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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1956

Page

11

Heavyweight Dream Title Showdown in Chicago

In Chicago tonight Archie Moore and Floyd Patterson duel for the vacated heavyweight crown in a 15 round bout under the five point must system. Aiming to set age records Moore could become oldest champ while Patterson seeks youngest champ status if he prevails.

Chicago Archie Moore Floyd Patterson Rocky Marciano Moore Eght Pattereon Jersey Joe Walcott Joe Louis Marciano Patterson Hurricane Jackson Ezzard Charles Walcott Comskey Park Germany Max Schmeling Gack Sharkey Gene Tunney Paterson Jackso

U S Decathlon Leaders: Campbell Wins As Johnson Fades

Milt Campbell of Indiana University triumphs in the two day decathlon with 7 937 points, breaking Bob Mathias' Olympic mark in part, while Rafer Johnson finishes second hindered by a leg. The U S earns its 20th gold and 13th team medal as Soviet rivals narrow the margin.

Ted SMITS Melbourne Milt Campbell Rafer Johnson Campbell Indiana University Plainfield Bob Mathias Johnson United States

U S Team Advances to Olympic Final In Melbourne Sweep

The United States basketball team thrashes Uruguay 101 38 to reach the gold medal game against Russia, while Russia dominates track and field led by Tamara Tychkevitch and Galina Zybin as U S efforts in swimming diving and fencing show mix results with Texas A M 34 Texas 21 noted in college football.

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