Sugar Ray Robinson Faces Fullmer In Chicago Title Bout
The middleweight title fight pits 36 year old Sugar Ray Robinson 2-1 underdog against champion Gene Fullmer in Chicago Stadium tonight. Robinson seeks a fourth title win after a prior Jan 2 loss and a comeback that sparked bouts and a planned retirement if defeated. ABC will broadcast at 3 p.m. CST.
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Overweight Moore Favored to Beat German Kalbfelt
Archie Moore weighing in at 206 plus pounds is a heavy favorite to defeat Hans Kalbfelt in a 10 round non title bout at the outdoor Dubois Arena in Essen Germany. Kalbfelt holds a 16 1 record with 11 knockouts and is Germany's third ranked heavyweight. Moore plans to trim to 175 pounds for his June title defense against Tony Anthony in Detroit.
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German hairdresser in London invents long curling machine
In 1906 a London hairdresser from Germany created a device to curl hair into a permanent wave. The machine required the model to stay 18 hours under its restraints to replace the traditional Marcel wave.
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Hitters and Pitchers Shine In Major League Openers April 30
A crowded opening day saw Ted Wilkerson hit his second homer, Stu Miller notch his 301st, Bob Lemon win his 22nd with a six hitter, and Johnny Antonelli toss a shutout as Milwaukee, Detroit, St. Louis, and others posted wins. multiple stars and decisive innings marked the day across the league.
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Mills Sets State Mile Record Again At KU Meet
Haskell star Billy Mills clocked 4:22.8 to break the state prep mile mark for the second time this year. He finished with teammates Ray Wilson and Amos Carnes close behind as Mills cooled and talked of improved pace work for a new record bid. Coach Bill Easton noted Mills is ahead of where Wes Santee was at the same age and praised the track conditions.
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Moose Halt Trains on Alaska Rail Lines
Railroads above Anchorage report track clearances interrupted by moose and other wildlife using cleared lines for their own movement. Collisions occur, harming trains and animals, with ongoing safety concerns for crews and travelers.
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Wichita Braves top Omaha in high scoring 6-4 win
Wichita pulled ahead in the race with a 6-4 victory over second place Omaha as Jon Hoppe and Bob Hazle homered. Jerry Grever drove in all Cardinals runs with two homers and Denver dropped to fourth after Indianapolis won 82. St Paul beat Charleston 113-9 while Minneapolis snapped a 66 tie with a two run homer by Orlando Cepeda in a 12-8 win over Louisville.
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McHale Takes Tigers Top Post After Briggs Fall
John McHale was named Detroit Tigers general manager, the youngest in the majors, two hours after Spike Briggs quit. He fast tracked a deal sending Karl Olson from Washington to Detroit for Jack Phillips. Harry Sisson became executive VP in charge of Briggs Stadium operations and Charles Gehringer took an advisory role. Bermuda note mentions 1612 British settlement.
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Baker Wins Out In Soggy Battle
In a rain soaked triangular track meet at Moore Bowl Baker University edged Washburn and Kansas City University. Jim McDaniel won the broad jump at 19-8¼ as Baker led 7414 to 664 early. Cal Christlich swept sprints for Washburn. Darrel Myers led Baker in distance while Carder and Haferbasch won events.
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Truman Birthplace Bought by UAW for Shrine
The United Auto Workers union bought the frame house where Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar Missouri for 6000 dollars and a half, to convert into a national shrine. Mrs Marie Earp, the widow, will continue to occupy part of the property.
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Federal Lawyers Seek Block on Oil Companies
Federal lawyers seek an injunction in Alexandria Virginia to bar oil firms from destroying records needed for a grand jury probe into recent oil price hikes. Judge Albert V Bryan ordered a hearing tomorrow on the motion while references to related negotiations and personnel changes appear in the surrounding text.
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