Apostoli Still Angry With Rocky Graziano Clash
Freddie Apostoli, once a middleweight crown holder, vows to fight Rocky Graziano on the streets if the two meet. He recalls spending about 6000 on a planned four year-ago bout that never happened and refunds of 35000 in tickets. Now running a San Francisco restaurant with wife Yolanda, he remains in good shape and wary of past losses.
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Clowns Top Monarchs At Finch Field
The Indianapolis Clowns routed the Monarchs 14 to 2 at Finch Field in a game highlighted by 13 hits and entertainment between innings. Pre game and during the action featured King Tut and Spec Be bop, with a one man band adding to the barnstorming show before heading to Itanooga Tennessee.
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Fights Last Night
In Chicago Rocky Castellani from Luzerne Pa outpointed Johnny Bratton of Chicago. In Austin Minn Sonu Gonzales defeated Jackie Graves from Austin. In Phoenix Charles Salas of Phoenix outpointed Willie Vaughan of Los Angeles.
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Johnny Bratton
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Denver
Jackie Graves
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Ariz
Charles Salas
Willie Vaughan
Los Angeles
Side Tine Sorties and Local Sports Happenings
Top National Association league teams Kansas City and Indianapolis drew under a thousand at Finch Field. Scouts eye stronger talent, while travel by bus keeps schedules tight and players hopeful for pro contracts. UNC renews football with Miami for a November 28 night game in Miami.
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Legion Team Plays Tonight At Winston
High Point's Junior American Team, second in League 1, meets Winston-Salem juniors in a regular loop game tonight. Jimmy Jamestown, point guard, is undefeated at two wins, aiming for a third. High Points hold a 3-2 record, with 15-year-old Gary Bodenheimer contributing last week. Winston-Salem sits third in the five team league, battling for a playoff spot as the top four advance.
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Castellani Defeats Johnny Bratton For Split Decision
Rocky Castellani won a 10 round split decision over Johnny Bratton in Chicago. He earned 3591.55 dollars after taxes and expenses, weighed 156 to Bratton's 149, and sought a clash with Rocky Graziano. The bout drew 3,147 paying customers for a net gate of 7966.25 with no knockdowns.
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IBC
Thompson in good condition after beaning hit
Don Thompson Montreal Royals left fielder remained in hospital with a fractured skull after a pitch struck him from behind during the second game of a Tuesday doubleheader at Ottawa. Doctors withheld recovery time but said he was in good condition.
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Finchers Top Statesville Nine in North State League Thriller
The Hi-Toms beat Statesville 7-6 after fighting back from a deficit to trim the Giants. Salis bury and Mooresville in second and third place surged ahead as Lexington edged Mooresville 2-1 in a separate game. Glen Bury homered for Salis bury while Charlie Richkus sparked a Lexington rally with three hits in four trips. Finchers pitcher Bill Zonner planned a comedy act before tonight's game and manager Jim Gruzdis announced outfielder Jim Bar will play.
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North State Box Scores Highlight Rookie Inspires Victory
A Purple Heart veteran recalls the Battle of the Bulge as North State Box Scores match against Wilhelm. The Mooresville team leads with Richkus Detweiler and Carter, while Mittlestadt earns 5 strikeouts in 7 innings and Smith records 10. Final notes reference state champs talk and UNC tennis near Virginia State, mentioning clubs Old Dominion and Washington.
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University North Carolina
Score Highlights From Early Baseball Tonight
Across leagues notable results include Baltimore 3 Rochester 2 in 12 innings and Springfield 5 6 Montreal 6 Ottawa 4 Buffalo 9 Syracuse 5 in the International loop. Kansas City 9 Louisville 8 while Columbus 7 St Paul 4 and Toledo 9 Minneapolis 4 in the American Association. Southern Association shows Chattanooga 4 1 and Mobile 35 in a lone scheduled game.
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Thomson belts two homers and two singles for Giants win
Bobby Thomson of the Giants homered twice and added two singles driving in three runs in a 9 3 victory over Pittsburgh. Spec Shea of the Senators shook off a slump with a six hitter to beat Cleveland 3 2, moving Cleveland to fourth.
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