Babe Zaharias Dies After Battle With Cancer in Texas
GALVESTON Tex Babe Didrikson Zaharias dies after a long struggle with cancer in a hospital. Her husband George Zaharias recalls her brave fight and her love of life noting she never asked for tour wins but only to ease others pain. He describes her final days and her enduring spirit in a somber hospital corridor by the Gulf of Mexico.
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Boyd Favored In Narrow Go With Giardello Tonight
Chicago boxer Bobby Boyd is an 8 to 5 favorite to extend his win streak to ten in a middleweight LO rounder against Philadelphia’s Joey Giardello at the Arena. The bout gets NBC radio and TV coverage at 10 p.m. EDT, with both fighters boasting top records as Greenbrier High meets Rainelle in an area clash and Babe Didrikson Zaharias remembered after dying of cancer in Beaumont.
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Braves Slip to Brooklyn in pennant race with pivotal games
Milwaukee Braves cling to a one game lead in the league standings as they face the St Louis Cardinals in a critical three game set. A sweep would seal the pennant, while Brooklyn and Pittsburgh chase possible ties and a best of three playoff set to begin Monday.
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West Virginia Tech weighs new lineup for Civitan Bowl
West Virginia Tech coach Don Phillips tests workouts to trim weariness and shape a strong offense for the Civitan Bowl clash with Concord in Beckley. Freshman Kenny Knapp shows promise at QB as Tech and Concord chase their first win of the season in the 23rd Tech Concord meeting.
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Lane Denies Hutchinson May Leave
ST LOUIS Frank Lane general manager of the St Louis Cardinals denied rumors that Hutchinson might return to the Detroit Tigers after Bucky Harris resigned as Tigers manager. Lane said Detroit would not receive permission to negotiate and praised Hutchinson for his first year in a new league. The Cardinals finished fourth after a seventh place in 1933 and Hutchinson has one year left on a two year deal.
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Needles Jockey Erb Looks For Derby Glory
Grand Island and Phoenix jockey Dave Erb talks about riding Needles after a standout start with Swaps and Swoon's Son. He explains Needles temperamental nature, gains from winter gallops, and his confidence for the Kentucky Derby on May 3 after observing Needles’ late speed and pace in Flamingo and Florida Derby prep races.
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Moore Patterson Title Go Nov 30 in New York
Boxing promoter Jim Norris says Ray Robinson will defend against Gene Fullmer at Madison Square Garden on a Wednesday night with a New York Philadelphia TV blackout. Negotiations continue for heavyweight title bout Archie Moore vs Floyd Patterson with Chicago and New York as possible sites. Robinson composes most air receipts and takes both fighters shares for TV and radio.
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Alderson Hosts Meadow Bridge Rivalry Showdown Tonight
Alderson High seeks to rebound after a loss to Meadow Bridge and faces White Sulphur Green Devils who crushed Lewisburg 30-0 last Friday. Coach Abe McLaughlin's Indians showcase a high powered offense that has totaled 62 points in three games, amid notable local school rivalry. UCLA star Bob Bergdahl, son of former UCLA quarterback Lenny Bergdahl, adds a touch of national sports note.
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Browns draft Sidwell from Portsmouth amid rookie class chatter
Sidwell, a 6 foot 2 inch back from Williamsburg with Korean War veteran status, was drafted by the Cleveland Browns as part of their rookie class. He hails from Portsmouth, Virginia, and comes with spoken ties to Sidwell and Mary as part of his college and draft narrative.
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