Patterson Johansson Fight Promises Big New York Clash
Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson and Sweden’s Ingemar Johansson prepared for a 15 round title fight at Yankee Stadium with 35,000 expected. Patterson led bets around 4-1, aiming to defend his crown amid weather concerns and a projected $500,000 to $600,000 gate.
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Ruston Shuts Out Rayville Juniors 3-0 in Louisiana Baseball
Ronnie Marrus pitched a three hitter and drove in two as Ruston beat Rayville 3-0. Dyer matched Marrus but six Rayville errors doomed their effort. Ruston scored all runs in the second inning with two hits and three miscues.
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Sport doubleheader at Rickwood Field features baseball and boxing
Birmingham fans get a 6 p.m. Barons game and an 8:30 p.m. boxing broadcast at Rickwood Field. Phil Regan pitched well in a 4-1 Baron win over Mobile, while Lookouts and other teams split twin bills. Memphis beat Nashville 14-1 to move into a tie for second. Shreveport plus Chattanooga won their openers.
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Fight Figures Are Confident As Bout Nears
New York AP report quotes heavyweight challengers Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson ahead of their title bout. Johansson vows to win on points and endure any punch while Patterson says he is eager to fight, unsure of Johansson’s style, and promises a sharp, potentially early finish depending on Johansson’s approach.
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Baseball results and upcoming games from yesterday and today
Major and minor leagues report yesterday's scores with many night games and today schedules. National League results include San Francisco over Pittsburgh and Los Angeles beating Philadelphia. American League shows Washington Boston Detroit in wins. Tomorrow's schedules feature New York at Chicago and Washington at Kansas City among others.
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Baseball standings and games from multiple leagues
Summary of American Association, International League, Texas League, Eastern League and South Atlantic League results with scattered scores like Louisville 3 Indianapolis 0 and Omaha 5 Charleston 4 in 10 innings, plus postponed games due to rain and a St. Louis Kellner elbow injury prompting a DL request.
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Phillies Sign College Hurler Baldwin From Arizona
The Philadelphia Phillies signed University of Arizona pitcher David Baldwin for a large bonus after bidding from 13 teams. The right hander, 21, from Tucson, was 10-0 with 133 strikeouts this season and helped Arizona reach the College World Series. He will report to the Class A Williamsport Williamsport club of the Eastern League.
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Daily double hits over thousand at Delaware Park
Stanton Delaware Tuesday daily double payoff of 2020.80 was recorded at Delaware Park by Bruce paying 73.80 in the first race and Cullen paying 38.00 in the second. It marked the second straight day over the thousand dollar threshold.
Yankees Sign Pitcher Roy Peterson From OSU
Righthander Roy Peterson, star of Oklahoma State University’s NCAA championship team, signed a very satisfactory bonus contract with the New York Yankees. He will play for Fargo Moorhead in the Northern League.
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Conn Warns of Johansson Power In Patterson Showdown
Billy Conn, recalling his own near miss with Joe Louis, says Ingemar Johansson’s right hand could topple Floyd Patterson. He notes Patterson’s speed but warns a single powerful blow can decide the heavyweight title tonight. Conn’s own 1941 near-championship loss underscored the danger of the right hand.
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Scanlon Defeats Vecchiato In Chicago Debut Fight
Bobby Scanlon of San Francisco won a 10 round unanimous decision over Mario Vecchiato in Vecchiato's U S ring debut. Scanlon used inside points and slipped many of Vecchiato's punches to secure the victory under the five point must system.
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Rockefeller bars aides from free event passes
Gov. Rockefeller announced his aides must not accept free passes to events such as prize fights and horse races. He will attend the Patterson Johansson championship in New York City on Thursday, paying his own way. The state racing commission had recently sent passes to him, which he returned.
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Walker Stars Lead NCAA Golf Match Play Wins
In Eugene Oregon John Konsek and Walker Cup stars Ward Wettlaufer and Tom Aaron won twice to reach the NCAA golf championship third round. Wettlaufer beat Jim Wright 2 and 1. Aaron edged Tom Garrity 1 up. Konsek defeated Tony Marimon 5 and 4 after a 20th hole scramble. Cupit and Pratt were eliminated early.
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Pro Set Features Trabert Tennis Marathon Victory
Tony Trabert won a record longest outdoor pro set in Forest Hills, defeating Frank Sedgman 6-8, 28-26, 6-2 in the Tournament of Champions. He advances to the semifinals against Pancho Gonzales, who beat Ashley Cooper 6-3, 6-2.
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Illinois Coach Bitter Over Rich Kreitling Signing
Champaign Illinois AP Foot ball Coach Ray Eliot says Rich Kreitling chose the Cleveland Browns after passing up one more college season. Eliot also reveals his top two right halves were ruled ineligible weakening his squad.
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