Ex-Champ Carmen Basilio Skips TV Welter Bout
Chicago report notes Carmen Basilio and Johnny Saxton meet in a 15 round welterweight title bout to add to Chicago Stadium’s storied history. Televised to the Bays area on KGO TV at 7 p.m. PST. Basilio, early life rooted in Canastota to a large family and onion farming, rises from humble beginnings toward the title defense.
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Tale of Tape Basilio Saxton World Welterweight Match
The article outlines the 147 pound world welterweight title bout between Basilio and Saxton. It notes Basilio as a 9 to 5 favorite based on durability and experience while Saxton, aged 25, counters with youth skill and pride. It covers past titles, weigh in, TV and gate splits, and quotes from both fighters.
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Injunction Stays Sullivan Ouster in Boxing Case
Justice Maurice Eder of the New York Supreme Court extended a preliminary injunction preventing the New York State Athletic Commission from revoking Tex Sullivan's matchmaking license and the London Sporting Club license. The commission had revoked Sullivan's license on February 24 for conduct detrimental to boxing.
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Fightin Words and Boxing Features Highlight Tonight’s Cards
The era’s welterweight champ Carmen Basilio defends versus Johnny Saxton in a high profile title fight with Saxton eyeing a return after a 14 round loss to Tony DeMarco. Floyd Patterson dominates early coverage with news of Williams Jackson Holman bouts and boxing prospects in Mexico led by Lauro Salas and Isaac Logart as Ortega eyes a big upset.
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Seals Seek Win No 3 Today In Florida Training Game
San Francisco Seals beat Rochester 5 4 for their second straight win in the spring season. Pitcher Stan Willis faltered in the third but Don Lenhardt and Joe Mahoney sparked a four run uprising. Hal Buckwalter made a circus catch and batted in a run. Contenders from Boston include Haywood Sullivan and others as future Seals.
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Spring training comebacks highlight early action
Across multiple spring games in Florida and Arizona, players make strong impres sions. Joe Black leads Cincinnati with a seven hit effort in a 29 0 rout of Philadelphia as Hershel Freeman and Hal Jeffcoat support the cause. Sal Maglie debuts for Cleveland with three hitless innings against Chicago while Chicago White Sox unveil a potent lineup in a 9 2 rout of Washington.
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Army Irish May Play in New York in Yankee Stadium
The Army Notre Dame football series could resume in New York at Yankee Stadium if seating and rental terms are arranged. Mayor Wagner, Superintendent Black shear Bryam, and coach Earl Blaik discussed plans after a ten year gap, with the 1957 game to be staged in New York if approved.
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