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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1955
Page
6
The boxing preview analyzes how Rocky Marciano will face British challenger Cockell at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. It outlines Cockell’s unlikely path to victory, Marciano’s overwhelming punching power, and the likely outcome a five round knockout by the champion.
Baseball standings and results from the Pacific Coast and American Leagues show team goals, series schedules, and yesterday’s scores. Key teams include Seattle, Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Hollywood in the West. and Cleveland, New York, Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Washington, Baltimore, and Kansas City in the East. The article lists won loss records, series outcomes, and upcoming matchups across both leagues.
Harrison of St Louis wins the Greenbrier Open at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia with a 269 total after an even par 70 final round. He leads by one stroke over four challengers including Burkett Souchak Thomson and Olver, as jitters trouble the field on the last day.
San Diego Padres surge to first in the Pacific Coast League after a seven of eight stretch, beating Hollywood 7-2 and 7-2 as San Francisco swept Sacramento, while Seattle blanked by Los Angeles and Portland edged Oakland. Ed Bailey homered for the Pads, John Carmichael collected eight hits, and Earl Rapp plus Julio Becquer homered in the nightcap as the league leaders tightened their pennant bid. DETROIT infielder Rennis Samford sent to the Buffalo Bisons of the International League.
In Portland, the Oakland Acorns lose the key series four games to three as the Portland Beavers surge. Newcomer Joe Taylor homers three times in game one, driving Beavers to a split. Bud Black limits Taylor in game two as Beavers win run with late support. Russ Rose and Piper Davis pace Beavers. Acorns drop to sixth, six games behind San Diego Padres, after a rough week.
Former lightweight champion Paddy DeMarco of Brooklyn meets Libby Manzo of New York in a return bout at St Nicholas Arena after a disputed decision seven weeks earlier. DeMarco, 15 losses in 84 fights, holds a 1 3 record difference in favor due to experience. In Brooklyn, Herdy Smallwood is favored to beat Bob Provizzi in a 10 round bout at Eastern Parkway Arena.
New York reports that in this season the two big B's bench and bullpen determine pennant chances. Dodgers rely on late innings relief as Campanella cites, while Indians showcase Lemjon Wynn Garcia Feller and Narleski. Yankees suffer Skrearn injury yet gain Collins support as rosters adjust, outlining a split between likely finalists and pretenders.
San Lorenzo coach Roy Parker aims to lift his team to fourth in ACAL standings by beating Alameda on Saturday afternoon at the Hornet field. The Rebels trail with three wins in eight league games after a 5-1 loss to the Hornets in the first round. Fe ker seeks an upset to boost his club. Other ACAL games Saturday feature Hayward at Rochmond and Berkeley at El Cerrito.
Pre bout statements from Don Codell and Rocky Marciano before the world heavyweight championship. Codell says he trained long and faithfully and aims for 15 rounds, while Marciano vows to keep the title in the United States and to knock out his opponent as soon as possible.
Determine won the $30,000 Golden Gate mile and was the leading handicap horse in Golden Gate Fields spring meet run to a close finish ahead of Rejected and Poona II. Golden Land topped the yearling and stablemates won three starts, while Miss Celeste and Flying Agent set a daily double record. Shoemaker piloted Swaps to a Kentucky Derby upset, Beau, Busher narrowly won the Oaklane handicap with Bezaha close behind.
Sherwood Johnston of Rye New York won the national race sanctioned by the Sports Car Club merita in Cumberland Maryland driving his Ferrari at an average speed of 67.9 miles per hour yesterday.
San Francisco hosts the first Anglo American heavyweight title bout in 14 years as Don Cockell challenges Rocky Marciano at Kezar Stadium. The fight, planned for 8 p.m. PDT, expects about 28 000 fans and a strong gate as Marciano seeks his 46th straight victory. Cockell carries a 61-10-3 record and was notable for an “in and outer” career. If Cockell wins, a rematch is set within 90 days in the United States.
Heavyweights Ron Humon from Toyland faces Bill Mathis of Oakland in the main event a 15 round bout at 4 PM. Marciano the Brockton champion defends against Don Cackell in a 15 round title fight. Earlier bouts include 6 round heavies Toxie Hall versus Dave Whitlock 8 round Albright versus Leane Simmons and 4 round bouts Howard King versus Zora Folley Reuben Vargas against Rocky Sutton.
Farmer Nine hosts the Richmond Oilers in a key ACAL game as both teams chase the next win. Richmond won the last meeting on a late call when Farm er reliever Bill Drabble allowed a run from third. Oilers’ probable starter is Babe Williams with Tommy Deermon Jimmy Colvin and Bert Hazel among key hitters.
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