Rocky Marciano to defend title against Don Cockell
New York reports focus on Don Cockell as the likely opponent for Rocky Marciano. The piece notes Cockell’s KO losses to Slade and Turpin but more importantly questions his ability to fight and his recent win over Harry Matthews with Jim Braddock as referee, offering a cautious profile of the challenger.
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New. York
Rocky Marciano
Don Cockell
Archie Moore
Cockell
Jimmy Slade
Randy
Turpin
Harry Matthews
Roland LaStarza
Jim Braddock
Matthews
Seattle
Jim
New Jersey
Fast fighter profile questions his chances against Rocky
Interview with Jim compares a short heavyweight to Tony Galento. He praises speed and footwork for a big man, notes partial knockout of Matthews in the eighth, and says the fighter believes he can beat Rocky with cocky confidence.
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Jim
Tony Galento
Tony
Matthews
Rocky
Cockell’s Weight Fluctuations Mark Boxing Rise and Matchups
The article traces Cockell’s ring career noting Braddock’s view of him as not the worst heavyweight, and tracks his weight gains from 174 1 4 pounds in June 1952 to 211 pounds by 1954. It previews his spring exposure of Marciano in San Francisco if plans hold.
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Britain
Braddock
Cockrell
Turlpin
Paddy Slavin
Ireland
Cockell
LaStarza
London
Marciano
San Francisco
Swisher and McDonald Share District Scoring Honors
Neil Swisher transfer from West Virginia scored 32 points to help Victoria defeat Alamo Heights in the District 7 AAA playoff for the title. Wayne McDonald of Harlandale tied for top league scoring honors, each averaging about 22.6 points in district games and posting 385 and 362 total points respectively through 17 and 16 games. John Moore of Victoria totaled 285 points for 16.8 points per game.
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Neil Swisher
West Virginia
Victoria
Alamo Heights
Harlandale
Wayne McDonald
Ete Senay
Swisher
McDonlad
John Moore
Victoria Center
Salzingts
Tip
Swisher Victoria
A. Ag
Moore
McDonald
Hari
Forester
al. Hts
Baket
Oddlarris
J. Kerrville
Lusk
Burbanker
Lark
Harlan
Central Catholic Tops Lit Flower In Dimes Benefit Game
Central Catholic defeated Lit Flower 45 to 44 in a basketball charity game for the March of Dimes at Little Flower gym. In men's volleyball, Little Flower beat St Mary Magdalen 13 5. The Little Flower Suns also defeated St Peter Claver 13 4 15 11.
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Central Catholic
Lit ‘Fle Flower
Beneft
March of ‘Dimes
Little Flower Gym
Little Flower
St. Mary
Magdalen
Little Flower Junior Suns
St. Peter Claver
CYO Plans Second Meeting for North West Side Baseball Leagues
CYO to organize kid baseball leagues in north and west city districts with clergy and lay leaders invited to St Ann's School on Wednesday at 6 30 p m. The office also sets March 13 as the deadline for the annual high school girls basketball tournament open to archdiocese schools led by defending champ Incarnate Word.
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Catholic Youth Organization
St. Ann's
Clerey
Incarnate Word
Piana St
Basketball Scores From Various Schools and Colleges
A collage of game results lists many colleges and high schools with scores across multiple matchups. Notable entries include Rhode Island College over Kings Point 66 to 57, Vanderbilt defeating South Kentucky 77 to 39, Florida 78 over Mississippi 72, and Oklahoma 78 over Nebraska 76.
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South Kentucky
Vanderbilt
Alabama
Lousiana State
Florida
Mississippi
Tulane
Auburn
Georgia Tech
Tennessee
Sien
Mississipyate
Wake ‘Forest
Maryland
Virginia Teeh
The
Citadel
Catawhe
Newerk
Wilson Waldeleh Maco
Richmone
Ionalgia
Isippi South Dickinson
American Univrsity
Notre Dame
Kansas State
Miinesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Tilineis
Bena
Centenary Dp
Ase
Gett
Jere
Central Ea
Rand
Bethel Piisbuten
Kan
Watersburg
Mor
Jthwes Trier JC
San Antonio Calere
Tulsa
Houston
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Arkansas Callere
College of the, Dear
Ouachita
le Rack JC
Southwestern
Arkansas State Tenn
North Texas State
Austin Cok
Fast
Texas State
Sui Boss
Stephen FL
Austin
Lamar
St. Lats Bt
As Ue Christi
Cainge
San Francisco Leads Basketball Poll As Top Team For Third Straight Week
San Francisco maintains the No 1 spot for the third straight week in the AP ranking. Kentucky La Salle Duquesne Marquette North Carolina State and Minnesota follow as top contenders with notable shifts after West Virginia beat George Washington.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Mountaineers
George Washington
San Francisco
Kentucky
San Franciso
la Salle
Duquesne
Marquette
North Carolina State
Minnesota
Utah
UCLA
CAN Square
George
Washington
Square
West Virginia Viso
Darton
Alabama
Ilinois
Vanderbilt
Memphis State
Lyland
Cincin
Tulsa
Missouri
Grezar State
SWC Cagers Move Closer to Title Race in Key Tuesday Clash
Arkansas and SMU battle at Dallas with a Southwest Conference title on the line. A SMU or Arkansas win keeps pace with TCU and heightens the title chase as Texas A&M and Rice also play in related action. The Horned Frogs rely on Dick Oneal and Ray Warren without Bryan Kilpatrick as they face Baylor elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Souther Methodist
Dullas
TCU
Horned Frogs
Baylor
SMU
Mice
Frogs
Waco
Tteir
Bryan Kilpatrick
Dick J O'Neal
Ray Warren
Argentine import Merentino stops Nocero in eighth at St Nick’s
Rafael Merentino of Argentina dominates 23 year old Brooklyn rookie Rinzi Nocero at St Nick’s arena in New York. Nocero suffers a right eye cut requiring six stitches and a likely right thumb fracture. The bout ends in an eighth round technical knockout with Merentino leading on all cards. Costa defeats Bell in Brooklyn to even score amid other boxing notes.
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New York
Merentino
Rinzi Nocero
Old St. Nicholas Arena
Rafael Merentino
Brooklyn
Triaca Hittan Carin Sechila de
Nocero
Alexander Schiff
York State Athletic Commission
al. Berl
St. Nick's
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iJudge Arnie Schwartz
Garcia
Bell
Eastern Parkway Arena
Odds Rise as Nashua Tops Flamingo Field Rumors
Belair Stud's Nashua attracts betting interest for the Flamingo Stakes at Hialeah with at least nine rivals. After a mile and sixteenth race, Nashua won in 1 44 15 with jockey Eddie Arcaro noting the horse is quicker in the mornings than the afternoons. Odds moved from 4 to 5 then even, while Munchausen looms as a possible Flamingo entrant and Boston Doge is set to defend an eight-race win streak.
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Miami
Fla
Belair Stud
Nashua
William Woodward Jr
Hialeah Park
C.F. Mantis Keanelen
Munchausen
Eddie Arcaro
Arcaro
Boston
B. H. . Marshall
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Paul Andolino
Flamings
House Farms
France
Montpelier
Saratoga
Paul Melion
Boxing results and banquet notes from scattered reports
Brooklyn fighter Carmelo Casto outpointed Bobby Bell in a Brooklyn bout. Rafael Merentino from Argentina stopped Rinzi No. 5912 in Brooklyn. Denver and Montreal results include Ernie Itinez and Tony Percy, with several other bouts listed across cities such as New York Boston and Hartford. A sports banquet for the Southwest Basket Ball association is noted for March 8 in Spartanburg with organizer Bob Smith.
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Associated Press
Brookrlyn
Carmelo “Caste
Brookly
Bobby Bell
Youngstown
New. York
Rafael’ Merentino
Argentina
Brooklyn
South San Bobcats Open Bidistrict Play In Uvalde
South San Bobcats 25-3 open bidistrict against Eagle Pass Eagles Tuesday night at 8 in Uvalde. Five players sidelined by a virus may affect performance as regional play follows Friday in Victoria with state tournament in Austin possible.
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South San Bobcats
San Antonio
Eagle Pass Eagles
Uvalde
Chammonship
Wrewrane Pen Neneege
Bobcats
Willie Abate
Bill Shenkir
Franklin Runnels
Harvey Crye
John White
Victoria
Austin
Boerne Greyhounds
Industrial
Vanderbilt
Keredy
Greyhounds
John Canavan
Victoria Stingarees
Alamo Heights
Harlingen
Cardinals
WACO
Laredo
LaCoste
Barksdale
Hondo
Three Rivers
Cotulla
Jourdanton
Dilley
Wolves
Brackettville
Kingsville
Ingleside-Calatien
Wesley - Coleman
Pampa
Jefferson
el Paso
Ft. Worth Poly
Dallas
Crozier Tech
Houston
Jefferson Davis
Beaumont
New Braunfels
jMedina
San Marcos
Kyle
the 'Neups
Medina
Dean
Wilson & Jo
LeStourgeon
Zumwalt
Schmeltekopf
Dees
Busse
Schnautz
Young
Scot
Echols
Hagedorn
YMCA Cagers Sweep Pan American and Meadow Construction Wins
In Mon gay Bed league action Joe Neel defeated Pan-American 58-52 and Meadow Construction beat Red Wilsons 58-52. Ken Kilhorn poured in 24 and George Pasterchick 31 for Joe Neel. Henry Muya led Red Wilsons with 24 points.
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Joe Neel
Meadow Construction
Red Wilson
Mongay
Ken Kilhorn
George Pasterchick
Wilson
Henry Muya
Blue Feature wins Sunshine Park feature at 4 furlongs
OLDSMAR Fla Bleue Feature (39.20) captures the Sunshine Park feature. ORLEANS Arista ($10.40) lures the Round City Shrine club at the Fair Grounds. LITTLE ROCK Silver K (39.40) takes the Benton purse at Oaklawn Bark.
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Associated Press
Oldsmar
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St. Nick’s
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