Walcott to defend heavyweight crown against heavier Charles
Jersey Joe Walcott meets a heavier Ezzard Charles in Atlantic City for the world heavyweight title defense. Charles weighed in at 196 3/4 pounds, about 14 pounds more than when he lost the crown, while Walcott's camp anticipated a slower but vulnerable challenger.
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Fights Last Night Roundup From Multiple Cities
In Brooklyn Bobby Dykes won a decision over Joe Miceli at 153.4 pounds in a bout scored 8 rounds. Chicago saw Wesbury Bascom defeat George Powell in 10 rounds. Brooklyn Frankie Ruff outpointed Fernand Drouin over 8 rounds. Quebec saw Fernando Gagnon stop Buddy Baggett in 6 rounds.
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Gladstone Upsets Doghouse To Tie Tavern Softball Lead
Gladstone defeated Doghouse 16 to 8 to move into a tie for the Tavern league softball lead. Both teams now own 5-1 records for the season as three other clubs also sit atop the standings.
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Jumble of early season baseball and league results
Stadium reports show Little League plans at Memorial Field with fielding groups meeting across days. In pro play Allie Reynolds blanks the Indians 2-0 for his ninth straight complete game as Maglie loses to St Louis. Cubs beat Dodgers behind Sauer and Ramsdell knuckleball relief.
No. 4 Pin Keeps Nagy From Perfect Game
Cleveland bowler Steve Nagy just missed a perfect 300 in the Masters Invitational Match Tournament. He rolled 11 straight strikes before a stubborn No. 4 pin spoiled the bid in Milwaukee, finishing with 299.
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Hank Bauer Hits Final 1951 HR and Opens 1952 in Shibe Park
Yankee outfielder Hank Bauer, famed for a decisive 1951 World Series performance, belted his last home run of 1951 at Shibe Park and followed with his first homer of the 1952 season in the same venue.
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Montag Delivers Pinch Hit Homer For Brewers Triumph
A three run homer by pinch hitter Bob Montag lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-6 win over Columbus. The victory kept Milwaukee atop the American Association standings as Don Liddle notched his first win in relief after Eddie Blake started.
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Major League Leaders Minnesota? National and American Leagues
National League leaders include Sauer of Chicago leading batting at .335 with 54 hits and 11 home runs while Lockman of New York tops runs with 37 and Roe of Brooklyn pitches to a perfect 1.000 with 40 wins. American League leaders feature DiMaggio of Boston batting .346. Vila of Cleveland with 28 runs. Rosen of Cleveland driving in 30 and leading with 10 homers. Reynolds of New York with 51 strikeouts.
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Maglie Seeks 13th Win but Loses to Cardinals 5-4
Sal Maglie of the New York Giants was tagged for his first defeat of the season after nine wins as St. Louis Cardinals beat him 5-4. Maglie cited control troubles and walked three, allowing eight hits before being lifted in the seventh. Cardinals compatriots Billy Johnson and Harry Lowrey scored on key plays.
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Mohawks Ready for Cresco Exhibition in Iowa
Mohawks with six wins and one loss head to Cresco Iowa for an exhibition against the Iowa team. Big Al Kulig to debut this season while Harlem Globetrotters loom Saturday at Copeland Park. Manager Killeen sets 4 30 p m gathering at AFL clubrooms for the trip.
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Nordstrom Fans 22 In Coon Valley Win
Coon Valley routed West by Sun day 10 0 in Vernon County League action behind Charley Nordstrom who struck out 22 batters in a complete game victory Olson took the loss.
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Industrial League Night Set With Local Matches
In West Avenue at 7:15 p.m. Rustic Inn faces Quality Lumber and Coal Co at Houska Park Causeway Beer Depot meets La Crosse Merchants South Avenue Shamrock Tavern V8 Heileman’s 8:15 p.m. Trane Co vs De Molay Hogan D X Oilers vs Milwaukee Road Roosevelt Louie and Jeannett's vs Dahl's Motors Memorial Field 8 W Roth Floor Mart vs Cargill Coal S M Supply schedule includes several class AA and class A games across multiple venues.
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