Archie Moore Defeats Giulio Rinaldi for World Light Heavy Title
Archie Moore retained the world light heavyweight crown with a unanimous decision over Giulio Rinaldi at Madison Square Garden in a 15 round bout. Moore showed edge despite age, blooding his challenger and sealing the win on all three judges’ cards while defending the 175 pound limit ahead of a large New York crowd.
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New York
Archie Moore
Italy
Giulio Rinaldi
Madison Squares Garden
Moore
Ruby Goldstein
Artierr Aidala
Tony Castellano
Archie
Rinaldi
Rome
Rizeldi
Tam
National Boxing Association
Massachusetts
California
Europe
von Durelle
Montreal
Giulio Rivaldi
Madison Square Garden
Texas
Buddy Turman
Manila
Carbondale Edges Princeton In 13 Innings Baseball Thriller
Carbondale rallied for a 4-3 victory in 13 innings over Princeton in American Legion play. Brumley and Robinson sparked a late rally, with Sam Coomer and Sadders driving key hits as Carbondale loaded the bases. a wild pitch in the 13th inning set up the deciding run after Princeton had tied the game in the seventh. Brumley pitched six and two thirds strong innings before the marathon finale, with Carbondale taking the lead late and holding on for the win.
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Joaded
Carbondale
Princeton
Ind
American Legion
Sam Coomer
Hone
Eddie Dick
Caddall
Corly
Brumley
Don Robinson
Carbendale
Jim Crobaugh
Tom Hyall
Qiner
Keith Sanders
Emge
Ta Gries
Josers
Woods
Adler
Heldt
Gilbert
Eemer
Aoy
Hyatt
Sanders
Cf-Ss
Merz
Apo Lenaingy
Wooddale
Mr. America Wins Close Hollywood Park Race
Inglewood California June 10 AP Mr America won a surprising finish in the Argo nautt Blakes at Hollywood Park as Four and Twenty the favorite finished last in the $22 700 purse.
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Mr. America
Inglewood
Calif
Hollywood Park
Syracuse Beats Colorado State and Boston College in Baseball
Syracuse defeats Colorado State and Boston College by 12 to 5 in NCAA baseball action. West Michigan edges the Wolverines 2 in a separate result.
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Syracuse
Colorado St
Boston College
Michigan
Saluki Mile Relay Team Sets AAU Mark
Two brothers from Southern Micrors University helped their team set a national AAU record of 3:22.6 in the mile relay at the Midwest Open in Fort Wayne Indiana. Don Styran anchored the relay and won the 110 meter hurdles. Dave Styran ran the third leg and set a meet record of 8.4 in the 19 yard dash and was named outstanding athlete among 210 competitors.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Southern Micrors University
Southern Illinois
University of Irngis
New York Pioneer Club
Don Styran
Dave
Sox and A’s pull four for four player trade
The Kansas City Athletics traded pitchers Hay Herbert and Don Larsen, third baseman Andy Carey, and outfielder Al Pilarik to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Rod Shaw and Gerry Staley and outfielders Wes Covington and Stan Johnson. The deal, confirmed by Hank Greenberg and Frank Lane, centers on swapping talent to address infield and pitching needs.
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New York
Kansas City Athletics
Hay Herbert
Don Larsep
Andy Carey
al Pilarcik
Chicago White Sox
Rod Shaw
Gerry Staley
Wes Covington
Stan Johnson
Johnson
White Sox
San Diego
Hank Greenberg
Frank Lane
Charles Finley
A's
Lane
Greenberg
al Lopez
Washington
Baltimore
Sox
al Smith
Chicago
Staley
Shaw
Carey
Herbert l
Larsen
Hurser
New York Yankees
Kansas City
Bob Gerv
Syre
Yankees
Herbert
Ine
Braves Release Drabowsky to Make Room for Boyd
Milwaukee Braves announced Meg Drabowsky was released to Louisville from the American Association to make room for infielder Bob Boyd. Boyd was purchased Friday from the Kansas City Athletics, following a trade that sent Andre Rodgers and Daryl Robertson to Chicago for Seth Morehead and Drabowsky.
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Chicago
Milwaukee Braves
Meg Drabowsky
Louisville
Drabowsky
Seth Morehead
Chicago Cubs
Marely
Andre Rodgers
Daryl Robertson
Bob Boyd
Boyd
Braves
Kansas City Athletics
St Louisan Leads Egyptian Cup Regatta at Crab Orchard Lake
Art Williams of St Louis jumped to the lead after the first race in the Egyptian Cup regatta at Crab Orchard Lake. He tops Jim Brigham and Dr. Wilson R. Scott of Carbondale, with Don Vogler and Craig Riddle close behind. Two more races set for today beginning at 1 am, part of a three race series with about 47 boats competing.
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Art Wiliams
St. Louis
Crab
Orchard Lake
Jim Brigham
Wilson R. Scott
Carbondale
Don Wopler
Craig Riddle
Paducah
Craig Riddie
Faduzah
Sandy Douglas
Deer Creek
Ohio
Tom Brizendine
Mayfield
August Paoli
Don Vogler
Cannon
Crab Orchard Regatta
Phil Phelps
Piney Point
Mexican Team Leads Le Mans In Heavy Rain
Rain turned the Le Mans course into a slippery trap as 211000 spectators watched the 29th race. Pedro and Ricardo Rodriguez of Mexico led after 10 hours at 107.9 mph, ahead of Oliver Gendebein and Phil Ait in a Ferrari. Bryce Holford crashed after a spin near the grandstand, suffering contusions but escaping serious injury.
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Speedway
Britain
Bryce Holford
Grandstand
Jafford
Rodriguez Brothers
Pedro and
Ricardo
Mexico
Oliver Gendebein
Belgium
Phil Ait
Santa Monica
Call
Negro Track Stars Face AAU Action Over Boycott
In Houston on June 1 AP report says 26 Negro track stars including John Thomas and Ralph Boston may lose Amateur Athletic Union eligibility after refusing to compete in the Meet of Champions citing segregation in the stands. Johnny Morriss, meet director, noted most attended a banquet before finals and withdrew. Kellum Johnson, ex AAU president, said withdrawals without cause could lead to suspension. Boston advised Morriss of withdrawal shortly before the meet.
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Houston
Tex
APY
Amateur Athletic Union
John Thomas
Ralph Boston
Johhny Morriss
Must
Texas Southern University
Kellum Johnson
AAU
Dallas
Boston
Morriss
Lexus Southern
Jehnny Morriss
University of Houston
Dave Styron
Veeck and Greenberg Sell White Sox to Allyn
Ailing Bill Veeck bows out of baseball as Arthur C. Allyn buys out Veeck and Hank Greenberg for about 2.5 million dollars, leaving Allyn with a 54 percent stake and Greenberg as salaried general manager. Greenberg and Veeck indicated new leadership will run the club while Comiskey remains as the remaining major owner.
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Bill
Chicago
Bill Veeck
Bastball
Chicago White Sox
Arthur .C. Allyn
Veeck
Hank Greenberg
Allyn
Sox
Wee
Greenberg Gald
Chuck Comiskey
Allyn Iaid
Greenberg
Waite Sox
Veeck and Allyn
White Sox
Epton
I Group
Outstanding in Houston Meet highlights and links
SIU sprinter Dave Styron earned a 300 yard dash title in 13.5 seconds and a 220 in 21.4, while Dick Crane won the discus 178-2 and shot put 56-14. Don Styron and Mike Wiggs also excelled as Jim Dupree fought through the Houston gathering amid segregation turmoil that affected several Negro stars.
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Dave Styron
SIU
Houston
Charley Vaughn
SEU
Dick Crane
Auburn
Ieliesbili
Sprengel
Ath-Meyer Brothers
Felt
Dave
Crane
Don Styron
Mike Wiggs
Marrea
Texas
University of Houston
Ralph Boston
Jobe Thomas
George Kerr
Haye ‘Tones
Jim Dupree
John Flamer
Jon Thomas
Pars Wayne
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Carbondale Legion
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Amon Black
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France
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Mayo Clinic
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Bernard Ep Iton
Arthur &. Allyn
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Rex Darling
Eastern Illinois
Robert Carey
Darling
Harold Pinther
Cliff Horton
Normal
Burton O'Connor
Horton
ITAC
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
Gene Ward
Marshysboro
Memphis State
Paul Graham
Matthen
Champaten
Graham
University of of Illinois
Rhyne Duren
Los Angeles Angels
Boston Red Sox
Max Suorkont
Wally Moog
Cheery
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