Ring Mag Ratings Homer Loi Rate Higher
Pennsylvania's new athletic commission requires all license applicants to state under oath if they have ever been convicted of breaking the law. The move was announced by Alfred M. Klein as Jack Saunders was named secretary, the first Black to hold the post. In boxing rankings, Duilio Loi leads light weights and Homer Humez rises to second in middleweights as Ring Magazine releases its March ratings with wide shifts across divisions.
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Bobo) Olson
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Swans Bring Snow White Grace to Monmouth Park Infield
Oceanport New Jersey Monmouth Park adds a dozen new snow white swans to its lake this season, while last year’s swans fled before the racing season finished.
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Giardello Knocks Out Mueller To Block Title Shot
Joey Giardello stopped Peter Mueller in the second round at Milwaukee Arena to derail Mueller’s challenge for Bobo Olson’s middleweight title. Giardello, near the forefront of contenders, also faced an upcoming Philadelphia trial on rioting and assault charges. Mueller was knocked down twice by a left hook and a right cross, the second knockdown ending the bout at 29 seconds of the second round.
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Clarksburg WI Ends 18-0 Year
Clarksburg Washington Irving finished its season with a 60-53 win over Grafton to stay among the three undefeated high school teams in the state. The 18-0 record puts Washington Irving with Gassaway and Gauley Bridge in the unblemished Class A group as Wheeling falls short after a loss to Bellaire. Gassaway later beat Widen 21-17 in Section 17, meeting Rupert in Region 5, while Gauley Bridge faces Ansted and Washington Irving meets Roosevelt-Wilson in upcoming clashes.
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Teams Arriving For SC Tourney In Richmond
Southern Conference teams arrive in Richmond for the 35th annual tournament opening tomorrow. George Washington and Washington & Lee won warmup games while William & Mary expected later. schedule shows W&L vs Furman, West Virginia vs Virginia Military, George Washington vs Davidson, Richmond vs William & Mary, with semifinals Friday and finals Saturday.
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U S Meets Russia In World Ice Hockey Showdown
In Krefeld Germany the United States faces defending champion Russia in a must win World Championship clash before an expected 8000 sellout. The U S has one loss in four, Russia is undefeated, Canada upset the U S in 1954, and both Russia and Canada lead while the U S seeks to stay in title contention. The Russians showcase a tougher style after last year’s tournament.
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Nats Pull Away In Eastern NBA
The Syracuse Nationals have built a five game lead in the Eastern Division after winning five of six, including a three game sweep over the New York Knicks. Dolph Schayes scored 31 as Syracuse beat New York 105-102. Fort Wayne routed Boston 118-98 and Milwaukee edged Philadelphia 91-88.
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SMU Beats TCU In SWC Title Race For NCAA Berth
SMU edged TCU at the wire to claim the Southwest Conference crown and secure an NCAA Tournament berth. Arkansas stunned TCU 110-89 as SMU rolled 93-80 over Texas, sealing SMU’s 9-3 league mark and TCU’s 8-4 finish.
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Big Ten NCAA TV split looms over football plan
Chicago report notes speculation the Big Ten may separate from the NCAA over football television. Illinois athletic director Doug Mills warned the split could occur amid a clash with the NCAA plan. Mills spoke before the Illinois Senate Education Committee as the state advances a bill allowing Illinois to televise its athletic events.
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Training Camp Roundup Tigers Worry Over Fain Knee and Doby Sign
Detroit Tigers manager Bucky Harris worries about Ferris Fain knee after a season ending injury and a winter trade. Hank Greenberg of the Indians cracks the whip on holdouts including Larry Doby who is sent home. Billy Martin hopes to leave the Army by July as news of Musial and Robinson reporting overweight circulates in camp.
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Campanella Declares Hand All Right At Spring Training
Ver o Beach Florida catcher Roy Campanella, once MVP and now a 207 hitter, says his injured right hand is fully recovered after two surgeries. On the first day of spring camp he swung nine times, reported numbness gone, and noted the index finger muscle is rebuilding. He emphasized he could time the ball and regain full batting strength, also catching and taking hard pitches without issue.
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Golfer Mike Souchak Spurs Scoring Speed in Texas Opens
Questions arise over whether a new ball or conditions boosted Mike Souchak and his brother Frank to record setting scores in the Texas Open at San Antonio and the Houston Open. Officials deny any manipulation and cite a velocity-measuring machine preventing balls over a limit from being used in the United States. Weather and Bermuda grass are noted as factors in the unusually fast rounds.
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