Texan Roy Harris Challenges Floyd Patterson For Title
Roy Harris of Cut and Shiner Texas aims to dethrone Floyd Patterson in a 15 round heavyweight title bout at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles. Harris, a 25 year old schoolteacher, carries 22 straight wins as he faces the champion in a high stakes showdown broadcast to 115 cities. Patterson holds odds about 61 to win and 3-1 to score a knockout.
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Harris Patterson Title Fight Looms At Hollywood Legion Stadium
Harris and Patterson face a 13 round bout with weigh in expected at 192 for the challenger and 186 for the champion. Harris holds a $160000 guarantee while Patterson may earn twice that with additional percentages. Both fighters remain secluded ahead of the event and express confidence in their abilities. Patterson, the youngest heavyweight champion, seeks to prove himself as a great champion, while Harris shows a solid left jab and hooks in training. Financial details show Harris at $109000 guaranteed and Patterson at $210000 plus net proceeds. The bout uses a 10-2 scoring system with a referee and two judges.
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Sam Houston State Teachers College
Archie Moore
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Hurricane
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Rademacher
Mount Vernon
N.Y
Bob Baker
Willie Pastrann
Willie Besmanall
Non-Pro Action Under Way Quickly In Wichita Tourney
Joe Zahn of Kellogg Iowa blanked Tampa Florida 2 0 in a National Non Pro Baseball Tournament game decided by an unearned run in the first inning Kellogg scored on two errors and Ed Comine’s single The winners added their other run in the sixth on singles by Jim Deets and Marion Romitti and an infield out Zahn and Henry each allowed five hits and struck out eight Other games included Oklahoma Cherokee Chiefs 3 Stockton 1 John Weitzel Cowboys 10 Alaska 0 Abe’s Club 2 David Cin Neb 0 and McPherson over Fort Smith 9 1 Fort Smith eliminated. today Lexington Ky vs Casa Grande Ariz at 1 30 pm EST broadcast by Mutual Network Other games New Brunswick NJ vs San Diego Marines 6 30 pm EST and Midland Pa vs Ponchatoula La 11 pm EST
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Australians Meet for Newport Invitation Title
Newport Rhode Island hosts the Newport Invitation Championship with top players Malk Anderson and Ashly Cooper advancing. Cooper beat Neale Fraser 1-2 6-0 4-4 in the power bracket semifinal as they pair for doubles. Anderson defeated Alejandro Olmedo of Peru in the top bracket semifinal.
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Billy Wade Shines As Rams Beat Redskins 31 10
Billy Wade, now Rams starting QB after Norm Van Brocklin left, threw two TD passes and ran for another in Los Angeles 31 10 win over Washington in a weekend exhibition. The game drew 73 164 fans as Wade showcased his potential separate from the ex skipper. Other Saturday results included Browns 10 1 over Steelers and Eagles 30 28 over Colts. Sunday saw Giants top 49ers 19 10 and Bears defeat Cardinals 24 7 at Buffalo.
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Argentina Cup Captain Frowns on U S Chances
Argentina captain Enrique Morea doubts the United States can win the Davis Cup this year. He favors Australia in a hypothetical match, citing Australia’s depth and U S players Barry Mackay and Ham Richardson in the upcoming singles. The American Zone final was halted by rain after the U S led 3-0 at Westchester Country Club.
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Fearful Braves Seek To Avoid Self-Imposed Slumps
Milwaukee carries an eight game lead into a Western trip after sweeping Philadelphia 5-1 and 4-1. With seven straight wins tying their best streak, players say the title could hinge on avoiding doldrums and conserving manpower amid injuries. Hank Aaron cautions seven wins in ten on the road could clinch, while managers stress rest and strategic use of players like Wes Covington and Billy Bruton.
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Naples Woman Leads Heart of America Invitational Golf
Bonnie Randolph of Naples Florida holds a four stroke edge entering the final 18 holes of the $5,000 Heart of America Invitational Golf tournament in Kansas City. The five year pro shot a 1-under-par 71 in the second round for a 36 hole total of 142 and said it’s about time she wins.
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Betty Jameson Takes Lead In 6,012-Yard Event At Blue Hills
Betty Jameson of San Antonio shot a 73 to stay within four strokes of Miss Randolph at 146 after rain delayed rounds at Blue Hills. Louiset Sugas of Sea Island tied for third with 147, while Mary Lena Faulk and Wiffle Smith St. Clair both at 148.
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Orioles Beat Senators 2-1 Behind Johnson Sacrifice Hit
Connie Jaksim limited Washington to three hits as Brooks Robinson scored on Herb Plows sacrifice fly in the ninth. Johnson, winless with stomach trouble, collected his fifth victory of the season for Baltimore, lifting the Orioles to fifth place.
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Mudcat) Grant
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Nadir Earns Derby Victory at Arlington Park
Nadir, a juvenile delinquent as a yearling, won the $160,175 American Derby at Chicago United Arlington Park under Manuel Yeaza. Cain Hoy Stables Victory Morn finished second and Ada L. Rice's Talent Show was third on a heavy track. Nadir led all the way by 314 lengths.
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Californiana Winner Shines in Spokane Open Golf Title
Willie Croggin of San Jose California won the second annual National Open Senior golf tournament in Spokane. He shot a three under par 67 on the final 18 holes for a 27 hole total 27 under and edged Gene Sarazen of Gormantown New York by a stroke. Sarazen, Hines of Palm Springs and Runyan of La Jolla finished in close pursuit.
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Sox Bid Sparks Chase as Yankees Hold Lead
The Chicago White Sox show signs of a late surge in the American League pennant race, trailing the New York Yankees by 113 games today after a strong stretch including five straight wins. Sunday’s 3-2 win over Cleveland featured Bill Pierce improving to 13-9 and Earl Batter delivering the decisive eighth inning homer.
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Diamond Roundup and Baseball Schedule Summary
A chaotic clipping covers American League schedule notes, Sunday results, and Tuesday games. It lists teams like Washington and New York with scattered scores, plus National League and International League schedules, Pacific Coast League results, and scattered standings. The noisy OCR blends multiple leagues and cities, reflecting a busy sports page.
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Arnold Palmer Dominates New York Boys Club Tourney
Arnold Palmer, 28, of Latrobe, Pa., secured seven victories in the past two years by winning the New York Boys Club tournament at East Norwich, N Y. The event highlighted a rising golf career with Palmer showing strong form against regional competition.
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Harry Craft Receives New Shotgun Gift
Kansas City op-Manager Harry Craft of the Athletics receives a new shotgun from the Joplin and Carthage region. Craft previously managed in Joplin and Independence, Kansas, with the presentation made by former K-O-M League president Fo Dale of Carthage.
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Minneapolis Tightens First Division With Two Sunday Victories
The Aerated Pro Minneapolis team edged Charleston 4-1 and 4-1 to sweep a two game series, keeping pace in the division. Denver slipped after a 1-7 loss to Wichita, five games back, with Minneapolis and Wichita tied for third. Louisville and St. Paul split a doubleheader with the Saints. Missouri football roster cuts: Dan Devine dropped players for eligibility.
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Colorado Springs Regains Western Loop Lead in Doubleheader Sweep
Colorado Springs moved back atop the Western League after sweeping Des Moines 9-3 and 5-0, while Amarillo lost 3-0 to Lincoln. Pueblo moved into a tie for third with Sioux City, Albuquerque rose to fifth with a 7-0 win over Topeka. Dick Lines celebrated his 20th birthday with a dominant performance and Lincoln’s lefty threw a one hitter against Amarillo. Pete Carrillo earned his sixth shutout and seventh win with a three hitter against Topeka.
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Wichita Trailblazers Triumph In High-Scoring Win Over Bears
Wichita hammered Denver with 19 hits and four Denver errors fueling a 9-3 victory as Lindy McDanipt helped Omaha win 9-3 over Indianapolis while Wichita built a four-run second inning and three more runs on Denver miscues. Dick Littlefield left early with a thumb injury after a 5-3 lead. Tonight's schedule features Wichita at Omaha Indianapolis at Denver Minneapolis at Louisville.
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Sam Byrd Trails in 1958 PGA Seniors in Dunedin
Sam Byrd, once with the New York Yankees, finished nine strokes behind winner Gene Sarazen in the 1958 PGA Seniors Championship held in Dunedin Florida.
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