Unknown Joe Brown Poised To Claim Lightweight Title
Joe Brown, 31, may become the oldest lightweight champion in history if he defeats Wale lace Smith, 26, in New Orleans. The veteran has 84 wins in 114 bouts and has beaten Isaac Logart and Virgil Akins, with experts predicting Brown’s victory though Smith previously held the title after earning it from Jimmy Carter.
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Bell Intervenes in Ram Revolt Over Exhibition Pay
NFL Commissioner Bert Bell helped avert a Ram players boycott of a Friday exhibition with the Cleveland Browns at the Coliseum. Ram players sought 73 dollars weekly for veterans and 50 for rookies, while Los Angeles had not paid salaries before the first league game. General manager Tex Schramm was asked to delay reprisals as Bell planned talks with owners and arbitration was later agreed at season end.
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DINCE ZEWINS Tuesday tattle tale updates
The column surveys sports market chatter. NFL expansion hints in Boston and Louisville, and Nippon links loom for PCL figures. Henry Thoceau heads the Olympic Commission shift toward Squaw Valley 1960 while Rams owner disputes play salary terms with players.
Aragon protests potential ref for Andrade bout at Wrigley Field
Aragon criticizes Frankie Van as possible referee for his August 29 outdoor fight with Cisco Andrade at Los Angeles Wrigley Field. Trainer Ray Lina said the Golden Boy filed a protest with the State Athletic Commission citing Van’s past business ties to Ralph Gambina, Andrade’s manager, and his friendship with Gambina.
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Redskins Seek Subsidy to Kuharich for Injured Backs
The Washington Redskins face injury woes with quarterback Eddie Le Baron nursing a knee and No 2 quarterback Al gluta sidelined. Coach Joe Kuharich evaluates talent to field an able backfield for a month as they prepare to meet the San Francisco 49ers at Kezar Stadium.
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Bailey Named Steelers Backup Quarterback This Week
Rookie Don Bailey of Penn State is the primary choice at quarterback for Sunday with Freddy Wyant from West Virginia as a backup. Bailey led the East to a 13-12 win in the Shrine game, while Wyant has yet to see a NFL game action. The piece also notes seasonal baseball results and a heated exchange between Rams coach Sid Gillman and Redskins coach Jed Kuharich after a recent game.
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Wehmeier Makes Comeback Run With Cardinals Pitching
Ex prep phenom Herm Wehmeier headlines a return to form as he drives a winning stretch for the St. Louis Cardinals. Trading history and coaching patience shaped his rebound. now 8-8 after an 0-2 start, he has won five straight, allowing just three runs in 28 innings across his last three starts. He faces Brooklyn tonight.
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Spahn Relieves to Save Braves in 3-2 Win Over Reds
Warren Spahn, used in relief after Lew Burdette pitched eight strong innings, earned the save as the Milwaukee Braves beat Cincinnati 3-2. Spahn entered in the ninth, walked one batter, induced a double play, and retired Ed Bailey to seal the win. Joe Adcock homered twice including his 80th, while Mathews and Robinson contributed RBIs as Milwaukee extended its NL lead to 2½ games over the Dodgers and 3½ over the Reds.
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Giants Dominate Colts 28-10 in Boston Exhibition
New York Giants score a touchdown each quarter to beat the Baltimore Colts 28-10 before 21,000 at Boston University field. Highlights include Thomas, Merah, Semeiker, Webster, Gifford scoring touchdowns and McPhail Chandas conversions.
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Sports on Radio TV Radio Fritts ve Cube RABC Race Re-creations
Fragmented radio television sports item notes race re-creations and matchups. Mentions Seattle KEW and Abrez Tren Hehe Hol. Details are unclear with several garbled names and terms from the broadcast schedule.
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Majors Adopt New Pension Plan Across MLB
Major league teams unanimously approve a new pension plan offering enhanced life insurance medical and hospitalization benefits funded by a 16.5 million five year TV and radio deal for World Series games. Eligibility extends to players active inactive and retired since 1947 with annual player contributions of 344 dollars.
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Trojan Club urges USC withdrawal from PCC
The Trojan Club urged USC to leave the Pacific Coast Conference citing policy and action against US interests. Boosters pressed for withdrawal before the 197 season.
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World Series of Drag Racing Opens In Lawrenceville
The third annual world series of drag racing gathers twenty nine classes of top hot rodders led by defending champion Lloyd Scott of Long Beach California with Bustle Bomb No 2. The event runs Wednesday through Saturday under the Automobile Timing Association of America. The Arfons brothers of Akron Ohio challenge with the Green Monster entry using helicopter engines.
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