Walcott Keeps His Boxing Title in Philadelphia Victory
Jersey Joe Walcott defeated Ezra Charles by unanimous decision at Municipal Stadium for his second straight win to defend the crown. Promoter Jim Norris discussed potential rematches with Rocky Marciano or Harry Matthews, each expected to draw over $1 million. Walcott earned about $92,000 from a 30 30 split, with a crowd of 21 599 and gate of $210 313 plus $175 000 TV money.
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Walcott Beats Charles In 15 Rounds To Retain Title
Jersey Joe Walcott retained the world heavyweight championship with a 15 round unanimous decision over Ezzard Charles in Philadelphia. Charles felt the bout was close and believed he won, while trainer Ray Arcel blasted the referee for favorable rulings.
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Olson and Beau Slated For Bout At Madison Square Garden
New York June 6 Carl Bobo Olson the Hawaiian middleweight makes his Madison Square Garden debut in a 10 round bout with Jimmy Beau of New Canaan Connecticut Olson a top six middleweight carries a 45 50 record with 23 knockouts He recently stopped Walter Cartier in five rounds to earn top billing on Friday nights telecast and broadcast card.
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Baseball Standings and Results in Early Season Action
Melting pot of team records and results highlights Thursday games. New York beats Chicago 6 4 while Cleveland defeats Boston 5 0. Detroit runs up score 12-2 against Philadelphia and other matchups outline upcoming schedules across leagues with bold leaders in the American and National circuits.
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New Softball Junior League Set For Strawn Park Summer
An organization of six teams for boys ages 12 to 18 is formed to play games at Strawn's Park this summer. The season begins June 10 with Teams 1 and 2, followed by Teams 3 and 4 on June 11 and Teams 5 and 6 on June 12. games are on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6 45 p.m.
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Old War Horse Sain Proves Worth For Yankees In 9th
Johnny Sain, 33, the veteran righthander from Arkansas, won two games for the world champions after being bought from the Boston Braves for 50 000. He stepped in when Lopat and Raschi faltered and now has five wins this season tying his 1948 Braves total in 18 decisions. The Yankees also beat the White Sox 6 4 and the Cubs edged the Giants 3 1 as the National League races tighten.
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West Michigan Wins 1-0, Reaches NCAA Finals
Bob Urda pitched four hits for West Michigan delivering a 1-0 victory against Illinois in Champaign. The win secures a berth in the NCAA finals at Omaha next week as the District No. 4 representative, marking a second straight win over the Big Ten co-champion in the best-of-three playoff.
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Jet Volo Wins Feature and Trophy at Hilliards Raceway
Jet Volo won the feature race and the June Schaaf Trophy at Hilliards Raceway in Columbus on Thursday night, with driver details noted in the report.
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Notable finishes in dash event and longshot pays
Jet Volo finishes second and first in the two dash event. An 80 1 longshot Mary E B returns $169.40 after finishing behind the winner in the second half of the feature. READ THE WANT ADS.
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