LaStarza Faces Cockell In Earls Court Heavyweight Fight
Rol and LaStarza and Don Cockell meet at Earls Court Arena on a tripleheader. The 10 round feature includes Randy Turpin versus Olle Bengtsson and Yoland Pompey against Ivano Fontana. LaStarza a 2-1 favorite, Cockell weighs about 210 and is ranked fifth. Turpin expected to win by knockout. Pompey the big favorite.
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All But 4 States Adopt NBA Scoring System
Washington The National Boxing Assn reports that all but four states have adopted its 10 point must scoring system. New York New Jersey Pennsylvania still score by rounds while California uses an 11 point per round scheme. NBA secretary Harvey L. Miller says protests are rare and fans are pleased with uniform scoring as multiple methods fade.
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Weight and Record Tilt Betting Odds In Olson's Favor
CHICAGO: Bobo Olson enters Friday’s title bout at Chicago Stadium as an 8-5 favorite over Kid Gavilan due to weight and record advantages. Gavilan’s camp dismisses the odds as paper fighting, insisting he can outbox Olson despite a possible 10-pound weight edge for Olson by fight time.
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Stratton Alumni To Honor Champs
Stratton High School Alumni to host a buffet dance on April 10 at 8 30 p m in the high school. Jackets will be awarded to the Stratton championship team during intermission. Admission is one dollar and each alumnus may bring a guest.
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Roberts Seeks Back Treatment For Phillies Ace
Clearwater Florida Robins asks trainer Frank Wiechee to treat his back for an undisclosed ailment. Roberts off form in exhibitions, has pitched 27 innings and allowed 26 runs with control below his usual.
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Ladies Welcome John Hammer Chair at Jaycee Banquet
John Hammer chairman invites women to the Jaycee banquet for Woodrow Wilson junior high and college squads next Monday at the Moose Lodge. Tickets are on sale at Sports Center Keatley s C & L Cutrate Beckley Hardware and Thompson s Drug.
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Boxing results from cities show numerous decisions and stoppages
Brooklyn Tommy Jackson stopped Dan Bucceroni in 191 1 2 at New York while Milwaukee and Bayonne bouts featured Ernie Durando stopping Ted Olia in 160 3 4 and a 162 1 4 win. Sydney Australia saw Jimmy Car ruthers win by decision over Bobby Sinn ratified in Australia as Del Flanaga halted Billy Pinkus in 150s at St Paul Winnipeg.
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New York
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Philadelphia
Milwaukee
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Bayonne
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Australia
Jimmy Carruthers
Bobby Sinn
St. Paul
del Flanaga
St Paul
Billy Pinkus
Winnipeg
Jackson Mauls Bucceroni Claims Shot At Champ
New York reports that Tom Jackson, a 22 year old unknown two months ago, stopped Dan Bucceroni in 1 58 of the sixth at Stillman Park arena. Referee halted the bout as Bucceroni, bleeding from a cut eye, could not withstand the relentless onslaught. Jackson, dubbed animal by fans, presses his claim for the title after this decisive victory over the third ranking heavyweight.
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Hurricane) Jackson
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One LL Circuit Adopts Fairmont Tryout System
Beckley Little League in National and American divisions held draws to pair opening games and select all star managers. American League adopts Fairmont Tryout Plan with May 4 6 camps at Elks Stadium, 60 yard sprints and skill ratings to choose Indians Tigers Yankees Red Sox. National League to split players onto Braves Cubs and others.
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Temple Turns Trick in Double Overtime
Johnstown was knocked from its unbeaten run as Temple edged past Baptist 47 to 46 in a double overtime finish during the final regular season game of the Church Basketball League.
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Stonewall Eyes Track Title as Huntington Seeks Upset
Huntington and Charleston loom as threats to Stonewall Jackson in the West Virginia track season opener at the Stonewall Invitational in Charleston. Huntington coach Ray McCoy notes Pony Express prospects are strongest since 1947, while Stonewall’s Russ Parsons doubts a seventh straight state crown for his generals. The invite marks the start of the high school season, with Charleston, Huntington East, Buffalo, and others building teams for the crowded title chase. Local schools and guests vie for top honors as courses and relays spark the state’s track drama.
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Russ Parsons
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Parsons
Ray McCoy
Huntington
Pony Express
Generals
McCoy
Charleston
John Perry
John White
Ottie Adkins
Carl Wiggett
Willard Hunter
Danny Jones
Larry Hemmings
Pete Grandal
Hemmings
Perry
Jack Lowe
Mountain Lion
Charley Wilson
Bill Holsclaw
Noel Whipkey
Jim Shai
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Chesapeake
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Dunbar
Minstrels Organization Meeting At Local Junior High
April 26 27 fundraises for two Little Leagues with music talent invited. Endmen men and women wanted to sing in chorus at the meeting. The minstrels will meet Thursday night at 7 30 in Room 2.
Rod and Gun Club To Meet Thursday
Raleigh County Rod and Gun Club will hold its monthly meeting Thursday night April 1 at the County Court House Beckley. President Gene Keatley says a special feature will introduce local sports writers and radio announcers. Discussed are plans for a June Fishing Derby and other wildlife and conservation activities. All members and prospective members are urged to attend.
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Al Rosen Hits 25 Home Runs for Indians Sharp on Home Field
Al Rosen of Cleveland, leading the American League in 1953 with 43 homers, hit 25 at Cleveland and only one in New York, highlighting his strong performance at home and limited success away from his home ballpark.
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