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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1956
Page
9
Boxing commentary contrasts champions and pretenders across weights from 118 to heavyweight. It critiques title shots, lists top ten rivals, and analyzes Patterson, Jackson, Moore, and Robinson amid upcoming Olson versus Robinson clash and Wise training.
Washington B’s from Fremont and Fremont of Sunnyvale compete for the SCVAL title as the high school track team seeks to outshine the varsity in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League finals tonight.
SAN FRANCISCO Julius Helfand of the New York boxing commission arrived to discuss a joint cleanup effort with California officials led by Gov. Knight. Attorney James E. Cox of California led a probe into fixed fights, and the two plan to consider a three member commission and stricter purse disclosures to raise boxing's national prestige.
Oakland Catholic league star Darrell DeBo of Bishop O’Dowd earned Prep of the Week honors from the East Bay Prep Writers association for a decisive three run triple that vaulted O’Dowd past Serra in the league championship. He also played with San Leandro American Legion squad this season.
Orrin Olk will start as a relief pitcher turned starter tomorrow afternoon as the Washington Huskies close their season with an ECVAL game against Los Gatos at the Wildcats' diamond. The SCVAL track championships begin at 7 pm with Huskies and Wildcats competing. Fremont leads varsity qualifiers with 24 to James Lick 1 and Campbell 20. Campbell's Mike Profit a standout, set a league shot put record at 56 feet 2 1/2 inches during qualifiers and may add to it tonight.
Sugar Ray Robinson, 35, favored at 13-10, seeks a rapid knockout against Carl Olson in Friday’s middleweight title rematch in Los Angeles. After training, he says he may retire or continue, and hints at possible light heavyweight title attempts if he stays active.
New York report says sportscaster Harry Wismer disclosed that Bill Veeck would discuss purchasing the Detroit Tigers with team president Walter Briggs Jr. The potential talks were slated for the following day in New York.
Hal Swift pitched a three hit ball and rapped out a brace of singles to lead Rancho to a 12 to 5 victory over Barrett in a Hayward Area Recreation District league softball game last night at Castro Valley Community Center.
Seals defeat Padres 5-1 as Smith steadies mound and bat. Keough and Sullivan drive offense with home run and key hits. Cronin’s payroll era noted. Keough powers three hits including a double. Windhorn and Erautt start for San Francisco and San Diego respectively.
In Chicago Saxton seeks revenge and a return to world middleweight rankings as he faces Turner in a televised non title bout at the Chicago Stadium. Turner is a small underdog despite recent losses by Saxton, who has dropped four of his last six and halted a pro career first loss with a prior draw. The bout, to be aired on KGO TV at 7 pm, promises a decisive test for both fighters amid a crowded weight class.
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