Louis urges federal action to clean up boxing
Joe Louis told Senate investigators that professional boxing has become a racket and called for a federal boxing commissioner with broad licensing powers. The testimony came as Kefauver lawmakers push a bill to federalize boxing policing and counter mob influence. Louis’s tax troubles were noted but not linked to the hearing's agenda.
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Foyt Wins Record 500 Mile Race Purse
A. J. Foyt of Houston collected a record purse of 400000 dollars after winning the 500 mile race in Indianapolis. He received a personal gift of 6575 dollars from Tony Hulman, owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, boosting the total purse to a new mark.
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Boxing Reform Hearings Open With Support
Committee chairman praised Kefauver's boxing bill as timely and needed to restore the sport's stature. Witnesses including Rocky Marciano Gene Fullmer and Tommy Loughran endorsed the legislation during Wednesday's hearing, signaling broad support for the proposed reform.
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Carry Back Not For Sale In Belmont Stakes Bid
Carry Back owner Jack Price rejects a $1.2 million syndicate bid for the 3 year old colt. The Belmont Stakes hopeful seeks a third straight win in the Triple Crown with odds in favor at 3 to 5 as five to six rivals are expected. Bar Musette from King Ranch may be the only serious challenge to carry Back in the 1 1/2 mile Belmont.
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Baseball Scores From Wednesday and Thursday Lamplight
AP roundup reports Wednesday results: Chicago 9 Baltimore 4 Los Angeles 5 Washington 3 in 12 innings Kansas City 6 Detroit 4 New York 7 Boston 6 Minnesota at Cleveland postponed due to rain Thursday slate includes New York at Boston Kansas City at Detroit Los Angeles at Washington National League standings note Cincinnati San Francisco Los Angeles Milwaukee Pittsburgh St Louis and Philadelphia with multiple results listed and scheduled games.
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Snead May Be Canada Choice
Ireland's Norman Drew may prove a one legged golfer can excel as the ninth Canada Cup matches open at Dorado Beach Puerto Rico. Sam Snead, veteran U S team member, shot 66 in practice and could be the favorite paired with Jimmy Demaret while Arnold Palmer sits out.
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Speedway purse rises after Hulman gift at dinner
The victory dinner featured Hulman announcing a gift that boosted the total purse to $117,975, surpassing last year’s top prize of $110,000 won by Jim Rathmann. Eddie Sachs finished second with $53,400, while Rathmann earned $5,270 for 30th place, part of a purse $30,850 higher than 1960’s payout of $369,150.
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Orioles End Six-Game Slide With 6-3 Win Over Yankees
The Orioles snapped a six game skid with a 6-3 victory over the Yankees. L Johnson earned the win with two hits and two runs, Hill took the loss, and Wakefield led New York with two hits. Spivey McCulloch and Wakefield doubled for the Yankees. Cubs beat Cardinals 4-3 behind McCombs Robinson and Carter homering for St Louis. Sandy pitched for the Cubs with McClendon losing.
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Danny Thomas Claims Sox Option Report Sparks Controversy
Las Vegas AP report says Danny Thomas announced an option to buy controlling interest in the Chicago White Sox from Bill Veeck. Veeck and Sox director Allyn denied any option, while Thomas insisted the deal was confidential and may impact his bid if not pursued.
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Palmer sidelines affect Ryder Cup pairings last week
The PGA ruling kept Palmer and Gary Player from South Africa and Stan Leonard from Canada on the sidelines. Drew and Irish partner Christy O Connor open with Mexico as the Irish join forces amid Drew hitting with a sore left foot. Australia pairs with Canada, US with Japan, South Africa with Wales on a 7115 yard par layout.
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Reds and Giants in tied NL race after 8-7 win
Reds win sixth straight as Bill Henry and Jim Brosnan preserve Joey Jay’s victory against the Dodgers 8-7. Giants rally for a 3-2 win over St Louis to stay tied for the league lead with Cincinnati. Dodgers drop a game.
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Mutual Savings Girls Softball Set for Doubleheader at Delano Park
Mutual Savings girls softball team travels to face Rockettes of Birmingham league in a Saturday night doubleheader at Delano Park with first game at 7 p.m. Mutual previously defeated Town Creek 13-5.
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Wiley Loan and Sales at 110 Lee Street
Located at 110 Lee Street Wiley Loan and Sales offers financial services and loans. Contact EL 3-2503 for terms and assistance. Local storefront presents storefront services for borrowing and sales.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
Baseball leaders include Killebrew Minnesota 350 Temple Cleveland 3340 in batting. Runs by Wood Kaline and Mantle all at 36. Gentile Baltimore 45 RBI Cash Detroit 41. Hits B Robinson 58 Piersall 57. Power doubles 16 Romano 14. Triples Wood 6. Mantle Gentile lead with 13 runs. Aparicio 12 stolen bases. Howser Versalles 11. Pitching Latman 3-0 1.000 and Latman 3-0 1.000. Strikeouts Ramos Pasqual 57 Bell 55.
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Baseball leaders and stats end of season notes
The record lists players leading in at bats runs hits and home runs with teams like Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco and Cincinnati. It notes Wills Robinson andPinson among top players, Koufax and Drysdale leading strikeouts and pivotal year-end figures. It also mentions a Decatur Country golf lesson for club children at 2 p.m. Friday with no charge.
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Chattanooga Grabs Lead With 3-2 Win Over Nashville
Frank Lucchesi’s Lookouts beat Nashville 3 2 as Bob Gant in his first start since replacing injured Dennis Bennett delivered a three hitter. Dick Teed homered with two on in the third. Macon topped Atlanta 5 1 and Little Rock defeated Shreveport 7 5. Mobile bounced Birmingham 11 4 to seize first.
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