Left Hook Does It Sept Return Meeting Planned
Jersey Joe Walcott, at 37 the oldest heavyweight champion, upset Ezzard Charles at Forbes Field in 55 seconds of the seventh round. Plans for a September return bout in Pittsburgh Philadelphia Atlantic City or New York were announced. Walcott earned about 50 000 with Charles to receive around 100 000 plus possible TV and radio earnings. Charles coach Jake Mintz faced suspension after disputes over refereeing decisions.
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Casanova Leaves Pitt for Oregon
Len Casanova leaves the University of Pittsburgh to become head coach at the University of Oregon. He asked Pitt to honor his four year contract from 1950 and was assured freedom. Oregon President Harry K. Newburn announced Casanova would coach once Pitt release and state board approval.
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Golfing Thrills Heafner Wins 1948 Texas Open at Colonial
Clayton Heafner recalls Memorial Day 1948 when he won the Colonial Invitational at Fort Worth with a 272, a tournament record. Heafner, second to Ben Hogan at the U.S. Open that year, describes consistent iron play and selective distance.
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Frank Eck
P News
Fort Worth
Ben Hogan
Colonial
Craig Wood
Clayton Heafner
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N.C
Sam Shead
Medinah
Caryl Middlecoff
Maple Leafs Outfielder Misses $1000 Hit Through Hole
Outfielder Frank Colman of the Maple Leafs failed to drive a ball through a hole in a sign on the Maple Leaf Stadium outfield wall. A successful hit through the hole would have earned $1000. Colman’s drive missed by two tenths of a thing yet he still received $50 for hitting the sign.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
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Roundup of Local Sports News In City League Softball Results
City League softball last night produced final results for college and army games. College beat Princes 20 to 7 while Appalachian defeated Army 14 to 0 with line scores and player mentions. Final standings list Appalachian first, Beckley Coll., Harry's, Sports Center, U.S. Army, and Princes with varying records. Meeting at Sports Center scheduled at 7 30 tonight. Beckley Post 32 beat Layland 23 to 18 and Beckley Post 70 defeated Oak Hill 16 to 3 in separate league play. Oak Hill struggled with multiple errors and key players named. The Pitt athletic committee discussed Casanova succeeding Jim Aiken, who resigned to enter timber business. Casanova salary undisclosed. Calloway hits 300 helped defeat Mino Christian 10 to 9 in league play. All-Stars beat locals 10 to 8. upcoming game Saturday features Lions and Tigers. Pinecrest A versus Johnstown and Raleigh versus Shady Spring set for 6 30 and 7 45 p m. In Paterson N J two women each scored a hole in one on 18th at Preakness Hills CC, Ruth Slater and Sue Bakker achieving aces with 95 yard par three hole.
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Jim Aiken
Timeber
Tigers Top Princeton Tennis Triumph Extends Unbeaten Streak
Princeton clinched the Larned Trophy as Eastern Intercollegiate tennis champions for the fourth time, with Yale finishing second after losing to Princeton. The Tigers stretched their unbeaten run to 24 matches, spanning league and non-league play.
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Jane Parker
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