Moore’s Own Epitaph Fight Ends in Tragedy and Debate
The piece notes Moore’s defeat to Ramon Ramos in a tenth round knockout. It cites doctors blaming head blows for his condition and calls for boxing reforms including bowing in the ring. It recalls Moore’s 18 straight wins, Olympic start, and his hopes for a title shot before the fatal bout.
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Lamoy
Strand
Moore
Aly
Hiss
Willie Ketchum
George
Saverna
Latha
Ramos
Viero
California
Ramon
Sihng
Mexico
Magel
Kay Oedt
Jos Hernandez
Cacianela
Jay
Orang
Melsinki
Finland
Floyd Patterson
Eddie Sanders
Sanders
Boston
Marcel
Pide Dassey
Nigerie
Columbus
Ental
Ohio
Globe-T
South America
Europe
United States
Ortiz
Vox
Tng
Carlos Ortiz
Solon Seeks To Outlaw Boxing In Connecticut
New Haven Connecticut state Rep Albert R Webber planned talks with legislative leaders to advance a ban on professional boxing in the state. The discussion followed the Davey Moore death in California and drew a veteran lawmaker who questioned whether humans should fight in a ring.
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New Haven
Conn
Albert R. Webber
Connecticut
Webber
Davey Moore
California
Kefauver Pushes Boxing Reform With Federal Oversight
Senator Kefauver plans to reintroduce a boxing reform bill creating a national boxing commissioner with the rank of assistant attorney general to curb racketeers and enforce fitness standards. He aims to confer with Attorney General Kennedy before presenting the measure, after the death of fighter Shayne Moore in Los Angeles.
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Kefauver
Senate
Fiotiter
Shayey Moore
Los Angeles
Moore
Robert F
Kennedy
Xeneral
Tustlee
Kefanger
Vatican denies pope condemns barbarism in sports
Vatican sources said there is no foundation for reports that Pope John XII condemned barbarism in sports during a Lenten church visit. A quoted ANSA report was said to misrepresent the pontiff as decrying manifestations of barbarism in sporting competitions.
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Vatican City
Vatican
John XII
Davey Noose
ANSA
Powe John
Plane Drops Engine During Navy Transport Flight
A four engine Navy transport plane with 47 aboard suffered an engine burst over Galveston Texas causing an emergency landing. The engine fell into the Gulf trailing flames but there were no casualties. The aircraft, on a routine flight from Clearwater to Florida, landed safely after the incident.
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Galveston
Tex
Maine
Gulf
Air Naval Station
Tenestead Air Force Base
Florida
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Edmund
Brown
State Athletic Commission
Mrs. Davey Moore
Solon
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Andy S
Fabel
Handy Andy
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Cee
Ring
Washington
UPI
Sen
Hristes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Ylang
Owere
Gilbeys
Gitay
Lancia
Gidbey
Gineiaunti
Aalineyt Iphinin Pradinte Apna
San Antonio
Safe Deposit
Benk-by
Agann
Frost
The
Frost National Bank
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