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Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1955

Page

11

Marciano Moore showdown looms as boxing’s big future match

Boxing buzz centers on a potential Marciano versus Moore title clash. The story profiles Archie Moore’s long wait for recognition, compares him to Joe Walcott, and weighs Moore’s power and experience against Marciano’s near undefeated reign and risk of cuts ending the bout.

Bill Corum New York INS Rocky Marciano Brockton Mass Archie Moore Moore Ol’ Joe Olson Rock Archie Marciano Walcott New England

This Is What The Tape Says Carter Smith Title Fight

In Boston the lightweight title bout features champion Jimmy Carter and challenger Bud Smith for a 15 round match tonight at Boston Garden. Smith seeks upset as Carter defends crown in a tightly matched bout with boxing experts weighing their styles and records.

Boston INS Jimmy Carter Wallace Bud) Smith Boston Garden

Carter And Smith Meet For Title Fight At Boston Garden

Boston bout features world lightweight champion Jimmy Carter defending his crown against Bud Smith at Boston Garden. Carter, 70-18-9 with 28 knockouts, seeks 11th title defense in a 15 rounder set for 9 p.m. EST broadcast on ABC with New England video blackout. Smith, 31, has 3141-5 record and aims for early knockout after title shot setback in Cincinnati.

Boston Jimmy Carter Wallace Bud) Smith Boston Garden Carter ABC New England Smith Cincinnati

Sox Edge Dodgers 6 5 as Maglie Loses Jinx

Boston wins 6 5 over Brooklyn behind Frank Sullivan. Giants slump as Sal Maglie loses to Karl Spooner, with Duke Snider homering for the Dodgers. Cubs beat Milwaukee 7 3 and Reds top Cardinals 9 1. Harry Agganis funeral band mourning noted.

New Leaders In All Star Poll Shakeup For Starters

Duke Snider, Stan Musial, and Jim Finigan surged in the latest All Star fan vote. Snider moved ahead of Richie Ashburn by 12 024 votes for the center field spot. Musial topped Ted Kluszewski by 13 511 votes for first base and Finigan led George Kell by 7 135 votes for third base. Avila and Carrasquel regained leads for second base and shortstop in the American League. Balloting ends Friday midnight. final lineup announced Monday ahead of July 12 game in Milwaukee.

Chicago Duke Snider Stan Musial Jim Finigan Snider Brooklyn Philadelphia Richie Ashburn Musial St.Louis Cincinnati Ted Kluszewski Finigan Kansas City George Kell Chicago White Sox Bobby Avila Cleveland Chico Carrasque Oi White Sox Milwaukee

Sarasota Meets Arcadia Legion Here Today

The Arcadia American Legion Post K-11 visits Payne Park to face Sarasota Bay Post 30 in a 4:30 game. Sarasota leads 5-1 this season as Blanton may start for Sarasota and McCall for Arcadia. Mercer Levins George Saba Fowler Gay Mathis top the batting figures.

Arcadia American Legion Post Sarasota Bay Post Payne Park Jim Blanton Rudy Rutan Sarasota Blanton DeSoto County Boys Ed Sharkey Harlan McCall Buzz Mercer Paul Levins Butch George Bill Saba Orville Fowler

Yanks Meet In Bid For Final Spot

Top seed Tony Trabert of Cincinnati faces Budge Patty of Los Angeles for a Wimbledon final spot in Men s Singles. Patty upset Lew Hoad after beating Jaroslav Drobny. Rosewall Nielsen semifinal winner to meet Trabert. US women fend off field as Hart Fleitz Baugh Hart Kellogg pace quarterfinals.

A. Huber Austria Tony Trabert Cincinnati Budge Patty Los Angeles Wimbledon Eng Egypt Jaroslav Drobny Patty Australia Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall Denmark Kurt Nielsen Trabert Vic Seixas Philadelphia Gil Shea Bob Perry U. S Rosewall Neale Fraser Herb Flam Adrian Quist U.S Doris Hart Coral Gables Fla Dorothy Head Knode Alameda Calif Beverly Baker Fleitz Long Beach Angela Buxton Britain

Arcadia and Sarasota Baseball Action and Evening Cards

Arcadia American and Sarasota American Legion meet at Payne Park at 5:30 p.m. for junior league baseball while Opti mist faces Jaycees at Little League Park at 7:30 p.m. Other events include baseball games at Payne Park and Little League Park plus boxing on WSUN Channel 38 at 9 p.m.

Arcadia American Legion Sarasota American Legion Payne Park Optimist Jaycees Little League Venice Legion Autos Citizens Bank Sarasota Dairies

Fetzer Trophy Awarded for ACC Indoor Games Winner

The Robert A Fetzer trophy is presented each year to the winner of the Atlantic Coast Conference indoor games. It honors the top team or individual achieving indoor track and field success within the conference.

Robert A. Fetzer

Medics Beat Moose 21 7 in Babe Ruth Playoff Turnout

Medics routed the Moose 21 7 as David Kiger earned the win on the mound. Leslie Billib went 4 for 5 with three runs. Kiger 3 for 4. Brouchard and Welch each had two hits for the Medics. Barkus Lawyers tallied 8 4 with Willis Yoder winning on the mound and Mark Chase and Ryan each collecting two hits.

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Junior Golfers Tee Off Today

In Gainesville at the Gainesville Country Club fifty young golfers tee off in the Florida Junior Golf Tournament led by state high school champion Brooker Moore of Tallahassee. After an 18 hole qualifying round they will be paired into flights for nine hole medal play on the final day.

Gainesville Brooker Moore Tallahassee Florida Gainesville Country Club

Tuesday and Wednesday Baseball Scores and Schedule

Tuesday results include Brooklyn defeated New York 6 to 5, Philadelphia 3 to 5, Pittsburgh 0 to 3 in a suspended first game ending after 10 innings, Chicago beat Milwaukee 7 to 3, and Cincinnati prevailed over St. Louis 9 to 1. Wednesday’s games list New York at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Chicago at Milwaukee, and Cincinnati at St. Louis.

Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis

Detroit Tops Chicago in Ten Inning Affair

Detroit defeated Chicago 5 to 4 in ten innings while Cleveland beat Kansas City 7 to 5 and Boston lost 4 to 8. One other game, wine 0-2, was not scheduled.

Detroit Chicago Cleveland Kansas City Boston Wine

Detroit at Chicago Kansas City at Cleveland

A set of basketball matchups features Detroit visiting Chicago and Kansas City traveling to Cleveland. Also on tap are Boston at Washington and Baltimore hosting New York in early season games.

Detroit Chicago Kansas City Cleveland Boston Washington Baltimore New York

Costs Money To Get Quarter Back

Georgia Tech backfield coach Frank Broyles faces a costly tale after his six year old son Hank choked on a tossed quarter. The boy was rushed to hospital and survived. Broyles now confronts a hospital bill but enjoys his healthy child and the recovered coin.

Atlanta Ins Georgia Tech Frank Broyles Broyles Hank

Miami Florida to Play Four Year Football Series

Miami and Florida move closer to a four year football series after Andy Gustafson announced all details are settled awaiting approval from both athletic councils.

Miami INS Florida Andy Gustafson

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