Records Reveal Basilio Tougher In Second Fight
New York boxing records suggest Carmen Basilio often improves after a knockout win, aiming to recapture the welterweight crown in Cleveland. The piece notes past rematches where Basilio defeated DeMarco and others, while mentioning Jim Jeffries, Joe Louis, and Rocky Marciano as historical examples of comebacks.
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New York
Johny Saxfouty
Iarring
Bagilio
Tony DeMarco
Kaul
Basilio
Guillermo Gimmee
Johnny Cunningham
Ronnie Harper
Jim Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Nova
Maxi Baer
Joe Louis
Lea Ramage
Billy Conn
Rocky Marciano
Jersey
Walcott
Due
Joe
Tucker Makes Coaching Dream Real With 66ers Rise
Gerald Tucker former Oklahoma star rose to head coach of the Phillips 66ers guiding them to AAU and NIBL crowns and 1956 Olympic gold. He shifted from Phillips Petroleum to coaching, saying the move tested his ability to handle a pro level. Lynn Q Waldorf leaves Cal for San Francisco 49ers scouting director role to search college talent for pros. He will assist Bears coach Pete Elliott as needed.
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Les Rogers
United Press
Bartlesville, Okla
Gerald Tucker
University of Oklahoma
Tucker
Phillips
666Lers
San Francisco
Lynn Q
Pappy) Waldorf
San Francisco 49Ers
Waldorf
University of California
49Ers
49Er
Joe Vetrano
California
Bears
Pete Elliott
College basketball scores from various teams across the nation
A collage of scores from multiple colleges shows Cameron, Coffeyville, Oklahoma City and others in overtime or close games. Michigan State, Purdue and Indiana post solid wins while Drake and Kansas State also win. Southwest and West Coast teams post varied results in exhibitions and league play.
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Town
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Wisconsin
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Webasa
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Bliss
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Oun
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Tears
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Florida
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Mary
Voit
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George
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Benedict
Alien Devtercy Bi
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Saw
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Houston State
Sul Ross
Texan State
Texas State
Howard Payne
Sports In Brief From Various Venues
ALVIN Dark of the St Louis Cardinals led after the first round of the Cavalcade of Champions tournament in Florida. Lynn Waldorf, former California head coach, joins the San Francisco 49ers as director of personnel. Lady Elliott wins the Winter Blossoms Purse at Hialeah Park in Miami. Hand Reward drives from last to win the Fe Purse at Howe. Hap Glandi wins the Darlingland Purse at Sundling Park in Oldsmar Florida.
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Alvin Dark
St. Lovis Cardinals
San Francisco
Lynn
Pappy) Waldorf
University of California Install
San Francisco 49Ers
Hialeah’ Park
Howe
Mid
Bowe
Oldsmar
Hap Glandi
Sunting Park
Boyer Aims for 30 Home Runs in Spring Camp
St Louis third baseman Ken Boyer, 25, proclaims goals of 30 homers as he demonstrates power at the Cardinals camp in St. Petersburg. Fellow infielder Dick Schofield, 22, also impresses. manager Johnny Keane says Schofield sprays hits and could challenge veteran Alvin Dark for the shortstop job after hitting .295 at Omaha.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Ken Boyer
St. Louis Cardinals
Boyer
Cardinals
Dick Schofield
Johnny Keane
Omaha
Schofield
Alvin Dark
New Scoring Mark Unlikely For Pros With Pettit Ailing
With Pettit sidelined by a left arm fracture, scoring records look unlikely as Arizin and Johnston close in. Pettit led the league with 1827 points and 28.1 average before the injury, while Arizin and Johnston chase him with strong seasons.
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NEW York U
Bob Fettit
National Basketball Assn
Philadelphia
Paul Arizin
Neil Johnston
St. Louis
Petiit
George Mixon
Boston
Arizin
Johnston
Warriors
Prettis
Maurice Stokes
Rochester
WH Sharman
Stokes
Sharman
Bobby Wanzer
Bob Cousy
Yankees Trade For A's Morgan Pairs In Major Deal
Kansas City Athletics ship Bobby Shantz Art Ditmar Cletis Boyer Wayne Belardi Jack McMahan to the Yankees for Tom Morgan Mickey McDermott Rip Coleman Billy Hunter Milt Graff Irv Noren and a player to be named. Trade boosts Athletics pitching and infield as Arnold Johnson calls it the most important move since the move to Kansas City.
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Kansas City Athletics
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Art Ditmar
New York Yankees
A's
Cletis Boyer
Wayne Belardi
Jack McMahan
Tom Morgan
Mickey McDermott
Rip Coleman
Billy Hunter
Milt Graff
Irv Noren
Municipal Stadium
Athletics
Belardi
McMahan
Yankees
Denver
American Assn
Arnold Johnson
Joe Demaestri
Ditmar
Shantz
Fights Night Results Show Mixed Pro Boxing Outpoints
Moments from last night’s boxing include Stefan Real defeating Paddy DeMarco on points in York. Ernie Duranne and Eddie Andrews clash with close decisions. Walter Carrier and Charlie Salas earn unanimous outpoints in Austin and Paris contests.
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Passaic
Paddy DeMarco
Gene Fellmer
West Jordan
Utah
Ernie Duranne
Uayot Nae
Mass
Walter Carier
Eddie Andrews
Lowell
Austin
Tex
Moel Barker
Charlie Salas
Phoonts
Ariz
Paris
Felle Chincea
France
Ted
Red Top
Sill Cagers Scorch Fort Polk in 119-96 Victory
Fort Sill routed Fort Polk 119 to 96 at Honeycutt gym as seven players hit double figures led by Knighton with 20 and Andrews with 17. Fort Polk’s Tom Yewei, a 1954 Michigan State All-American, scored 25. The teams meet again at 3:00 p.m.
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Honeycutt Gym
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Sillmen
Junior Knighton
Marv Andrews
Tom Yewei
Michigan State
Baseball Great Ed Walsh Says He Cannot Afford Postage
Chesire Connecticut report says former White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh, gravely ill with arthritis, cannot afford postage for autograph requests. His son Robert Walsh says the elder is not in financial distress, noting pensions of $900 from Meriden, $50 from Old-Timers Baseball, and about $100 monthly Social Security, plus medical care.
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Chicago White Sox
Big Ed Walsh
Walsh
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Robert Walsh
Meriden
Young Walsh
Fullmer Beats Durando But Gains Little Prestige
Gene Fullmer defeated Ernie Durando by unanimous decision in a 10 round title bout at Auditorium Arena Denver drawing 6,232 fans for a record gate of 24,145. Fullmer earned 40 percent of the net gate, $21,001, while Durando received $8,000. The win boosts Fullmer to 38-3-0 since 1948. Durando remains at 40-21-5. Fullmer next fights Charley Cotton on NBC in Denver Feb 27.
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Gene Fullmer
Ernie Durando
Auditorium Arena
Durando
Durandy
Fullmer
Ray Reech
Joe Ullmer
Bob Sauer
West Jordan
Utah
Welder
Bayonne
Sports schedule notices from multiple leagues
No games scheduled in the American League. Providence plays Cleveland in the National League context. international league polling at Huntington. Eastern League features Chamotter and Clinton with Johnstown at Philadelphia.
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