Robinson earns middleweight title shot after victory over Villemain
Welterweight champion Ray Robinson won a 15 round decision against France's Robert Villemain at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia to become the top middleweight challenger. NBA officials confirmed he will receive a title bout before September 28, with the Lamotta Grazziano winner required to defend within 90 days.
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Fred Saddy
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Standings and results from early baseball and basketball leagues
The standings show clubs like Philadelphia Boston and New York with records around the mid-20s to mid-30s percentage. Yesterday’s results include Brooklyn over Chicago and Philadelphia over St Louis, plus New York over Pittsburgh. Also listed are American League clubs with records and a note of only games scheduled. Miscellaneous facts mention the pyramids' era, U.S. iron imports in 1949, and a remark on blood volume.
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Washington
Boston
Blond Savold Edges Woodcock In 15 Round Bout
London June 6 Blond Lee Savold former Paterson New Jersey boxer won a tight 7 to 5 decision over Bruce Woodcock of Britain in a 15 round bout for partial honors.
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Britain Tonight
British Fans Anticipate World Heavyweight Title Bout
Excited British fans at White City stadium expect 50 000 seats to be filled as a heavyweight title bout nears. The winner would be hailed as the new champion in Britain and Europe, while the U S National Boxing Association has already crowned Ezzard Charles as champion in 47 states. New York state has not recognized a new champion.
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New York State
Dizzy Trout Stymies Yanks as Tigers Edge New York 7 4
Detroit pitcher Dizzy Trout won his second straight start, going the distance for a 7 to 4 victory over the Yankees in New York. Hoot Evers drove in five runs with a homer and a triple, backing Trout's eight? hit effort as Detroit closes in on the Yankees.
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Davie Bell
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