Cockell Is Tough but Marciano Keeps Title
In San Francisco Rocky Marciano stops Don Cockell by technical knockout at 1:54 of the ninth round to retain the world heavyweight title. Cockell, 205 pounds, bleeds from the nose and forehead as Marciano, 188 pounds, remains undefeated in his fifth title defense before 18,000 fans.
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Don Cockell Wins But Fight Sparks Controversy
Don Cockell received a standing ovation after leaving the ring as the sixth round ended. Referee Brown failed to halt the bout amid low blows and late punches by Rocky Marciano, prompting Cockell to call the decision a raw deal though he praised his opponent’s grit. Cockell sought a rematch, while Marciano credited his rival for taking everything and staying on his feet.
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Wichita Clings To First Place in Western League Race
Pueblo jumped to an early lead over Wichita Indians 7-5 as Fred Storck hit a two run homer and key blows from Storck Gabler and Barbarito spurred late offense. incom's 14-11 win over Colorado Springs tightened the margin to a half game. Des Moines beat Sioux City 9-1. The bowling note announces the 1956 American Bowling Congress Pro/Am tournament set for Rochester New York.
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Hale Adds Young Guard to Buffs Basketball Roster
Ramblinge family of Guymon Oklahoma moving to Garden City June first. David Hale, 6 4, sophomore guard, was a standout for Guymon last fall and wrecked the Buffs in a pair of games. He shot 75 percent in Garden City appearance and will join Terry Sheehy and other six footers to form a strong Buffs rotation next season. Also notes beige umpire crews for Garden City league opener June 2 and VFW marble tournament results with Victor Brett earning a fifth place tie and medals for Breit Mader and Dreiling.
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Paul Stegman
Verne Bettsworth
Hugoton
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Elmo Lowry
Victor Brett
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Lawrence
Victor D. Breit
Sunflower
Bud Meredith
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Lucky 1945 Opening Day Win For Redlegs Over Pirates
The Cincinnati Redlegs won 7 to 6 over the Pirates in 11 innings on opening day. Jim Russell of the Pirates hit a homer that was disallowed after a runner called time before the pitch.
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Nielsen Santee Race Blocked for Coliseum Relays Mile
Danish distance star Gunar Nielsen will miss the Coliseum Relays mile as the IAAF denied an international permit for his trip from Copenhagen. Nielsen, clocking 4 02.7, and Wes Santee (4 00.6) were to headline the event. American rivals Fred Dwyer Phil Coleman Bill Tidwell and Sid Wing will face Santee. Nielsen was blocked after competing 88 days in Denmark. IAAF allows 28 days per year.
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Eighteen Home Games for B J Baseball Team
Second half schedules for the ten Western Division Ban Johnson teams were drawn, with Garden City Bee Jays adjusting by reversing games with Dodge City. The complete schedule lists dates and locations, including key matchups at home in Great Bend and away at Dodge City, Liberal, McPherson, Salina, and others through August.
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Sooners Name Parrack to Rebuild Oklahoma Basketball
Parrack Parrack Par rack, a 33 year old former Oklahoma City University coach, was chosen to revive Oklahoma Sooners basketball after Bruce Drake’s resignation. Abe Lemons was named to replace Parrack as freshman coach.
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Abe) Lemons
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Annual Cimarron Golf Tourney Set for Sunday
Cimarron club invites golfers to its annual invitational championship on Sunday starting at 7 a.m. with registration by 10:30 a.m. The event features five flights with trophies for first through third in each flight and promotes its famed fairways in Southwest Kansas.
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Deerfield pitchers spark two softballs wins
Near perfect pitching led Deerfield to a 3 1 victory over Latin A as Fankhauser silenced Latin B for a 15 0 win. Ellis of Deerfield allowed six hits with a one hit safety by Guerrero. Fankhauser contributed two hits in three trips to the plate while Fulton carried a near no hit until the final inning.
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Illness Fatal To Gwinn Henry Former Coach Dies
Gwinn Henry aged 87 died after a long illness in Albuquerque. He coached at Missouri from 1923 to 1931, New Mexico from 1934 to 1936, and Kansas from 1938 to 1942 before moving to Albuquerque in 1943 to enter real estate.
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Slaughter Moves On From Yankees To Kansas City
Enos Slaughter, 39, traded from New York along with pitcher Johnny Sain to the Kansas City Athletics as the Yankees trim to 25 players. Slaughter, a beloved veteran from Roxboro, N C, criticized for limited spring playing time, looks to finish his career with a fresh opportunity while fans hope for one final burst of excitement in Kansas City. In other notes, the Pittsburgh Pirates used 28 pitchers in their first 11 games this season, with only Max Sarkent and Bob Purkey completing nine innings.
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Hadlers Parkway Arena Folds Over Television Cash Crisis
New York city boxing crowd saw the Hadlers Parkway Arena close after lack of TV sponsorship. In three years the rink hosted 156 shows. A brooklyn fighter Smallwood, 22, won a split decision over Bob Pre of Freeland in a lively 10 rounder.
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