Rademacher Aims To Upset Patterson In Seattle Title Fight
May lose money to capture title says Pete Rademacher the amateur heavyweight who insists he can beat Floyd Patterson. He describes Patterson as fast but not enough power and plans to train in Issaquah Washington before the August 22 bout. Rademacher’s trainer George Chemeres says he fights like a pro and has boxing depth from 40 years in the ring.
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Robinsons Helmet Saves Life After Orioles Beaning
Brooks Robinson, 20, rookie third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, was beaned by Ned Garver in a doubleheader. A plastic helmet absorbed the blow and he required ten stitches for a head wound. Doctors expect a return to play within a week and no fracture or concussion was found on X rays.
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All Stars Seek Ninth Victory Over Giants In Soldier Field Clash
The 34 college stars, 48 players, headlined by Paul Hornung Len Dawson and John Brodie, meet the New York Giants at Soldier Field in Chicago Friday night for the 24th All-Star grid game televised by ABC. The collegians, coached by Curly Lambeau, hope to upset the favored NFL champions and notch their eighth All-Star win while the pros hold 14 victories and two ties. Strong line play and a balanced attack featuring top passers and receivers will determine the outcome.
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Bragan Is Dismissed as Pirates Manager
Bobby Bragan was fired as Pittsburgh Pirates manager and replaced by interim skipper Danny Murtaugh. General Manager Joe L. Brown cited a clash in approach and the need to win, with Murtaugh to finish the season at age 39 amid team meetings at Wrigley Field and mixed feelings among players.
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Baseball's Top Ten Heads Up on Departures
The speaker recalls tensions with Bragan and reflects on parting ways, noting mutual respect for Bobby as a seasoned baseball man and a gentleman while acknowledging a sharp but civil exchange.
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96 Athletes Named On ACC Honor Rolls
Greensboro NC Aug 3 Ninety six Atlantic Coast Conference athletes named to the ACC honor roll for 1956 57 for superior scholarship. Bob Kennel NC State with a 4 0 led in marks and earned letters in baseball and football. Duke had 19 honorees Virginia 17 UNC 13 Wake Forest 13. Comprise include Sam DeLuca Mackie Prickett Nelson Weston King Dixon Harris Coffin James McNatt.
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