Ingemar Johansson Aims for Decision Over Patterson
Swedish challenger Ingemar Johansson nears the juncture of his June 25 bout with world heavyweight champ Floyd Patterson at Yankee Stadium. Johansson explains his right hand is non essential in workouts, cites a past thumb injury, and says he plans to win by decision while noting Patterson's speed has perhaps declined since Indianapolis.
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KEEPS BUCS ALIVE Saving Face Has No Place In Pirates Pennant Race
Elroy Face the Pirates relief ace leads with 10 wins 0 losses and 6 saves as Pittsburgh fights back in the pennant race. The 10th year right hander has appeared in 23 of 62 games helping offset an 11 day layoff from a slashed hand.
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Tigers Labeled Strongest by White Sox Manager
Chicago White Sox manager Al Lopez calls the Detroit Tigers the strongest American League club as he previews a three game series with the New York Yankees. He cites Detroit’s hot form, strong hitting and pitching, and believes the race will be a four team battle among the Tigers Indians Yankees and White Sox. Lopez also notes his search for an additional pitcher and recounts Roy Face’s relief prowess and fork ball.
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Pitchers Today New York AP Review of AL Probable Starters
A close look at today’s probable pitchers in the American League with notes on matchups, rotation status, and key reliever considerations across leading teams. The report highlights expectations for top starters and potential strategic angles for early games.
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Gas Housers Reunite for 25th Anniversary of 1934 Victory
Fifty-year team memories return as 15 of 22 living Gas House Gang members gather in St. Louis for a reunion. Players reminisce about Frank Frisch, Dizzy Dean, Pepper Martin and others while film of the 1934 World Series against the Tigers plays, and several attendees recall their famed antics and injuries.
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Ducky) Medwick
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Former Wildcat Stars Sign Pro Pacts with Packers
Green Bay announces signings of quarterback Babe Parilli and end Steve Meilinger. Parilli juries 282 completions in 651 attempts for 4,392 yards and 34 touchdowns over five NFL seasons. Meilinger, traded from Washington, had 13 receptions for 139 yards and a touchdown last season.
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Groza Signs Again With Cleveland Browns
Place kicking specialist Lou Groza, sole remaining charter Browns member, signs to play his 14th season of professional football.
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Judy Eller Edges Quast to Reach Semifinals in NC Tourney
In Chapel Hill the 19 year old Judy Eller, a University of Miami sophomore from Old Hickory Tennessee, won the quarter final over Anne Quast National Women's Amateur champion 1 up. Millsaps College Mary Mills and Purdue Julie Hull joined the semis with Wanda Sowell completing the final four.
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Kansas
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Kitty McKenzie
University of North Carolina
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Groza Signs 14th Browns Contract in Cleveland
Lou Groza, 35, veteran tackle and place kicker, inked a deal to play his 14th season with the Browns as the club marks its 1947 formation. The team also announced four new players Dick LeBeau Ohio State end Joe Wenzel Lehigh Ray Reese Bowling Green and John Stillwell Northwestern who recently finished Marine duty.
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Northwestern
Brundage Defends IOC China Formosa Stance
Paris AP Avery Brundage IOC president says the American public and Eisenhower misunderstand the IOC position on Nationalist China. He argues the IOC aims to stay out of politics and seeks a compromise allowing Nationalist athletes to compete under Formosa or related names with sports federations' accreditation. He notes Munich action rejected Republic of China recognition and emphasizes consistency against Communist claims of Formosa authority. Brundage cites recent meetings in Lausanne and Paris as efforts toward a satisfactory, nonpolitical solution.
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Americans advance to London doubles tennis quarter finals
U S Davis Cup players Alex Olmedo Barry MacKay Earl Buchholz and dark horse Jack Frost reach the London Lawn Tennis Championships quarter finals. Frost upsets Roy Emerson 6 4 3 6 7 5 while Olmedo defeats Pierre Darmon 6 4 7 5. MacKay outlasts Lew Gerrard 13 11 3 6 9 7. Buchholz beats Robin Sanders 6 2 7 5 with Thursday matchups set against Neale Fraser Bob Mark and Ramanathan Krishnan. Belmar Gunderson exits women’s draw losing 6 2 6 2 to Ruia Morrison.
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Lenoir to face Karabasz for prep net title
In Charlottesville Lenoir and Karabasz, seeded one and two, won their semifinals to reach the National Scholastic Tennis Tournament singles final. Lenoir edged Frank Froehling 7-5 3-6 7-5, while Karabasz defeated Charles Pasarell 6-2 6-4.
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Mazeroski Sidelined by Muscle Injury in Pirates Win
Pittsburgh second baseman Bill Mazeroski was sidelined with a left leg muscle injury after helping the Pirates to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. He had started 216 straight games dating back to his 1958 return from service.
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Celtics Sign Frank Ramsey To 1959 60 Pact
Boston signs former Kentucky star Frank Ramsey to a 1959 60 contract. Ramsey averaged 23.2 points per game in Boston’s four game playoff sweep of Minneapolis in last season’s NBA finals.
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Denver Bids For Basilio Fullmer Middleweight Title Fight
Promoter Joe Dupler offers 225000 guarantee for Basilio vs Fullmer in Denver for the NBA crown. Syracuse promoter Norman Rothschild promotes the bout with other city bids under review. potential venues include Denver Coliseum with 12500 seats. Sugar Ray Robinson ties the historical line as former champ.
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Baseball Scores and Highlights from Local Leagues
Little Boys Pan Am overwhelmed Central Bank 23 to 2 as Wayne Peddy went 4 for 5 and J Taylor threw a five-hitter. Johnson was the loser. Williams had two hits including a bases loaded homer to lift Ouachita Bank over Farmer-Heard 17 to 3. Prestwood and Williams limited Farmer-Heard to two hits. Jim Hunt took the loss. In Northside, Louisiana Power and Light beat Pulp and Paper 11 to 3. McLemore earned the win with a homer and a single, while Cox was 3 for 3 in defeat and Bell took the loss.
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Big Money Placed on Johansson in Patterson Fight
AP reports betting on the Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson bout on June 25 has begun with two $10,000 bets on Johansson. The odds range from 1 to 4 to 1 to 3, with Las Vegas shifts from 6-4 to 3-1 on Patterson and Johansson respectively. Stakes and payouts vary by bet size.
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