Heavyweight Title Contenders Spark Fresh Boxing Hopes
Boxing fans sense renewed interest as a dozen top contenders vie for Rocky Marciano’s vacant crown. Archie Moore leads a field with Floyd Patterson, Hob Baker, Johnny Holman, and Ben Wise among rising challengers. Key matchups include Baker vs Holman and Albright vs Wise as organizers seek a new champion.
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Joe Louis
Brown Bomber
Ner
Ezzard Charles
Jerdey Joe Walcott
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James J. Jeffries
Ared
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Archie Moore
Floyd Patterson
Patterson
Newly Rated Machen Seeks Marciano Title Shot
Eddie Machen, now in Rings Magazine's top ten heavyweights, hopes Rocky Marciano comes out of retirement so he can win the world title. The 23 year old Beat Nino Valdes by decision to rise in a bout here while watching Flash Elorde train, and he vows to stay focused on family and the title, stating he would never retire once he earns the championship. He believes Tommy Jackson could be beaten and aims to challenge him if opportunities arise.
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Eddie Marthen
Rings Magazine
Rocky Marsiano
Brockton
Machen
Nino Valdes
Rocky
Flash Elorde
Philippines
Owerlot
Elrede
Valdes
Tommy
Hurricane
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Miies
Eddie
Mederos
Julio Mederos
Cuba
Candi “Nino
Redding
Calif
Sid Flaherty
Bobo Olson
Ray Robinson
Crowd Expected to See Landy at Fresno Meet
Record crowd expected as Landy trains for Fresno meet where he runs against Ron Delany of Villanova Jerome Walters of Los Angeles Dan Schweikert ex Occidental and Mike Stanley formerly of Yale Delany finished well behind Bailey and Landy in Los Angeles Bailey sat out in Fresno as he was slated to run for Oregon in a Pacific Coast Conference meet.
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Landy
Fresno
Ron Delany
Villanova
Jerome Walters
Los Angeles
Dan Schweikert
Occidental College
Mike Stanley
Yale
Delany
Bailey
Los Angees
Oregon
Rainiers tighten race with Angels win in Pacific Coast League
Seattle Rainiers beat Los Angeles 3 000? to 4? as Elmér Singleton allowed one base runner past second. Steve Bilko batted three hits as Seattle moved within a game of the lead while Vancouver and Sacramento won/held their positions. Neal and Nes led Vancouver with homers and two Northern clubs chased the top standings.
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Angels
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Hollywood
Len Nes
Vancouver
Portland
San Diego Padres
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Steve Bilko
Carmen Mauro
Seattle
Neal
Nes
Mounties
George Bamberer
Beavers
Don Leppert
Ray Shore
U S Golfers Beat Canada in Fort Worth Intercontinental Match
Tommy Bolt and Jack Fleck led the United States to a dominant golf victory over Canada in Fort Worth. The U S secured 21 points to Canada s 3 over two days as Bolt defeated Al Balding 3 and 2 and Fleck overcame Jack Kay 3 and 1. Cary Middlecoff also earned three points by edging Gordon Byrdson 3 and 1.
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Angus Dolly Get Mahannah Awards
Hayward High coach Ray Mahannah added two more tracksters to his award roster. Gene Angus earned his first award this season for running a 52 flat quarter mile despite an ankle injury. Fred Dolly won the B award for steady pole vaulting and consistent high finishes.
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Ford Leads Yankees to Schooled Win Era in Series Opener
Whitey Ford fired a 0.75 ERA through four starts as the Yankees swept early games with a stingy pitching run, while Boston committed six errors in four games and Cleveland sputtered in a 13th inning loss. Ford stressed avoiding losses over a 20-game pace, saying he focuses on preventing defeats to steady the team. Consolo and Gernert supplied timely hits as Boston benefited from late-game offense and defensive miscues.
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Cal's King On Doubtful List For Fresno Relays
Cal's King is listed as doubtful for the Fresno Relays with a right leg tenderness after missing the Stanford meet. He will test in light workouts and may compete in the Open 100 if he heals, facing Fresno State's Mike Agostini whom King beat earlier. Also tabbed to compete are Charley Butt in shot and discus and Larry Anderson in pole vault, plus four fresh Bears stars including Dick Dailey and Roger Price.
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Reno Silver Sox Fall After Eight Unearned Runs In Opener
Reno loses 8-3 to San Jose with eight unearned runs due to five errors and a 30 minute power outage. Dick Whitman hit a two run triple, Bob Poole and Jack Richards added timely blows, Jim Humbert homered for Reno. rematch slated if weather allows.
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California Racing Board Bans Owner and Revokes Licenses
The California racing board banned Horace F. Sorter owner trainer of quarter horses from all state tracks and revoked his operating licenses following an alleged attack on Steward Chester C. Jones and board investigator Melvin C. Cornell at Los Alamitos on April 21. The action came as the board also revoked licenses for Don ald J. Carse over hypodermic needles and Arnold R. Pohlman for falsification. a June 11 meeting was scheduled.
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