Patterson Aims High For Johansson Rematch At Polo Grounds
Floyd Patterson says he must be at his best to regain the world heavyweight title from Ingemar Johansson in the June 20 return bout at the Polo Grounds. Johansson, claiming improved form, signs the contracts in Switzerland while tax settlements for the first fight are resolved.
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Feature Sports, Inc
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Dodgers Complete Sixth Straight Win Over Giants at Candlestick
Dodgers ace John Podres beat the San Francisco Giants again as Ed Roebuck closed out the game in Candlestick Park. Podres had a three hit shutout through eight and a third, the Dodgers pile on three runs in the ninth after two Giants mis cues. Bob Rosboro delivered a 400 foot two run triple in the inning to seal the victory and put Los Angeles in first place in the National League. Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda sparked the Giants with early hits before Roebuck finished them off.
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Eddie Bressoud
John Roscoboro
Stu Miller
Ting
Gary Saunders
Bill Davis
Saunders
Loyola
Davis
Greyhounds
Popovich
Shafer
Son Krausse's son stars as Chester beats Northeast 2 0
Lew Krausse Jr. struck out 23 batters to lead Chester High School to a 2-0 victory over Northeast High. The game highlighted the Kansas City Athletics scout’s fine prospect son, Lew Krausse Jr.
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Corum Faces Mountaineers Head Coach Decision
West Virginia may appoint Gene Corum as head coach after Art Lewis exits. Corum, 38, has served as end coach under Lewis and is Huntington native and WVU graduate. Critics warn it could be a step backward without a proven winner, urging a high profile hire to restore confidence and address recruiting, dormitory, and program restructuring needs.
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Pitt
John Lujack
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Otto Graham
Coast Guard Academy
Charleston
Syracuse
Marsh Fork Nips Stratton In 4-3 Victory At Home
Marsh Fork pitchers Don Cook limited Stratton to four hits as the Bulldogs edged Stratton 4 3 at East Beckley. Cook struck out 13 with two walks for the win. McBey worked 5 13 innings for Stratton, then Edmonds pitched the final frame. John Amana led Marsh Fork with three hits, and Bringer Gerald and Cook added power. Stratton’s Bright and Edmonds supplied the visitors’ offense.
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Future Book Choice To Get First Test At Keeneland
Kentucky Derby hopeful Tompion the Future Book Choice is set for a first test on Keeneland soil in the Fore Runner Purse. A strong seven furlong field includes Surullah El Zag Bourbon Prince Victoria Park and All Hands. Bally Ache waits at Churchill Downs as Bally Ache’s rivalries persist in Derby chatter.
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Bally Ache
Lane's trades cast doubt on Indians' future
Cleveland General Manager Frank Lane faces criticism for recent moves including trading Rocky Colavito for Harvey Kuenn and Herb Score for Barry Latman. Fans fear diminished gate receipts and a pennant-hopeful gamble, while Lane and Manager Joe Gordon repaired tensions with a new contract. Time will tell if these decisions help or hurt the Indians. The Midland Trail softball league seeks four teams, John Tanner's fight card is moved to April 30, and Town and Country, Silver Brand, Martin and Tabor lead the basketball tournament as it heats up.
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Herb Score
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Lane
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Indians
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Ansted
John Tanner
Tanner
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Silver Brand
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Tabor
Mountaineers Seek Revenge Against Wesleyan Today
West Virginia to meet West Virginia Wesleyan in the second campaign clash after a prior Bobcats win in Morgantown. WVU, riding a 5 1 record following a 7 2 victory at Loyola of Baltimore, got home runs from Paul Popovich and Tom Shafer and strong pitching from Gary Saunders and Bill Davis.
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Giardello Faces Fullmer For NBA World Title In Montana
In Bozeman Montana Joey Giardello fights Gene Fullmer tonight for the NBA world middleweight title at a 13 200 seat arena. The bout airs on ABC TV with gate expected over 100000 and TV receipts 100000. Fullmer defends title, Giardello seeks first crown in 12 years and is treated as the challenger.
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Trainer names sweep Hialeah daily double
In Miami, Rodri trained Clematis to win the first race and L Rodriguez rode Shuffle Off to win the second, giving Rodriguez and Rodriguez a shared trainer names coincidence in the track’s daily double for the day.
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