Charles Seeks Third Shot At Marciano In Yankee Stadium
Ezzard Charles, 33, trials a second bid to reclaim the heavyweight title against Rocky Marciano at Yankee Stadium tonight with 46,000 fans expected. Odds favor Marciano to win by knockout within eight rounds and CBS radio will broadcast nationwide. If rain delays, the bout moves to Thursday. coast to coast closed circuit may add about $200,000 to the gate.
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Minor League Playoff Games Across Circuits
In the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION semicfinals Indianapolis defeated Minneapolis 4 to 2 in game one, Louisville beat Columbus 5 to 0. The INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE playoff for fourth place saw Syracuse win 13 to 4 over Havana. Rochester opened semifinals with a 2 to 0 victory against Montreal. In the Piedmont League final playoff Portsmouth holds a 1-0 lead over Newport News after a 2 to 0 win.
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Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press
Johnny Podres of the Brooklyn Dodgers limited the Cincinnati Redlegs to three hits as Brooklyn shut out Cincinnati 4-0. Bob Cerv of the New York Yankees hit two home runs and drove in five runs in a 11-0 rout of the Detroit Tigers.
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New Charles Emerges After First Marciano Fight
In Yankee Stadium the rocky Marciano Ez Zard Charles bout left observers stunned by Ez Zards resilience. The next Texas rematch is debated as a potential knockout, with Charles claiming he won the first fight and many predicting a late stoppage by Marciano.
WVU Names Freshman Coaches Konstan tinos and Federovitch
Morgantown reports Kiki Konstantinatos, co captain of the 1951 West Virginia University football team, and mountain climber turned tackle Frank Federovitch, last spring, named as freshmen coaches for WVU this fall.
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Mountaineers Practice at Jackson's Mill Camp
West Virginia University Mountaineers football program conducts annual training at Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp in Morgantown, a long standing tradition spanning more than thirty years with routine camps and preparations.
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Orioles Finally Get Richards As General Boss
CHICAGO The Baltimore Orioles lure Lane Richards from the Chicago White Sox as general manager and field manager. Sox manager Paul Richards resigns to join Baltimore. Marty Marion takes over Sox duties with a one year contract for 1955. Richards will direct Baltimore in the field, replacing Jimmy Dykes.
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Baseball leaders of the era highlight top batters and pitchers
The summary lists top NL and AL performers by batting average, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching figures. Notable names include Mantle, Berra, Fox, Kluszewski, Snider, Mays, and Antonelli.
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Giants Slide Brings Brooklyn NY Series Into Focus
In a tight National League pennant scramble the Giants beat the Braves 2-1 as Brooklyn and New York brace for a decisive three game set next week at Ebbets Field. The Braves sit five and a half back with 12 to play and Milwaukee out of the race.
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Major League Box Scores Summary
Milwaukee and New York tilt with hits and runs across six innings. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 4 to 0 as Podres wins. Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 2 in first game. Second game saw Pittsburgh win 4 to 0. St Louis beat Philadelphia 5 to 2 with Moon and Schoendienst delivering.
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Washington Cleveland Abhor Abhor Yost 35 3 1 0 11
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Frosh Team Rated Best At University Under Art Lewis
The 29 freshmen at the university are rated by coaches as the best freshman team under head coach Art Lewis. The rating highlights the depth and potential of the new players contributing to the program's early success.
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Flag Races of A Glance
Standings show New York Brooklyn Milwaukee in pursuit with remaining games. New York needs eight wins to top Brooklyn and seven to overtake Milwaukee while Cleveland eyes clinching with two wins.
Standings and schedules from the American League
The list shows Cleveland atop the standings with 105 wins and 40 losses followed by New York 96 48 and Chicago 91 55. Tonight’s schedule includes New York at Detroit and Boston at Baltimore with starters Grim and Zaverink matching up, plus Parnell or Kiely for Boston. Also notes yesterday results and upcoming Cincinnati at Brooklyn and Milwaukee at New York doubleheaders.
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San Antonio Quarterback Club fuels football chats
In San Antonio a weekly football luncheon club of over 400 members gathers to discuss games and hear from conference coaches. Harold Scherwitz, longtime San Antonio Light sport editor, leads the Seventh Year Quarterback Club where coaches share thoughts and fans enjoy football’s lighter side.
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