Regatta Moves Back to Marietta for Poughkeepsie Return
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association stewards vote to host the Poughkeepsie Regatta in Marietta on June 16, 1951 for a second straight year after considering invitations from six cities. Marietta’s site, keeping the event tied to the longstanding World Series status, follows a record $40,000 gross in a prior edition.
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Welter Champ Wins as La Motta Beats Mitri in 15
Jake La Motta defended his welter title with a 15 round unanimous decision over Marys Tiberio Mitri at Madison Square Garden drawing 16 369 paying customers and a gate of 99841. La Motta eyed a September bout with Sugar Ray Robinson and discussed a potential sixth fight with the rival after securing a check of about 33700 from the International Boxing Club.
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Mixed Minor League Scores and Upcoming Games
Last night results include Bluefield 15 11 New River 5 Bristol 2 Elizabethton 12 Kingsport 15 Welch 5. Standings show Tulaski 40 27 .597 Johnson City 44 30 .595 Bristol 38 23 .533 Elizabethton 38 34 .528 Kingsport 27 42 .391 New River 18 51 .261. Tonight games include Kingsport at Bluefield Welch at Bristol Johnson City at Pulaski and New River at Elizabeth.
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Sugar Costner Upsets 135 Champ In Non Title Go
Sugar George Costner, a 3 to 1 underdog, blasted lightweight champion Ike Williams in a 10 round non title bout at Shibe Park. Costner overwhelmed Williams with a strong left hook, winning on all three judges’ cards and shocking the crowd of 9,809. Williams showed moments of resistance but could not match Costner’s assault.
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Coffey Favored In State P.G.A.
Coffey holds the favorite role at the West Virginia State PGA with a $700 purse and $200 to the winner as 20 pros compete at Moundsville Country Club. Early rounds show Coffey shooting four under par then 34 for nine. Snead unavailable to defend. past champs Hoffer and Wiechman among entrants.
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Sweet 16 Golfers Tee Off Today in Inverness 4-Ball
A field of 16 top golfers split into eight teams tees off at Inverness for the $15,000 Inverness invitational match-ball tourney. Matches are 18-hole, full route with a scoring plus or minus. prizes rise to $5,000 for the leading duo and $1,000 for the cellar finish. Defenders Chick Harbert and Bob Hamilton face Demaret and Burke Jr. in the opening round.
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Exhibition Baseball Results From The Ascariated Pros
New York defeats Harrisburg 10 to 8 in 11 innings. Cleveland beats Brooklyn 8 to 6. Detroit clobbers Cincinnati 12 to 0.
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Legion Game Rained Out Rescheduled For Today
Beckley Post 32 and 70 junior baseball teams will replay their Area 6 League game at 2 p.m. after rain washed out yesterday’s contest in the fourth inning. Post 70 led 2-1. a win would create a three way tie for first, while a Post 32 victory would set up a playoff with Welch for a state tournament berth at Oak Hill in August.
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