Walcott Aims for Early Knockout in Marciano Ring War
Jersey Joe Walcott vows to win by knockout from the first round in Friday's heavyweight title bout with Rocky Marciano at Chicago Stadium. He stresses relentless route-style prep while Marciano trains at Holland Michigan aiming for a mid bout finish and sharpening a pressing, brawling attack.
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Rusco Rangers Rescue Kids Bring Window Repair Story
In Middletown the Rusco Rangers, a youth defense group, aided seven year old Justin Holweger Jr who broke a kitchen window with a baseball. The incident sparked jokes about funds and a young player’s dream of a baseball career. Local sports figures and clubs consider similar youth acts and safety measures.
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Armco Wins MIRC Major League Bowling Title
Armco closes the season with a 3-0 win over Aeronca to claim the MIRC Women's Major League title at the YMCA. M Byrd leads Armco with a 419 series in games of 133 148 and 138 while Gas and Electric takes runner up behind Pat Keever’s 488 series. Inland Container rises to third by defeating AA Food Service. Crystal Tissue finishes seventh as Aeronca trails eighth.
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Matthews Pressed By Beshore In Portland Draw
Veteran heavyweight Matthews of Seattle was hard pressed for a draw with Los Angeles’ Freddy Beshore in Portland. Referee Gruman had 60-40 for Matthews, Steele had 56 14-55 for Beshore, Richards called it even after a ninth round rally saved Matthews. Matthews fought after a layoff and a tonsil operation, taking body punishment as Beshore used his weight and power to press.
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Ezz Charles Wins Title Bid In Nine Fight Comeback
Charles extends comeback streak to nine as judges Hankinson Myers and referee Werter crown him. The bout goes the distance with Charles earning 53 47, 52 48 scores and a title opportunity against the Friday night champion between Rocky Marciano and Jersey Joe Walcott. Charles has 51 knockouts, 32 decisions, one draw, eight losses. Gilliam stands at 22 14 2.
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Pep Faces Blair On Video Tonight
Fort Worth Texas reports Willie Pep the two time world featherweight champion meets young Dallas fighter Jacky Blair in a one round nationally televised bout at 9 pm Blair seeks a big break by beating Pep while Pep remains the top contender for Sandy Saddler's title The telecast is scheduled for prime time.
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Parseghian to Speak at Monroe Banquet
Ara Parseghian, 29 year old Miami University football coach and 1953 Ohio coach of the year, will speak at Monroe Highs basketball banquet tonight at 6 30 p m in the school cafeteria.
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Indians Face Ford Six More Times In 1953 Series
NEW YORK—Cleveland fans dread facing Ed Ford as the Yankees lefty tossed a one hit 7-0 shutout over the Tribe before 55,459. Ford’s overpowering start followed a week after an 11-1 Yankee win in Cleveland. Ford now has three wins this season, while Wynn suffered his first loss after three 1953 wins.
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DiMaggios Reunited On Sidelines After Dom Retires
Dom DiMaggio retires from the Boston Red Sox after 10 seasons, ending the famed “DiMaggio brothers” trio in the majors. He cites eye problems and a wish not to be a hanger-on, noting potential return only if needed, with May deadline and military-style timing discussed by Joe Cronin and Tom Yawkey.
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Middie Netters Cup 12th In Row Triumphs By MacKay
Barry MacKay the state's defending singles champ halted the Middies long win streak with a 4-1 loss to Darton Oak in doubles and singles action. He and partners beat Des Schenck Cy Suriing 2-6 6-2 6-4 while Frank Henry defeated Pat Aranlé in three sets. Coaches announced two singles players and two doubles teams advancing to the district tournament in Dayton Friday.
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Officials Named For Harness Meet at Lebanon Oval
The Lebanon Trotime Association opens its spring harness meeting here at Lebanon Raceway. Officers include Lore Ger men of Pirmerih as secretary, with Northville, Mich. racing secretary Jegwine and Cockswan as assistant rate secretary. Horses from Ohio and other states and Canada are quartered at the Lebanon facility awaiting the start.
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Federal League slate altered after entry fee issues
Opening night in the Federal League was changed after two teams failed to post entry fees at the final meeting. City recreation director Steve Geckeler said the loop will proceed Thursday night at 6 15 with six teams. Frontier Cafe faces Coca-Cola on diamond No 4 at Barnitz Field, Yankee Tavern battles Amanda AC on No 3, and Police meets WPFB on No 2. The league uses two rounds with a final crown game and a one and out playoff at season end.
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Teams Trim To 25 Man Limit
Moving day for 18 players across 10 major league clubs as rosters shrink to 25 by midnight. Managers shifted rosters Tuesday and may wait until after today’s games for final calls. Reds must drop one. Cleveland has 29 with four returning servicemen named.
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All American Boxing Club card set in Warren
The All American Boxing Club of Warren announces a second pro fight show at Moose Hall in Youngstown. The eight round main event features Ray Powell of Warren facing Herky Haminsky of Pittsburgh. Other bouts include Earl Batie of Warren vs Guido Piccone of Canton.
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Franklin's Hedric Hurls One Hitter
Franklin High Wildcats edged Northridge 1 0 in a Little Six League baseball game. Orville Hedric allowed one hit and pitched a 1 0 win with perfect support from his defense and batting. Bobby Hetzler started the rally with a single and scored on Bill Nemek's hit.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule for National and American Leagues
Baseball results and upcoming games across the National and American Leagues include Brooklyn at Chicago and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with highlighted mound matchups. Final scores show Chicago tied Brooklyn in 11 innings, Philadelphia edging St Louis, and Milwaukee defeating New York as rain postponed Pittsburgh games. American League standings and daily results list New York leading with 666, Cleveland second, and Chicago and Boston in close pursuit. Upcoming schedules feature probable pitchers and games across multiple cities with several postponements noted.
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Ford Gives Tribe One Safety Buhl Spins Two-Hitter
Whitey Ford and Bob Buhl star as two pitchers throw one and two hitter games. Ford blanked the Indians 7 0 to widen the Yankees lead over Cleveland while Buhl beat the Giants 8 1 in frigid conditions. Holloman struggled after his no hitter and Larsen won for the Browns in a 7 3 victory.
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Weather Halts Reds Pirates Tilt In Cincinnati
Cincinnati waited as rain halted play after the Pirates led 5-1 in the third. Howie Judson would start for Cincinnati if staged, with Lindell or Pollet likely for Pittsburgh. Bernier homered for Cincinnati, while the Pirates added three more runs in the third before rain ended the game.
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Trenton Banquet Set For Thursday
Trenton High will honor its top players at a banquet tomorrow night in the school gym. Coach Dale Beckett, who led the team to a nine season record and third place in the Butler County League, will award the varsity letters and monograms. A film titled King Basketball will also be shown at the event.
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Washington Powers Past Detroit for Fifth Straight Win
Washington won its fifth in a row 10-1 over Detroit as Chicago beat Boston 9-7 in 10 innings. Ferris Fain drove in two with a bases loaded double for the White Sox in the 10th, trimming Cleveland’s lead. Ned Garver struggled for Detroit, allowing 13 hits and all 10 Senators runs in under six frames. In St Louis, the Phillies and Cardinals tied 1-1 until the ninth when Philadelphia surged for five, and St Louis answered with four on homers by Steve Bilko and Solly Hemus.
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