Yankees Look to Prove Strength Ahead of London Fight
In a mixed report from Baltimore, the Yankees show depth as injuries linger and plans center on a May 1 heavyweight bout in Indianapolis. Whitey Ford to oppose Hoyt Wilhelm while Floyd Patterson remains elusive to media and promoters amid ongoing preparations.
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Williams and Liston Bout Sets Tonight in Miami Beach
Heavyweight clash billed for national ABC telecast features Cleveland Williams and Sonny Liston. Williams’ promoter Lou Vicusi predicts a knockout. Liston sports camp says he is ready after extensive prep in Philadelphia. Williams, from Houston, boasts 36 KOs in 46 bouts. Liston has a record influx of knockouts and a recent win over Mike DeJohn.
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Indians Beat Tigers Behind Grand Slam Hitting Face Tigers
Major League Stars by the Associated Press notes Woody Held of the Indians drove in six runs with two homers including a grand slam in an 8-1 win over Detroit. Billy Pierce of the White Sox pitched a six hitter for his 20th victory, blanking the Athletics. A Boston protest near Fenway Park followed the Red Sox after Jerry Green was sent to the minors, while a note about horses sleeping upright or prone appears.
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First Landing Favored In Derby Leads In Odds Talk
The Kentucky Derby favorite chatter centers on First Landing a top two year old colt. It won 10 of 11 starts but ran third in the Flamingo and followed with a Jamaica win. Caliente odds list Silver Spoon and Easy Spur co favorites with First Landing at 31 to 1.
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Keller Brothers from Frederick to St Petersburg Florida League
Keller brothers Charlie Jr and Donald, sons of ex Yankee outfielder Charlie Keller, signed to St Petersburg Florida State League team for the next season. They played for Frederick High and trained with the Yankees in Lake Wales before joining the Class D league opener next Wednesday. Dick Smith of Walkersville also expected to join a Philadelphia Phillies organization this weekend after C D league workouts in Leesburg.
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