Pre-Bout Fights May Outdo Tests at Memorial Stadium
In Baltimore AP report the outdoor card at Memorial Stadium features welterweight champion Don Jordan versus Candy McFarland in a non-title bout and Sugar Ray Robinson against Pedro Gonzales. Both fights scheduled for 10 rounds after rain delays, with Jordan's Las Vegas title bout looming and promoter tensions highlighted.
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Kid) Paret
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Don Nesseta
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NBA
al Flora
Roy Renard
Los Angeles
Norman Sugarman
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Maryland Athletic Commission
Maryland Commission
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Robinson
Paul Pender
Boston
New York
Local Girls Dominate Net Tourney in Ohio Intercollegiate
Lynne Lawson of Middletown representing Miami University and Mimi Knight of Charleston won the Ohio collegiate doubles title, defeating Claire Crowley and Aloyne Scat of Wittenberg 6-0 6-2. Judy Hagen exited in singles. Dannella Everson of Hamtramck beat Hagen 6-3 6-1. Carolyn Wikett withdrew from singles due to a sprained wrist.
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Miami University
Mimi Knight
Charleston
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Claire Crowley
Aloyne Scat
Wittenberg University
Miss Everson
Central State College
Carolyn Wikett
Miami
Wildwood two ball foursome brings heavy play to Middletown
Middletown enjoyed its finest spring day as Wildwood Golf Club hosted the first two ball foursome of the year with 51 teams. Jimmy Ritter shot 36-34-70 to win gross by one stroke over Bill Rice 37-24-71 while others trailed. Ritter, Grayson Cox and Eichhorn tied for first in blind bogey at 70. Hill and Bob Lentz tied for second at 73. Murray, Siler and Larry Fraley posted 72 for third. Barbra Leger and Claude Jones topped low outs with 8, edging Jo Oliver and Gene Mack second with 18.
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R. C. Murray
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Joe Herr
Cliff Sweenes
Jack Schueller
Mort Taylor
Ritter
Grayson Cox
Eichhorn
79 Boxers Begin Olympic Trials in San Francisco
San Francisco AP reports 79 amateur boxers begin Olympic trial action to earn a Rome 1960 team berth, with only 10 finalists chosen—one per division from 112 pounds to heavyweight—deciding the fate Friday at the Cow Palace. Boxers come from colleges AAU ranks and the military. The article also notes the University of Pennsylvania’s 1876 football season, with one win and two losses against Princeton.
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Pin Money For State Bowling Tourney Hits $42000
About 2000 in prize money will be distributed within 30 days to winners in the Ohio State Bowling Assn 56th annual tournament for men. E D Contractors of Springfield won the team handicap division with 3209 and $1000. Joe Tavano and Lawrence Sack of Cleveland topped doubles handicap with 1354 and $375. Charles Smith of Dayton won $185 for high singles score 768. Walter Ward of Cleveland earned the first prize of $125 with a 1922. Watches were awarded to first place winners in each division. The event drew 992 teams, 2125 doubles bowlers, and 4250 singles. Top winners included Richard Roberts of Steubenville and Jim Bowes Jack Upp of Lancaster.
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Ohio State Bowling Assn
E. D. Contactors
Springfield
Cleveland
Joe Tavano
Lawrence Sack
Charles Smith
Walter Ward
Richard Roberts
Steubenville
Jim Bowes
Jack Upp
Lancaster
Gardner Champ Main Office Gardner Champ
Wels led with a season high as the Carton Cats fell short in the Gardner League title bid. Main Office clinched the crown at J J Lanes with two wins and a total pins edge. Wells posted 209 175 227 for 611 while Norman Mohn rolled a 238 first game and 56y finish for the Officemen.
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Carton Cats
Wells
Norman Mohn
Mixed Doubles and 200 Games Scores Summary
The report lists matchups in mixed doubles with teams Four Aces and Highlighters, Jerrimikes and Do-Gooders, Hopefuls and Lucky Strikes, and 4H's. Individual 200-game scores by Wilbur Kelso 202 and Frank Jones 202 are noted, alongside partial tallies for other games.
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Elliott Arrives For Three California Relays
World Smile record holder Herb Elliott arrived in Los Angeles for three California meets. He will compete in the Coliseum Relays in Los Angeles, the California Relays at Modesto, and the Compton Invitational at Compton over successive weekends. Elliott's world mark stands at 3 54.5.
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Herb Elliott
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Coliseum
Modesto
Compton
Elliott
Dave Girbert Signs Pact With Buffalo Bills
Dave Girbert, an outback and linebacker at Miami University Ohio, signs with the Buffalo Bills. He is listed at 9-9 and 185 pounds and was named to the Mid-American Conference all star team last fall.
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Kelley shines with 279 in wan day at AB C tourney
Kaycee Kegler rolls a 279 as Bob Kelley of Kansas City enjoys a bright spot on a dull day at the American Bowling Congress tournament in Toledo. His 693 series lifts Coca Colas KC to a 2897 open division total, while Frank Kukoski Jr. posts the day's best singles 654. Stan Cierlicki Otto Palumbo pair pace doubles at 1151 and Joe Manecio totals 1785 all events as the event wraps next Sunday.
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Bob Kelley
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Hazelton
Stan Cierlicki
Lorain Kegler In Second Place In Ohio Bowling Tourney
Rose Loescher of Elyria moved to second place with a 697 handicap at the Ohio Women’s Bowling Tournament in Hamilton as the 4th weekend reshapes standings. Ruth Litte of Akron led singles with 703, Columbus Clippers top team at 2098, and Dorothy Ceci with Lucille Noeare top doubles at 1314. Jean Schulz of Cleveland leads all events with 1779.
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Ohio
Rose Loescher
Elyria
Ruth Litte
Akron
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Dorothy Ceci
Lucille Noe
Jean Schulz
Cleveland
Daytonian Leads In Bowling Meet As May End Nears
Dayton’s Martha Haines tops the singles standings with 643 in the Women’s International Bowling Congress tournament while Canton Engineers hold sixth in Division I team with 2633 and Broadway Row Wrecker of Council Bluffs Iowa leads the batter category with 12755. The meet ends May 25.
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Lebanon Raceway Entries for First Through Ninth Races
A list of entrants for the Lebanon Raceway program detailing nine races with horse names and connections from various drivers and owners. Entries include multiple Trot and Pace classes across C3, C2, and C1 divisions, featuring horses such as Sandy Ko San, Belle Long, Keeger's Major, Lassie J, Priority Miss, Johnny Jay, and Sir Sampson among others.
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Belle Long
Finn
Mahson
Scotty
Calli
Boy Tempered
Burke
Josedale Chief
Wells
Prince Louie
Smith
Molly Volo
Avens
Maggie Blackstone
Miller
Gene Brewer
Shafer
Butch Frisco
Greatmor
Baker
Johnny Jay
Wilkin
Monticello June
Black
Josedale Jet Arrow DeBaun
Billy Norris
Rankin
Mr. Ki
Countess Adios Dominates Messenger Stakes Victory
Countess Adios captured the $147,782 Messenger Stake on a strong drive by Milles, romping home a length and a quarter ahead of Major Gorse with Betting Time third. Owned by Hugh Grant and the Armstrongs, the filly’s win crowns a big day that also saw Airman's Guide win Pimlico’s Black-Eyed Susan.
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Countess Adios
Pression
Circe
John A. Hanover
Spunky Hanover
Sara Black
del Muller
Miller
Major Gorse
Milles
Hugh Grant
Bradford
J. E
C. FP. Armstront
Brampton
Ont
Grant
Airmans Guide
Pimlico
Yesterday's Stars: Cerv and Cardwell Shine in Doubleheader Sweep
Batting star Bob Cerv homered three times in a doubleheader sweep over Detroit, powering the Athletes to a pair of wins. Pitcher Don Cardwell of the Cubs delivered a no hitter in his first start since an earlier setback, retiring 26 batters in succession and earning the second game victory.
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Detroit
Don Cardwell
Cubs
Wade
Pullies
Cardinals
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Minneapolis joins NFL again after 31 years
Minneapolis ad mission to the National Football League marks the Twin Cities return to the league after a 31 year gap. Minneapolis previously joined in 1930, competing as the Redskins.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul
National Football League
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Redskins
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