Boston Red Sox pennant fever fills vacation notes
The writer notes a rainbound two week stay in Maine and Massachusetts but red sox excitement dominates. Boston Globe coverage multiplies as Fenway Park scenes unfold with three writers and a full page, while chatter links Syracuse plates to Pinky Wegins, Ted Williams, Carmen Basilio and Tony DeMarco ahead of tomorrow night’s War Memorial bout.
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War Memorial
Syracuse Eyes Historic Heavyweight Showdown
Syracuse anticipates a major heavyweight bout headlining Ezzard Charles versus Tommy Hurricane Jackson at Wieting Opera House style events. The match tops regional rings as the hottest heavyweight display here since legendary bouts by Dempsey Fitzsimmons and Carnera, with local fans awaiting a first class attraction.
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Hurricane” Jackson
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Tom Riordan
Primo Carnera
Nick Barone
Unusual Character Jackson Faces Comeback Trials
A TV fighter nicknamed Jackson, known for daring training camp stunts and a streak of six straight wins, seeks another comeback against rivals including Johnny Holman. Rival Charles claims a shot at Marciano, while records show Jackson with 22 of 26 knockouts and 90 victories in 104 fights amid a tough, action filled career.
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NBC announces regional telecast of five college football games
The National Broadcasting Company unveils a regional fall schedule featuring five college football games. Sept 24 Syracuse hosts Pittsburgh. Oct 8 Villanova meets Boston College in Boston. Oct 22 Cornell plays Princeton in Ithaca. Nov 5 Notre Dame faces Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Nov 12 Navy meets Columbia in New York. Regional coverage includes one nationwide game on some dates.
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Orange Switches Pitt Contest to Daylight
Syracuse University will move its opening football game at Archbold Stadium against Pittsburgh from night to afternoon at 1 30 p m to satisfy NBC television contract. The NBC slate includes five regional telecasts led by the Orange Panthers game with NBC coverage and CBC has the Orange Penn State game set for State College.
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Ricca to Anchor Lions Front Line for 1950s Season
Miked as the Lions biggest man Jim Ricca takes over for Les Bingaman at middle guard. The 6 1 280 pound tackle joins Detroit after an off season trade that sent Lavern Torgeson to the Redskins.
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Seixas Tops Shaffer in Eastern Grass Court Opener
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia defeated Larry Shaffer of New York 6-2 6-0 to lead the favorites into the second round of the Eastern Grass Court Championships. Also on opening day racing featured Reneged winning the Flash Stakes by two lengths at Saratoga. Duke's Lea won the Clang Handicap at Washington Park while Gladdle Girl took the Rockingham Park feature.
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Colts Charity Game Delivers High Scoring Intra Squad Battle
In Memorial Stadium Baltimore 32 563 fans braved 89 degree heat to watch the annual charity intra squad game. The Whites beat the Blues 27 10 as Carl Taseff and Buddy Young led scoring with two TDs and an eight yard scamper respectively. Angelo Marchetti suffered a fractured vertebrae and Alex Sandusky two teeth were lost while guard Bert Rechichar added a field goal.
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Zollie Toth
Bert Rechichar
Chiefs Close Fourth Gap in Series With Richmond
Syracuse Chiefs roll to a 7-3 win over the Richmond Virginians as Don Richmond clears the bases with a seventh inning double. Jim Owens improves to 10-3, fanning nine, while Richmond briefly leads 2-0 before Syracuse rallies. Westlake, Heyman and Clark contribute key hits in a four-run seventh and ninth inning.
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Baseball game summary with errors and scorers
The box score shows Syracuse c000 00001040 2-7 Richmond 000200001 1-2. Caballero and Bowman lead runs. Barbee hits a home run. Barbee and Westlake drive in runs. Barbee with 2 RBIs, Richmond 3. Owens gets the win, 16-8.
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St Brigid's Play Braves at Kirk Park Tonight
St Brigid's meets Valley Braves tonight at Kirk Park in the Recreation Kiwanis Senior Baseball League playoffs final round. St Brigid's advanced by routing North Side Giants 10 0 at Thornden as Bob Ellis allowed three hits while John Scaia slugged two homers a triple and a single driving in six. Jerry Neufang also homered. The rubber game for Syracuse junior state playoff spot between Golden Eagles and Waddys is set for tomorrow at Kirk Park at 6 00 p.m. The Eagles won 7 3 to even the series at one game each.
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Orioles Era on Pitcher Pignatello Free Agent
Vincent Pignatello, a young Montclair New Jersey pitcher, was declared a free agent by Commissioner Ford Frick after a contract misunderstanding with the Baltimore Orioles. He may sign with any team except the Orioles after April 70 and was optioned to York Pennsylvania of the Piedmont League for $4,060 annually, but did not report due to illness.
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Persley Beats Brown In Lightweight Bout In New Orleans
Arthur Persley of Red Cross Louisiana defeated Joe Brown of New Orleans by a 12 round decision in the lightweight division. Persley controlled the action early and maintained the lead as Brown shifted between cautious defense and counter attacks.
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What's Wrong with Baseball Problems
Major league baseball officials blamed four factors for slumping attendance. A survey expert cited park access television costs and slow games as hurting turnout. Stephen Fitzgerald presented a preliminary report to owners at a joint session. The final findings will follow the World Series with complete attitude statistics.
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Two Hitters Ahead of Ruth Pace For Home Run Record
Ted Kluszewski of Cincinnati and Duke Snider of Brooklyn sit ahead of Babe Ruth's 1927 pace with 35 homers by game 103 and 104. Ruth reached 35 in 106 games, and hit nine in August that year, then 17 in September.
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Bailey Reinstated by AHL Board of Governors
The American Hockey League board lifted the temporary suspension of Pittsburgh Hornets center Bob Bailey. Bailey had been suspended last April after striking referee Jerry Olinski in the Calder Cup playoffs, with four games remaining and a $75 fine. He argued the team should not lose his services and that he alone should bear the fine.
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Liverpool Playoffs Open Tomorrow Night at 6 30
Luceks clinched the second half title by defeating Sports Center 3 to 1. The Liverpool Little League playoffs begin tomorrow at 6 30 p m with the opener.
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29 917 Fans At Havana Set Record
The Havana Sugar Kings beat the Columbus Jets 9-5 to extend their winning streak to seven and set an International League attendance mark with 29 917 fans. Jose Brachos improved to eight straight wins, while Nino Escalera, Rafael Noble, and Luis Garcia contributed key hits including two triples. Toronto swept Montreal to regain first, and Buffalo beat Rochester 4-3 behind Ben Flowers's seven-hitter.
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Buffalo
Rochester
Ben Flowers
Robinson Named Manager of Winston-Salem Twins
Aaron Robinson former MLB catcher with the Yankees White Sox and Tigers was named manager of the Winston-Salem Twins of the Class B Carolina League replacing Ken Silvestri who was fired. Robinson led Fayetteville to a pennant last year and is from Lancaster South Carolina. Silvestri hails from Chicago and was assigned by the Yankees.
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