Hurricane Jackson Trips Ezzard Charles in Unanimous Win
In Syracuse at War Memorial Auditorium Hurricane Jackson, the 27 bout veteran from Far Rockaway, defeated Ezzard Charles by a unanimous decision 8-2, with judges Fazin Shells and referee Goldstein scoring wide margins. Charles weighed 191 1/2 pounds after trading blows, while Jackson remained in top form and displayed relentless pressure throughout.
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Semipro baseball payoff in Wichita tournament
Participants in the 25th Kansas Semipro Baseball Tournament shared 14,935.86 in prize and travel money. Wichita Boeing Bombers won 5,000. Goodland Tigers 2,310.47. Decker Oilers of Topeka 1,167.53. Other teams gained 1,838.49 each plus mileage, with To ronto Tornadoes and several Wichita clubs receiving 1,050.56 plus mileage.
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Prairie Village All-Stars Triumph 9-5 Over Lawrence Nine
Prairie Village all-stars edged a Lawrence squad 9-5 at South Park on Wednesday night. Lawrence pitcher Man Moore pitched in the exhibition game.
Auto Racing Loses Leading Supporter AAA Decision Shocks Industry
The AAA withdraws sanctioning auto racing in the United States citing two tragedies this year, including the Le Mans and the Memorial Day 500 crash that killed 79 and injured many. NASCAR considers welcoming AAA drivers, while Indy figures warn of a new safety-focused racing organization forming. Bill France affirms NASCAR openness to qualified drivers. Anton Hulman Jr. confirms the 40th 500mile race will proceed next May.
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Klaus Sparks Red Sox Rise As Shortstop Becomes Key
Boston’s Billy Klaus emerges as the club’s morale spark, lifting the Red Sox with field mastery and clutch hitting since taking over shortstop on June 5. Ted Williams and manager Mike Higgins receive praise, but Klaus’s eight-year minor league background and growing on-base runs drive the Boston surge.
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Pueblo Dodgers Rise to Lead in Western League
The Pueblo Dodgers moved into first place in the Western League after a 5-4 victory over Colorado Springs, ending a long climb from last place last June. The win snapped the Springs’ prior grip on the top spot and marked a notable surge up the standings for Pueblo.
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Boat Marks in Tumble For Gold Cup Prelims
SEATTLE Qualifying records fell at a rapid pace as a prelude to Sunday's Gold Cup speed boat race. Guy Lombardo's Tempo VIT led with a new mark of 116.7 miles per hour during the Wednesday session.
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Speed Boat Record Falls At Lake Washington Race
The Slo-Ma Shun IV, owned by Stan Sayres of Seattle and a three time holder of the treasured cup, raised the qualifying speed to 71.17.39 miles an hour during three laps around the 34 mile Lake Washington course.
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