Patterson Warns Swede He'll Be 100 Percent Sharp
Floyd Patterson, fresh from a knockout of Brian London, warned the Swede Johansson will face a 100 percent version in June. He said he was only 69 percent against London and 25 percent last August, promising full readiness for Johansson. Patterson appeared rusty against London at Madison Square Garden but delivered a dominating performance.
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Indians top Yankees as Francona nails comeback in 10th
Cal McLish and Tito Francona spark the Indians to a 4 2 victory over the slumping Yankees. Francona belts a pinch three run homer in the 10th after Rocky Colavito sits with Billy Martin early. Ditmar allows a solo shot in seven innings. Indians stay a game ahead of White Sox.
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Mantle May Miss Yank Dodger Tilt
X rays show a chip fracture on Mickey Mantle's right index finger sidelining the Yankee slugger for about a week to 10 days. Doctor Haller says he may be able to play sooner, but Mantle cannot throw or bat right handed while awaiting recovery. He could pinch hit left handed if needed.
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Patterson Defeats London In 11th Round Boxing Bout
Floyd Patterson defeated London by knockout at 1:51 of the 11th round. London heavy at 182 1 4 pounds faced Patterson at 208. Patterson earned 60,060 plus expenses and TV fee totaling 236,866. Attendance listed as 10,08% with gate of 122,885 and net 103,11. Patterson’s share 61,1866. London to receive 60,000 plus expenses. Promoter Al Farban announced the figures. A future Floyd Johansson bout at Yankee Stadium on June 25 was projected to draw a million-dollar gate. London, the underdog, was knocked down for the first time in his career by Floyd’s punches.
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Occidental rolls to 14th straight SCIAC track title
Occidental College captured its 14th consecutive SCIAC track and field crown in a five team meet watched by about 3500 fans. Sophomore Doug Smith led the Tigers with a double win though he fell short of meet sprint records as Occidental scored 123 points to Redlands 38, Pomona 21, Whittier 15 and Cal Tech with remaining points.
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Unclear 1940s Box Score Fragment Highlights Multiple Cities
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple team results including Washington New York Boston and Chicago with scores such as 4 1 0 and 4 0. Mentions games like Chicago Balve 42 47 and Kansas City Wilhelm with various player references. Unclear context and dates.
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Ice Hockey Final in California League Championship
The Los Angeles Canadians meet the Phoenix team this afternoon at 5 40 at Paramount Iceland for the league final. The series is tied 1 1 in the best two out of three playoff.
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Lynch Pesters Dodgers Again With 2 Homers
Cincinnati catcher Jerry Lynch homered twice as the Reds beat the Dodgers 5-3 in Cincinnati. Ex-Dodger Art Fowler, now relief pitcher for Los Angeles, hoped to defeat his former team and buy suits if they won four straight. Lynch connected for a two run shot off Don Drysdale in the eighth as Cincinnati built a 4-3 lead before adding another run. The series concludes with a Sunday twin bill.
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Dodgers Edge Reds In Tight Las Vegas Exhibition
Dodgers beat the Reds 4 to 3 as Orlando Pena won with help from Hal Jeffcoat. Drysdale struggled, Vince Lynch homered for Cincinnati, and Ron Fairly extended his hitting streak to eight games with a centerfield single. Moon went 2-for-4 to lift his average to .362 while Neal joined Fairly at .342 with two hits.
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Long Beach State Falls to Pepperdine in Non-Conference Tilt
Pepperdine beat Long Beach State 4 to 3 at Blair Field as Wally Newberry drove in the winning run in the eighth. Ray Warner pitched well for Long Beach, allowing only one hit after the third inning, but fell to 0-1. Carl Evans collected two hits for the 49ers, lifting his season average to .398, while Pepperdine built its run total with a second-inning steal of home by Clark Rex and a third-inning rally. The 49ers face San Diego State in a CCAA game at Blair Field next.
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Golfers See No Danger in Gambling Atmosphere
Fort Worth report quotes top golfers during the Colonial National Invitation event. Players express belief there is no danger in gambling on golf and that matches are not thrown for money. Some note gambling at other events like Las Vegas, where police removed a bookie and winnings are linked to Calcutta pools.
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USGA Discusses Banning Pros From National Open Over Calcutta Pools
The USGA is examining a rule change to bar professional golfers from the National Open if they participate in events featuring Calcutta pools. The issue centers on conflicts of interest and maintaining amateur status in certain tournaments.
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Friday Stars Pro running Barty Wren and Run
A fragmentary report notes a Friday game where stars Prronunn Barty Wren and Just one hit delivered a limiting single to Pele Run. Tah, Wakes, and others combined to strike out 14 in a rough inning sequence while Red Son was beat 10 to 0 on their own turf.
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Friday's Fights By Associated Press recap
Boxing brief notes results and upcoming matches. Oleg-Charlie Powell vs Is Fuller tied to May 27. Fighters mentioned include Ler A and others with partial names and event context.
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unclear sports radio wrap from memorabilia page
Fragmented text from a radio sports note mentions Kentucky Berk Kay and a game between Sipe Golt-Palaver and Shanahany with Pres. KHE. details are garbled and unreadable, no clear team names, scores, or outcomes available.
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Roberts proposes two All-Star games for charity
Robin Roberts suggested to the major league executive council that the National League structure two annual All-Star games. Proceeds from the second game would promote amateur baseball via the Old Timers Association and the pension fund. Commissioner Ford Frick would poll owners on the idea as Roberts reaches player reps for sentiment.
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Sports Calendar Update From Local Venues
A fragmented schedule note shows teams like Hortz Racina and Los Alamlas facing each other with unresolved venue details. Other mentions include Mermond Atlees Cola versus Backy Ra fing and Legon Stacia with a cryptic 630 marker, leaving event times and locations unclear.
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Dodgers and Reds Battle In Sparse Ninth Inning
Dodgers and Reds traded runs through the game with key hits from Neal Gilpanearal and Moon. In later innings Pena and Gillram contributed, while Lynch homered for Cincinnati as the Reds edged ahead briefly, but Dodgers pulled within a run as final totals showed Dodgers 4 Reds 3.
Dodgers squander scoring chances in tense Friday game
As Lederer Saw It, the Dodgers left 10 runners on base, with chances in every inning except the ninth. The mystery of why Dropa held Snider at first in the seventh hints Demeter's liner could have produced extra bases if in double play depth with runners at the corners.
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