Boxing Night in Oakland a Tale of Veteran Versus Prospect
Promoter Jimmy Dundee and matchmaker Don Chargin stage a modest Oakland fight night headlined by Johnny Gonsalves versus Vic Cardot. The bout offers drama as a fading veteran faces a rising young challenger, with little chance of big payoffs but potential favorable gate turnout and later career implications for Cardot. Nearby, Giants’ eight regulars boast a .313 average and .556 slugging, while track memories and a golf tournament tease a weekend of celebrity-filled events at Orinda Country Club and a Dodgers LA fan debate about future Major League Baseball in Los Angeles.
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Gonsalves Favored In Oakland Boxing Showdown
Veteran Johnny Gonsalves, 28, meets rising Vic Cardot, 18-3, in a 10 rounder at the Oakland Auditorium with Cardot’s manager Tut Tabor predicting aggression will carry him. Gonsalves seeks a rebound after a five fight slide, while Cardot has won nine straight. An undercard features Bobby Gray vs Billy Walker in a six round rematch and other four round bouts. Prices range from 1.50 to 3.05, ringside. First bell at 8:30 p.m.
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Seconds Brawl As Folley Tops Swiden
Las Vegas report states Zora Folley defeated Art Swiden by technical decision after a sixth round brawl involving entourages and ring interruptions. Referee ruled a rest period for Folley. Swiden’s seconds clashed with the timekeeper and police intervened as the fight ended.
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LaMotta Released May Fight Again
Former middleweight champion Jake LaMotta completed a six month sentence on vice charges and left the county jail. He suggested a return to boxing, after his conviction last year cost him his Florida liquor license and tied his Miami Beach bar to alleged prostitution activity.
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Harris’s Army discharge boosts return for title bid
Roy Harris, a 7 heavyweight contender from Texas, visited manager Lou Viscusi after his Army discharge last week. Harris plans homecoming and possible title bout with Floyd Patterson, timing his return with a recent Irish record by Delany and a pace noted in a half mile event.
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Wiggin Takes Ford's Cleveland End Position
Cleveland Browns trade veteran defensive end Lenny Ford to the Green Bay Packers for an undisclosed draft choice. Coach Paul Brown names Paul Wiggin the regular starter at defensive end, noting Wiggin proved he can handle the role last year. Ford joined Cleveland in 1950 after the AFL-NFL merger.
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Delany Seeks Mile Revenge Against Ibbotson and Pirie
Delany of Ireland and Villanova will race a special mile at Sano Stadium aiming to avenge an 880 defeat. Britains Derek Ibbotson and Gordon Pirie also compete, highlighting a high profile middle distance clash tonight.
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PCC Ponders Rose Bowl Add Year for Upshaw
In Portland officials of the Pacific Coast Conference discuss the Rose Bowl future as California, Southern California and UCLA face eligibility and scheduling constraints after 1959. The conference also grants track eligibility for Monte Upshaw and football eligibility for Roy Stephen, with routine probation actions ending July 1, 1958.
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Broken Jawed Cerv to Play for Kansas City-17 Washington Clash
The 346 hitting outfielder Jett, released from St. Luke's Hospital, plans to play tonight despite a broken jaw. He was injured in a head on collision with Detroit catcher Bob Wilson last Saturday night. Jett arrived with his wife who brought a month's supply of drinking straws. Whose 30 RBIs lead both major leagues, Cerv expects to join the lineup at Kansas City-17 Washington game.
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Sportsmen Conclave to be held in Alameda in October
The 43rd annual Associated Sportsmen of California Convention will be held in Alameda October 5, announced by Lowell Bunn state president from Vallejo.
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Giants Battle Cincinnati Tonight in MLB Action
The San Francisco Giants face the Cincinnati Redlegs in a two day Milwaukee stand as they chase momentum and stay within reach of the Braves. Mike McCormick starts against Harvey Haddix with Monzant and Gomez lined up for upcoming games. The club also beat the White Sox 10 1 in exhibition play, showcasing speed and power while challenging American League talent.
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Red Schoendienst Sparks Braves Back to Top
Red Schoendienst the veteran second baseman sparked the Milwaukee Braves to another pennant bid with a ninth inning run that beat the Cincinnati Redlegs 2 1. Parke doubled and homered helping the Braves to cushion as Spahn failed to win his seventh. Don McMahon closed the game for Milwaukee in relief.
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Feller to Hurl Against Giants at West Point
New York report states 1940s star Bob Feller will pitch for the U S Military Academy cadets in an annual exhibition at West Point against the San Francisco Giants. Feller will start the first innings wearing the family Cleveland No 38 uniform.
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Standings and schedules in early season baseball card
The chart lists team records and matchups with standings for the American League teams led by New York Baltimore and Boston. It shows yesterday results and tonight's games including Baltimore at Detroit New York at Chicago Washington at Kansas City Boston at Cleveland and other doubleheader or night games with pitchers noted.
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