Marciano Expected to Defend Crown Against Charles Key Fight at Yankee Stadium
Rocky Marciano, 7-2 favorite, defends his world heavyweight title Thursday night at Yankee Stadium against former champion Ezzard Charles. The bout, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CST, will be shown in 61 theaters in 45 cities outside New York and on ABC radio, with a possible Monday fallback if postponed. Charles, veteran of 97 pro fights, seeks an upset as Marciano boasts a flawless 45-0-0 record with 40 knockouts and retains a relentless puncher style.
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Jim Corbett
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Jim Jeffries
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
Jack Dempsey
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Tiger
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Yanks Blank Chisox 12-0 on Ford Two-Hitter
Whitey Ford threw a two hitter for the Yankees who defeated the Chicago White Sox 12 to 0 at Yankee Stadium. Ford improved to 4-4, aided by a four run fourth inning with four singles, while Harshman took the loss. Box score details show Chicago managing only two hits and zero runs against New York.
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Collins
Noren
If Coleman
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RBI
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Carrasquel
le Cnieago
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West Monroe Juniors Beat Ruston 5 to 4 for First‑Place Tie
West Monroe Juniors defeated Ruston 5 to 4 to stay tied for first in the Fifth District American Legion Junior baseball race. Coach Lou Scarborough guided West Monroe in the late innings as the team extended its standings in the district contest played in Ruston Louisiana.
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Mangham Next as West Monroe Juniors Clash in District Play
The West Monroe Legion Juniors host Mangham tomorrow at 3:30 PM on the West Monroe playground diamond to finish the first round of the 16 game Fifth District schedule.
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West Monroe Legion
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Trio of Pitchers Seize Victory Over Alexander
George Fruge Jackie Norman and Lovell Browder combined to beat Alexander. Fruge pitched three innings allowing two runs on five hits. Norman threw two hitless frames and Browder finished allowing two hits and two runs. Scarborough praised Alexander as the best pitcher seen this season.
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Jackie Norman
Lovell Browder
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Browder
Dave Chubby" Johnston
Cole
Ruston
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KH Fields
Q Harris
Atteebeeee
Trace
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Tee Johnston
Rey Brownlee
Snes Smith
F Hendricks
Hutkabay
Ab Watson
P. Browder
Tee
Ruston AB
Cobb
Tseeweste
Turner
Tae
Taee Dyson
Tere Tee
Lewis
Aerey Holder
Edminston
Colvin
Reds Halt Bums 5-1 in Cincinnati Lead Tie
Bud Podbielan held Dodgers to five hits as the Cincinnati Redlegs defeated Brooklyn 5-1 to pull even with New York atop the National League. Duke Snider went 3-for-4 for Brooklyn, while Podbielan improved to 4-2.
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Giants blank Cubs 5-0 as Dark drives win in heat
Captain Al Dark drove in three runs with two timely singles and Sal Maglie spun seven solid innings for the New York Giants who shutout the Chicago Cubs 5-0 before 11,775 in Chicago. Maglie earned his seventh victory as the series stood 1-1. Hoyt Wilhelm finished 2 innings of relief in the humid 99 degree heat.
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City League Monday and Thursday Basketball Schedule
United Gas meets News-Star at 8 p.m. Monday with Barkdull officiating. Foremost plays 3-Way at 8 p.m. Monday in Sherrouse. On Thursday 3-Way faces News-Star at Barkdull and Foremost meets United Gas in Sherrouse at 8 p.m.
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Solunar Table Guide From John Alden Knight’s Tables
The schedule lists daily Solunar periods with major and minor times for AM and PM. Major periods start at shown times and last up to two hours, while minor periods are shorter. The text advises planning fishing or hunting to use the best spots each day.
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Babe Ruth League Schedule Highlights From Neville and Northeast
Wednesday games feature Cardinals versus Braves in Neville and Yanks versus Cubs in Northeast. At 5 p.m. Neville hosts Tigers against Reds and Yanks meet Cardinals Friday in Northeast. Also Reds play Braves at 5 p.m. and Cubs face Tigers in Northeast.
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Suggs Berg Aim At 5th Women's Western Crowns
Defending champion Louise Suggs and Patty Berg lead the field for the 25th annual Women's Western Golf Open in Glen Flora Illinois. A 100-player field tees off Monday in 18-hole qualifiers for a 32-player match-play championship.
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Patty Berg
Babe Zaharias
Betsy Rawls
Betty Jameson
Jackie Pung
Pat O'Sullivan
Betty Hicks
Beverly Hanson
Pat Lesser
Anne Richardson
Joyce Ziske
Wisconsin
Maryfield Ties Bolt For Lead At Virginia Beach
Shelly Mayfield from Chicopee Mass shoots 65 to tie Tommy Bolt of Houston for the 54 hole lead at the 15 000 Virginia Beach Open at Cavalier Yacht and Country Club. Both sit at 194 with final round to play as Bolt struggles with a 68 and Mayfield misses a short par putt on 18.
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Chicopee
Mass
Tommy Bolt
Houston
Tex
Mayfield
Bolt
Cavalier Yacht and Country Club
New Skeet Range Construction Under Twin Cities Gun Club
Construction will begin this week on a skeet and trapshooting range at the site of the old Selman Field pistol range. Leroy Stern, S. K. Bernheim, and T. O. Bancroft lead reorganizing efforts. First shoot planned for July with new traps and self loading machines ordered this week. Members welcomed. contact Stern at 6526 or Bernheim at 2-2470 to join.
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