Protests Grow Over Referee In Boston Boxing Loss
Boston fighter Tommy Collins suffered a brutal beating at the hands of lightweight champion Jimmy Carter before a national TV audience at Boston Garden. Referee Tom Rawson faced criticism for not stopping earlier as Collins was knocked down repeatedly, drawing outrage from boxing officials and fans nationwide.
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Tommy Collins
Boston
Jimmy Carter
Boston Garden
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Collins
Raison
Rawsor
Massachusetts
George Barton
National Boxing Association
Barton
NBA
Abe S. Greene
Paterson
N. J
Frederick C. Hailey Jr
Flailer
Boxing Commission
Jimmy
Baseball Franchises and City Battles for 1954 Moves
The piece outlines transfer hopes for the St. Louis Browns to Baltimore and major league ambitions across Kansas City Dallas Toronto and Los Angeles. It notes Veecks failed Baltimore move and how cities court MLB ties while the Pacific Coast League fights for major status and turf protection. It also cites Dallas mayoral plans and Dallas Eagles attendance as factors in stadium building.
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St. Louis Browns
Milwaukee
Boston Braves
Bill Veeck
American League
Browns
Jack Graham
Ienre
Long Beach
Orioles
Baltimore Park
Ehlid
Veeck
Kansas City
Dallas
Texas
Toronto
Ont
Canada
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Francisco
Limilist
Becailae
Baseball Ny
Weech
Ernie Mehl
Mayvsee Blues
Braves
Mehl
Gallimore
Pallas
Dick Burnett
Dallas Eagles
Eagles
Burnett
San Francisco
Wi A
Civic Leafers
Toronto Harbor Commission
Maple Leaf Stadium
Muncrief’s Hard Luck Sinks by Los Angeles 8 6
Veteran pitcher Bob Muncrief, once a Browns standout, struggles in San Francisco stint as Los Angeles edges them 8 6. Star reliever Alan Shde earns the win for the Angels, while Hollywood’s Stars roll past Oakland 18 5. Seattle, Portland win, box scores on page A 7.
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Bob
St. Louis Browns
San Francisco
Muncrief
Los Angeles
Mumerief
Alan Shde
Hollywood
Oakland
Gakland
Gary Heredorn
Holytwood
Red Lynn
Steve Nagy
Seattle
Slick
San Diego
Padres
Bill Thomason
Thomason
Portland
Sacramento
Fred Sanford
Ken Gables
Jim Russell
Granny Gladstone
Gladstone
Raven Robinson
Dino Restelli
Royce Lint
Local Sports Card Highlights In City Events
Baseball City College at Bakersfield VC and Suncal Baseball Los Angeles vs San Francisco mark a busy schedule at Wrigley Field and other venues. Boxing at Hollywood Legion Stadium features late evening bouts. Horse racing Caliente opens at noon and auto racing Carrell Speedway lists Gulver City and Santa Ana drag events.
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City College
Bakersfield
Carletone Sepedi
Hollywood Legion Stadium
Baltz-Barro
Culver City
Suncal
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Wrigley Fiela
B. Rockets
L.A
Caliente
Carrell Speedviey
Isineic Cars
Gulver City
Qaloplesy
Kellner Only Puzzle to Yankees Thus Far
The 1953 New York Yankees show early strength as Alex Kellner of Philadelphia leans the rotation with three straight wins. Kellner shut out Boston on opening day then again five days later, while Mantle and Yogi Berra provide offense, and the Browns, White Sox, and other rivals stumble in a volatile start to the pennant race.
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Yanks
Yankees
Alex Kellner
Philadelphia
Mumyer
Kellner
Boston
New York
Browns
Bova
Dole Mige
Soreone
Lover Bube
Gene Woodling
Eddie Lopat
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Detroit
Gene Beardley
White Sox
St. Lais
Lou
Danny O'Connell
Tne
Pittsburgh
Dick Cole
Fletcher Hurls Modesto Win
Fletcher Hurling job leads Modesto Reds to a 4 to 1 victory over San Jose as Guy Fletcher earns his second win of the year. Santa Barbara blanks Bakersfield 6-0 keeps pace behind Modesto, Fresno tops Stockton 16-8 in a high offense game. Visalia defeats Ventua 14-5 with Chuck Winslow driving in three runs.
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Guy Fletcher
Modesto Reds
San Jose
Red Sox
Guy
Santa Barbara
Bakersfield
Fresno
Stockton
Joop
Visalia
Edmonton Wins First Tilt As Bevens Struggles In WIL Opener
Edmonton opens the Western International League season with a 5-4 win over Tri City in Kennewick, while Calgary suffers a 4-3 and 6-3 doubleheader loss to Salem. Bevens, ex-Yankee, allowed four runs in four innings before relief. Victoria and Lewiston also win as new league members Calgary and Edmonton debut.
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Edmonton
Bevens
Wil
Calgary
Salem
Ove
Bill Bevens
New York Yankee
Brooklyn
Victoria Trees
Spokane Indians
Lewiston Brokcs
Vancouver
Tri- City Braves
Kennewick
Wash
Andy Skurski
Lou Vitous
Yakima
Wenatchee Chiefs
Wenatchee
Jack Schoening
Poets Third at Drake Relays
Des Moines Iowa UP Wes Santee Kansas great distance star faces two speedsters Stacey Siders of Illinois and Charles Cappazeli of Georgetown in the two mile relay at Drake Relays. Santee anchored four mile relay finishing behind. Michigan State took third as Kansas built lead in the third mile. Walt Jewsbury led off for Minnesota in the two mile relay with 9 23 5. Loyola Chicago beat San Diego State in college distance medley. Whittier College sent donations and placed third.
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Iowa
Wes Santee
Kansas
Turner
Santee
Stacey Siders
Thinois
Charles Cappazeli
Georgetown
Siders
iSansas
Ews
Hej
Doe la Pierre
Michigan State
Hexas Capazzoli
Yave
Frng i Victony
Clamp
Rich Ferguson
Loyola of Chicago
San Diego State
Whittier College of Calif
Harrison Bascom on TV Tonight
St Louis light heavyweight Tommy Harrison seeks a repeat victory against Wesbury Bascom in a 10 point match televised nationally on ABC starting at 6 p.m. East St. Louis fighter Harrison won a split decision in Providence last December.
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Tommy Harrison
Wesbury Bascom
Los Angeles
Sports on Radio TV tantaram ranc quits KRKD
Broadcasting notes list changes in Los Alamitos and Hollywood stations KECA and KRKD with programs including wrestling Rexud Vyrestling and Bear. Unclear details indicate times around 7 p.m. and references to several named personalities and events in a fragmented radio sports rundown.
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KRKD
Los Alamitos
Wistol
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Keca
Hollywood Zecion
Belte-Baracy
Bear
Nine golfers fight for lead at Desert Inn tourney in Las Vegas
At halfway in the $35,000 Tournament of Champions Desert Inn field nine players are within three strokes of leader Law Worsham who holds a one stroke edge over Cary Middlecoff and others at 140 while Ted Kroll Johnny Palmer and Dave Douglas sit at 142. Worsham endured several close misses and a penalty on the 18th while Bolt’s meltdown on the back nine boosted the drama as scores piled up for the final 36 holes.
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Las Vegas
Press-Telegram
Desert Inn Country Club
Law Worsham
Oakmont
Stor
Cary Middlecaff
al Besselityax
Chandler Harper
Earl Stewart Jr
Johnny Palmer
Jimmy Demaret
Ted Kroll
Lloyd Mangrum
Middlecott
Mangrim
Besselink
Middlecoff
Gink
Worsham
Tommy Belt
Maplewood
N. J
Bolt
Sak Arena
Miediecolr
Wats Ata Ditch Sarson Parnesx
Dave Douglas
Bell, Ferries
Ex Bum Glad New Nat Al Star By Jack Hand
Wayne Terwilliger, new Washington second baseman, explains why he left Brooklyn and the Dodgers. The 27 year old, nicknamed Twig, was sold to Washington after a minor league stop and earned a teaching certificate at Western Michigan College. His rise began with Des Moines and Los Angeles before joining the Cubs in 1949 and later securing a second baseman role in 1950.
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NEW York
Brooklyn
Wayne Terwilliger
New Washington
Dodgers
Brooks
St Paul
Twig
Kalamazoo
Mich
Washington
Terwilliger
Western Michigan College
Chicago Cubs
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Cubs
Frankie Frisch
Tenvilligey i
Trojans Face Spring Practice After Key Losses
The Southern California football program enters spring practice gloomier after losing guard Charles Ane to a Lions contract and sidelining safety Dick Nunis with a serious neck injury. Nunis, wearing a neck brace since a game with Washington, is ruled out for at least half the season and may never return to play.
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Los Angeles
Brooks Faces McCullah in California Women’s Amateur Final
Arlene Brooks, 18, from Annandale Country Club, battles Mrs. Ruth McCullah of Riviera today in the championship flight final. Brooks advanced from semifinals with a one up win over Mrs. Lyle Bowman of Richmond. McCullah beat Mrs. Jim Ferrie 2 and 1.
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Pasadena
Arlene Brooks
Ruth McCulah
Riviera
Miss Brooks
Annandale
Cole Off to Great Start With Bat for Pirates
Pirates rookie Dick Cole, from Hollywood, lifts batting arc with eight hits in 21 at bats and .375 on base, despite being expected to contribute little with the bat.
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Bucs
Bollavpetrnia
Pittsburgh
Dick Cole
Hollywood
Minor League Baseball Scores From California to Atlantic Coast
A roundup of minor league results across multiple circuits with numerous postponed games. Teams listed include Sacramento area, Calgary, Salem, Spokane, Lewiston, Vancouver, Yakima, Wenatchee, Toronto, Springfield, Baltimore, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Toledo, and Columbia. Compact summary of scores and schedule status across American Association Texas League Western, Southern, Atlantic, and Arizona-Texas leagues.
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Suite Barbara
Modesty
San Josn
Fresno
Rtociton Wibak
Venture
Westin International Calgary
Salem
Hamerton
Tr Ttt Victorie
Spoka Lewiston
Vancouver
Yakima
Wenatchee
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Toronto
Springfield
Baltimore
Buffalo
Pares
American Association
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Chanesten
Toledo
Columbia
Texar Leaghe Dallag
Tulka
Fle Worth
Oklahoma Cry
San Antonio A
Beaumont
Bolitan
Shreverort
Southern
Ariana Aanora
Birmingham
Nevillie
Ey Ramer
Western League Bite Pueblo
Denver
Linksman Sets Record in 1960 SC Intercollegiate Golf
University of Southern California junior Marviss Shat set a new tourney record of 68 71 139 on the Victoria Club course, lifting the Trojans to a 439 three-man team total to win the fourth annual Southern California Intercollegiate golf title. Bob Chase of UCLA placed second after a three-hole playoff with Whitier’s Jack Kirkwood. Other team totals included Ida 452 Pomona Claremont 466 and Caltech 628.
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Seppersine Ban
Angeles
Pepperale
Long Beach
Bruins Aim Ninth Straight Win in Tucson Dual
UCLA travels to Tucson to face Arizona in the annual dual track meeting. The Bruins are favored to secure their ninth consecutive victory over the Wildcats in a meet expected to showcase sprint and distance events.
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Arizona
Tucson
U, of Arizona
Bruins
Wildcats
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