Charles 7-2 Favorite Over Walcott In Title Bout
The heavyweight title fight in Detroit at Olympia Stadium features Ezzard Charles favored 7 to 2 over Jersey Joe Walcott in a 15 round bout. Charles weighs in around 184 pounds while Walcott near 194. radio TV set to carry the event with an expected gate near $95,000 and a 17,000 crowd goal.
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Feud Looms In White Sox Camp Over Commissioner Vote
Chicago sports notes report potential rift in White Sox leadership after Florida voting on a new baseball commissioner. Grace Comiskey and her daughter back Happy Chandler, while Chuck Comiskey insists he alone controls his ballot. Also mentioned are Notre Dame Kentucky basketball at Chicago Stadium, Bradley U tournament payouts, NIT expenses, Southwest Conference baseball audits, and Duke’s roster with eight juniors.
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West Liberty Coach To Instruct Clinic In North South Meet
West Liberty coach Joe Bartell joins mentors for the fifth annual North South football coaching clinic at Morris Harvey College on August 16 and 17. Bartell, a West Virginia University graduate, has led West Liberty College since 1933 with a 90 23 10 record. The event is sponsored by Morris Harvey College and 20 daily newspapers in the state.
Isnead Ready to Hit Tourney Trail Again
Sam Snead, golf’s leading money winner last year, resumes competition after a two month layoff. He shot 63 eight under par to win the first prize of 300 dollars at the La Gorce pro member tournament at La Gorce Country Club Miami Beach Florida.
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Shea Seeks Yankees Berth After Pennant Spark
Training ch Nyret Frank Shea pursues a fourth Yankees bid with a hopeful note on a back injury comeback. He recalls sparking the 1947 pennant as a freshman, backs winter care, and says next month will decide if he makes the roster.
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