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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1955
Page
6
The heavyweight title bout at Kezar Stadium ends with Marciano battering Don Cockell through eight rounds. Observers note Cockell endured a brutal punishment and Marciano’s endurance and tireless punches keep him atop the division as he eyes potential challengers Archie Moore and Bob Baker.
San Francisco reports flag races with Brockton and England competitors noted. In New York St Nicholas Arsenal details show Faddy De Marco defeating Libby Manno, while Hardy Smallwood outpoints Bob Provige in a Brooklyn bout.
Luis Arroyo hurled a 6 0 victory as the St Louis Cardinals swept the three game series from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Arroyo allowed six hits, earned his third win, and combined with Herb Maiford to blank Cincinnati earlier. Cardinals hitters Buoyed by Moon and Sarnis, piled 11 hits led by Sarnis with four, while Gordon and Clemente produced key plays for Pittsburgh.
The article reports Rocky Marciano pressing a late assault in rounds nine through twelve to defend his heavyweight title against Cockell. Marciano overwhelms Cockell with power punches, a decisive knockdown count and a dominant final phase, despite Cockell's courage and a forehead gash. It notes Marciano’s 48th win and 48th KO, with referee Brown halting action after a sustained barrage. Preliminary results list local weigh-ins and other outcomes from the same card.
The Acorns aim to narrow the gap as Six Games Out Oaks face Twinks in a pivotal matchup. Bonnie Eens leads the squad in a battle to rebound and move up the standings.
TV SPORTS LOG outlines Oakland and Hollywood baseball notes with player form and managerial commentary. It mentions Hector s leaders and new acquisitions, Don Ferrarese and Skinny Brown, plus Lefty O Doul s strategy and Bobby Bragan s Hollywood management affecting the pennant race. Joe Brovia s home runs boost Oakland, while center field defense remains a concern.
Athletes enter the California Relays in Modesto this Saturday led by Wes Santee of Kansas City who will run the half mile instead of chasing a four minute mile, and a special race against Lon Spurrier formerly of California. In Ottawa, rookie halfback Tam Tracy of Tennessee signs with the Roadriders for the 1953 Big Four football season.
Oscar Fraley reviews a San Francisco bout screening seen by crowds in 83 cities east of Denver. Don Cockell’s brave but doomed effort against Rocky Marciano unfolds as a flawed film, with a faltering broadcast, comic missteps, and a last surge of bulldog courage.
Modesto JC captured the California college golf championship with a 4 team total of 997, dominating both team and individual honors yesterday. Bob Howe of Santa Monica City College led with 143, while Modesto’s John McMullin and Alf Bartelson tied for runner up at 144, McMullin winning the playoff on hole three. Jack Cummings added 145 for Modesto, with Pete Geyer of Monterey Peninsula and Lee Koto of East Contra Costa JC tied at 130 for the playoff, Geyer prevailing.
Rocky Marciano dethroned Don Cockell in a hard fought heavyweight bout at the Stadium in San Francisco. The English challenger showed grit under a cobalt sky as Marciano battered Cockell with brutal, precise punches. Cockell endured a ninth round knockdown and a final onslaught before the referee stopped the bout.
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