Robinson Back With Bang In Ring Ratings
Sugar Ray Robinson returns to the Ring magazine ratings at No. 3 middleweight challenger to Bobo Olson after beating Rocky Castellani. Giardello drops from the top due to assault charges. Mims rises to No. 2 and Castellani falls to No. 4. Archie Moore remains No. 1 light heavyweight challenger. Floyd Patterson becomes top light heavyweight contender.
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New York
Sugar Ray Robinson
Ring Magazine
Bobo Olso
Sugar Ray
Rocky Castellani
San Francisco
Robinson
Joey Giardello
France
Charley Homez
International Boxing Club
Olson
Holly Mims
Washington
Castellani
Cleveland
Archie Moore
San Diego
Rocky Marciano
Floyd Patterson
Brooklyn
Will Vets Go All The Way Unbeaten
The Decatur junior league reports V. F. W. holding an 8-0 record with three games left as weather delays squeeze the schedule. Bobby Miller delivered a key 11th inning hit and Charles Clark pitched 11 innings for the Vets in a 4 3 victory over Austinville, while Guy French shines with a .500 average and flawless fielding.
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Decatur
Austinville
West Town Field
Bobby Miller
Guy French
V.F.W
Vets
French
G. French
Miller
Charles Clark
Clark
Eee
Dusty Rhodes
Mitchell
Jaycees
Elks
Jaycee
Shaving Risks and Skin Irritation Warned by AMA Doctor
Dr. W. W. Bauer explains shaving can cause skin disease if done too closely or against the grain. Ingrown hairs, loops, pustules, and scarring may develop. shave lightly and with the grain, prefer light frequency, and use electric shavers carefully. Applies to both men and women with excess facial or body hair. Appendicitis
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Contro
Gideon E. Craig
AMA
Archives of
Dermatology
Realignment Talks Hit Minor Leagues From Texas to Carolina
Minor league realignment moves forward as George Trautman plans meetings in Texas and the Southeast. Discussions target the Big State West Texas New Mexico Longhorn and Tri state leagues with possible inclusion of Class A leagues. Trautman notes a session may involve Bill Terry and Robert Hipps, with locations and dates to be set.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
George Trautman
Southeast
Trautman
Howard Green
Big State League
Corpus Christi Club
Big State
Carolina
Sally
Piedmont
Robert Hipps
Asheville
N.C
Tri- State
South Atlantic
Bill Terry
Charlotte
Record freight trains carry 65 cars on average in 1954
The average number of cars per freight train on U S railroads reached a record 65 in 1954, reflecting a growth in train size and rail traffic handled nationwide. The data point highlights higher efficiency and volume in freight operations during that year.
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U. S
Fans May Not See SEC Games On TV This Fall
Birmingham report states regional TV broadcasts of Southeastern Southern or Atlantic Coast football games were not arranged for the coming season. SEC Commissioner Bernie Moore says no telecasts are expected with only a remote last minute offer possible. Georgia Tech Miami opens on a nationwide hookup.
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SEC
Birmingham
Bernie Moore
Moore
Ford wins PGA Championship in decisive 4 and 3 finish
Doug Ford clinched the PGA title by topping Cary Middlecoff 4 and 3 after seven days of play at Meadowbrook. Ford finished 191 holes at 39 under par with a 7 under 135 medal score and carried a quick, relentless attack as Middlecoff faltered in the afternoon to seal the victory.
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Detroit
Doug Ford
Cary Middlecoff
Akron
Ohio
Meadowbrook
Ford
George Fazio
Ted Kroll
Wally Ulrich
Fred Hawkins
Shelley Mayfield
Middlecoff
Cary
Negro Team Wins By Default In Little League
In Greenville South Carolina a Negro team from Charleston won the state title by default after white teams withdrew in protest. Cannon Street YMCA team was allowed by Little League headquarters in Williamsport to compete in playoffs at Donaldson Air Force Base. Daniel H. Jones of Charleston resigned amid charges over Negro team entrance and alleged attempts to overthrow state laws.
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Greenville
S.C
South Carolina
Cannon Street Ymca
Charleston
Williamsport
Donaldson Air Force Base
Daniel H. Jones
Golfer Middlecoff Wins Narrow Match on Final Hole
The match ended on the 33rd green as Middlecoff made a bogey five, sealing victory in typical fashion.
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Middlecoff
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Martin
Amamaniat
Uwenee
Logan
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Wee Een Nere
Ricks
Ed Mitchell Miller
Casenne
W. W. Bauer
M. D
American Medical Association
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