Upset Victory for Walcott Stirs Fans
Jersey Joe Walcott, at 47, stopped Ezzard Charles to win the world heavyweight title becoming the oldest champion. The upset thrilled fans and underscored that favorites can lose in boxing as in other sports.
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Athletics
Jersey Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Jersey Joe
Walcott
Charles
Pittsburgh
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Ole Pappy Walcott
Ezzard
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Sugar Ray Robinson
London
Walcott Charles Bout Telecast Sunday on KTTV Channel 11
DuMont network presents Joe Walcott versus Ezzard Charles in a heavyweight title bout broadcast as an exclusive Southern California telecast from Pitts at 8:30 PM Sunday on KTTV Channel 11.
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Pitts
Dawson Next Pitt Coach
Lowell P. Dawson, veteran coach, is being considered to replace Jon Casanova as Pitt head football coach. Dawson, then an assistant at Michigan State, has been interviewed by Pitt athletic director Tom Hamilton amid Casanova's resignation to coach at Oregon.
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Dawson
Jon Casanova
University of Pittsburgh
Michigan State
Tom Hamilton
Pitt
Tulane
Buffalo Bills
Casanova
University of Oregon
Rivalry Heats Up at Del Mar Meet for 3 Year Olds
Del Mar officials predict a fierce rivalry as 3 year olds race for purses in the summer meet opening Tuesday. Notables scheduled include Grantor Gold Note Patch Australian ace War Rings Endorser and Piquancy, representing William Goetz Tommy Taylor F Norman Phelps Mrs Rings and Gwl Stable.
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West
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Tommy Taylor
Patch
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Mrs
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War Rings
Gwl Stable
Midget Auto Protest Planned at Veterans Stadium
Recreation Commission plans a protest against proposed midget auto racing at Veterans Memorial Stadium. President Milton B Arthur says the protest will cite interference with the National AAU track and field championships to be held at the stadium. Coliseum manager Bill Nicholas reportedly informed the commission that midget racing could ruin the track for the AAU event.
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Bill Nicholas
Salinas Stockton in Semipro Wins
Atwater July 20 Salinas Buffets opened with a strong first inning attack to beat Castleir Foret Base W 12 to 3 in the California semipro baseball tournament. Stockton relied on Claire Parkins pro hit pitching to top Leo Fransauseo's Pisa Restaurant 2 to 6.
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Salinas Rodeo Buffets
Stockton
Callifornia
Revean
Castle Ir Foret
Claire Parkins
Leo Fransauseo
New Pisa Restaurant
Deire
Westerners top Panthers in 29.25 victory at Pan Pacific
The Westerners defeated the Panthers by 29.25 points to build an 846 skate lead in roller derby held at Pan Pacific Auditorium before 5810 spectators.
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Panthers
Pan- Pacific Auditorium
Palica Stunned as Brother Refutes Manager Claims
Bo Palica, brother of Brooklyn pitcher Erv Palica, says he is stunned by Chuck Dressen's charges that Erv is shirk angst and lacks guts. Bo, a pitcher for Denver’s Western League team, says Erv is a reserved kid who does not show emotions whether he wins or loses.
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Dressen
Brooklyn Dodgers
Erv Palica
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Pirates
Erv
California
Phillies
Bavasi
Palicar
Dodger
Denver
Bo Palica
Brooklyn
Chuck Dressen
Avila Sparks Tribe Rise Bosox in 14 Innings
Roberto Avila starred for Cleveland with strong batting and fielding to spark a 5-4 14 inning win over the Boston Red Sox. The victory left the Indians in fourth place two percentage points behind the Yankees as Chicago defeated New York. Rain wiped out NL games while Detroit split a doubleheader with Philadelphia and St Louis beat Washington. Box scores listed players and substitutions in a tight, high-drama standings update.
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Leo Phoenix Racks Up Femina 703 at North Bowl
Leo Phoenix led in the Cls Beach Bowl circuit with high scoring honors. Buck's Welding and Green's Motor Service were among match winners. King's Auto Parts led leagues with 32 wins. Strong individual marks included Tom Young 83 and multiple bowlers across North Long Beach venues in a bustling bowling night.
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John Oale
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Walcott Targets Polo Grounds Rematch September 26
Jersey Joe Walcott, newly crowned heavyweight champion, plans a Camden celebration after a seventh round KO of Charles. A return bout with Ezzard Charles is set for September 26 in New York per the International Boxing Club, with both fighters sharing purses. Charles vows to reclaim the title, quipping about judges and counting.
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Joe Walcott
Camden
N. J
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Polo Grounds
New York
Charles
Harrisburg
Walcott
International Boxing Club
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Weerful Charles
Gallardo Vie Battles Riley in Legion Stadium Main Event
Hollywood July 20 Dave Gallardo faces veteran Charley Riley of St Louis in a featherweight grid at Legion Stadium. A win could elevate Gallardo toward the state featherweight picture while Riley brings a track record against Del Flanagan and Percy Bassett with favorable odds for Riley. Also notes major league baseball standings and tonight’s scheduled games across the American League.
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Dave Gallardo
Charley Riley
St. Louis
Legion Stadium
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Gallardo
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Narignal
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del Flanagan
Percy Bassett
Ead Riley
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U S Netters Open Cup Play in Louisville Series Start
The United States opens a five match Davis Cup elimination series against Japan in Louisville as Dick Savitt of Orange New Jersey and Herb Flam of Beverly Hills California lead singles. Savitt faces Fumiteru Nakano while Flam meets Jira Kumamuru. Doubles are expected with Billy Talbert and Tony Trabert for the U S. The Japanese likely counter with Nakano and Gora Fujiura.
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Louisville
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Australia
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Art Larsen
Billy Talbert
Tony Trabert
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Redskins Ready for Hot Drills
The Washington Redskins began NFL training camp at Occidental College with 48 players reporting to practice. Coach Hermen Ball led the squad as Slinging Sammy Baugh paced the group, while guard Pete Brumley, a former West Texas State Teachers College star, signed his contract on the train en route to Los Angeles. The team prepares for the charity game against the Los Angeles Rams on August 13.
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Washington Redskins
Hermen Ball
Redskins
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Sammy Baugh
Texas
Pete Brumley
West Texas State ‘Teachers College
Baseball scorecard fragment shows players and figures
Incomplete lines list Noren Messing Starr Jennings Goleman Michaels Coan and others with runs and outs. Mentions arft and atil Loe Washington Louis Jackeson Starr Steaier Hogue Heater Minner Starr Joanson attendance 3143.
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Softball Card At Retreation Wark and Local Standings
A fragmented softball schedule lists teams such as Livington Mixed vg Texaco 84d Fire Dept A versus Uptown Atlantic and Bethany Baptist versus Second Prest S44 with multiple Diamond fields and times including 3:45 and 8:45. Various matchups feature Richfeld Retinery, E. B. Hall, Truman Boyd, First Lutheran, J-Liners, Officers Town Club, Aggie's Sports Goods, Ray Sharp, Merchants 4, Galther & Shearer, and Circle Merchants among others at Diamond Nos. 1 and 3 and Houghton Park.
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Fire Dept. A
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J-Liners
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Aggie's SportsGoods
Ray Sharp
Preffie Ave
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Houghton Park
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Brethren
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Walker Defends Hilltop Crown at Palos Verdes Invite
Palos Verdes Invitational opens with Del Walker defending his Hilltop title. Nearly 200 southern California players, led by Ernie King and Wally Taft, vie for the 36 hole medal test. Final rounds Sunday, with diverse pairings and long list of contenders. Local junior girls progress in state championships with Lael Carr reaching semifinals.
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Takes Time, Veeck Says on Browns Manager Search
ST LOUIS July 20 The Browns owner Bill Veeck says candidates are now with other clubs due to baseball rules requiring permission to approach. He notes the process is lengthy and that two men have been approached, with Joc Gordon declining and Rogers Hornsby blocked by Seattle officials. Ed Stanky and Lou Boudreau are among reported prospects.
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Kirk Takes Lead In Round Robin Golf Tournament
GANTON England July 20 Peggy Kirk of Findlay Ohio grabbed a five stroke lead over the other American women yesterday after the first two rounds of the 18 hole Round Robin golf tournament. American Association Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Kansas City Canada time leads indicated.
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England
Peggy Kirk
Findlay
Ohio
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