Marciano Beats Charles In Rough Yankee Stadium Thriller
Rocky Marciano won a 15 round decision over Ezard Charles in a savage Yankee Stadium bout. Charles earned a rematch possibility with manager Al Weill declaring the fight a great show. Gate receipts topped 545000 and TV radio payoffs pushed Charles’s earnings to about 138000.
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Baseball Almanac Seasonal Leaders Across Leagues
The report lists top leaders from both leagues with scores and stats for batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs stolen bases pitching and strikeouts. Key figures include Minoso Rosen Fox Snider Musial Hamner Sauer Haddix and Milliken among others with team affiliations shown.
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New Faces Lead Charge at Baltusrol National Open
William J. Patton Billy Joe the Morganstown lumberman tops opening day at Baltusrol shooting 69 to lead a crowded field. Gene Littler Bob Toski Al Mennert also near the pace as Ben Hogan Sam Snead struggle with form on a challenging 7 027 yard course.
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Roosevelt Posts 11-10 Win Over Fire Dept in Delayed Game
Roosevelt scored seven runs in the sixth inning at West Avenue to edge Fire Department 11 to 10 in a postponed Industrial league game. Stellpflug homered for the Fire Dept. N Hagenbarth and Riemen led Roosevelt with three hits each while L Ray had three hits for the losers.
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Charles Battles Marcianno in Marathon Title Fight
The Cincinnati Negro Ezzard Charles takes a brutal 15 round beating from Rocky Marciano but shows stout heart and will not bow. Marciano avoids knockout yet proves a great challenger while Charles lands strong single shots and battles to the end.
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Amateur Athletic Club Prepares for Wisconsin AAU Track Meet
La Crosse Amateur Athletic Club sends a 29 man squad to Milwaukee for the seventh annual Wisconsin AAU Outdoor Track Championships at Marquette Stadium. Dave Whipple leads sprint entries with Provine and Mooney, while multiple La Crosse State College athletes compete in 200 and 400 meters. The roster includes pole vaulters Darrell Jackson Fritz Reil George Rouches and a strong hurdle and field events group as the club vies for the team crown.
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Roberts Pitches Phillies to 15-Inning Win Over Cardinals
Robin Roberts for the Philadelphia Phillies worked 15 innings in a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, delivering the longest game of the season and earning the win for his club.
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