Do We Still See Real Fights in Boxing and Baseball
A columnist laments modern boxing and baseball, contrasting 1920s era titans with today’s safety rules. He argues boxers accept risks for fans and money, questions referee stoppages, and recalls old players, tough pitches, and battles like Stan Hack at Baker Bowl to illustrate changed times.
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Gifford to rejoin Giants after studio work sets scene
Star halfback Frank Gifford will complete Navy officer scenes for Up Periscope after receiving permission from Warner Bros. He earns about 16000 dollars with the New York Giants and will fly to Salem, Oregon to join the team at its training camp Tuesday.
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Tigers Top Orioles 3-1 Behind Harris's Big Night
Detroit batter Pi-Gail Harris drove in all three runs including a two-run homer in the first and an eighth inning sacrifice fly as Moford allowed five Orioles hits in a 3-1 victory. Harshman matched him early before Harris's hit-making swing sealed the game.
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Dodgers Fight Back In Crowd-Thrilling Victory Over Reds
Dodger offense rallies as Pee Wee Reese and Neal score to pull ahead 4 2 after Neal's run on a catch. Furillo hits a 10th homer as McDevitt starts strong before Labine relieves. Hoak unearned runs showcase fielding miscues. Labine earns win. Dodger defense, double plays key to hold slim lead.
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Young swimmers set records at AAU meet in Topeka
In Topeka Kansas L Davijs of Holland topped the field as new world marks emerged in coast water prodigies. Chris 1957 led a strong opening program with victories by Miss Von Saltza and Sylvia Ruuska in the 100 meter free. Von Saltza, 14, clocked 2 37 4 in backstroke surpassing the old record and Sylvia set a 400 meter mark while another record came in the 1500 meter free in 20 34 6.
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Yanks Push AL Lead to 162 Games
Chicago visit opens with a 16 game AL lead as the Yankees rout the White Sox 7 0. Bob Turley tosses his fifth shutout on five hits, Moose Skowron drives in four with a ninth homer, a sacrifice fly and a single in a nine hit attack.
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Moffitt Chabot Duo Reaches N G U 15 Tennis Finals
California pair Billie Jean Moffitt of Long Beach and Kathy Chabot of San Diego dominate doubles, defeating Roberta Alixon Alexander City and Sandy Warshaw Tampa 6 0 6 3 to reach the National Girls Under 15 finals in Middletown. They face Carol Prowen Orlando and Vek Palmer Phoenix with Palmer set to play Prosen in singles.
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Kline Hurls Four-Hitter For Pirates Victory
Ron Kline tossed a four hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St Louis Cardinals 2 to 0. Roberto Clemente, Dick Stuart and Bob Skinner produced the RBI sequence in the eighth inning, with Bill Mazeroski driving in the clinching run. The Cardinals failed to convert scoring chances despite two infield hits.
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Thumbs Down Reaction Change As Sub Rules
American Leaguers debated a rule amendment to re-enter removed players after an inning's lapse or for pitchers. Lew Fonacca proposed it in a letter to Will Harridge and club owners, calling it a trial balloon to boost fan interest, but initial reactions were largely negative from Eddie Joost Oscar Vitt and others.
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Roberts Triumphs in 200th Win Over Cubs
Philadelphia right-hander Robin Roberts pitched a three-hitter with six strikeouts to earn his 200th victory as the Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-1 before 16,238 fans. Dale Long hit a homer for the Cubs in the fifth. Roberts, 31, joins Warren Spahn and Early Wynn as active pitchers with 200 wins.
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Bahama Wins Unanimous 10-Round Decision Over Miceli
In New York Friday night Bahama, 29, outslugged and outlasted Joe Miceli to earn a unanimous 10 round decision. Both weighed 153 pounds with Bahama scoring the decisive knockdown in the eighth and maintaining command through the final rounds. Referee Joe Palmer ruled 7-2-1 in Bahama’s favor as 1,276 fans watched.
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Colavito homers twice to beat Red Sox in twin bill
Cleveland Indians routed Boston 7-1 in the first game and won 3-1 in the nightcap to extend their streak to six. Rocky Colavito homered in both contests, slugging his 22nd with one on in the first game and delivering the decisive blow in the nightcap. Minnie Minoso also connected for his 14th homer with two aboard in the first game.
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Everett claims Gardena motorcycle title in wire-to-wire win
George Everett seized the undisputed lead Friday night at Gardena Stadium, winning the 20 lap main event in 5:47.51. Ed Kretz Jr. and Den Hawley finished second and third as Everett led from start to finish.
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