Basilio Adds DeMarco Win Sets Up Saxton Title Shot
Carmen Basilio fought through a sore left hand to outslug Tony DeMarco in the 12th round at Boston Garden, winning by technical knockout as DeMarco faded. Basilio, 28, weighed 145 pounds and earned a title defense contract that could place him against Johnny Saxton within 60 days. The bout drew a near-capacity crowd of 13,373 and a local record gate of 171,373 dollars. DeMarco led rounds on officials cards, but Basilio rallied to finish strong.
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Ample Room Promised For Loop Cage Tussle
Monroe high school coach Holyoke says Monroe will host Middleton with ample seating. Middleton gym holds 1,400. tickets go on sale Friday night at Middleton. Tomorrow's game is the Cheesemakers first conference tilt after defeating Elkhorn and New Glarus in non league play.
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Michigan Deer Hunting Season Ends With 31 Fatalities
Michigan's 16 day deer hunting season closed at sundown Wednesday with 31 fatalities reported to state police, far above last year's 19. Of the deaths, 10 were gunfire victims, 14 heart attacks, four drownings, two asphyxiations, and one exposure. Police also logged 33 gunfire injuries and three campfire burns.
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Packers Hold Outside Shot At Western Crown
Green Bay still has a slim chance to win the NFL western title if a sequence of upsets and Packers wins unfolds. They must beat San Francisco this Sunday and Los Angeles next, while Baltimore defeats the Rams and then loses to Chicago, and the Bears drop their final two games. Center Jim Ringo returns after a back injury, strengthening a squad aiming to upset the 49ers and Rams this season.
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Wisconsin meets Butler to open 1955 basketball campaign
The Wisconsin Badgers face Butler tonight in the fieldhouse to begin the 1955 season after an overtime win against the freshmen. The report notes Ringo was mentioned in 1953 during an injury gap and references Ontario's 33 gold mines employing over ten thousand workers.
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Women Dominate City Kegler Action
Women led a city bowling night with four honor marks. Leona Gruenewald and Sedora Brostuen topped scores in the Major and Keglerette leagues with 534 and 534. Leona's 191 183 160 and Sedora's 151 177 206 paced the field, with other strong totals from Mary Ann Haberman 525 Dorothy Bacon 504 and additional high games across the leagues. Team results list multiple squads and notable individual scores.
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Ready Mix and Keglerette Scores Highlight Local Bowling Meet
Rock Grow Major and Keglerette divisions crown winners as Crystal Tower and Milady claim team trophies. Individual figures include Leona Gruenewald posting 191 183 160 534 and Sedora Brostuen 151 177 2065. Amazing bargains fill The Times classifieds daily.
Platteville State Tops Loras College 102 71
Platteville State opened its basketball season with a 102-71 victory over Loras College of Dubuque. Platteville led 51-36 at halftime. Loras guard Joe Ottavi scored 32 points on 15 field goals and two free throws, while Gerald Krutschke and Ron Emerson led Platteville with 25 and 22 points respectively.
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Marquette Opens 1955-56 Season Against St Norbert
Marquette begins its 1955 56 basketball campaign Friday night at the Milwaukee Auditorium facing St Norbert. It is the first of 14 home games for the season.
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