Cockell Wins to Scout Rocky and Ezz Next Fight
London heavyweight Don Cockell, famed for beating Americans, plans a two week trip to New York to scout the Marciano Charles bout. His latest win over Harry Matthews in a 10 round decision boosts his bid for the world title, though some say the edge was narrow.
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Battersea
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Associated Press
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Carter Chooses Riley in IV Tiff Tonight at St Louis Arena
Ex light-weight champion Jimmy Carter of New York favored 3-1 to beat Chillin Charley Riley in a 10 round bout at the St Louis Arena tonight. Carter weighs about 135 pounds to Riley’s 131. The CBS telecast is set for 9 p.m. EST.
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Red Birds Top Charleston 7-1 in Series Lead
Columbus Red Birds sent George Schultz to the mound to bolster their lead over the Charleston Senators in the series. Dick Strahs started for Charleston as Columbus won 7-1, grabbing a 2-1 edge. The Red Birds exploded for five runs in the second, added one in the third and seventh, while Charleston scored in the sixth on Alex Garbowksi’s single and Bill Killinger’s double.
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Bill Killinger
Beckley
Jack Burger
Ray Carper
Bob Foster
A. M. Palm
George Wise Jr
Malcolm Lilly
Beckley Lodge
Malcolm
Modern Police Chalk BR Wins Opening Game in Babe Ruth
In Beckley Babe Ruth League action at Woodrow Wilson Diamond Modern and Police Chalk BR opened with wins. The Storemen trailed Keatley's 4-0 before rallying for an 8-4 victory with three runs in the third and fifth frames. Police rallied from an early deficit with late scoring to beat Keatley's.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Schedule Change in Babe Ruth League This Week
President John Wright announced a revised Babe Ruth League schedule. Friday's first game features Harry's versus King's, followed by Silver Brand against Black Knight in the nightcap. A further schedule update is expected Thursday or Friday morning.
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Black Knight
Nightcap swing before curfew ends with loss and rally
A 4-3 nightcap verdict sealed before the 10 p.m. league curfew. Earl Gilbert struggled early as Kealey shut down the opener, but Harrah's homer and timely hits fueled a comeback. Gilbert fanned 12 over four innings, while Farrow earned the mound win for Police with a sixth inning three-run rally after four hits by Mike Meadows.
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Kealey
Howard Hurt
Harrah
Gilbert
Farrow
Mike Meadows
Modern Keatley
Bales
Beaver Tops Appy 5 2 In Intercity Softball at Ballard
Beaver defeats Appalachian 5 to 2 in the Intercity Softball League last night at Ballard Stadium after three runs in the first inning. Jack Richmond earned the win,allowing five hits with help from a Beaver triple. Appalachian pitcher took the loss as eight Beaver hits were not clustered by the Powermen.
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Pinecrest Bees
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Eric’s
Boxing Roundup From Last Night
London fighter Don Cockell outpointed Harry Matthews in Seattle while Charley Williams defeated Bob Satterfield in Chicago. Scores and locations noted, reflecting a slate of international match results from Miami Beach to JacksonVille.
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Don Cockell
England
Harry Matthews
Seattle
Miami Beach
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Charley
Doc) Williams
Jackson- Ville
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Chicago
Little Mo Wins 2 Net Matches
Maureen Connolly, fresh from her French title, reached the fourth round at the Northern Lawn Tennis Championships in Manchester. The 19-year-old San Diego player defeated Belgium’s Mrs L G Walter 6-0 6-0 and Britain’s Pat Hird 6-1 6-3 after a first round bye. Meanwhile America's top men skipped the event for a two day match in Copenhagen where Vic Seixas fell to Torben Ulrich and Tony Trabert beat Kurt Nielsen 8-6 6-3. Trabert and Seixas then teamed to beat Ulrich and Nielsen in doubles 3-6 6-1 6-1.
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Vic Seixas
Torben Ulrich
Tony Trabert
Kurt Nielsen
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Ulrich
Nielsen
Indians and Tigers Triumph in Little League Showdowns
The Indians edged the Yankees 6-3 at Elks Stadium behind Vernon Cox four-hit pitching to claim a second straight win. Norman Underwood drove in three runs with a key double, while Jimmy Steele added two of the club’s four hits. In the other game, the Red Sox beat the Tigers 8-5, creating a two-way tie for second place as Boston countered an early Tiger rally with steady offense across four innings.
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Latopek Breaks Own World Records in Brussels
Emil Zatopek, the Czech army officer, shattered his own marks in Brussels clocking 27:52.2 for six miles and 28:54.2 for 10,000 meters. He had already topped his 5,000-meter time in Paris on Sunday, continuing a three day sequence of record improvements.
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Paris
Cards Win BR Tilt at Mullens
Mullens reports Babe Ruth League openers with the Cardinals defeating the Red Sox 7 3 while a 15 15 tie occurred between the Giants and Indians. Cards scored five runs in early innings aided by walks as Tolley held the Sox to two hits. Arnold homered for Boston. Indians surged with a nine run fifth but Giants rallied to tie. Managers listed for each club and game pics set for Thursday at 5 with both matches on schedule.
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Bob Raines
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Elmer Hash
Claude Baine
Charles Cox
Cards
Scramble In Pennant Race Near Quarter Mark
The 1954 National League pennant race shows Milwaukee and Brooklyn atop the standings with tight gaps throughout. Pittsburgh trails 13 games back, while Chicago, Cincinnati and St. Louis sit within 4 1 2 games of the lead. In the American League, Boston and New York and others remain close as the Yanks lag behind Cleveland and Detroit in the early stretch.
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Yanks
Longden to Ride Against Queen Longden to Ride Against Queen
EPSOM England The 175th running of the Epsom Derby was highlighted by Queen Elizabeths Landau near the front. Jockey John ny Longden aboard Blue Sail Irish bred and trained finished among the top contenders as Rowston Manor was tipped by London writers to win. Betting odds listed Darius 9-2 Rowston Manor 13-2 Ferriol 15-2 Landau 21-2 and Blue Sail 20-1.
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Minor League Nines List Rosters For Beckley Braves Cubs
Beckley Little League announces rosters for two minor league teams the Braves and Cubs in the National league area both clubs need five and four additional players respectively to fill lists. Sign up with Cubs manager Joe Slater at Elks Stadium Thursday and seek assistant managers. Braves manager Dave Abrams leads roster with players including Marian Massinople Anthony Massinople and others.
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Elks Stadium
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Anthony Massinople
Sammy Thies
Pat Harvey
David Gwinn
Paul Williams
David Webb
Jim Coram
MacKay Cooper
David Abrams
JBs Capture Amvet Little League Opener At Stratton Field
Jacks-Bernards beat Amvets 4 to 2 in the opening Little League game as Dalton pitched a two hitter for the win. Hunt led JB with two hits, powering the attack in yesterday afternoon action at Stratton Field.
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Sluggers Wallops Cats 10 to 3 in First Contest
The Stamford Sluggers opened their baseball season at home Sunday afternoon by walloping the Anjean Black Cats 10 to 3. McDowell held the Cats to five hits and one walk, supported by Robinson’s strong hitting including a single, double, and triple as he knocked Tyler out of the box in five innings.
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Young Berkeley bowler nets 250 on regulation lane
Harriet Gilbert, a 12-year-old from Berkeley California, bowled a 250 game on a regulation alley this year, marking a standout performance in youth bowling.
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Berkley
Calif
Two Games Slated at WW Junior League Opener
The Warren Williams Junior Baseball League begins its 1954 season with a two game night at the high school diamond. Home Insurance faces Holyfield’s Kandy Kids at 5 45 p m followed by Posts 32 and 70 in a nightcap.
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Primo Molinari
Smith
City Quits Golf Over Race Issue
ST. PETERSBURG Florida city ends its municipal golf program after a petition from Negroes to use Pasadena course. Council unanimous to terminate the lease and return the 18 hole course to private owners amid concerns white players would abandon the course if opened to Negroes following a Supreme Court order.
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No-Hitter Opens Pineville Loop
PINEVILLE The Wyoming County Little League opened with a bang as Doug Morgan pitched a no hitter for the Giants in a 10 to 0 win over the Redlegs at Sheff Field. In the second game the Cubs beat the Yanks 15 to 9 on 14 hits including homers by Ernest Gilley and Dickie. Morgan did not walk a batter and the Giants scored nine runs in the second inning to seal the victory.
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Record payoff in 500 mile race at Indianapolis
Indianapolis report notes Bill Vukovich won the 500 mile race but earned $74,934.84. Prizes totaled $42,250 for first place plus $13,500 for leading 90 laps and other payments from General Petroleum and Firestone. Payoffs varied from $2,414.85 for the 33rd car to $400 and $300 for alternates.
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