Jordan Wins Welterweight Title in Upset Over Akins
Los Angeles fighter Don Jordan upset Virgil Akins to claim the welterweight world title at the Olympic Auditorium before 7,344 spectators and a national TV audience. Judges scored 145-132, 146-138, and 138-45 for Jordan in a bout featuring heavy trading and a 10th round flurry. Akins sustained a cut and swelling, with a rematch possible within 60 days as he heals.
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Tommy Hart
Heavy Wins 26 By Kayo Heavy Wins 26 By Kayo
In one month of pro fighting Lamar Clark from Cedar City Utah has 27 wins with 26 by knockout. He knocked out six opponents in five minutes and one in seven seconds. Clark won the Intermountain Heavyweight Championship in a three-night spree, earning $250 and a trophy. He said promoters paid other fighters, but he gains experience for future paydays.
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St. Mac
Ricky Pardew
Cleveland
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Damascus
Iail
Leon Tul
Swart
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Eastern Crown Still At Stake
Eastern crown still at stake as Browns seek eighth conference title in nine years. Lions hosts Giants while Browns visit Philadelphia and the Rams chase second place. Colts and Unitas brace for action as records and world championship hopes loom.
Cadets Open Court Season Tonight at Frederick High
Frederick High School opens the 1953 59 basketball season tonight against Mussegmen West Virginia Applemen. Wayne Rhoderick leads the Cadets with a deadly one hand jump shot and strong rebounding. Skeet Geisbert Dale Ramsburg and Tinker Michael top the backcourt and supporting cast, with openings at guard and forward for Phil Stevens Floyd and Ronnie Engle depending on tonight’s needs.
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Applemen
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Geisbert
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Baker
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Tinker Michael
Phil Stevens
Floyd
Homer Brooks
Michael
Tinker
CVAL
Dick Floyd
Ronnie Engle
Ron Engle
Brooks
Engle
YMCA Swimmers Open Season With Mason-Dixon Meet
The Frederick YMCA boys and girls teams start their season this weekend with a Mason-Dixon League meet against Dundalk YMCA. The boys swim at home this afternoon while the girls travel to Dundalk on Sunday. Dundalk is a new and strong contender this year.
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Western Maryland Falls To Catholic University In Season Opener
Western Maryland was outclassed 85 61 by Catholic University in a Mason Dixon Conference opener. Gene Jasper led Catholic with 19 points, Bob Talbot added 15 as the visitors built as much as a 20 point spread and held an 11 point halftime lead. Western Maryland freshmen Dave Martin had 15 and Bill Brace 12.
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Dixon
West Virginia licenses go on sale for next year
Hunting and fishing licenses across West Virginia go on sale as the Conservation Department cites holiday demand. About 350,000 licenses were sold last year. prices are $2 for hunting, $2 for fishing, and $3 for a combined permit with small vendor fees.
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Akins
St. Louis
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Alllell
Charlie Jones
Newark
N.J
Cadet varsity drills前 home opener and more ducks tale
Cadet varsity coach Hom er Brooks leads Frederick High through drills for today’s home opener against Musselman. The feature recounts a duck decoying day with Jim, detailing blind setup, decoy painting, and lessons on waterfowl hunting techniques including camouflage, calling, and decoy placement.
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Frederick
Musselman
W. Va
Millikan praises Terps opening game despite loss
Maryland coach Bud Millikan defended his team after a hard fought loss to N C State, noting the 1 basket margin as the sole reason. The piece highlights game turning points including free throw misses and key breaks, plus public reaction and a summary of results from Associated Press items.
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al Bunge
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Markand
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Charley Mc‘Neil
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Millikan
Colts And Rams TV Showdown In 4:35 PM Kickoff
Los Angeles AP reports the Baltimore Colts, already champs, seek a national record by Johnny Unitas as he passes for a 24th straight game. A 4:35 p.m. EST kickoff, CBS televise, with Unitas, Dupre, Moore, Ameche, Berry and Mutscheller leading the offense, against a Rams club hoping for a new tactic after a lopsided recent game.
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College Scores From AP Midwestern Invitational Summary
AP scores show Tennessee BC Michigan 66 Wyoming 75 and other results from invitational rounds. Notable games include Utah State 65 Idaho State 62 Portland 61 Montana State 41, USC 79 Oregon 54, Stanford 55 over Loyola Marymount 49, and Duke 55 Miami Florida 113 among many regional matchups.
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Browns Struggle Highlight Two Losses After Record Pace
Jimmy Brown of the Cleveland Browns endured two rough games after setting an NFL single season rushing record. He gained 66 yards against the Eagles and 22 against the Redskins as Cleveland held a one game lead in the Eastern Division with two to play, while Giants faced Detroit and the Steelers chased a possible three team tie.
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