Basilio Wins Bloody Title Defense Over DeMarco
Carmen Basilio defended his welterweight title in a brutal 12 round match, stopping Tony De Marco in the 12th. The Canastota native impressed with a left-right assault and body work, earning about $30,000 while De Marco pocketed around $60,000 as promoter plans shift toward future lucrative bouts. The crowd of 3,170 paid a live gate near $119,794, with broadcast revenue pushing total take higher and telecast viewers in several upstate cities.
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Murray Rose
Syracuse
N. Y
Carmen Basilio
Canastota
N.Y
Tony DeMarco
Central New York
Basilio
Carmen
Johny de John
Ark Aragon
Los Angels
Johny Saxton
DeMarco
Saxton
de John
Basillo
del Marco
Buk
Syrale
Sovach
Calif
Harry Kessler
Kesler
New York
Frank
Forbes
Bert Grant
AP Cava
Grant
Jos Carmen
Boston
Nitehawks manager Joe Rodgers eyes 800 win milestone
Joe Rodgers of the Long Beach Nitehawks reflects on past victories and the possible end of his era if civic backing fails. He recalls six National Niteball League titles, reshaped rosters, and a 0loss streak in 1955 with a 4-0 start. He cites future ISL world championships in New Bedford and a Las Vegas charity game with Joe Louis as umpire.
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Joe Rodgers
Long Beach Nitehawks
Nitehawks
Long Beach
Rodgers
the Witchansa
Notre Dame
Cits
New Bedford
Inl
Deen
Tigo
Tose Bowl
Brumotlok
Jol Rodgers
Greeley
Colo
Plainview
Tex
Dog
van Hickman
Huntington Beach Oilers
Selma
Dinuba
Selma Hoaks
Therm
Joe
Lig
cTab
Leroy Zimmerman
Ann Whe
Fresno
Hanford
Merced Air Base
San Pedro
Smee E
Liu
Hawks Host Dinuba in Revenge Motive Clash
Beach Nitehawks under manager Joe Rodgers seek revenge as they face the Dinuba Condors at Park Ave Field. Dinuba features All-Americans Bruce Stone Bryan Voight Bob McTeer Abe Elessen Les Hatzlaff Ray Unruh with Voight on the mound. Leroy Zimmerman and Paul Lucky Trumiston bolster the Hawks while Jimmy Jones returns at shortstop. Next game is June 17 versus Wilmington.
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Joe Rodgers
Beach Nitehawks
Dinuba Condors
Park Ave
Hawks
Dinuba
Leroy Zimmerman
Paul
Lucky) Trumiston
Nitehawks
Bruce Stone
Bryan Voight
Bob McTeer
Abe Elessen
Les Hatzlaff
Ray Unruh
Voight
Rodgers
Zimmerman
Hawk
Jimmy Jones
Wilmington
500 Mile Rider Ashamed Faces Trafffic Violations
Indianapolis ace driver Jerry Hoyt who won the pole in the 500 mile race May 27 was placed on predation for a year for 23 demerits since 1953. Hoyt had three speeding convictions and three minor offenses. He said he was ashamed and blamed difficulty keeping within the 30 mph limit on W 16th St near the speedway.
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Indianapolis
Jerry Hoyt
State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Hoyt
W. 16Th St
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Firemen Save Yanks Again in 3-2 Win Over Indians
The New York Yankees beat Cleveland 3-2 to extend their lead to six and a half games as Tom Morgan and relievers Konstanty and Sturdivant closed out the win. The bullpen era continues with Stengel relying on the firemen in a 10th straight game victory. Dodgers, Giants, and Cubs also triumphed while the Cardinals offense stalled in St. Louis.
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Gare Stengel
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Tom Morgan
Jim Konstanty
Morgen
Tommy Bye
Yanks
Morgan
Konstanty
Case
Stengel
Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Yank Bullpes
Tom Sturdivant
Hoe
Rool
Boston
Oy Ted Willems
Detroit
Baltimore
Kansas City
Brooklyn
Carl Erskine
Chicago Cubs
Brooks
New York
St. Louis
Gil McDougald
Andy Carey
Mickey Mantle
Byrne
Mike Garcia
Boskine
Peewee Reese
Roy Campanella
Dodgers
Sam Jones
Frank Secory
Dave Hitman
John Andre
Gail Harris
Giants
Jim Hearn
Luis Arroyo
al Barlick
Hearn
Rip Repulski
Arroyo
Newcombe Quietly Excels in Bid for Dodgers Return
Don Newcombe speaks in spring training in Florida about a sharper comeback. The right hander, who pitched for Brooklyn, shows an 8-0 start in recent outings and a 400 batting average with strong power. He eyes a historic first postwar winner as a pitcher with a title and notes his Army break and recovery from a tough prior season.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Mays
Florida
Don Newcombe
Brooklyn
Rose
Dizzy Dean
Army
Newl
Walliston
Renouel
Jin
Dodgers
Sports on Radio and TV Schedule Glitches Noted
Radio Qube faces Dodgers game at midnight and Hollywood hosts Los Angeles at 1:15 pm on KFWB while other listings show Battont Sinkee and Holywood Park features. TV lines include Hollywood Park recreations and bantam events, with Berators versus White Box at AMPC and KNXT channels listing multiple matchups and times.
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Qube
Dodgers
KHF
Hollywood
Los Angeles
KFWB
KNX
Hollywood Park
HNX
Holywood Park
Berators
White Box
Bacrankees
Idlins
KNXT
Anzelea
Hollywoot
Teaa
Pam
Bornont Etekes
Jordanya
Rampont
Lange wins City Championship in Long Beach golf final
Jane Lange, 19, wins the Recreation Park Women's Club Championship final 6 and 6 over Connie Calwell, becoming Long Beach's top female golfer with a second major victory in under a month after Los Angeles City Championship. The Pasadena City and National Women's Amateur prospects loom. Lange dominates greens, posting birdies and par finishes to seal the match.
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Jane Lange
Long Beach
Connie Calwell
Shin
Jane
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Charlotte
N. C
Miss Lange
Miss Caliwell
Goncie
Connie
Miss Calwell
Virginia Gar
Recreation Park
Hsien
A Henry
Det
Jane Chamberling
Angels Belt 14-2 Victory Over Stars at Gilmore Field
Los Angeles exploded for four eighth inning runs and seven in the ninth to rout the Stars 14-2. Hal Wade, Gene Mauch and Dick Smith contributed key hits as Angel ace Brosnan kept the Stars quiet into the sixth. George Witt was sold to New Orleans after a 3-5 season for the Stars.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
Gilmore Field
Stars
Angels
Ttme
Serlers
Folnd
Sob
Senetling
Angelenos
Angel Barrage
Dim Brosnan
Hel
Bill Hut
Gale Wade
Hal Rice
Hal
Dick Smith
Brosnan
Wade
Gene Mauch
Bud Hardin
Angel
George Vico
Carlos Bernier
Choly Naranjo
Narranjo
George Witt
New Orleans
Southern Association
Witt
Ghthander
Huntington Beach
Wrestling Results From Friday Stars Event At Ocean Park
Friday’s card at Ocean Park Arena featured top welterweight action and several standout performers. Highlights included victories by Buddy Rogers and Rocky Yelentiog, with notable bouts featuring Brashard-Gary Gurreray and Frank Hurley. The event saw mixed results for Cubs and Dodgers affiliated teams with multiple exhibitions and anticipated rematches.
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OCEAN PARE _ARENA
Buddy
Rogers
Rocky Yelentiog
Associated Presiere Dec
Gary Gurreray
Cal
Eeskine
Mudgers
Rolo
Franke Hurley
Sampy
Cubs
Ralking
Jackson
Penl Pasquale
Pasadena
Ted” Willams
Ret Sux
Tord Garton
Hef
Teale Biutphy
Tials
Dro Guerrero- Hank
Fala
Boston
French Favorite Misses Le Mans Race
The Le Mans 24 hour race began without French daredevil Elie Bayol who was reported in poor condition at a hospital. Fifty nine cars represent five nations roaring around the Le Mans oval for nearly 2,500 miles with Phil Hill and Briggs Cunningham as the only Americans in the field.
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Mans
France
Marchine
Elie Bayol
Bayol
le Mans Oval
Phil Hill
Santa Monica
Calif
Briggs Cunningham
West Palm Beach, Fla
Bannister Ties Marital Knot In Basel Civil Rite
Dr. Roger Bannister, famed for running the four minute mile, wed Moyra Elver Jacobson in a brief Basel Switzerland civil ceremony at the registrar’s office. Chief registrar Dr. Ernst Goetz presided, with the British and Swedish consuls as witnesses.
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Bannister
Basel
Switzerland
Roger Bannister
Moyra Elver Jacobson
Ernst Goetz
Oaks Top Seals in 14 In Pacific Coast League Thriller
A stolen second by George Metkovich in the 11th let Oakland edge San Francisco 7-6, Maurice Fisher walking Metkovich to start the run and Bill Serena driving in the winning run. The four hour plus game evened the series at 2-2 and knocked Hollywood to third place. San Diego, after a 9-7 loss to Seattle, leads four games over Rainiers. Bill Glynn delivered a grand slam in the sixth. Elmer Singleton won his ninth. Sacramento beat Portland 5-2 as Johnny Briggs notched the win.
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Assselsted
George Metkovich
Oakland
San Francisco
Seal Relefer Maurice Fisher
Metkovich
Bill Serena
Hollywood
San Diego
Seattle
Sts
Rainiers
Bill Glynn
GM 'Thomason
Elmer Singleton
Padres
Sacramento
Portland
Johnny Briggs
Brigeis
Milo Candini
Wrestling at Slate Arena Headlines Local Meet
Tonight at Slate Arena the wrestling slate features teams such as Henry-Glymple-Auditetiuat and Dintba with matches including Tote arahhera versus totter. Garris ro ia and Boliswood participate as part of the district circuit.
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Per Soren
Hselon Bundlur
Huchef
Gardena Staayim
Slate Arena
Tote Arahhera
Totter
Ak Kalter
Henry—Glymple — Auditetiuat
porhan-Nuekawks
Dintba
Field
Minnie Laughs Off Beanball In Defiant Comeback
Chicago outfielder Minnie Minoso shrugs off a recent beaning and a hitting slump. He recalls being knocked down eight times and says no man can scare him, vowing to return swinging and not retreating from at bats or danger.
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Chicago
Minnie Mincse
Chicago White Sox
Minoso
Bob Grim
New York Yankees
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