Robinson Fight Baffles Boxing Officials in New York
In New York Sugar Ray Robinson remains world middleweight champion for the state while seeking a Basilio bout in Pennsylvania. A hearing by the New York State Athletic Commission will determine if he remains champion after review of an agreement signed May 12 to defend against Basilio, with Basilio yet to sign. Basilio is summoned to appear after a prepared statement from his lawyer.
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Syracuse
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Giambra Gains Easy Decision In Dallas Bout
Joey Giambra defeated Ralph Jones in a decisive 10 round unanimous decision in Dallas. Giambra’s backers seek a middleweight title bout with champion Ray Robinson, aiming to stage the match in the Cotton Bowl with promoter Barney Weinstein traveling to New York to arrange the October title bout.
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Tiger) Jones
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Benton Beats Bobby Boyd in Philadelphia Bout
George Benton, unranked, upset 10-round decision over Bobby Boyd in Philadelphia. Benton dominated with a head hunting attack, scoring a knockdown in the fifth round and earning a unanimous decision before 3,452 fans, with no TV coverage. Boyd weighed 162 1/4 pounds.
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Live Up To Potential: Ottawa Athletic Banquet Speakers
University of Kansas coach Jack Mitchell urged Ottawa athletes to live up to their potential at the Memorial Auditorium banquet. Chamber of Commerce event drew about 300, with Ottawa High School and Ottawa University coaches introducing teams and guests. Master of ceremonies was Winton A. Winter. Mitchell praised Ottawa’s athletic program and the two fine local schools succeeding in competition.
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Ottawa University
Bowling Scores in Monday Night Mixed League
Bryant Fritts led with 176 and 486 for Bryant Fritts. LeValley Ogle posted 184 and 479. Vogue Cain’s Pogue topped 199 and 507. Wolgast Ransom added 201 for 544. Ellis Redick tallied 184 and 495 while Fritts O Dell contributed 154 and 428.
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G. Ellis
Fritts O'Dell
Hold Talks On Baseball TV
In Columbus, AP reports Commissioner Ford Frick and minor league head George M. Trautman meet with an eight member panel in two day sessions. Trautman calls the talks potentially the most important yet on national radio television policy. He notes fans want reasons for blackout rules and explains telecasts are blocked when minor league games are at home during a major league telecast, potentially up to 30 minutes pregame, a policy framed as an economic necessity for survival.
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White Sox seize AL lead with 9 2 win and standings shift
Chicago White Sox surge atop the American League after a 9-2 victory over Washington behind Early Wynn’s five hits allowed. Baltimore’s 3-0 win over Cleveland drops the Indians to second as Skinny Brown and Billy Loes combine six hits. Detroit hits Boston 14-2 as Jim Bunning drives in five for underperforming Red Sox.
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