Robinson Knocks Olson in Second Round for Title
Sugar Ray Robinson stops Bobo Olson in 2 51 of the second round at Chicago Stadium to recapture the middleweight title for the second time. Olson’s defense ends as Robinson lands a left hook and right uppercut to finish the bout.
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Chicago
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Archie Moore
International Boxing Club
Sid Flaherty
Jim Norris
IBC
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Dolores
Ison
Philadelphia
San Francisco
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John Bray
Sikora
Ray Robinson
Chicago Stadium
Raterink Leads ITAC In Ground Gainers And Scoring
Bernie Raterink of Central Michigan tops the ITAC in rushing total offense and scoring with 712 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. Jack Schneider of Southern Illinois second in rushing and total offense. Central Michigan shares ITAC title with Michigan Normal, leads in total offense, rushing, scoring, and pass defense.
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Eastern
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Bob Snider
Northern
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Southern
College basketball Friday results from various tournaments
In Birmingham Alabama Valparaiso beat Houston 84 80 and Alabama defeated Texas Christian 85 46. Other early games include Pitt over Westminster 74 52 and Duquesne 65 61 over Geneva. Midwest Town 80 62 over SMU. Nebraska 69 63 in OT over Texas Tech. Michigan Normal 91 73 over Hope. Centralia JC 86 84 over Lincoln Illinois. Illinois Wesleyan 74 over Carroll. Tulsa 63 over Drake 62. Dubuque 73 over Buena Vista 69. Iowa Wesleyan 76 over Wartburg 74. Dana 74 over Dakota Wesleyan 72. Cornell Iowa 87 over Loras 77. Grinnell 76 over Ripon 62. Oklahoma City University 63 over Peerin Cats. Carthage 77 over William Penn Iowa 58. Elmhurst 75 over Augustana Ill OT. Millikin 79 over Southern Illinois 71. Western Illinois 73 over Quincy 62. Ashland 81 over Wilmington 78. Texas Western 62 over Washington St Louis 60. South Duke 82 over South Carolina 67. Kentucky State 60 over Lincoln Mo 55. New Mexico Highlands 92 over St Marys Kan 63. East Texas 37 over Central Missouri 34. East Villanova 82 over Niagara 70. Far West Purdue 59 over USC. UCLA 68 over Denver 40. Washington 71 over Baylor 62. Colorado State 69 over Southwestern Kan 58.
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Wagner Rites Buried Baseball Giant John Wagner
John Honus Wagner regarded as the greatest shortstop was buried at Jefferson Memorial Park after dying Tuesday at age 81 in Carnegie. He had been bedfast for two months following a fall at his home.
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Iowa and Purdue Secure Narrow Basketball Wins
Iowa overwhelmed Southern Methodist 80 62 and Purdue edged Southern California 59 58 as Big Ten teams scored Friday victories. Bill Seaberg led Iowa with 19 points. Joe Sexson sealed Purdue’s win with two late free throws.
Carbondale Lions Host 1955 Carbondale Football Guests
Members of the 1955 Carbon-dale Community High School football team, co champs of the Southwest Egyptian Conference with Murphysboro, were dinner guests of the Carbondale Lions Friday noon.
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Steeleville Cagers Plan Benefit Bout
The Steeleville independent basketball team will host a benefit game Thursday night at the Steeleville Grade School gym. The opponent includes Steeleville Lions Club members, local businessmen and miners. Michigan State star Jerry DaPrato scored 32 points against Marquette in 1915.
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Steeleville Lions Club
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