Patterson Regains Heavyweight Title in Knockout Win
Floyd Patterson defeats Ingemar Johansson by knockout in the fifth round at the Polo Grounds to reclaim the heavyweight crown. Patterson vows to be a fighting champion, while Johansson contemplates next moves. Estimated takings from the event exceed $2 million in theater TV and radio rights, with Patterson earning a substantial share.
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Fugazy
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Sisk Signs With Pirates For Fifty Thousand Dollars
Yom Sisk, Poly High ace pitcher, signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for about $50,000. He will report to Columbus of the Triple A International League in forty days. The right handed fireballer posted a 12-1 record and a 0.66 ERA this year as ten major clubs pursued him.
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Sisk
Columbus
Fast Beller
Raucous boxing and auto racing notes dip into court ruling
The column recaps Floyd Patterson stopping Ingo Jubanistin in five rounds after a rough night for the crowd. It also mourns Jimmy Bryan dead after changing plans to race at Langhorne. A Judge’s Rams verdict critiques Cannon contract handling, with legal and financial fallout noted for fans.
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Jimmy Bryan
J.C. Agajanian
Ageic
Marine Stadium
Bryan
Langhorne
Agajanian
Mooney
Fury and Violence Mark Patterson Victory at Polo Grounds
Oscar Fraley recalls Floyd Patterson retaining the heavyweight title after a brutal, year-long buildup, as Thyemar Dubansson lies battered on the canvas. Patterson shows a steely, almost inhuman resolve, recalling the brutal clash and the crowd’s roar amid a night of savage punishment and mythic boxing force.
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Oscar Fraley
New York
UPI
Floyd Patterson
Ian
Thyemar Dubansson
Patterson Regains Heavyweight Crown From Johansson
Floyd Patterson defeats Ingemar Johansson at West Coast Theater by knockout at 1:51 of the fifth round to reclaim the heavyweight title. Patterson dominates from the opening bell, while Johansson struggles to capitalize on openings, marking a return of the title to an American fighter.
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Harvey Floyd Patterson
Ingemar Johannsson
West Coast
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Patterson
Floyd
Ingemar
Ingemat
BP Patterson
Dodgers, Reds Vie In Cincinnati Tilt After Rainout
Dodgers visit Cincinnati in a three game series opener with Bob Purkey facing Don Drysdale and Ingemar Johansson. Hank Aaron hits four two run home runs for Milwaukee as the Braves climb into second, Dodgers slip further back in the standings.
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Jett Drysdale Padres
Purkey
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Bob Purkey
Don Drysdale
Ingemar
Johannsen
Drysdale
Hank. Aaron
Kayo
Ingo
Braves
Giants
Federal judge rules in Rams Cowboys dispute over Cannon
A federal judge denied the Los Angeles Rams injunction to stop Cannon from playing for the Houston Oilers amid the NFL and new American leagues dispute. The decision, cited as technical and moral in parts, criticizes NFL commissioner Rozelle for secrecy in Cannon contract talks while he was Rams general manager. The ruling affects 1961-62 contracts signed without proper signatures.
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Rams
Billy Gannon
Pula
Cahnow
NFL Commisssioner
Canon
Cannon
Ram
Lea
National Football League
Carta
Billy
Alsia
Mel
Pete
Rozelle
Houston Oilers
William J. Lindberg
Cane Hon
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Pete Rozelle
Sports on Radio TV Broadcast Update
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