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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1954
Page
4
World boxing notes quote featherweight champion Sandy Saddler saying he aims to be ready to defend his title against challenger Percy Bas in about a month. Manager Jackin cautions timing, while Saddler weighs readiness and training pace before returning to the ring.
Rumors of a head blow did not alter betting odds for the Gavilan vs Olson title bout in Chicago. Olson, defending his middleweight crown, remained a 32 to 5 favorite despite rumors of illness and a secret training hideout. Gavilan moved training to Chicago as experts called the matchup a tossup.
Orlando based piece notes Washington Senators lack power hitters for the 1954 season. It cites Mickey Vernon as last year’s top homer leader with 14, team total at 9, and praises pitching ace Bob Porterfield with a 22-10 record and 10 shutouts in 1953.
John H. Clark of Magnolia Arkansas owns a purchase option on Winning County a Kentucky Derby hopeful gelding. Winning County a bay son of County Fleet trained at Oaklawn Park finished behind Timely Tis in the Arkansas Derby last Saturday. Nominated for Blue Grass Stakes Preakness and Wand Memorial he was acquired in a New York paddock last fall.
SHREVEPORT, La UP Stan Hack former Cub third baseman, now Cubs manager, says he has grown tougher with each year, taking charge after rain washed out yesterday's game. He notes his strict approach applies to players and after-hours behavior, declaring himself a tougher taskmaster.
Beva Francis, the 6-9 Rio Grande College 1952-53 standout, led small college scoring with 1,255 points in 31 games against four year schools, and set season and single game records for field goals and free throws. He topped lists for most points in a game and most field goals in a game while redefining scoring standards in the NCAA small college ranks.
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