Tiger Jones Eyes Gavilan Bout After Friday Knockout
Tiger Jones battered George Johnson in a fifth round TKO at 59 seconds, boosting his record to 34 wins with nine knockouts. Jones, 27, plans a bout with Kid Gavilan in Cuba within about two months, with no immediate middleweight title plans. Johnson, 24, hailing from Trenton New Jersey, was overwhelmed after a strong start. Referee George Kessler halted the nationally televised middleweight bout as Jones dominated on the ropes.
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Japan Demands Prompt Russia Peace Talks in Note
Tokyo released a stern note urging that peace talks begin promptly. The note, handed to Russia’s U N representative in New York on Friday, rejects Moscow’s proposal to hold talks in Tokyo or Moscow.
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Managers Pick Indians To Defend Title In Wide Open NL Race
New York reports 16 major league managers foresee the Indians repeating as American League champions and facing Milwaukee New York or Brooklyn in the World Series. They favor the Braves Giants and Dodgers in the National League with varied views on outcomes and multiple contenders cited.
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Ashburn's bid for consecutive-game record in doubt
Phillies center fielder Richie Ashburn, aiming to break Gus Suhr's 822-game NL mark, may miss opening day due to a sprained left knee from a collision with Del Ennis during a spring game. If sidelined, Mayo Smith may use him briefly to preserve the streak, with 93 games needed to tie the record.
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Pratt and Douglass win at Anthony Relays Track Event
Pratt wins Class A crown at the 33rd Anthony Relays with Larned dethroned and Andale close behind in the team standings. Douglass captures Class B title with 24 points as New Haven and Conway Springs rally with 22 points each.
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Cards Meet Home Fans Via Exhibition Battle
The young St. Louis Cardinals expose rookies before home fans in an exhibition with Luis Arroyo to start against Ned Garver of the Detroit Tigers. Garver, a fan favorite since 1951, faces a Busch Stadium debut by Ken Boyer and Bill Virdon as part of manager Eddie Stanky’s eager lineup.
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Pressure of Enthusiasm Honors Georgia by Lopez and Score
Cleveland pitcher Herb Score joins manager Al Lopez on the Indians as they aim to repeat 111 wins and capture the pennant. A Nashville incident recounts four year old Johnnie Warden struck on his tricycle by a Georgia motorist who fled after offering two dollars for damages.
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