Boxing TV era reshapes fights in San Francisco
A planned show at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium features Ches ley Powell and Charley Norkus. The piece argues that television drives boxing economics, shifting control to sponsors and TV interests, with risks to talent and tradition.
Former Cagers Beat Husky Lightweights at Washington High
Hayward D basketballers defeated Center Ville Huskies 36 29 in the final quarter with Steve Soule scoring 20 points. Larry Alvarez added eight, Dick Nelson four. half time stood 16 12. Hayward D's crushed Centerville D's 46 8 as Bill Drabble tallied 16 and Bill Sherman 12.
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Troy Faces TCU as Toughest test for Trojans
Los Angeles Friday night features Texas Christian visiting the Coliseum to meet the USC Trojans in a potential rematch of a 1951 classic. TCU, led by sophomore backfield and standout captain Johnny Crouch, arrives after impressive showings, including a 27-8 win over Kansas and a near upset of Oklahoma.
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Football Roundup Washington Stanford Face Major Grid Foes
UNITED PRESS reports from Seattle Stanford Pullman Moscow and Eugene update major college grid eyes this Saturday. Washington coach Cherberg drills punt protection while bruin fullback Bob Davenport is targeted. Stanford fine tunes aerial attack under Chuck Taylor with Brodie and Stewart. Washington State emphasizes defense against Oregon State. Idaho’s Hess sidelined by torn ligament. Cal’s Waldorf wary of Oregon return and substitutes for Gilarducci as 247 pounds giant.
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Powell and Norkus Set for San Francisco Showdown Tonight
In San Francisco at the Civic Auditorium Charley Powell, a former 49er, faces veteran contender Charley Norkus in a nationally televised ten round bout at 7 p.m. Powell aims for his 12th straight win while Norkus seeks an upset with a relentless, swinging style. The card also features a semi‑final wind‑up as promoter Jimmy Murray tunes up the program.
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Managers Meet Select Opponent For Marciano
Al Weill, Marciano’s manager, will meet with International Boxing Club president James Norris in Miami to choose Marciano’s next opponent. The contenders include Don Cockell, Nino Valdes, and the Powell-Norkus winner, with options like Tommy Jackson or Ezzard Charles if Powell proves himself. Marciano will referee tonight’s Powell-Norkus card after flying in from Southern California.
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Shoe Sets New Mark Tops 300 Victories
San Bruno Calif INS Wee Willie Shoemaker stands as a record-breaking winning jockey with more than 400 victories this year. He rode four winners at Tanforan boosting his year total to 301. Shoemaker had previously won 384 races in 1959 and 315 in 1952.
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Bowers Replaces Carey in Rams Lineup
Bill Bowers will replace Bob Carey who broke his leg in last week’s game with the 49ers. The Rams travel to Detroit in Michigan next Sunday to face the Lions.
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Michalik and Burke Lost To Ailing 49er Club
San Francisco 49ers announce Michalik and Burke are lost for the season due to knee injuries from the 24 24 game with the Los Angeles Rams. Dr William O Grady performed repairs and said outlook is good for both on return next season while A Tittle may be able to play against Green Bay in Milwaukee Sunday.
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Industrialist bids for Indians surface in Cleveland
Cleveland industrialists reportedly plan a bona fide offer to buy the Cleveland Indians. Tribe officials say no offers or efforts to secure the club have occurred. Joseph Cole, president of National Key, says a civic-minded group seeks to improve Cleveland baseball with financial gains secondary. Cole's group reportedly would pay over 300000 for the AL champions, about 1009 a share, compared with Ellis Ryan selling at around 600 a share two years ago.
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American Loop In Poor Shape says OSCAR FRALEY
New York Giants World Series win exposes flaws in the American League. Indians were praised for 111 victories, but the stat masked weakness across the league as the Yankees and White Sox posted high totals yet finished far behind.
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Hayward Yearlings Meet Rebel Gridders
Hayward Frosh Sophomore team, led by Coach Bill Piedmont, will face San Lorenzo Frosh Soph team tomorrow at Hayward. The Hayward squad, undefeated in recent seasons, seeks another win while San Lorenzo aims to reverse the trend against the cautious local lineup. The occasion marks Hayward’s second Teague game of the season following a 13 to 13 tie with Encin nal last week.
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Washington State back tops PCC rushing lead
Washington State fullback has seized the Pacific Coast Conference rushing lead after three weekends, posting 252 yards and a 6.2 yard per carry average. Bill Tarr trailed by two yards with 250 on 4.4. Arnett of USC leads passers with 35 completions.
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Salas Upsets Varona in Welterweight Bout
Salas of Phoenix won a 1d round split decision over Varona of Havana in Miami Beach. Salas used skill and ring experience to upset the 7-5 favorite, weighed 151 to 150, with no knockdowns and a minor cut over Salas’s left eye in the third round. Both boxers boxed cautiously and avoided slugging.
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TV SPORTS LOG NETA Aired Listings
TV listings show football matchup Stanford versus Illinois on ASAN-TV at 8:00 p.m. Wrestling program slated for KSAN-TV later, with panel and racing segments announced.
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