Saxton Wins World Welterweight Title In Dull 15 Round Bout
Johnny Saxton defeated Kid Gavilan by unanimous decision in a slow 15 round world welterweight title bout at Convention Hall Philadelphia. The new champion, 24, fought cautiously, with frequent clinches and wrestling, while fans voiced disappointment and boos during long exchanges. Referee Pantaleo scored 9-6, with two judges at 7-8 and 8-6 in favor of Saxton. AP counted Gavilan the winner 8-4-3.
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Radio and TV Listings and College Football Notes
Radio listings show CBS WEMD NBC WBAL MBS WOR ABC WMAL with varied news sports and talk programs across evening hours. Football metrics highlight Colorado and Mississippi leading in total yards and rushing, with moving rankings for Texas Tech Army and UC S A, plus details on Landau the Queen Elizabeth thoroughbred slated to race at Laurel Park.
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Johnson May Enter Suit Over A's Move
Chicago industrialist Arnold Johnson says he may sue the Philadelphia group over the A's sale. He seeks damages for breach of contract and costs tied to moving the franchise, noting a likely costly litigation and a large Kansas City ticket-sale outlook. Eddie Vereb and Lynn Beightel will miss Maryland's trip to Miami with Vereb sidelined by a sprained ankle.
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Campanella Undergoes Surgery On Left Hand
Roy Campanella, Brooklyn Dodgers catcher, underwent four hours of surgery on his left hand to remove scar tissue and release adhesions in a second procedure aimed at restoring batting power. The operation followed an earlier May bone chip removal and a four week layoff.
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Surgeons Predict Campanella Hand Recovery Hopeful Note
Surgeon Dr. Samuel Schenkman led a long operation with Dr. Lyndon Hill assisting. Dr. Hill voiced cautious optimism that Campanella's hand could return to normal, and said results from four to six weeks of further tests would clarify the outlook.
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Miami City College on One Year Probation
The NCAA imposed one year probation on the University of Miami and City College of New York for 1954 55. CCNY is barred from the 1955 Kansas City basketball tournament and Miami is barred from entering teams in NCAA championship events. Portland and Western Illinois State received reprimands for violations.
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CCNY and Miami face NCAA sanctions over 1950s violations
The NCAA rules committee ruling targets CCNY basketball only, while Miami receives a one year probation for improper athlete travel costs and tryouts for prospective football players. Sanctions run Oct 20, 1954 to Oct 20, 1955 as the council outlines plans for its 49th annual convention in New York City beginning Jan 5. PIONEERS SCORE shows a separate rifle match report with Old Scouts on Tuesday at Signal Corps Headquarters range.
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Saxton Beats Gavilan For Welterweight Title
The Associated Press reports Johnny Saxton of New York outpointed Kid Gavilan of Havana over 15 rounds for the world welterweight title. In another bout Eduardo Lausse of Argentina kayoed Nelson Andrade in Rio de Janeiro. Other details list locations Sao Paulo and Havana and the boxers' weights.
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