TV weaves control of boxing big fights into sponsors
A wary note on May 30 Charles versus Maxim shows IBC may delay fixing a firm date until TV sponsor desires are known. The piece critiques television dictated matchmaking, warns of costly shifts in boxing economics, and contrasts it with rising promotional tactics targeting youth and fans. Also notes a football kickoff timing joke and a scheme for chest X rays. A Mesa player at Arizona may shift to defense and special teams next season.
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Ezzard Charles
Joey Maxim
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
IBC
Charles Vs. Maxim
Joe Williams
Sport
Joe Bolce
Muscles University
Dan Dimmit
Sorrowful State
Joe
Bill Glazier
Mesa
University of Arizona Wildcats
Glazier
Big Leo Brandt
Manitowoc
Wis
Bob Winslow
Saigh Frustrated With Balky Cards Pitchers
St Louis owner Fred Saigh vents at two problems. Fred Martin, 35, reinstate from Mexican League, wants fair chance and to meet with Saigh and Marty Marion before being sent to Houston. Lefty Howie Pollet refuses 1951 contract with 25 percent cut, Saigh seeking a trade. Pollet blames teammates for 1950 14 13 record. Saigh counters.
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ST. Louis
Fred Martin
Howie Pollet
Fred Saigh
St. Louis Cardinals
Martin
Houston
Saigh
Marty Marion
Lefty Pollet
Pollet
Southpaw
Bean Rallies To Snare Decision In 10 Rounds
Hollywood April 7 Willie Bean, Los Angeles heavyweight, survived a seven count in round one to win a unanimous decision after ten rounds against Pat Comiskey of Paterson New Jersey. Bean fought aggressively despite giving up 20 pounds, weighing 205 to Comiskey's 225. Comiskey scored a solid early left, but Bean rallied, scoring the win in his opponent's first defeat since 1948.
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Hollywood
Willie Bean
Los Angeles
Pat Comiskey
Paterson
N. J
Bean
Tpo Comiskey
Comiskey
Com
Detroit at Montreal leads in shaky playoff semi final
The Associated Press reports the National League semi finals with Detroit at Montreal and Toronto leading two to one in the series. In the Can league final Pittsburg hosts density in opening semi final. Victoria leads Westminster one to zero.
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Tonicht
Detroit
Montreal
Toronto
Pittsheee
Dens
Atlantic White Ms
Fina Victoria
Westminster
Victoria
Texas Nabs Spotlight on Southwestern Women’s Golf
In Tucson on April 7, two Texas players, Agatha Lee of El Paso and Pat Garner of Midland, were poised for the championship flight finals after reaching the semi finals. Lee faced Natalie Bering of Tucson, while Garner met Marie Jacks of Yuma as results from yesterday’s rounds left the field narrowed.
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Tucson
Texas
Agatha Lee
el Paso
Natalie Bering
Pat Garner
Midland
Marie Jacks
Yuma
Mrs. Lee
Jean Glantz
Albuquerque
Irene Himes
Mrs. Jacks
Ez Kelso
Miss Garner
Joan Nelson
Rockford
Ill
Canadiens Aim to End Wings in Bay Area Semi Final
The Montreal Canadiens, led by a fired-up Frenchman, trail Detroit 3-2 in the best-of-seven series and seek to eliminate the Red Wings in tonight's pivotal game. Toronto hosts Boston as their series sits at 2-1 in favor of the Maple Leafs.
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Montreal Canadiens
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit
Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs
Boston Bruins
Bowman's Unusual Windup Attracts Attention
Fort Worth, April 7. The New York Giants rookie pitcher Roger Bowman draws notice for an extreme windup where his pitching hand’s knuckles nearly scrape the ground as he releases the ball.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Roger Bowman
New York Giants
Angels trade Stan Spence to Springfield IL for IL club
Los Angeles Angels announce the sale of veteran outfielder Stan Spence to Springfield Massachusetts of the International League. Spence, a holdout all spring, hit 22 home runs and batted .228 with the Angels last season.
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Los Angeles
Stan Spence
Springfield
Mass
Los Angeles Angels
Spence
Angels
Connie Mack III Makes Ivy League Baseball Debut
Connie Mack III, grandson of the Athletics president, begins his Ivy League baseball career for Pennsylvania as the second baseman against Princeton.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Pennsylvania
Princeton
College Baseball Scores and Matchups Across Teams
Arizona 11 Arizona State 10 at Tempe 2 0 Yale 8 Hampden Sydney 4 Western Maryland 2 NYU 4 Kentucky 17 Vanderbilt 5 Georgia 4 Tennessee 5 LSU 5 Auburn 2 Newberry 8 2 Georgetow n DC 4 Michigan 3 Tennessee Western Michigan 0.
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Associated Press
University of Arizona
Arizona State
Tempe
Os and Mary
Hampden
Donnie Lee No Hit Leads North Past St Marys 2 0
Donnie Lees perfect effort at Municipal Stadium powered the North Phoenix Mustangs to a 2 0 win over St Marys and kept them atop the City Leagues Class A race while Bob Bandelier prepares to face the Tucson Badgers in a key clash North High field showdown. Olaf Nelson of St Marys allowed six hits with 16 strikeouts as Lee walked six and hit one but did not allow a run. The sixth inning produced the only run when Jack Davis doubled home Gene Mitcham.
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North Phoenix Mustangs
St. Mary’s
Bob Bandelier
Tucson Badgers
Badgers
North High
Tucson
Jack Davis
Gene Mitcham
Bob Melton
Coyotes
Jim Burris
Pahl Dhucker
Mesa
Bill Thompson
Gary Smith
Johnny Stein
Phoenix
Glenn McMinn
Pressure No Worry For Tulsa Star In Masters Round
Rob Riegel led the Masters midway with a 141 after a 68 in the third round, insisting pressure does not disturb him as Sam Snead surged to the lead with a 68 for a total of 211. Fazio Hogan Worsham trailed by one stroke at 142 as 17 others sat within six.
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Tulsa
Okla
Augustam
Augusta
Robert H. Kee Riegel
George Fazio
Ben Hogan
Lew Worsham
Riegel
Sam Snead
Douglas
Jimmy Demaret
Houston
Tex
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Byron Nelson
Roanoke
Joe Kirkwood
Beverly Hillis
Calif
Oakmont
Ft. Worth
Mar Fazio
Conshohocken
Dave Douglas
Newark
Del
Matt Airpwood, Jr
Beverly Hills
Harlem Globetrotters Clash With College All-Americans in Chicago
In Chicago Stadium the Harlem Globetrotters face the College All-Americans in game seven of a transcontinental series. The Globetrotters won their fifth of six meetings with the collegians after a 66 to 54 victory over the All-Stars in Cincinnati. Starting forwards Ray Angelis of Northwestern and Bill Garrett of Indiana, center Jim Slaughter of South Carolina, and guards Don Sunderlage of Illinois and Ernie Barrett of Kansas State are slated to start for the All-Stars.
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Harlem Globetrotters
Trotters
All- Stars
Cincinnati’s
Garden
Collegians
Ray Angelis
Northwestern
Bill Garrett
Indiana
Jim Slaughter
South Carolina
Don Sunderlage
Illinois
Ernie Barrett
Kansas State
Racing at a glance from multiple tracks
Roach N Tumble, Santa Anita Derby winner, was not anticipated to run in the Kentucky Derby. Sickle's Image paid 5.60 and Jacodema 86.40 swept Jamaica Coquette Purse divisions. Le Eye paid 5, won the Gay Nineties Purse at Gulfstream. Snorkel paid 36.60, won the Warwick Purse at Lincoln Downs. Mocopo victor at Bay Meadows by two and a half lengths. Rockville Purse winner at Laurel Society, Laurel Se 2.80.
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New York
Sickle
Jamaica
Laurel
Rockville
Urel
San Mateo
Calif
Mocopo
Bay Meadows
Hallandale
Fla
le Eye
Kell breaks finger may miss Tigers opener
Memphis April 7 AP reports George Kell of the Detroit Tigers may miss the season opener after X rays showed a fractured knuckle on his right hand. Manager Red Rolfe predicted a 10 day to two week sidelining period. Kell is the AL’s second leading hitter from last season. Also Lexington Derby notes Rough N Tumble declared out of the Kentucky Derby by trainer Melvin Calvert.
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Tucker
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Yuma Panthers
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Nick Cannuli
Gil Trejo
Globe-Miami
Kell
Guy
Derby Field
Memphis
Tenn
George Kell
Detroit Tigers
Red Rolfe
Lexington
Melvin Calvert
Prize Money Tops ABC Bowling Meet Opens in St Paul
The American Bowling Congress 48th annual tournament opens in St Paul with a 560000 prize list. The 58 day event draws 19334 keglers 5194 teams 9656 doubles and 14241 combined entries across singles doubles and team events. Everett Levis of Aurora Illinois defends singles title with a 757. He is due to bowl April 16. The Pepsi-Colas of Detroit seek to defend their team title on May 5.
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American Bowling Congress
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Canada
Everett Levis
Aurora
Ill
ABC Records
Pepsi-Colas
Detroit
No Mighty Role For Loop Proxy
CHICAGO April 7 American League President Will Harridge says he does not want the baseball commissioner job and has withdrawn from consideration. He declared he is an American Leaguer first and always, ending speculation he might seek the top post.
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Chicago
Will Marridge
Harridge
Standings in Pacific Coast Grapefruit League revealed
Pacific coast Grapefruit League standings show Oakland 6 4 1 Frisco 4 Hollywood 3 Portland 4 Sacramento 4 Los Angeles 7 San Francisco 6 in 17 innings. Oakland at San Diego postponed due to wet ground. Chicago Washington Boston and others listed with scores and fouls.
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Oakland
Frisco U
Hollywood
Portland
Sacramento
Los Angeles Cattle
San Francisco
San Diego
Mustangs Retain City Track Title at Montgomery Stadium
The North Phoenix Mustangs edged Phoenix Union's Coyotes 47 11/15 to 45 7/10 to defend the city track and field crown at Montgomery Stadium. Carver High Monarchs led early, finishing third with 32 7/10 points, while West Phoenix and Phoenix Tech trailed with 15 2/3 and 1/5 points. Dale Zeller’s absence due to a leg injury hindered the Coyotes.
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Phoenix Union
Coyotes
Montgomery Stadium
Carver High
Monarchs
West Phoenix
Phoenix Tech
Mustang takes relay in meet with record discus throw
Kemper Marley leads with a record breaking discus 138 feet 9 inches while Norman Brown and Bob Swing place second and fourth for nine points. Gene Scott Jim McFeeters and J D Merril collect eight in the 440. Dwight Chambers poles 12 feet 7 inches setting a meet record. Crown dominates hurdles but Coyotes and PUHS struggle in throws and pole vault.
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Puhs
Mustang
Kemper Marley
Norman Brown
Bob Swing
Gene Scott
Jim McFeeters
J. D. Merrill
Mustangs
Semifinals Set In Arizona State Open Tennis Tourney
In Tucson on April 7 1951 top stars from three states clash in the 26th Arizona State Open semifinals. Defending champion Bob Goldfarb of El Paso faces Jimmy Dye of the University of Arizona in the men’s singles feature while Marty Shaw and Bob Charles also contest a semifinal. Women’s singles see Audrey Barnard of Phoenix and Anita Kanter favored to reach the final with Barnard meeting Alice Vance and Kanter facing Betty Seay. Junior boys feature Gary Peterson and Albert Hernandez with Franklin Johnson and Ronald Scott vying for the other finalist spot. Finals scheduled for Sunday.
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States
Bob Goldfarb
el Paso
Tex
Jimmy Dye
University of Arizona
Marty Shaw
Bob Charles
Audrey Barnard
Phoenix
Anita Kanter
Barnard
Alice Vance
San Bernardino
Calif
Miss Kanter
Betty Seay
Gary Peterson
Mesa
Albert Hernandez
la Jolla
Franklin Johnson
Ronald Scott
San Diego
Dye
Dick de San Diego
Brantsmith
Shaw
Bob Galloway
Chartes
Bar Foote
Redondo Beach
Donna O'Dell
Vance
Mary Kay Morrie
Pasadena
Kanter
Katy Kraft
Agents
Seay
Joan Young
ASC
Tempe
Manatee Peterson
Brooke Grant
Gienanges
Phil Proctor
Santee
Johnson
Tony
Zitrides Possible Wildcat Selection
Tucson officials said Gus Zitrides former Brown University head coach is being considered for the Arizona line coaching job after Bob Bryant resigned to join the U S Naval Academy staff.
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Gus Zitrides
Brown University
Providence
R. I
University of Arizona
Bob Bryant
U. S. Naval Academy
Glendale Field To Host Luke AFB Nine And Grays
Glendale High School’s baseball field in Glendale will serve this summer as home for Luke Air Force Base nine and the semipro Glendale Grays. Luke’s team will meet semipro clubs and service teams, with Guy Hadley taking over park operations. The Grays’ first workout is at 2 p.m. tomorrow and invites interested candidates. no softball will be played this season.
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Glendale High School
Luke Air Force Base
Glendale Grays
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Grays
Phoenix College Golf Team Drops Match in Glendale
In Glendale California on April 7 Phoenix College golf, led by medalist Dirk Prather with a 73, lost to John Muir College of Pasadena. The touring squad suffered a setback in yesterday afternoon’s match.
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Glendale
Calif
Phoenix College
Dirk Prather
John Muir College of Pasadena
New Meet Records Highlight Local Track Meet
The report lists multiple athletes and results across track events. Notable performances include Gene Hall and Joe Willie Steed Pee from PA, Windhorn and Dille in hurdles, Brice and Scrignar among others, with a new meet record set in the relay by Carver and NPHS.
Phoenix Union dominates state track meet as PUHS stars shine
Herman Purify of Carver sprinted to a record 15 flat in the high hurdles to beat North High favorite Gordon Windhorn. Gene Hall of PUHS won both 100 and 220 yard dashes, becoming the meet's sole double winner with 11% of relay points. Phoenix Union captured six events, North High four, two for Carver, and a tie for West Phoenix.
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Carver
North High
Gordon Windhorn
Jim Meters
Gene Fuller
Phoenix Union
McFeeters
Fuller
Gene Hall
PUHS
Mustang
West Phoenix
Yale Tankmen In Big Lead at AAU Columbus Meet
Yale swimming stars led the New Haven Swim Club toward an unrivaled AAU title in Columbus Ohio with an 80 point total as six events closed the indoor meet. Ohio State placed second with 26 points. Yale set a world record in the 400 yard freestyle relay at 3 23 and John Marshall the Australian champion added a 220 yard freestyle win.
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Ohio
Yale
New Haven
Ohio State
John Marshall
College Ring Totals Close at National AA Boxing Finals
EAST LANSING Mich April 7 AP Four team leaders were within one point as the National Collegiate AA boxing tournament moved to finals after a heated semifinal night Idaho led with three survivors and 12 points while Michigan State Wisconsin and San Jose State trailed closely Challengers each had two survivors Idaho was favored but bouts grew rough with two heavyweight fights stopped by ringside doctors.
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Mich
Idaho
Michigan State
Wisconsin
San Jose State
California
Bisbee-Douglas Club to ship players to Anaheim
The Bisbee-Douglas Baseball Club bus leaves Bisbee to fetch Copper Kings players training in Anaheim California this weekend. Performers who trained with the Brooklyn Dodgers at Vero Beach Florida will join the club here later.
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Anaheim
Calif
Copper Kings
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Fla
Mare Cops Steeplechase Grand National Winner Nickel Coin
Nickel Coin a nine year old mare won the 105th Grand National Steeplechase today at Aintree amid a dramatic race with 36 starters. Royal Tan finished second, Derrinstown remounted for third, and Arctic Gold owned by John Hay Whitney was among the casualties as favorites fell early.
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Nickel Coin
Royal Tan
Derrinstown
Arctic Gold
John Hay
Jock) Whitney
New York
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