Archie McBride Reviews Johansson Asks Patterson Clash
Archie McBride, New Jersey heavyweight, fought Johansson ten rounds on December 13 in Sweden and lost a disputed decision. He says Johansson shows a decent right hand but lacks killer punch and is not a true threat to Patterson, with McBride deeming Johansson’s appeal more hype than impending heavyweight title perfect storm.
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Brian London
Johnson Nods Valdes Eyes Maden Match
In a New York bout at Madison Square Garden Alonzo Johnson, a 23 year old from Braddock, defeated Nino Valdes in a hard fought decision. Valdes suffered facial injuries but Johnson earned his 16th win in 17 pro bouts and a July TV fight spot was hinted by promoter Teddy Brenner.
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Aragon Knocks Out Caballero In Third Round
Aragon of Los Angeles decked Texan Rocky Caballero twice in the third round and forced referee George Latha to stop the one round bout at 1 37. Caballero weighed in at 13. The Golden Boy impressed with a 41 for yorile performance.
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Late Bill Cummings Elected to Racing Hall of Fame
The 1924 Indianapolis Speedway winner Bill Cummings, killed in a highway crash in 1939, has been elected to the Helms Foundation Auto Racing Hall of Fame. This posthumous honor recognizes his contributions to speed and auto racing history.
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Giants trade bill white for sam jones puzzled fans
San Francisco observers question why the Giants sent Bill White to the Cardinals to acquire pitcher Sam Jones from St Louis. The deal ends a fielding strength for a veteran first baseman and outfielder while bolstering the pitching staff on a road trip.
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Adcock Spars with Waste Pitch for Braves Victory
Braves stretch NL lead to three games after Adcock followed Conley’s intentional walk by swinging at the first pitch for a ninth inning run. Aaron collected three hits lifting his average to .432 as Chicago and St Louis wins shift the pennant race. Dodgers errors aid Cubs victory. Yankees top Orioles. Reds beat Pirates as a busy MLB night unfolds.
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Norton May Miss Relays at Modesto California Relays
Injuries threaten to discipline the Modesto California Relays as Norton May and teammates stumble. Bobby Morrow looms as rival in a potential rubber match while Parry O'Brien stands nearly unchallenged in the shot. Over 8,000 fans expected with trials and finals set across sprint and relay events including the 120 highs and open mile.
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Willie White
Jack Yermin
Jerry Siebert
Whitt and Goalby Lead Kentucky Derby Open Race
In Louisville Us pro tour action, Goalty and Whitt hold the lead entering the third round with Goalby at 132 after a 68 and Whitt at 134 after a 64. Vosster and McMullin are near the top, while Path, Ferree, Harney, Hibert and Ford compete close behind as scores stack up across the field.
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Yosster
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Tex
John McMullin
Hing Vossler
Johnny Path
Shreveport
Jim Ferree
Crystal River
Fla
McMullin
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Lionel Hibert
Sand Dag Ford
Dick Knight
San Diego
Tom Nieporte
Brownville
N.Y
Ken Venturis
Fight results feature Johnson and Caballero knockouts
New York boxer Alonzo Johnson defeated Nino Valdes by outpoint at a Cuba venue while in Hollywood Ava fon stopped Rocky Caballero in Los Angeles. The match cards list locations New York Cuba Hollywood Austin as noted in the report.
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Ava Fon
Los Angeles
Rocky Caballero
Austin
Tex
Saturday Radio Log Highlights and Matchups
Listings show bowling, tennis, and derby features. Includes Howling at 6:00, Meet Your Giants at 8:40, and a Sports Roundup segment. program order and times indicate a Saturday lineup across multiple sports.
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Pete Carter
Barry Unplaced Prep Mile Record Set in State Meet
In Bakersfield California a track meet produced a mile record as Barry unplaced while Long Beach Poly edged Los Angeles Fremont for team points. Dale Sismy led Oregon tied 1 and 2 in the州 event with Miramonte and San Bernardino also placing. Byron Burleson set a discus mark, and Hubb Watson won sprints for Jordan. Deane Beman led 3 up in the British Amateur final with Hyndman as holes were halved.
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USC Nine Ramps Los Angeles: Upset in Pac Coast Playoffs
USC faked performances by Washington pitchers in a chaotic first game of the Pacific Coast Conference baseball playoffs. The report lists numerous events, marks, and athletes across Southern California schools, with several records highlighted and many readable names tied to the era.
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Prep Writers Sport Roundup on Garlands Show
Milt Gambie hosts a TV segment featuring East Bay prep writers and Klint Johnson to review the past school year. John Flayin of El Cerrito High, current Prep of the Week, headlines the final 38-54 school year feature on Channel 2 at 6:295 p.m.
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Milt Gambie
Prep Writers
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Writers Assn
Klint Johnson
East Bay Prep
John Flayin
el Cerrito High
How They Stand and Today’s Baseball Schedule
Major League standings show American League teams Cleveland Chicago and Baltimore with varied records. Yesterday results include Delratts 4 Chicago 1 and Westlats 7 Boston 6. Today features two New York at Washington games with Laraen and Ditmag facing Guggs and Kemmerer.
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Gonzales Nears Pro Tennis Title
Pancho Gonzales, defending pro champion for four straight years, faces Mal Anderson in today’s match as Lew Hoad meets Ashley Cooper. The 62 match tour nears its final day with the title undecided and a possible Gonzales-Hoad final tomorrow.
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Jack Kramer
Pancho Gonzales
Pro Craw
Lew Hoad
Panchoa
Gonzales
Mal Anderson
Hoad
Ashley Cooper
Masked horror at the 500 reveals fear and grit
A retrospective on the Indianapolis 500 era shows drivers facing nerves and danger, from the 1950s legends like Bill Vukovich to modern racers. The piece recalls the toll of fear, fatal crashes, and the ferocious pace that defined the race.
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