true risk. Snead and Hogan linger as threats, Bolt aiming to control temper and maintain positive thinking.
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Ben Hogan
Machen Loses Suit For Johansson Rematch
Federal Judge Irving Kaufman denied Eddie Machen's request for an injunction to force a Johansson rematch before any Patterson bout. The judge ruled the injunction would hamper Johansson's ability to box and did not find sufficient grounds to grant the relief, noting the four-day trial.
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Ingemar Johansson Faces Training Gaps Before Patterson
Swedish heavyweight title hopeful Ingemar Johansson showed signs of fatigue after a string of interruptions to his camp. He returned from New York late last night after sparring with comedian Steve Allen on a nationally televised program as he nears the June 25 bout with Floyd Patterson.
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Ingemar Johansson
Floyd Patterson
Maxie Baergs
New York
Sumlay
Steve Allen
Harris Powell Tonight in Houston Heavyweight Duel
Houston dispatch reports ex teacher Harris from Joul N Shoot Texas is installed favorite for a heavyweight title bout tonight at the Coliseum against hard punching Charlie Powell.
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Ex Sac Sinks S F In Pittsburgh Antonelli Tonight
Pirates beat Giants 6 4 as Dick Stuart homer and Bright late innings rally swing the game. Johnny Antonelli (7 3) will face Vernon Law (4 3) tonight when the Pirates look to sweep the series in Pittsburgh. KSFO will carry Bay Area broadcast at 5 10 p m.
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Giants Trade Speake to Phoenix Club in Pacific Coast League
The San Francisco Giants sold fielder Speake outright to the Phoenix club of the Pacific Coast League. Speake, who started with the Cubs, batted .091 this season and appeared in 14 games. He had 11 at bats with 1 hit and 1 RBI before being traded, leaving the Giants over the 25 man limit.
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Giants Rally Fails. Face Earns 8-0 Relief Win
Elroy Face improves to 8-0 in relief as the Giants tilt with the Pirates. Willie Mays pinch hits in the ninth for a run scoring single, but Bob Speake is tagged out while attempting to score on Rob Speaks' miscue. Speake heads to Phoenix today. Mays may be sidelined by a hip injury from last week.
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Pitcher Moore Questions Uprights for Albie Pearson Call
Chicago White Sox pitcher Ray Moore challenged an umpire after claiming a pitch to Baltimore Orioles player Albie Pearson was too low. He argued there was no place to pitch a ball that low as the exchange grew heated on the field.
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Glants Face Pittsburgh In Tuesday Radio Warmup
A Tuesday junior broadcast lists Glants versus Pittsburgh on KSI at 4 55 for a warmup session. Describes the match as a preparatory radio event with notes on timing and station involvement.
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Unbeaten Face Wilhelm Set For All-Star Clash
Unbeaten Face and Hoyt Wilhelm were eyed for the All-Star Game in Pittsburgh as Casey Stengel signaled plans to choose Wilhelm for the American League squad while Face neared his eighth straight win. Face’s 1.03 ERA came after Pittsburgh’s 12-9 win over San Francisco, part of a night that left the Pirates tied for third and Milwaukee ahead in the NL race.
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IOC Again Rejects Formosa
The international Olympic Committee rejects readmission of the Nationalist Chinese Olympic Committee from Formosa under its old name, insisting it must drop claims to China. Otto Mayer notes the IOC Exec Committee will decide on readmission. Brundage, on vacation, will rule on further steps.
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Rejection Vote Close Says U S Delegate At Munich
Douglas Roby, U S delegate, contradicted Brindage on a vote at the International Olympic Committee meeting in Munich. He stated the show of hands indicated 24 against and 2 for expelling Nationalist China, disclosed aboard the Queen Elizabeth on return to the United States.
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Baseball Standings And Tonight's Top Games Report
Summary of the latest standings with the Giants and Chicago leading, plus schedule notes for Milwaukee Chicago Pittsburgh and other teams. Mentions Philadelphia Boston New York and Baltimore with game-night matchups and tentative results.
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